I was in somewhat of an emergency situation and could not get help from the military. Other non-profits and the VA would not help because I was still active duty. H4H put a lot of effort into me; they really care. With other service dog non-profits, there were so many rules about who you were, what kind of dogs they would train, or how often you had to go for training that made it impossible for me to get help. H4H is different. They were very flexible and obviously concerned about me getting help over everything else. They took the time to learn what I was looking for in a dog and matched me with the perfect 4-legged battle buddy, but it didn't stop there. I also gained several 2-legged friends as they keep in touch with me. Since getting my service dog, I've been able to get help from them about training, service dog laws, dog health, or just talk when I needed to. I don't know how they do it. They're such a small organization yet those that work there seem to do the work of 10 men so you wouldn't even notice. They work really hard to make limited funds help as many vets as they can find. I highly recommend using and donating to this organization.
Top notch organization. The staff was a wealth of knowledge. They provided the students with everything need to successfully train your dog. Everything from commands, proper care, what foods to use as well as things you can do on an emergency. They also set up a representative from a local veterinarian office to.talk to the class. In addition they also coordinated for the local VA hospital to.talk to the veterans about services they off to help combat veteran suicide.
Healing4Heros has been awesome. Thor was terrified of tucking and now he is chilling under any table. Thor has learned so much in such a short amount of time training. I'm grateful for the instructors that teach the course, very knowledgeable, professional, and caring. I have learned a lot. Thank you!
Awesome program I’d recommend it to anyone civilian or veteran very polite but stern instructors on how things need to be done very professional but at the same time like family
Great program helps in all ways for your service dogs. Took her to the Va for first time today every one there was great lots of complements on how well she was trained and only a few days in. If you’re looking for a service dog or wanting to get yours trained to be a service dog this program is for you. Will definitely give 5 stars
Healing for Heros is a great organization. My dog is still young but this class has helped him tremendously. He has become a different dog in just a short amount of time. I learned many new things and added some tools to my tool box of knowledge.
Healing4 Heroes by DorianCushing One year ago I brought my wild stallion aka George the standard poodle ! these are amazing magicians! George was a year old and hardly what I needed- they worked with us and in a short training session they gave me a much better dog. Than I started with!’ Over the next 11 months they worked with me in intensive weekly Classes and night classes.If I had any questions they were there for us ! Today approximately a year later I have an amazing service dog And a forever family!if you want a service dog you NEED Healing4Heroes !
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Thank you Healing4Heroes!
My husband Joe, is a Vietnam Veteran. He served two tours as a Forward Air Controller. He has a rare neurological condition that
causes him to be medically fragile. Sadly, it has taken away his ability to communicate which has isolated him from most of his friends and all the things he used to enjoy doing.
We got George, a Standard Bred Poodle, as a puppy to raise as a service animal. George, as it turned out, was as smart as he was unruly. Even after private dog training, George was still too unmanageable for Joe to handle. That is when we discovered Healing 4 Heroes. After the Healing 4 Heroes program, our now 14 month old George, is a changed dog. He is now a well mannered gentleman.
George is now able to sit calmly next to my Husband and can be petted without turning into a wild man who wants to jump and play.
Tonight George prevented my husband from getting up by putting his paw on Joe’s knee. He barked once, a short growl followed by a little whine. He was alerting Joe to not get up because his blood pressure was too low. It took me a moment to realize, that is the same sequence George gives me when I’m starting to have a syncope episode. I cannot imagine what catastrophe might have occurred if my husband got up, was dizzy and fell.
We will continue to avail ourselves to the Healing 4 Heroes training .We know they have so much more to teach us, to help us improve and grow.
We are so blessed that they accepted us into their program as well as into the family that is H4H.
Bless everyone who orchestrates this incredible program and who support it. Thank you,
Joe, George and Dorian Cushing.
I am a disabled Veteran. I was looking for a service dog training facility. I found Healing 4 Heroes wast the best thing that has happened for me. Your not just gaining a battle buddy, but also a family. Thank you for all you have done for me.
From start to finish the support and training I received was amazing. I can’t ask for anything better. Thank you Healing4Heroes
I am a disabled veteran and I went to H4H because they came highly recommended!!!! When I tell you this is one of the best decisions I have ever made in life. Mrs. Piper and her staff are the best. You feel like family!!! The training is amazing and they are there for you not just for the class but after. No question is a stupid question. It feel good to know that as my disability gets worse my dog training can adapt with my disability. I would recommend anyone not just veterans,if you are in need of a Service Dog please consider Healing4Heroes you won’t regret your decision.
Joanne Franklin
H4H is such a blessing. It is a great group of people doing great things. Because of them, I left with a peace of mind that I didn’t have before coming to the training. Everyone is amazing & it truly feels like family. I can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done for me. Piper & all of the trainers are so helpful & attentive. I would highly recommend this program to anyone in need of a service dog. This experience was life changing for me & I’ll definitely be returning to future classes.
I was in the worst pit of my life and no clue what to do with myself. H4H highly encouraged me to be apart of the November 2024 class and to not put the program off, until later. Praise be to GOD for this program and him sending me to Piper and her program. I wasn’t an outsider for once, I was family and loved. By the second day, I was smiling and realized I had something to look forward to, each day. It’s been years since I could say that. Thank you to everyone that supports and volunteers at this organization. You’re just as important. I will always remember this experience. God Bless!
After several years and providers years of struggling with Diagnosed chronic mental & physical conditions. I am happy to report thru the support and sheer determination of Healing 4 Heroes. I am ecstatic to have found my four paw buddy.
I didn't know what to expect and feel as though my support system had grown. Every step of the way I felt support and to know how much PH gives of herself.
I encourage my Fellow Veterans to consider Healing 4 heroes. Donate your time, money, services this is a great organization.
This is absolutely one of the best organizations I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.
Since day one, you can tell how deeply the trainers and volunteers care about the veterans and the dogs in the organization.
Anytime anybody needed help either with the dogs they were training or with anything internal somebody was there to help guide and comfort.
You absolutely feel like a part of a family with how easy it is to bond with everyone and see the progress made everyday. I know I’ll be going back to classes regularly
With a diagnosis of PTSD-chronic following an episode at my military unit, which subsequently led to a medical retirement, I have run through a gammit of therapists, medications, a 2 week intensive outpatient PTSD therapy program, and various other outlets, this has been hands down one of the best things that has ever happened to me in terms of self-care and functional improvement with daily things because of my PTSD. I came down here not knowing what to expect. I am now leaving with the absolute perfect dog for me, who as already bonded so close and helped me so much in these last few days. I am leaving H4H 10000x better than how I arrived.
This is an amazing organization helping so many veterans and theor families training service dogs. The trainers are awesome and so supportive. It's a great environment to learn how to train your dog to be a service dog.
I never thought I would be able to make it through something like this due to what I went thru. But I am so thankful to have been blessed with their training classes.
My dog Hero and I have learned so much and I feel confident going forward.
I will be attending more classes to keep up with training to make sure my dog is able to do what is needed in his work for me.
Highly recommend this to anyone looking to train their service dog
I found Healing4Heroes on a Google search. I had anger issues, as well as many other things due to PTSD. I got my first service dog thru the organization and my second I got on my own. Piper has been a wonderful person to get information and teaching from. I am now able to go out in a lot of public places on my own (with my service dog). I have become more independent with the help of my service dog and the training I received from Healing4Heroes. I have been with this organization since 2017 and recommend it wherever I can.
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I had been struggling for years to make it to the next day. I had basically isolated myself from human contact because it was just too much to deal with after having a night of nightmares from the past. After going to my sister’s house to dog sit, I found what would help. I found H4H online and took a stab at it. I am so thankful that I did. Thanks to Piper, Suzanne, Robbie and everyone that works with this organization I am finally getting a life again. I was paired up with my dog, Zeus (Mini Zeus to the group) and I started to take my life back. I can now go out in public more than I did before. If I ever need help, everyone is there to help. This is a great organization that gives rescues a purpose and vets a new battle buddy.
I found Healing for Hero’s through another veteran. She recommended the program after getting her service dog. Now I have Gracie my own service doggy! We’re still early in training but she’s already working so hard! I’m very proud of Gracie and thankful that Healing for Heros connected us!
Absolutely the best Program, Piper will help step by step and verbalizes her concerns for you that she’ll be there always that the program continues.
Hero they turned me down at the veterans office july 25th 2024
Heros like you should be know sorry they didn't lose me I'll keep trying godbless you all
We love healing4heroes!
Thank you Piper for training my Maple with me!
This program is such a wonderful group filled with lots of comradery!
Piper invited my dog and me to come to one of her classes. It was amazing and my dog showed so much growth in that week. I am forever thankful that I ran into her and had this incredible opportunity
This organization is so amazing!!!! The information I received is amazing!!!!!! Mrs. Piper and her trainers are amazing and they are willing to assist you with any questions and or challenges. I would recommend this organization to anyone looking for a service or and organization to help train if you already have a dog.
So the last few days I’ve been in Georgia at Service Dog Training. Thanks to my good buddy James Stephens and Buck Parker with @operationodessyoutdoors who supported me and introduced me to Healing 4 Heroes, a non-profit organization dedicated to assist our Veterans and First Responders lead healthy and productive lives. Their objective is to connect wounded service members, as well as those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injuries with A.D.A. compliant service dogs. I came here not knowing what to expect or what to think. On day one I met 2 different dogs and bonded really fast with one. Jack who is an Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog has been by my side every day since. We still have a few more days of training to go here in GA, but our bond is absolutely amazing and growing by the minute. In 3 days I’ve seen things and learned new things not only with dealing with Jack but I’ve also learned a lot of new coping mechanisms to deal with some of my issues. I’m so thankful for my support system at home and new friends I have made along the way. I can’t wait to continue my journey and bonding with my Battle Buddy Jack Jack.
