PITacademy is a Veteran-owned, Veteran-run, Tax-Exempt Organization.
Our founder is a Veteran, 1 of his children is active duty, another is a Veteran, 3 of his brothers and his father and grandfather are also Veterans,
and our Co-Founder is also a Veteran.
In the midst of this mental health crisis among Veterans, it seems dutiful to us...
to reach out and provide help
the best way we know how.
Here are the projects which are currently our focus...
Our founder is a Veteran, 1 of his children is active duty, another is a Veteran, 3 of his brothers and his father and grandfather are also Veterans,
and our Co-Founder is also a Veteran.
In the midst of this mental health crisis among Veterans, it seems dutiful to us...
to reach out and provide help
the best way we know how.
Here are the projects which are currently our focus...
Veteran-Specific Mental Health Peer Support Training This program trains veterans to become Certified Mental Health Peer Support Specialists. PITacademy 46-hour Peer Specialist Training has been approved by the Iowa Board of Certification, The International Credentialing and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), The United States Veterans Administration, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation and the Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS). In addition to the 46 hour state requirements, PITacademy has included 6 hours of Recovery Training more specific to Veterans:
For something less academic or professionally focused, How about a 3-day Retreat? (Details to the right) |
PITacademy PROJECT 6
"Veteran Reinforcements Retreats" Retreats are currently being held at 1 of these 3 locations: English River Outfitters Newton KOA Campground Timberline Campground Something to Believe In- This provides Veterans with a NEW MISSION: Get and stay mentally healthy... support others doing the same... and leave no one behind. Go here for more information: We are grateful for our current supporters... In addition, we are currently looking to work with other organizations throughout Iowa which have the resources to help us provide these RETREATS in natural environments, so that after group, veterans can congregate together, go nature hiking, fishing, swimming, etc. |