"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to attend Hooks of Hope. Thanks to your generosity, I, along with six others, were able to come together, bond, recalibrate, and heal. This experience truly had a profound impact on my former life trajectory. "
Actual Hooks of Hope Participant
Warrior Care
Our Warrior Care Program supports veterans and active duty service members facing challenges like Operator Syndrome, PTSD, depression, physical health issues, and the transition to civilian life. Through specialized resources and trusted partners, we help them heal—mind, body, and spirit. What We Offer:
- Fishing Trips: 3-day adventures packed with great food, expert-led seminars on fishing, faith, and mental health, and the chance to catch offshore giants like mahi and tuna or inshore fighters like snook, redfish, and tarpon.
- Clinical Counseling: We offer up to 12 weeks of free professional counseling to help participants on their emotional healing journey.
- Regenerative Medical Care: We connect warriors with functional medicine providers to address underlying health issues—often covering costs when needed.
- Faith-Based Mentorship: With partners like Operation Barnabas, we offer veteran-led mentorship to build spiritual strength.
Youth and Community
Our youth and community program is designed to provide support, mentorship, and positive outdoor experiences for the youth and adults facing difficult life challenges. Whether it’s overcoming health challenges, bullying, or home difficulties, Hooks of Hope offers experiences that inspire courage, resilience, and faith. We do this by providing:
- Fishing Trips: Our participants get to experience the excitement of fishing, both inshore and offshore, with trips that are designed to strengthen faith, build confidence, and foster encouragement.
- Hooks of Hope Partner Network: We believe that a core need for everyone is connection. Because of this, Hooks of Hope helps our participants connect with local churches and mentorship programs to help build strong relationships with peers, counselors, and more.