Healing4Heroes focuses on serving veterans, but also opens their doors to civilians in need. I am one of those civilians who is also a child of a Vietnam Veteran. After fostering a medically needy dog who innately knew how to help me, I decided a service dog was needed. There was a picture in my head about the type I needed, but I was matched with one completely different who is perfect for me. Piper and all of her volunteers are not just there to match you with a dog and train the human how to train the dog. They truly care about the people as humans and their individual healing no matter what that takes.
I found Healing4Heores through a Google search when trying to help a buddy. Piper walked me through the steps and filling out the forms to help Terry in the process. I mentioned to Piper that I always wanted to have a service dog and needed a service dog myself. I’m a golden retriever guy so the only way I wanted to do this was with my little girl Lily. She is six months old and thought she was too young to bring into the program. Piper said bring her up. She’ll be just fine. You can’t imagine how elated, I was. Piper and her team are true professionals. Healing4Heores is a veteran and Christian group that treats everyone like family. Actually, we are family. through the teams, guidance, and training, Lilly is now a superstar if you need help, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Piper and her team. They are there for you.
As a Veteran, I really don't talk about my problems. When I found Healing4heroes they became my extended family really fast. They gave me a service dog name Rooster. I can't ever repay them for giving me Hope and healing of the mind and sprit.
As a veteran coping with a brain injury and military sexual assault trauma, I found renewed hope and strength through Piper's Healing4Heros (H4H). Their outstanding, dedicated, and professional team provided me with a service dog and handler training. This support has been invaluable, helping me thrive beyond my military injuries. The H4H crew's care, dedication, and rewarding services have transformed my life, empowering me to move forward with confidence and resilience.
Transformative Experience: Healing 4 Heroes and My Journey with a Service Animal
My experience with Healing 4 Heroes has been nothing short of life-changing. As someone who has faced significant challenges due to my condition, the support and assistance provided by this incredible organization have profoundly impacted my life. From the moment I began working with them, I knew I was in caring and capable hands.
**Comprehensive and Compassionate Support**
Healing 4 Heroes provides an outstanding program dedicated to helping veterans and individuals like me by pairing us with well-trained service animals. The staff's compassion and dedication were evident from day one. This thoughtful process ensured that our dogs were not only trained for the tasks required but also compatible with our lifestyle and personality.
**Thorough Training and Resources**
The training program offered by Healing 4 Heroes was thorough and empowering. They provided both the dogs and handlers with the tools and skills necessary to build a successful partnership. The trainers were patient, knowledgeable, and always available for support and guidance. Their expertise ensured that our service dogs could perform their tasks reliably and effectively, enhancing my daily life in ways I had never imagined.
**Empowerment and Independence**
With my dog by my side, I have regained a level of independence I had lost. Healing 4 Heroes equipped me with the confidence to venture out into the world, knowing I have a dependable companion to assist me. The freedom and assurance I now feel are directly attributed to the excellent training and support provided by Healing 4 Heroes.
I met other individuals and families who have benefited from service animals. These connections have expanded my social network and provided additional layers of support and camaraderie.
This Veteran organization is absolutely amazing for healing veterans. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helped my pet transform into a Service Dog. My class had veterans and civilians and it was one of the greatest weeks I've had in a very long time. Highly recommend for any veterans suffering from any type of internal or external wounds. This class will help pair you with the exact type of dog you need and supply you the tools for you and Dog to be successful. Would definitely attend another class just for the camaraderie.
I am an Air Force Veteran who stumbled upon Healing4Heroes (literally falling at the VA and being helped up by a fellow Veteran with a service dog). I asked what organization trained his canine and he gave me Healing4Heroes! I enrolled in their next class and was given a wonderful dog that was too fragile for whatever darkness I was pushing down the leash. I suspect my PTSD was more than what her tender spirit could handle.
Fast forward 6 months later, I rescued the most beautiful Malinois in the world! Beau was fierce, confident, protective, and super smart but had never been socialized. No worries, I knew exactly where I would take him for training, I contacted Piper for the next class date, and in we went. We were an awkward team at the beginning of class but towards the middle of the week, I could feel the bond with my canine strengthening thanks to the tools we were being provided. And just like that a magnificent team was blooming. I don't know how I have managed all this time without Beau. He has become my rock, my support when I can't stand on my own, and the light in my life when I can't smile on my own.
The Healing4Heroes program is designed to help handlers and their canines become a dynamic duo. The training doesn't stop after graduation. Just like any training, it continues for a lifetime. I know that if I stumble with my training, or have an issue that I cannot resolve on my own, I can pick up the phone and reach out directly to any trainer or even the owner herself. I have never experienced a time where there was no response. Everyone is invested in the success of you as a handler and the emotional and physical well-being of both you and your canine.
You get out of the program what you put into the program. If you come up short or feel like you failed one day, don't stress about it as you have a whole village behind you picking you and encouraging you at every turn. From the trainers/volunteers to the owner, you are never alone. The bonus is that you develop life-long connections and friendships with other Veterans in the class.
Every day is not a win but wins happen every day. H4H is a win in my book!
I have been searching for a nonprofit to help me train my dog to be a Service Dog for at least 4 years. I have been turned down by so many nonprofits because I’m not a desert storm veteran and did not see combat in my 13 years in the Army, although I did have a serious accident while training for combat.
I recently found Healing4Heroes on a women’s veteran support group on Facebook. I immediately applied and within a couple months me and my newly adopted young Golden Retriever headed to Atlanta for training.
What an incredible experience! Piper, the founder, and her amazing volunteers could not have done a better job. Very professional, caring and dedicated to changing the lives of disabled veterans, this group did not disappoint.
Considering the VA has not been willing to help I had almost given up. I will forever be thankful for the support for this group—-thanks to Piper and her crew my life is forever changed for the better.
I am a veteran and was looking for some assistance with helping me and my puppy to be more connected so he can help if any medical emergencies arise. My therapist recommended healing 4 heroes organization. The staff, Piper, volunteers, and other veterans were so welcoming I knew I found the right place. We learned so much about ourselves, our animals, and those who didn't have dogs were set up with the perfect friend for them. This training was top notch and taught us to have a battle buddy all over again. Each of us learned what we each needed from the training. They're so patient and knowledgeable about all situations. Everyone left better than before and I will return to volunteer.
I wasn’t sure what to expect but my experience was beyond any expectations I had. Mrs. Piper and her trainer’s were amazing. No matter what questions or issues I had or was having they were there to assist. I will forever be grateful for everything they did for me. If I could go through the whole process again I would. This organization is amazing!!!!! I felt like I had known them my whole life. I love Mrs. Piper and her organization for giving me a new lease on life. I am forever grateful!!!!!
Joanne
Healing4Heroes paired me with my service dog Lucky and her name describes perfectly how I feel about my whole experience with the organization. In a matter of days I felt like I’d known Lucky for years and her progress in just the week long class was astounding. I’m generally very shy and was nervous about attending the class with strangers, but between Piper, the other volunteers and my classmates, I felt welcomed into a community which is something I have struggled with immensely since getting out of the Navy. I can’t say enough good things about my experience and am thankful for all the hard work and dedication put in by everyone at Healing4Heroes
My dog Bailey and I attended the December class. I can’t rate this experience high enough. Piper, JP, Josh, Tina, and the rest of the volunteers were incredible to work with. They were not only knowledgeable in regards to training dogs to be service animals but were also extremely invested in the veteran on a personal level. I truly appreciate their dedication to the veterans they are serving. I am now confident in Baileys ability to help me complete everyday tasks and enable me to start doing things in public that I used to enjoy doing. Thank you so much Healing4Heroes and Piper.
Healing4Heroes is such an incredible nonprofit! Through this organization I have recieved training for my first and my second service dog. The program truly cares about helping all people but especially Veterans. Piper as well as the volunteers are so knowledgeable, patient and continues to work with you and your dog even after the training is completed. I absolutely love Healing4Heroes and I do not say it lightly when I say the service dogs that come from/recieve training from Healing4Heroes saves lives. It certainly did mine. Thank you for your endless dedication!
years ago i wanted to start helping dogs that were in shelters. i was going and getting dogs out that were to be put to sleep, that is where i met an amazing lady that would become a dear friend. she took me in under her wing and taught me so much about saving dogs.. one day she was telling me about a dream she had to help servicemen. this dream became Healing4Heroes. i am so very proud of my friend Alex and all that work with her to make life better for our servicemen and women and also touch the lives of dogs also. she crosses my prayers often. this nonprofit is a blessing to so many.
Healing 4 Heroes was an answer to prayer for my family. They found the perfect dog for us in a shelter and then saw us through training her. She is so smart and eager to get me through hard days. I truly have no idea what I would have done without her and their help with training her. This is a top class organization.
I have watched this non-profit grow from the ground up with two common denominators, Piper's unfailing love and support for Veterans and shelter animals. Two hugely forgotten and given up on areas. Her drive and determination, along with the followers and teams shes amassed over the years with the same passion, has made H4H what it is today. She will fight tooth and nail for every Veteran in need that she comes across in order to help match them with the perfect battle buddy in order to help them both re-enter society in a proud and effective way. While many of us are unable to do much, Piper is a shining example that EVERYONE can do SOMETHING to help this cause. With her own debilitating issues, she never stops driving forward. Some day might be slower than others but forward progression is an EVERYDAY occurrence. Much love and respect for all that you do Piper. I know you hate focus on yourself so I will say MUCH respect to the wonderful, blessings and teams that have found their way to you and helping hundreds, sometimes thousands, of those often forgotten heroes.
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Healing4Heroes is an amazing organization run by a phenomenal woman and crew. As a wounded Veteran herself, Piper is very familiar with the roadblocks Veterans come up against. You arent just assigned a battle buddy and left to figure it out. She, or one of her knowledgeable volunteers, is with you every step of the way. After training is complete, you quickly realize you arent just another client for the books, you and your family are now part of the H4H family. Their "furever" family.
