SAF PROGRAM
COMPONENTS OF THE SAF PROGRAM
The healing process may start with the Veteran but it shouldn’t end there. At Set Apart Farms our faith-based program is an integral part of rebuilding your families foundation which is why we focus on healing the family as a unit.
RECOVERY ON THE FARM
Set Apart Farms will provide education on natural remedies for healing and sustainable living, family events and opportunities for spouses to connect and rekindle their friendship and marriage.
NAVIGATING VA & BENEFITS
The Veteran family will have a case worker that will connect them to veteran services they rate and deserve while helping to correct any file issues that may further assist them with receiving services through the VA.
COMMUNITY CARE & SUPPORT
While at Set Apart Farms, the Veteran family will be connected with private sector services not provided by the VA such as LLLT and EMDR therapy, faith-based counseling and other services that help the entire family heal together as one.
RECOVERY ON THE FARM
Set Apart Farms will provide education on natural remedies for healing and sustainable living, family events and opportunities for spouses to connect and rekindle their friendship and marriage.
At Set Apart Farms, the veteran and their family will be provided with temporary housing during a physical and/or mental health recovery to include physical/occupational therapy, adjustment and social disorders, PTSD and TBI programs. The farm will provide a healing environment with a faith based approach to recovery and wellness. Provided on the farm will be education on natural remedies for healthy and sustainable living, family events as well as opportunities for spouses to connect and rekindle their friendship and marriage.
Veterans will enjoy a peaceful and safe recovery atmosphere where they can work through their recovery with the love and support of their family. Families will repair broken relationships and heal old wounds by working together to deal with the trauma and pain they may have experienced.
Veterans and their families will be supported throughout their recovery from staff that understands what it is like to rebuild the family foundation with God and His good ways.
Wake up and collect eggs for breakfast, visit the community garden for fresh produce to support wellness and health, enjoy family music and art nights, bring the family for educational classes teaching healthy recipes and basic herbal supplements to support health and recovery.
At Set Apart Farms, each family will be able to recover in peace and focus without worry during their healing process.
NAVIGATING VA AND BENEFITS
The Veteran family will have a case worker that will connect them to veteran services they rate and deserve while helping to correct any file issues that may further assist them with receiving services through the VA.
While at the farm, veterans and their families will be given education, resources and an experienced advocate to navigate the very complex VA system of services. The veteran family will be connected with a case worker that will assist connecting them to the services they rate and deserve from the VA while working to help correct any file issues that may further assist them with receiving supportive services they have earned.
Case workers will meet weekly with the veteran family to offer supportive services and help guide them through issues within their file or with their primary care team. It’s important to connect with the VA and work within their system, even though it may be difficult at times. Our case workers will diligently work to ensure that the veteran receives the benefits, services and care they deserve.
For any legal and benefit issues Set Apart Farms will be utilizing a very qualified and successful law firm that specializes in dealing with veterans and the VA to ensure they are receiving the benefit ratings they so deserve.
Once the veteran and their family are educated and equip to navigate the VA system, they will be encouraged and empowered to then continue working effectively with the VA and umbrella of services and resources they qualify for. Branching the gap between veterans and the VA is vital to proper care and optimal health for our veterans and their families.
COMMUNITY CARE AND SUPPORT
While at Set Apart Farms, the Veteran family will be connected with private sector services not provided by the VA such as LLLT and EMDR therapy, faith based counseling and other services that help the entire family heal together as one.
Set Apart Farms values our community which is why working with private sector resources is very important to us. Using our community resources allows our veteran families to utilize therapies and options the VA does not offer or qualify the veteran or their family members for. Working with the community to assist and support our veterans leads to healthier and stronger relationships and partnerships for our veteran families.
Through the private sector, we are able to bring break through therapies and alternatives that can be highly effective and beneficial for the entire family. Our veterans and their families will be connected with faith-based family and individual counseling plans, Eye Movement Desensitizing Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) and various others as needed.
In addition, transitional support and services are provided as well as after care follow up with the veteran and family members. So many programs are a temporary patch to a problem that often resurfaces. Here at Set Apart Farms we follow through on our promise to heal veteran families to include post recovery and farm life. Our goal is to set you up for success so that you can reach your full potential to become the best family you can be.
