Founded in 2010, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is the national non-profit providing charitable services benefiting the overall well-being of our nation’s “Sheep Dogs” (military personnel, veterans, law enforcement, fire & rescue, and EMS) through Outdoor Adventures (physical activity), Warrior PATHH training (mental wellness) and Continued Service/Disaster Response (volunteerism) programs – called our Get Off The Couch® programming.

SDIA exists to engage, assist, and empower Sheep Dogs through Get Off The Couch® programming to improve their overall physical and mental well-being. Through our programs, Sheep Dogs who have suffered similar traumas & experiences gather together for camaraderie and opportunities to continue serving, which helps prevent suicides in our Military Personnel, Veteran, and First Responder communities.

Embarking on SDIA’s transformative programs is a journey where posttraumatic growth (PTG) thrives. Outdoor Adventures kickstart the process, giving Sheep Dogs opportunities to #GetOffTheCouch and introducing them to the potential of PTG. Warrior PATHH (Progressive Alternative Training for Helping Heroes) takes these Sheep Dogs deep into the exploration of PTG, turning struggle into strength through peer-to-peer training. With Disaster Response, Sheep Dogs not only utilize their PTG, but also channel it to help others and fulfill their innate desire to serve. It’s a dynamic trio where, as Sheep Dogs #GetOffTheCouch together, they not only change their own lives but become catalysts for positive change in the lives of others.

If you are interested in learning more about the #SDIA#OutdoorAdventures, please visit https://sheepdogia.org/mission/outdoor-adventures/

The shift is starting for a new group of warriors today. They are taking the important first step on the Posttraumatic Growth journey.

If you are interested in learning more about Warrior PATHH, please visit https://warriorpathh.sheepdogia.org/.