I got my service dog through this agency and I couldn't be happier. This agency deserves support so they continue helping Veterans.
I was in bad shape prior to coming to Healing4Heroes. Going from always having my husband by my side because of the unknown to a furry battle buddy changed my life for the better. My husband can finally breathe and now I can finally have help from my buddy. It’s truly a blessing and a honor to have come to training and seen the results that I’ve seen. It’s outstanding and eye opening that it can happen for me. All the volunteers showed me a new way to live my life and that’s with positivity and hope.
I attended training and received a service dog. The volunteers were very patient and understanding. Their knowledge of how to train the dogs was wonderful and they shared so many tips and tricks. I with the information we.learned and the access we have to contact the volunteers and the rest of our class, we have the right tools to successfully continue working with our dogs.
Excellent post-graduation support; just finished the October 2023 class and I'm very pleased.
Arrange for your transportation and billeting, the training course will be worth it, bring your own pup or get one of the pups available at the time of pairing and you will be on your way to healing with a furry friend at your side.
I liked this organization so much, after my first training, I volunteered!
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My family and I needed someone to help me deal with life after multiple deployments to combat zones,
a death in the family of a close relative and a lot of mental & physical stress that remained after those experiences. The intention was to choose a puppy, to my surprise I was chosen by the puppy with a bad attitude, to e honest, that puppy was not my first choice because of his temper.
However, after my picks did not work out, I tried the feisty puppy and we have been Battle Buddies ever since. It made the commutes to the training site a lot more tolerable with my furry friend.
Get in touch, you wont regret it.
Just finished up my Service Dog Training with Healing4Heros. WHAT A PROGRAM!! My particular dog was a rescue as a puppy. Piper, the organizations Founder and Leader, nursed him back to health and he’s now 10 months old and trained like he’s been doing this his whole like. DOG WAS NO COST TO ME! Classroom training, outdoor training, restaurants and large stores training, and Continuing Education for 800 hours of training. Vets with ANY needs, go to their website and drop them a note. A real LIFE CHANGER for me!
Healing for hero’s is more than just a non profit it’s a family and a healing journey. When I started this class I was lost struggling then god sent healing 4 hero’s my way. Just in a weeks time I’ve seen a change in not only my dog but myself as well. I feel better I feel alive again for the first time in 2 years. I’m so excited to start my journey with my battle buddy. Remember there is a huge difference between floating through life and actually living.
I've been with my buddy Hank for a little over a year now and it is hard to find words to express how much my life has changed for the better. He is my best friend and always looking out for me, even when he's off duty. He loves working and gets excited when he sees his vest. I have added so many new disability mitigating tasks to his toolbox over the past year together. He is an irreplaceable aspect of my life and I wonder how I made it without him for so long! Healing4Heroes has provided me with so many resources from Hank himself to help finding access to legal aid. They have advocated for me endlessly and shown what it means to have a found family. I want to have a class reunion so I can see everyone again soon!
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To say I was struggling before finding Healing4Heroes is an understatement. It took me a long time to own up to my mental illness and start working toward living with my PTSD, rather than being controlled by it. I tried going to therapy and lots of different medications but still felt empty and dangerous. Aside from my unprocessed military baggage, the past two years of my life were incredibly challenging and heartbreaking. I got divorced, I was evicted by unsupportive family, I became homeless, I contemplated suicide on the nights I didn’t have my children. The lonely I felt was void-like, and deeper than I had ever experienced. I kept going for my babies, but I didn’t want to. I lost my light and was just surviving until I found this organization. I wasn’t sure what to expect before I got there because I’m not local and only knew what I read online. One week, one dog, countless new family members later, I could feel the shift in my soul. I got to connect with people like me, I got to rekindle my pride for being a veteran, for being a Marine. For the longest time I felt ashamed of my service because no one in my given family supported me. Between that and the pain from the trauma, I just shoved it down to hopefully forget about it all. I was matched with a dog who matches my energy and it feels like he knows me even though we’ve only just met. I finally found my light and I only have Healing4Heroes to thank for that. I hope the beautiful people who run this organization live forever because we need you
Healing4Heroes is truly an amazing organization. I went through the program in 2018 and was matched with my service dog Maisie. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I was angry, on edge, and incredibly high strung prior to getting her. Now although there are still ups and downs, I am much more even keeled and there is a noticeable change. The most incredible thing is the difference my family, friends, and co-workers who knew me prior to having a service dog see. Healing4Heroes is a family that I have been able to reach out to many times over the years with any questions, concerns, or issues. We had two accessibility issues this past year that were incredibly draining but when I called Piper and team and let her know what was happening, not only was she incredibly encouraging and supportive but instantly started making phone calls and aligning resources that led to the organization entirely rewriting their policies and procedures regarding service animals. We are so blessed to have Maisie as a part of our lives and honestly, I’m not entirely sure how I functioned like I was for so long prior to getting her. We constantly get compliments on her behavior and discipline. There is nothing more satisfying than leaving a meeting and someone commenting how they didn’t even realize she was there. This is her 2023 official professional photo that was taken at our work. She is always the consummate professional!
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I’ve attended training with Healing 4Heroes with my service dog Gus. He helped me for many years before he died and I continue to refer people to this program.
When I came in the program I was broken. I had lost my son to suicide, my dog died after only 6 yrs. I had no more gas until I force myself to come to class and it was one of the best things I've done in my life. Healing4Heroes took me in and worked with me and my dog, all these at no cost to me the veteran. One of the few non-profit that takes the cost burden away from the veteran. There is some work to put into it, just come in with an open mind and willing to learn as much as you can, by the end of the week you will see the change in yourself and your dog. The volunteers, instructors and staff are dedicated to make this a good experience. DONATE PLEASE
This organization has given me a new lease on life. I am completely grateful for everyone in this non profit
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My Dr at the VA suggested I get a service dog to help with several issues I’m dealing with. H4H was suggested as my Dr.’s team has heard great things about them. I was able to get a service dog through H2H. The whole group that volunteers to run and keep this organization going are amazing. They have a true passion and love that supersedes anything I’ve ever seen. Their drive is unmatched. If you can donate to this organization, you won’t be sorry. If your in need of a service dog, go to them. You will be blown away with all of them. If I could give 10 stars out of 5, I would.
As a Combat Veteran who benefited from the assistance of Healing4Heroes, this organization truly changed my life. Training and qualifying a service dog can be overwhelming, but Healing4Heroes gave Yujin and me the resources and support we needed to cross the finish line. The best part is that they do this at a minimal or no cost to the Veteran, with an ever-growing, truly remarkable network. The dogs they pair with Veterans are rescue dogs from local shelters, so not only are they helping Veterans, but they are also helping the community by rescuing animals.
Healing4Heroes has a dual purpose: To serve the community by helping those associated with civilian or public uniformed services and local animal shelters. This is evident in how they pair rescue dogs with veterans and provide training to help them become A.D.A. compliant. The organization's mission is to connect wounded service members, as well as those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with A.D.A.-compliant service dogs. They understand veterans' daily struggles and are dedicated to assisting them in leading healthy and productive lives. I am grateful for the work that Healing4Heroes does and would highly recommend them to any Veteran needing assistance.
Piper and JP were awesome. They paired me with my dog, Atlas. They gave me back a battle buddy, something I very much needed. Thank you guys so much!
I am so so thankful for Piper and this organization. Because of her I was able to get my new best friend, Charlie. I’m a single mom with kids who are very active, when I’m out with them I am always on edge. But Charlie helps ease my anxiety.
I joined Healing4Heroes, with my best friend Drako. Drako has always been a supportive partner for me, but he was not able to go with to into any places of business. Before joining Healing4Heroes I was a shut in. All my resources needs and desires were delivered to my door. On my first day of training, I found to the corner furthest from everyone else, and Drako was in protective mode. By test day, we were responding to each other (it was a give and take relationship). We have now been in three store. Which is an amazing improvement from where we began. I am thankful to the Healing4Heroes team for giving me a new chance to be a part of my community again. Baby steps equal gigantic victories.
I met Piper shortly after I got out the marines was unsure what next steps were that I was going to take and she helped me out with Big Mac and helped me with the va and getting ready for college and with getting set up to do acting in atlanta I had it rough growing up and didn’t really have a family to lean into but with her help I’m now an xtra in movies with an agency out of atlanta have and have everything that I need to be successful
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H4H is truly a Blessing to all the veterans they serve, for so many reasons. The Staff and Volunteers are second to none. This is a Huge labor of love for the staff/Volunteers at H4H. With priceless benefits to veterans like myself and is truly God sent!! As one of the 850+service members that have received a service dog from H4H. I count myself Blessed beyond measure.
I enjoyed the classes very much. My dog is Annie a Labradoole blk. She help me very much she even look like me her hair is grey and blk and so is mine I'm a Veteran
As a veteran we go through a lot that only a couple people will understand. No one understands the pain we suffer, the trauma we suffer, the emotional, physical, spiritual and mental challenges we go through while in/out the Military. Having a companion (no matter who/what), that helps you through your challenges means more than anyone know. A dog is truly a man's/girl's bestfriend. The fact that Healing 4 Heroes is not only saving/rescuing abused/mistreated dogs but giving them another chance for a forever home is everything. My battle buddy(my dog) has become everything I needed and wanted. The training can be intense at times but it teaches us how to bond with our babies and teaches our dog to help us with our challenges. Not only has my furbaby become my big baby but she has become my support, my friend, and my protector. THANK YOU PIPER, JP, DAVID AND EVERYONE ELSE WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE. I AM FOREVER GREATFUL!!!!!
~Daisy~
I’ve been training my dog to be a service dog since he was 10 weeks old. He was doing really well, but would bark and whine from what I thought was separation anxiety. I learned about Healing4Heroes and was accepted into their program. While some of my dog’s vocalizations were anxiety based, some of them were him instinctively alerting me to medical issues, which Piper, David, and JP helped figure out. They also provided us with the additional tools needed to refine my desired alerts (nudging and leaning) and reduce some of his desired alerts (barking). Excellent, compassionate staff and volunteers. I highly recommend this program.
I can only say that this organization is around for the right reasons . They truly care about veterans, they care about the dogs and they care about your mental health overall. My dog J.C and I have bonded so well and have learned not only what to do with this training and experience, but how to follow through and continue to grow as a team. Thank you to everyone in this organization!!
I have had a lot of behavioral issues after leaving the army and it was one of those things where I've kept my mouth shut and just tried to keep going. When it all finally came tumbling down, my wife had hit me with an ultimatum, I had been through 6 jobs in 6 years, and I was ready just to give up. I met the folks from healing4heroes while they were doing an event and my wife said I should consider it. I filled out the paperwork and just kind of forgot about it. When I got selected for a class, I honestly thought about blowing it off. I finally decided to show up and it's been wonderful. The trainers really care and it's a great environment and I have already noticed a difference. My family has said I sound happier when I call home to tell them about how my training has gone. I am so grateful and would highly recommend the experience for anyone having a hard time.
I am so blessed to have gone through this program. The staff at healing 4 heroes cares deeply about these veterans and they all work very hard. There is support after the class so I feel calm knowing I will get help whenever needed. I am so happy with the H4H dog I have and all the training we received. It's remarkable. I highly recommend this organization.
I can’t begin to say how much H4H has done for me in just a matter of days. I was broken physically and mentally. They saw me for who I was and not just a number or statistic. Yes, they gave me a service dog capable of aiding me physically. They have also given me tools and knowledge to help me as a whole person. Words fail to describe what they have done for me. I’m so blessed to have found them. They are truly wonderful.
I came to H4H with my own pup, I've trained him for 2 years since he was a puppy. I a few days Magnus has learned more than I could have ever taught him alone, all hands on training guided by the H4H staff as you teach your dog/rescue. You will learn and techniques more than you'd ever expect from a service dog program, it isn't here is a trained dog with a sheet of commands. These rescue dogs are given a second chance from out of county rescues, you get to socialize and find the dog/dogs that fit you, then you get to train them first hand with the H4H staff and developers your relationships with your service dog, the H4H staff are constantly there to help and guide you and your dog the whole time. This could easily be a 3,000$ course for the amount of knowledge/experience YOU the client get to understand and apply giving you the sense of ownership in your healing and your relationship to your working dog/dogs. Piper, David, JP, Amanda, Amber, Rose and Kathy go above and beyond to support their classes and their pups.
Client: Darius Ghiai and Magnus
It took me a long time to make a decision to join healing 4 heroes, after coming out of my comfort zone and joining I meet my battle buddy that I did not know how much I needed him. In turn he needed me as well, I will forever be a supporter of healing for heroes. After joining the class and getting to work on bonding with my dog Lou I started to grow close to the other vets in the class as well. So not only did I gain just a dog battle buddy I’ve gained new human battle buddies for life. Every class is a new adventure on healing mind, body, spirit, and supporting each other in life inside and outside class. I can not thank all the volunteers and instructors enough for the lessons that Ive learned so far. Huge thank you from the bottom of my heart and my family thanks you as well. I look forward to a life long support system and ways that I can give back to you all. Thank you again.
Not one for many words
But H4H has impressed me from the beginning. The application process. The way I was welcomed. The quality of staff and supporting staff. Trying and the knowledge I have received etc. allTOP NOTCH. I am so pleased it’s beyond words. I’m in awe
One of the most positive and influential experiences I’ve had. Received training, a service dog, some great starter supplies, and loads of hands on experience. Piper, Dave, and JP are hands down the best veteran supporters I’ve met.
It’s hard to know what to expect when you walk into something unfamiliar. Healing for Heroes takes that thought process and shatters it. They welcome you unequivocally with confidence and a smile. Being a veteran feels different, being a veteran with any disability intensifies that and being part of this program with these people changes that game and creates that camaraderie with everyone involved, including the dogs. You don’t have to be a veteran to feel the bond with this program, you just have to be there. I had a basic idea of what to expect upon arriving and I did not imagine how welcoming, open and inviting the staff, volunteers would be. Piper, David, JP, Amanda, Amber, Rose and Kathy are phenomenal. I cannot give enough praise in their knowledge, advice and encouragement. The class promotes a bond amongst themselves, cheering and supporting one another and especially the dogs. Not only does Healing for Heroes help heal the individual, but the dogs too , getting the chances they deserve to be loved and cherished and become the battle buddies we all need. Everything happens for a reason and I have no doubt I was supposed to be here when I was and paired with my buddy Ghost.
I’ve been with my battle buddy now for 4 days and it has been one of the most amazing experiences. His name was Genesis I shortened it to Gen and he has been the perfect match for me. I’ve learned so much not only about my dog but about myself and am so grateful I found this organization. I have and will recommend this organization to every vet I know because it has been just that beneficial in 4 days. I’m very excited for the future and what it holds for me now.
Going through this program has taught me sooo much about my service animal and about patience, lord knows my patience needed work. I’ve already seen growth and I’m looking forward to all the other changes having my baby (SD) around. I will recommend this program to every vet I know!
Hi my son Alex came through H4H in October of 2022 and they did an amazing job helping him with a service dog perfect match. And I am now going through this wonderful program that I can not say enough about. Again I got a perfect match with my service dog. I will forever be grateful to this program and Piper, JP , and David for all their help and support going through my training with my dog. A plus plus program. Debby Sansone
Came to class with my 4 month old puppy Hank I was not sure what to expect and the entire experience has been so amazing ! Not just for Hank but for me as well. Piper J.P and David are so knowledgeable about animals but everyday there is so much personal sharing and encouragement for the Handlers as well. I will definitely be back for the next class to keep working with Hank as he matures and look forward to staying involved with this wonderful organization.
Healing4Heroes has been a God-send for me. I am a disabled veteran who has multiple mental and physical illnesses. My psychologist suggested H4H. They placed me with an awesome young labradoodle who is a perfect match to my personality, lifestyle, and disability needs/tasks. We bonded quickly. She is already checking in with me to look for direction and make sure I am okay. PLEASE if you can donate to this worthy cause (saving lives) do so; I can’t think of a better organization to donate to. If you are in need of a service dog, I encourage you to apply.
I am grateful to have found healing4heroes and had the chance to get in a class. The time that I have been here, class has helped in more ways than you can imagine. Piper and staff are amazing and have a ton of patience to help each and everyone of our teams. Our new battle buddies are perfectly fit to everyone. I would recommend to any veteran or anyone who struggles with any disability. They are an open book and will go above and beyond to help you.
Excellent service for us vets. Definitely helps with a lot of things you didn’t know about yourself.
The training and guidance was very professional. The classes were well put together and very organized. I would highly recommend Healing 4 Heroes to anyone looking to get help or anyone looking for a great organization to support. The transformation of my dog into a service dog has been amazing. After completion of the training classes I have had questions about my continued training at home and I was able to reach a trainer to assist me. The trainer responded within 24 hours after my call.
I had the wonderful opportunity of going to HEALING 4 Hereos with my son Alex in October. I got to watch the whole process and the training. Everyone was was so nice and helpful. It was such a great program Piper runs. Her trainers are outstanding. I am very happy I got to go with my son and experience this process. My son is very happy with his dog.
Healing 4 Heros is the greatest! Thanks for King my new Battle buddy changed my life for the best !
- Teddy
The change I've seen in my daughter since she started with this organization has been astounding. She is not a veteran although has been volunteering for the organization for a year after a difficult time coming to terms with her diagnosis and treatment thereafter. Her life in general and understanding of her disability has improved tremendously since being with so many individuals who share the same struggles. Her drive to help others the way that she received help through this organization shows in her dedication to Piper and H4H. The entire organization is a wonderful group and I look forward to meeting the rest of the team. Most recently my daughter went through a very difficult time and Piper did all she could for her even while being sick herself. I can't express my gratitude for Piper and her kindness as well as the dedication that she so proudly shows for her cause.
I can't say how lucky I feel to have found Healing4Heroes. My VA doctor had recommended I get a service dog. She sent me a list of veteran friendly organizations to contact. I reached out to every organization on the list. Most didn't respond, and the ones that did had a application process was very difficult for me to complete. I had just about given up when I lucked across Healing4Heroes. I went to their website and filled out the online application, expecting a response similar to what I had experienced in the past. To my surprise I received a response within a 48 hours. It wasn't some auto response they actually wrote me an email with all the documentation required attached, and offered to assist with filling out anything I wasn't sure about. I expected to be put on a 1 to 2 year waiting list like I had been with in the past. Please understand I am not trying to speak badly about other organizations. I understand they all struggle with limited resources, and an unfortunately large number of veterans in need of a service animal. Like I said I truly got lucky finding Healing4Heroes. I got a phone call about a week after completing my application explaining that they had a last minute opening, and asked if I would be interested. I told them absolutely, but I had a VA appointment scheduled for that week that I could not miss. They were understanding and willing to work around my scheduling conflict. On my first day I was shown several dogs needing adoption, and those of us who didn't already have a dog had an opportunity to walk, and spend time with each dog. I had picked my top 3 dogs I was interested in, but it wasn't until I walked one special guy I had overlooked that I knew I had found my new battle buddy. The trainers and volunteers were all amazing. They were very patient and understanding with all of us veterans. It made you feel like you were around family. Within a couple hours I was finally able to "relax". Even after you complete the course the continue to provide you and your battle buddy with resources and support. I can't say enough good things about Healing4Heroes. We need to make every effort to support groups like this, because the truly save lives!
Fellow Veterans, I highly recommend Healing4Heroes. The organization really cares about All Veterans in need of a Service Dog. The program is dedicated to the team (Handler/Dog) functioning as one. Piper and staff are very knowledgeable and experienced at their craft. I came away with all the tools needed in maintaining a functional and healthier life style.
Thanks Piper and staff, for a Job Well Done!
Recardo & SimBa
Healing4Heroes is a great organization! The trainers really do have a heart for all those who have served and are serving.
H4H possess an impeccable ability to get to the center of the disconnect you may have with your service animal. The love and energy, the selfless commitment and the patience was such a pleasure to experience.
I will continue to share this program to every veteran I know that’s in need of a service/medical dog.
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I just got a dog from them and he has changed my life for the better so much. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I recommend this organization for any veterans that are going through some struggles
I discovered Healing4Heros when my psychologist presented me with a list of resources. She also recommended that I seek out acquiring a service dog for my disabilities. My life is forever changed by this experience. The trainers are fantastic and truly care about the needs of the veterans attending. Their combined experiences lead to a thorough and efficient course where we had the opportunity to not only learn about our dogs and how to properly train them, but also learned a lot about ourselves. Thank you for everything you do H4H!
I had been trying to get to this training since I heard of it from another Vet. I had no idea I’d be blessed and get so much out of it. It’s not only training for our animals but there is nutritional guidance for us and our animals, along with mental stimulation and techniques for positive thinking. I have shared my experience with everyone I know.
This little nonprofit is amazing. They fit you with a smart intelligent
Dog that matches your personality. The dog already has a grasp on multiple commands but continues its learning by teaching the handler. They not only help down and out vets, they also help dogs. Double win in my book. Great staff of volunteers, able to work closely one on one when needed. Very personal with students cover info that wouldn’t necessarily be part of normal operations but would lead up to, like dog going a 1 or 2 in the store. Def win if not for the vets they help the dogs get a job and they love that. I can’t give them the attaboys they deserve. They hit all topics, all the questions, every need, everything! If you are in need reach out to them. Watch the ball get started rolling with getting back to a happy life. I have a sweet loving friend that I’m teaching to help me wake up from night terrors. She is great in stores, deli dept, fast food, restaurants any place everywhere I go she is with me. She is quite in public stays by my side, doesn’t pay any mind to other dogs she is great!
My therapist suggested Healing4heroes about two years ago but I didn’t do it since my moms health was failing. Shortly before she passed I got my dog and after my mom passed I felt it was time to reach out. From the moment I got there I felt welcomed like I was coming home to family. The training was tough but the atmosphere was so nurturing and warm. This was the best thing to happen to me dealing with my PTSD and I am so blessed to have found Piper and her team. The training focused on my own well being as much as the dog training. I didn’t know how lost I was until this organization, volunteers and my dog came into my life and showed me I know longer need to wear this armor and ignore my pain. I would do it again in a heartbeat and plan to return in a few months. I live in a military town and so many veterans ask me about my dog and how they can get one too. So many veterans need this support and I am so blessed to have been helped by Healing4heroes.
The healing of 4 Heroes Org changed my life! I recently went to a training class and was paired with Doug, they helped me in so many ways. I have seen that we both gained confidence and I could see how we grew together as a dog and handler. I highly recommend them and appreicated everything they do. Piper is an amazing woman who really cares and goes above and beyond for the veterans. Everyone cares so much that you and your dog succeed and become the best battle buddy you can be. They are very welcoming and when you leave you are a member of the family. My heart has never felt such joy. I can't wait to start living my life again with Doug by my side, this was the best choice I ever made and have notice my days are a lot better.
As a civilian and healthcare practitioner I cannot express how wonderful my experience with H4H has been, both for myself with my own “battle buddy”, and from what I was able to witness with the others in my class. The tasks that dogs and people are able to accomplish together during just the initial intensive training program are phenomenal. The support from staff continues beyond as well so that any questions or setbacks with training are always quickly and competently addressed.The staff goes above and beyond.
There is no doubt in my mind that you have saved so many lives with your work. We will be back!
I went through the August class & it was incredible. From the way my dog was chosen to the way class would start & end. I think the BEST part was the people. The owner & trainers were all amazing & they actually care about what’s going on with you. The class size wasn’t too big or too small. We bonded all week & had an amazing time. My dog Jack was incredible during the week of training & is doing even better now. I will be returning to this program soon.
If you’re in need of a service dog, I highly recommended this program.
A great organization with the best staff ever. Thank you all for watching over me and allowing me to bring Lou home with me. We get compliments every where we go. How well trained and what a beautiful dog he is. I definitely want to have more training but I would also like for Lou and I assist in training. Thanks for everything this organization is the best of the best.
The program was spectacular. The fact that every person involved including the trainers had a service animal made the experience so wonderful. They understood the struggles and truly “get it” when it comes to learning to be a service dog owner. The support they continue to provide after the classes are over is extremely helpful and valuable and an amazing program.
This organization saved my life! I was at a very bad point in my life medically. I was constantly being hospitalized for various stomach issues and migraines. Both of which dramatically impacted my relationships and overall quality of life. Along with these issues I was struggling with a heart condition known as P.O.T.S, which makes my heart rate skyrocket based on a variety of factors and will cause me to pass out. After hearing about this organization I decided to apply. Although I am not a veteran, they took me into their family immediately. My entire life changed on orientation day. I was given the opportunity to choose a dog from their selection and was given a full week of initial obedience training all for free. After my dog, Charlie, passed the Canine Good Citizen and the Public Access Test, I was able to start bringing him everywhere I go. Through the organization, I have also gotten free training sessions for advanced obedience and medical alerting and assisting. Because of Charlie and this organization, I look forward to waking up each morning. Knowing that I have my battle buddy by my side has restored my confidence and has improved my health. It is not an understatement to say that Healing4Heroes is a miracle. They have helped me more than they know and I owe them everything. If you or a loved one are considering getting a service dog, I would highly recommend this organization.
I am a citizen and was blessed to know about H4H. They have changed my life for the better , having Rocky as my battle buddy is amazing ! Remember that not all scars are seen . Thank you all for your service to our country ! My war was different than yours but I am still here and grateful for that . Here's a picture of myself , Rocky and my grandson Cesar ������
WOW , what a great experience with the training for my service dog , she is an Australian Shepard and could not be a better match for me.....The staff kept us busy for sure , but the results are wonderful . Very accommodating for all the students and dogs ! needs ....
I'll be back as Arnold says..... personally I liked the wagon wheel exercise the best . Can you believe that I really miss marching in formation ?
Cant thanks the team enough at H4H. They really strive to make sure you're well taken care off. As someone who deals with the struggle of their mental ailments on a daily. It was really therapeutic meeting individuals who go through the same issues. Attending this 5 day program was by far the best thing anyone could do to get you on the right course.
There is never going to be a way I can fully express how much this organization has changed my life in just 6 days; however, I will try. I'll start by telling you a little bit of my story: I am a prior service Air Force, a mother, wife, and daughter, and I suffer from extreme PTSD, anxiety, sleep disturbance, etc.
In January 2022 I began feeling very depressed and spoke with my DR about things I had going on in my life, he suggested I get a service dog as all other treatments had not really worked for me. I applied to Healing 4 Heros on January 31, 2022, by February 4, 2022, I was added to the waitlist for a service dog. On February 5, 2022, I was placed in a June 2022 training class! During the month of February, I continued to spiral downward and began having thoughts of suicide, I had thoughts of suicide before; however, this time was different. I wrote my final goodbye letters, had my plan on how I was going to go, and felt that I was finally going to feel at peace. However, there was something in the back of my mind that told me to email H4H and ask if I could attend an earlier class, and I didn't get in sooner or if I didn't hear anything within 7 days then that was my sign. I emailed H4H on March 1, 2022, and just asked if I could attend sooner; I didn't explain why I wanted to come sooner. On March 7, 2022, Bobbi with Healing 4 Heros emailed me back and told me I was now registered for the April 2022 class. I cried reading this email, this was my sign that I was still needed on this earth, that my demons would not get the best of me.
I arrived at Healing 4 Heros on Sunday, April 9, 2022, and was paired with my service dog, Shadow! The training lasted for 9 hours Sunday to Friday; I learned so much about myself, became so hopeful in life again, and made new friends who will forever stay in my heart.
Some people may say how can one week save you with a dog. I will say this: H4H saved my life, prevented my children from having to bury their mom at such a young age, prevented my husband from having to bury his wife, and gave me something I will never be able fully to explain in words.
I burned those letters with Shadow by my side once I returned home.
Thank you, Piper, Bobbie, Alisha, Lisa, Carol, Aaron, Chris, Renee, Tine, Luis, Mark, Jeff, Darrell, Amber, Anthony, Josh & Nikki
I first met CEO Piper HIll three years ago. I was interested in finding out more about the organization because I belong to a number of 501(c)(3) service organizations and felt Healing4Heroes might merit financial assistance from one of my organizations. My husband and I attended a "match-up day," (my term) where dogs and veterans are paired up. The entire process was very moving; you could tell the vets were nervous, but the dogs were eager to please and happy to receive positive attention! Afterwards, Piper and I discussed a service project that one of my organizations was interested in. We raised the money and invited Piper to be our special guest. She came with her service dog and gave a very moving presentation showing her road to recovery and how a service dog helped her in that process. There was not a dry eye in the house following Piper's presentation! Healing4Heroes deserves all the help it can get because it is filling a desperate need of many, many combat veterans.
My experience with Healing4Heroes was really great. From day 1 to graduation day, they were all hands on to give us proper training. They were all very helpful because every time I struggle during the training, the trainers were always in our side to fix either the dog or handler attitude. My service dog have changed a lot since this training. I kept using all the things I learned with Healing4Heroes. I highly recommended this program to those people that needs help. I live 1 1/2 away from sanctuary, so i drove 3 hours a day back and forth to get in there, but “IT WAS ALL WORTH IT”. I am glad i found the program and met the Healing4Heroes Team. I will definitely go back in there, so i can get extra training and share to the new service handler how awesome this program and the result will going to get.
Healing4Heroes has changed my life I could not have imagined that my life would be okay thank you H4H. I am so Grateful.
Healing 4 Heroes has changed my life! I recently went to a training class with my dog Cleo, they helped me in so many ways. I watched us both gain confidence and was able to watch us grow as dog and handler together. I highly recommend them and everything they do. Piper is an amazing woman who truly found the best trainers. Everyone cares so much about you and your dog succeeding and becoming the best battle buddy they can be. They are so welcoming and when you leave you are a member of the family. My heart has never felt such joy. I cannot wait to begin to live my life again with Cleo by my side!
The dog that came from Healing4Heroes is the most exceptional dog and has been transformational. It is such an honor and privilege to volunteer and help this organization in any way needed.
I am a veteran of 2 combat deployments and didn’t think I would need a service dog. Then things got rough in my life and I reached out to counselors and other vets who have service dogs. They all said that I would benefit from having one. One that would help me with my PTSD symptoms. So I reached out to Healing4Heroes. They were very fast with getting me into training and providing me with a service dog that fit my needs. The whole staff of Piper is generous and generally cared for all of our needs. I continually support them by putting the word out to all veterans that can benefit from having a service dog. Thank you for saving my life H4H!
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I am a retired Marine that was diagnosed with PTSD and TBI. And I had struggled with it for years before I was advised that I would benefit from a service dog. I had seen them with vets before and asked fellow vets if the service dog did benefit them. And I received nothing but positivity from their stories. I live in Las Vegas and applying for a service dog was going to take me 2-3 years. I reached out to Healing4Heroes and they were able to accommodate me within months. Upon arriving from out of state to Peach Tree City Georgia I was treated with the utmost respect and dignity. The staff at Healing4Heroes is top notch and provided wholehearted training to me and my service dog. I will forever be grateful to the Healing4Heroes organization for allowing me the opportunity to benefit from having a service dog.
After going through the training with Healing4Heroes I grew in confidence to assert myself in a healthy way. The training was more than matching me with a great service dog. The staff sincerely cared about each and everyone of us who participated in the training. Their passion for helping and healing veterans and civilians alike was truley heartfelt by this veteran. I am grateful and blessed to to have gone through the training and enter on this new journey with my service dog, Spirit and my new friends at H4H.
I went to go get and train my service dog. It was a great experience! I felt welcomed and even with my age everyone was super kind. I finally felt valid. The training is amazing. The trainers always made sure to help you if you needed it and would in courage us. My battle buddy and me progressed a lot throughout the training. This is a great organization and I am so glad to be a part of it. I will definitely be coming back to volunteer. I learned and grew while being here. I am so glad to be part of this family!!
I took my daughter down to healing 4 heroes to receive her service dog and do the training class. Little did I know I would personally grow as a person and learn more than I ever thought I would. I absolutely loved attending the class and meeting everyone. This is the best organization I’ve ever been a part of. They go above and beyond to help with any and everything that you need. If you are struggling to understand what to do with your service dog they have answers for you and help you to figure it out. My daughter and I was sad to leave as we believe we are a part of their family. They made my daughter feel accepted and valid which she doesn’t get that much. We are beyond thankful for this amazing opportunity and fully intend to come back to volunteer and be apart of someone else’s new journey. If you need that push to apply to start yours, this should be it you won’t be disappointed. This is an amazing organization to help veterans and their families.
I was injured in the Army and have experienced a bad back plus PTSD and depression. I didn’t know where to turn. When I applied for Healing 4 Hero’s, I wasn’t sure how it was going to work BUT it was an absolutely incredible experience! Piper is such an amazing woman and the work she does is inspirational to say the least! Mark and Jo and Chris and everyone of the volunteers are unbelievably good at what they do! My dog Sebastian has changed me life! I am forever grateful for Healing 4 Hero’s! I would absolutely recommend them to any veteran or anyone who needs a service dog! Thank you Piper!
I have been involved with Healing4Heroes for several years. I have experienced and found these people with this organization a strong, engaged, dedicated working group of people, that provide help to veterans. They are winged angles that take each veteran as an individual and to help them with an unprejudiced approach and providing loving dogs and training them to care for the veteran.
We can never forget our Veterans! Unfortunately, due to policy and bureaucracy they are forgotten after they return home. Healing4Heros has not forgotten them!
Healing4Heros was founded by Retired Army Captain Piper Hill who has been helping veterans’ transition back to civilian life by training rescue dogs to become service animals.
I have seen and experience Healing4Heros helping veterans healing and training loving devoting dogs to bring comfort and security to our veterans.
Healing4Heros is a 5 star! organization that restores and improves the lives of many veterans.
Our veterans deserve to be honored and appreciated. The freedom and liberty we enjoy is much because of the brave men and women of the military who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation.
Just saying “thank you” doesn’t express the immense dedication and service that Healing4Heros provides.
With much appreciation! Thank you! Piper and the volunteers of Healing4Heros. You’re making a difference every day!
I went there with a dog thinking I was going to train the animal little did I know I was the one needed training. hahaha They are great people with a whole lot of knowledge on more than just service dogs and what they can do for you they help the whole person to be more whole. If you are hanging back because you think you can't you need to go. Awesome group of people .Thanks again Piper.
This organization is AMAZING!! They helped me so much and provided my husband with a service dog. I can’t say enough great things about them. They do amazing things for the veteran’s and families
H4H is not just a service animal training facility, they become your family. You can call or email them at anytime and they will help you with any questions you have. We have been part of the H4H family for a year now and the dedication to the service animals and veterans is more than we ever could have dreamed. The dedication of Piper and her team is phenomenal. You couldn’t ask for a better group of people to help you with your service animal needs.
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Such an amazing organization that is going above and beyond to serve veterans and their family’s. My life has changed so much for the better since connections with healing for heroes and receiving my service dog brier! She has seriously been a huge game changer in my everyday life. I would highly recommend. Attached is a pic of brier in her off time.
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I recently went to a training and was matched with my service dog Tut. Long story short in a very short amount of time we have a huge bond. He has already given me back many things in my life. I was pretty much just sitting home. Having him by my side I’ve been able to go out to restaurants, go into stores and actually be able to make it through the line without having full blown anxiety attacks and having to leave my stuff there and get out of the store. He is also waking me in the night if I experience nightmares. All of the people at healing 4 heroes are just simply amazing. Veterans helping veterans. They are all volunteers and they do this because they are truly want to help other veterans and set us up for success with our new battle buddies. Just the training alone is life changing and then the support you receive from the organization is just amazing. I would highly recommend this to any veteran that may be in need of a service dog.
H4H paired me with my service dog and has given us the tools and support to take on any challenges we can face together.
I was in dire need of a service dog and all of the organizations here in Las Vegas told me wait times were close to 3 years. I reached out to Healing4Heroes and they were able to get me into class within a couple months. The amount of support I received from H4H has played such an impact on me and my service dog. I can’t thank them enough. Piper is the absolute greatest when it comes to compassion and understanding what is fellow veterans go through with PTSD and other disabilities. Other organizations would let you go to the winds after receiving the training. Not H4H, they continually keep track of your training and follow ups to make sure that everything is going good with you and your battle buddy. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate Piper and her staff. I recommend every veteran that is in need of a service dog to Healing4Heroes. They are life savers.
Healing 4 Heroes paired me with the perfect service dog and I went through 5 days of training with them has changed this veterans life.
I am retired Nsvy and became disabled. The Drs told me I would benefit from a service dog. I contacted H4H and Piper contacted me quickly. I had been on other. Waiting list for 2 years and Piper had me in a class in a few weeks. When I met Sky(my Service dog) Piper and H4H had other ideas for her. So as we were being paired with our Battle Buddies, Sky was not a part of the pairing. Sky needed a walk so I was on a break and they asked me to walk her. We walked for a while and then I gave her back to one of the trainers. As she was standing with the trainer she pulled away from her and responded to a situation that I started having. The trainer brought Piper over and she made sure I was ok and they watched Sky interact with me. I never knew and still don’t know the original plans for her. Piper never separated us and we have been a team since. As we graduated, Piper had tears in her eyes and told me to thank God for Sky because if I wouldn’t have had the situation and Sky didn’t alert I would not have her. It’s been 3 years and we have been together every since and she is constantly by my side! I love H4H and Piper for giving me my freedom to do things on my own and know that Sky has my back!
I cannot express how thankful and grateful I am for being introduced to Healing4Heroes, an amazing non-profit organization! Their time and dedication that is put into the organization for us Veterans are impressive! The knowledge, support, and training I gained from the class as helped me and my battle buddy “Bleu” build confidence and trust in one another. H4H has given me life with my battle buddy “Bleu”! To all the volunteers, trainers, and staff for H4H, I am very thankful that you have given us the opportunity to be apart of an awesome organization and I look forward to attending the next class!
H4H is an amazing organization run by an amazing group of people. It really fills in a gap for those that are in need of a battle Buddy, as they really consider each unique circumstance and address it with an appropriate match. I’ve heard about the organization through a fellow veteran who received the training with his dog. He suggested I could use their help as they would train my dog. They assessed me and my dog and accepted us for training. I like the fact that they do match everyone with either a new dog or they can accept the veteran’s dog if it’s a good fit. The training is amazing and run by volunteers that are highly proficient and passionate. They also follow up and link people from the same area so they can support each other and continue with the necessary training to maintain the skills. I definitely recommend this nonprofit and feel so blessed I was able to become part of this amazing “family”.
I became a volunteer for Healing4Heroes Inc agreeing to foster rescues. I am a dog lover at heart and thought this was the perfect way to love on a dog while also giving back. I did not realize what a gold mine I was stepping into. I loved what the organization stood for and wanted to learn more so I started helping at the classes. I have watched with my own eyes, the lives of vets and dogs change in days. The volunteer staff and trainers are committed to the success of every single person and make themselves available to ensure you have the support you need. It is truly amazing to watch the difference 5-6 days can make for the dog and veteran. This organization is top notch and definitely one of a kind. I am blessed to be a part.
Amazing Veteran Nonprofit! I heard about Healing 4 Heros from a friend who attended the course previously. After seeing how much her battle buddy helped her after the training, I knew it would be a good course for me and my battle. Thank you to everyone on the H4H team, Wake and I are forever grateful
H4H introduced me to my Battle Buddy, Koda and we have been inseparable since! The organization did a great job with daily training, proving supplies to those who need them (like me), answering any and ALL questions no matter how silly it seemed. The trainers, most which are volunteers do a wonderful job! They take time out of their own busy lives to help Veteran's form that special bond with their new Battle Buddy. It's actually pretty amazing how different the dogs become in just five days of training. Dedication is a must on your part, you don't want to short change yourself or your new friend. The people there have become my friends and I plan on returning for future training and visits! Good Luck
I was introduced to Healing4heroes by a friend that received service dog training. From the beginning Healing4Heroes was very responsive in what I needed in a service dog and how they could help me train. Even after training they kept me engaged with my service dog to ensure his training maintained the standard I needed. I recommend them to any veteran or veteran family member that is in need of a service sog and training as well.
Healing4heros is a great Organization. They pay Great attention to each individual it is in training. Facial each veteran how to train their service animal to benefit their needs. Very professional and very polite individuals. One of the better organizations that I’ve dealt with to take care of our veterans.
I was very impressed by healing4heroes for helping me turn my three year old lab into a service dog. My battle buddy and I have been together for about 2 and a half years before we went to the class in June 2021. Since then I have been continuing the work personally between Rosie and I because it is important to remain focused at the task at hand when having a battle buddy of your own. I had an amazing time learning and gaining important knowledge on the process, progress and training to make my buddy into the best friend that I want to use to decrease my PTSD and TBI symptoms. I can’t wait to continue to learn and do new tasks with Rosie and return for the second session soon after completing hours required. The organization is very well organized and follows all necessary guidelines set forth by ADA for service animals. They are also very knowledgeable in many situations and what if’s when owning a service dog. From the top down from admin to volunteers this organization runs on good standings and values in helping those who gave up a lot and lost a lot of freedoms after injuries.
I went to H4H in April 2021 with my husband who is a Veteran with PTSD and a TBI. The group of people we met there became family by the end of the week. They are so focused and attentive to the needs of the Veteran and their Battle Buddy. Piper, Chris, Mark and Bobbi are the most wonderful, caring, involved people!! If my husband has a question someone will respond to him immediately. Since we have been home my hubby is like a different person. He has a more positive outlook on life and looks forward to his daily training with Fudge and taking her everywhere we go. This organization has literally changed my husbands life!! This organization truly cares and I would highly recommend anyone who is in need of a Battle Buddy to contact H4H. They love what they do and the people they do it for.
This is an amazing organization with an excellent and caring staff. The training provided is priceless. I can now venture outside my home with Lucy, my service dog and participate in the world around me. Both my mental and physical status has been affected for the better.
I went down in 2017 and got my service dog Maya, we trained for five days and she has been awesome for me! What H4H and all of the volunteers, trainers, and admin do is nothing less than amazing! I am proud to be apart of the H4H family. I just recently talked with Piper and Bobbi, I had something come up that needed paperwork that I had lost. They got it to me as fast as they could with all the other things they have going on! They are a great team! Please if you are a veteran and think you would benefit from a service dog get in contact with them.
This is an absolutely fantastic group of people who have the heart and dedication to really help others. My child has Cerebral Palsy and we applied under the civilian application. The training brought such amazing people together in a supportive and caring environment. This is a group that makes a difference. They take such great care of their dogs and have a talent of pairing the right battle buddy to the right handler. Healing 4 Heroes is actively helping people to heal with the help of their furry friends. I am genuinely thankful for them and everyone I met during the week of training.
This organization is like no other. I was provided a new heartbeat name Diesel. The name couldn’t be more fitting as he helps re light my dreams my will. Which while not to the mission in uniform but my mission and desire to never give up. Thank everyone at the organization for helping me rejoin the fight.
The crew, quality of training, and all around experience at Healing 4 Heroes has been an experience that I am blessed to have been a part of. They offer high quality instruction for you and your new battle buddy. The entire staff at Healing 4 Heroes provided all of us with a week of training that was filled with fun, compassion, empathy, and worked with us individually to achieve each of our goals. I don't have the words to describe how much these people changed my quality of life for the better. I highly recommend this organization to all of my fellow disabled Veterans! Thank you so much!
I just spent 5 days with this organization working with my Service Dog Fudge. I am totally amazed at the welcoming we received immediately, within minutes I saw the caring and passion these people have for what they do instantly. Providing a Service Dog to Veterans and others in need is exactly what this group does. My Service Dog was already trained by another Veterans organization, but was lacking in continued support and assistance. Fudge and myself learned more in 5 days than the other training offered, it was not even close to what I received from H4H. I went in as a stranger and came out as family with a much better service dog. I cannot stress enough, if you need a service dog, please check this Organization. It truly was a blessing to be welcomed to this training and meet these amazing people.
I came to my first class of H4H inDecember 2018. I got to adopt a wonderful companion who I named Spirit.
Spirit is has become a member of my family and has been a heaven sent to me. She lets me know if I am getting an attack and she calms me.
All the trainers are fantastic and are always there for you.
I look forward to every meeting I go to and everyone at H4H is my second family.
I first began working with H4H in 2010. When I was approached by Piper, an absolutely incredible woman and amazing soldier. She saw a need for a service dog organization for veterans that actually cared about veterans and dogs, and not about money. I was thoroughly impressed by Piper, her ability to lead, and her accolades in the military. I trained a few dogs for her over the years, before I pursued another career. However I can say of all the organizations I’ve worked with over the years, Healing 4 Heroes is the ONLY one I would recommend to a veteran in need of a service animal.
This organization has been nothing short of a blessing to me and my family. I was matched with my best friend/ battle buddy Luna almost a year ago and she has changed my life. The support given has been exceptional. Healing 4 Heroes is a wonderful nonprofit for a community of individuals who may not receive the help they needed otherwise. I am truly thankful to be one of the lucky recipients to be accepted in as a part of the family. I give them 5 thumbs up!
I honestly cannot say enough about how wonderful H4H is. I had been trying for a couple of years to locate resources and support to afford a service dog for my 14 yr old with extreme anxiety, etc. My accountant, Sandy Lewis, told me about H4H and suggested I call them. Well, it couldn't hurt. I talked with Piper Hill and we got training set up and began the paperwork process....and this past Feb 2021 we met the staff at training in Peachtree City and kiddo met her 'battle buddy.' The trainers and staff are amazing!! They truly understand the various issues people face and help pair them with the perfect dog for them. The program is thorough, with wonderful extras like talks on brain health and nutrition for dogs and people. Kiddo did amazing in training, and so did Henry. We honestly did not want to come home! Kiddo and Henry continue to train at home, and act like they have been together forever. Henry fits so perfectly into our lives, from school to the horse barn. We feel so blessed to be in the H4H family and look forward to many future continued trainings. I have shared our H4H experience and info with so many people and know H4H can help veterans and kiddos alike.
Piper, Schielioh, Mark, Bobbi, Chris and the rest of the volunteers really stand out among the best of the best. From pairing you with a dog to suit you, to training and continued support. With this organization, you don't just get a new battle buddy. You get a new family that supports you through anything you need. Without them, I don't think I'd be as productive and functional. They are literal life savers.
H4H had become an extension of my family. My service dog is amazing. During the pandemic they took every precautions to keep the veterans and dogs safe. I have ran into different problems with the general public’s lack of understanding about the rights of service dogs. H4H has helped me handle every situation that has arises. Piper has a heart of gold and will go to the ends of the earth for every veteran that she has touched. Bobbie and Chris have been just a phone call away as with all the other volunteers.
H4H change my life. With my service dog I am able to move with more confidence knowing my battle buddy is there to assist me with tasks I need assistance with doing. Without him my life was a struggle. My service dog is amazing I thank H4H for giving me a better quality of life.
As a female disabled veteran sometimes I felt invisible. H4H gave me my life back with honor and respect.
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H4H changed my life and my family. I have a support and assistance from my battle buddy. I do not know how I functioned without H4H support. Oh right....I didn't. Lol. Thank you to everyone's support at H4H, you did not just give me a great service dog, you brought back the military camaraderie. It is so easy to get lost and forgotten in this civilian world thank you for being there for me at every email and phone call, I love you all.
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Thank you to everyone from the bottom to the top who takes care of the veterans who walk through the door. You are all amazing trainers & an amazing team. I watched people & Veterans like myself walk out the training facility with new found purpose and hope. Thank you for the talks on positive attitudes & moving forward. It’s helped me find the peace I needed. I’m eating sweet potatoes & good stuff to feed my brain. I know what to do to take care of my dog’s health too! It’s just been an absolutely amazing experience with a new family. I cannot thank you enough & I can’t wait to come back. My shelter dog with his new mission in life thanks you too.
I have a TBI and epilepsy. Through this amazing nonprofit organization, I was paired with a dog who was trained to help me mitigate the symptoms of my epilepsy.
I was truly amazed with all the compassion & dedication that Healing4Heros takes to help you with training your service dog. Piper & the trainers took the time that I needed to help with each problem that I was coming across. It already has helped me to get more active as I haven’t been moving much in the last 10 years. I have a very bad back & in pain every day. Jade has taught me that I need to calm down & not be so anxious all the time. Jade is definitely getting me out of the apartment a lot more. I know this will be an ongoing process & everyone will be there to help anytime I need it. You guys are the best !!!! Thank-You!
The wonderful thing about what Piper does is that she saves dogs as well as veterans. The dogs,like people, come in all shapes and sizes. Piper manages to match them up so well. This is a truly wonderful organization.
We couldn’t thank H4H enough! They have treated my entire family like their own and we can’t wait to pay it forward. I didn’t feel judged or weird, everyone was very understanding and we learned so much in a short period of times. Piper is a a ray of light and positivity and I couldn’t be more thankful for her and the trainers.
I have worked with this group since it was just Piper & her sister Blair. They are wonderful, giving people. I’ve watched classes on 1 to classes of 28 come through whatever doors Healing4Heroes happens to be using at the time. Every class is amazing. Every veteran has a story of residence. Every dog has a story of survival. Piper always has a story of hope to share with the veterans who come for help & love for the civilians who come to assist. It truly is a moving, touching experience to watch everyone grow as they try to heal.
None of the volunteers are paid & they have no employees. Everyone knows how to train, from Piper on down to Bobbi (don’t let the administrator fool anyone. She’s very sweet, and organized, but keeps everyone inline. ;) There is no ‘down’ when it comes to this spunky, pretty lady). It’s a great team with Chris, Mark & Schieloh rocking it like infantry men and a marine would. Life is good when you’re around these people. Come volunteer. Come get a service dog. Come play ball. We’d love to have you on our team of veterans looking out for veterans.
This is a great Non profit with service to people at the core of there values. They go above and beyond to help those who go thru there program. Excellent human beings in general
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I have been a volunteer with Healing 4 Heroes since before Piper Hill launched this great organization. She had the passion, knowledge and personal experience to know the value of a service dog matched to the needs of a veteran coping with PTSD or Traumatic Brain Injury or just about any damage war could inflict. Her tight budget left very little room for a marketing plan. I offered my marketing skills long distance. I can proudly say I have never seen anyone as multi-faceted as Piper. She made things happen on a shoestring budget, tireless networking, and word of mouth. Her love of dogs and commitment to rescue animals provides an avenue to help both human and canine clients, essentially saving two lives. Thirteen years later, H4H is going strong, now helping people with different disabilities train a dog to their specific needs...and she still does it on a shoestring.
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Healing 4 Heroes is exactly the kind of grass roots effort that appeals to me. Their mission is simple. Use their experience, skills and passion to provide trained service dogs for Veterans suffering PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury and other unseen wounds of war at no charge to the Veteran. Their method is to rescue shelter dogs for this purpose as often as possible. The Veterans Administration no longer funds service dogs, but the need increases and the list of applicants grows.
These service dogs help their Veteran by calming them during a panic attack, reminding them to eat or take their meds, urging them to get up, move around, protecting them from threatening situations, uplifting them during a fugue. The dogs can be trained to respond to seizures. They can also be trained to help with the Veteran's physical limitations.
Healing 4 Heroes is a 501 (c) 3 charity and relies on donations and grants for their funding. They will never charge a recipient for the dog. Based inAtlanta, GA, Healing 4 Heroes is a national organization. They go where the training is needed, using only certified psychiatric dog trainers.
My husband joined h4h 3 years ago. They blessed us with service dog to assist my husband. They showed him how to train him which alone boosted his confidence. They constantly check o him and his service dog. His current service dog is approaching retirement and h4h is already starting to train a dog for a seamless transition
H4h continues to astound me. They will do pretty much anything if it makes a positive difference in a veteran’s life. I received my first service dog from this amazing group 3 years ago. Over the course of the 3 years they assisted me, checked on me. Now it’s been determined that my service dog is ready for retirement and already H4h has set aside and started training dog for. I owe this group a debt of gratitude that will take me a lifetime to repay
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This guys are one of the best things to happen to me. I suffer from ptsd and parkinsons disease. I received a dog from h4h. they helped me train him and are always there for me whether i need emotional support, a training question etc. they have become a second family
Harley came to me as a rescue Dec 2019. We were accepted by Healing4 Hero’s Dec 6, 2020 Service Dog class. During this class I learn to be more positive and accepting of others and to breath and not worry all the time. I can say they have help me and Harley connect at a level I never knew was possible. And I am becoming more trusting in Harley’s abilities to help me navigate through my life. Piper,Chris, Bobbi, Mark,Lynda have all had a hand in helping me and my Battle Buddy Harley get off to good positive start together. And I now feel as though I have a group I can trust in our journey forward.
I am truly fortunate to be a member of this organization. Over the years, I have witnessed amazing transformations of not only those individuals who participate in the program, but their battle buddies who perform their jobs while giving their handler unconditional love and support, as well. What a blessing to be part of Healing4Heroes!
I can’t say enough about Healing 4 Heroes and what they mean to me. When I came to them I was in a really bad place and desperate for help. I was just like every other combat veteran out there, trying to make it in a civilian based world. I was lost. The VA would t help and the nearest appointment I could get for help in talking to a professional was 13 months away and it was just to get a consult to see if I could get into therapy. I was at the end of my rope.
That’s when I heard about H4H and I reached out. They immediately got started on telling me what I needed to do and helped me through the entire process. Once they realized how bad things were they immediately got to work on finding me my dog. Once completed I was able to meet my best friend. I can’t tell you how excited I was the day they drove “Danni” down from Georgia to Louisiana to me. When I saw her it was an instant connection and I suddenly knew that everything will soon be ok.
We began training a bit later and I was amazed at how smart she truly was. She picked up on things so fast and we quickly advanced to to top of the class in progress. Danni has always been there for me. She’s calmed me down in my darkest of moments and pulled me out of my darkest of nightmares. I absolutely owe my like to my best friend and to H4H. I wouldn’t be here today without them.
Thank you H4H for giving me my life back and saving not only my life but Danni’s as well. I love you guys.
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Supporting my husband in the US Navy for 31 years was an honor. These many years (1968-2003) have taken him from many experiences causing situations of PTSD and other issues. His care is somewhat taken care by the VA but was missing something important. We were introduced to the training and possibilities received from Healing4Heroes. This has brought him from doom and sadness to the complete focus of his team player. The love and companionship of his service battle buddy, Alli is different than family or the medical staff can provide.
We are most proud of how Healing4Heroes treat their veterans and gift them with a partner for a healthy life and goodness. Their doors are open for additional and advanced training and this service is given with an open heart and kindness.
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Amazing organization! All the volunteers and founder really care for the veterans and their family! I can not believe these people and how much they truly wanted to help others, not just service dog wise but other aspects of a individual’s life as well. They are very educated on different organizations that help military families as well. This is a great organization to get involved in.
Note that once you get a service dog by this organization, you must make the effort to keep up with the training and logs for the dogs! Training never ends and the review training and advanced training sessions are amazing!
H4H is a great group of people that we now consider family. I didn’t personally go through the program, but I see every day how much they have helped my husband. My husband now has a battle buddy named Hondo. Thank you Piper and crew for all you have done for my husband.
I am retired Military, and now I am a truck driver. I was injured in May of 2020 and had surgery on my right shoulder and bicep. When the Doctor finally put me on lite duty, my company found a local non-profit in Peachtree City, GA near my home town.
When I went to meet Piper Hall the founder of Healing 4 Heroes and we talked and she told what all she did and was about, I was ready to work I would do anything to help a fellow Veteran. I also found out I was eligible in getting a Service Dog and I found “Jax” at our local animal shelter. We went thru the week-long training at the Healing 4 Heroes training grounds and my dog has made a big difference in my life.
There are no employees at this non-profit that get paid, but I can tell you now after seeing the training and the love these dogs give you afterwards, the 5-6 fulltime volunteers Piper has on her staff, are Godsend to any Veteran that is in need of extra help of a Service Dog.
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Healing 4 Heroes you have made a big difference
This is an amazing group with an extremely caring leader. I have personally witnessed the lives changed by this organization.
I've been involved in Healing4Heroes (H4H), first as a disabled civilian client and then, as a volunteer. I began training in the program years ago, when my husband left me with a four month old Labrador Retriever. As a long-time paraplegic due to a car accident, I'd considered trying to find a service dog, but the process as I understood it was daunting: a lengthy wait list, time-consuming schedule if accepted with many attendant restrictions that caused me to procrastinate...for about thirty years. Once I began the H4H training program, I was truly grateful for the support and continued education, and the expedited classes were inspiring. My heart was broken and consistently reassembled to see veterans in each class who received service dogs who in turn changed their humans' lives in profound ways that most civilians can barely imagine. I learned so much about the difficulties faced by our veterans as they transition back into civilian society with physical and mental disabilities such as traumatic brain injuries and PTSD, and/or other mobility/cognitive limitations. Even though I survived a random, traumatic spinal cord injury that catastrophically changed my life, these military men and women sacrificed their lives on a voluntary basis for us. Witnessing the transcendent capacity of wounded people to respond to creatures who offer unconditional positive regard is humbling. And those canines who were rescued from shelters or from abuse and neglect share their own capacity to reestablish trust in humans. Although it sounds corny, H4H is a rehab love story. I'm overwhelmed by the resilience of the veterans in the program who meet their canine "battle buddies" and by the transformations that become suddenly visible in partnerships forged during a brief, intense week of training. Both dog and human spirit bonding is a magnificent testimony to the mission of Healing4Heroes. But the story continues as each veteran takes his/her new service dog home. It's not easy. Training a dog is hard work and dogs are as idiosyncratic as humans. H4H dedicates itself to supporting every veteran and dog to reach the potential that neither would actualize alone. Veterans are encouraged to return, to "recurrent" and to train from beginning to advanced classes. What an incredible alliance. I met a veteran in a hospital waiting room who was drawn to my Lab (who was behaving as a perfectly trained service dog). This man expressed his tentative hope of getting a service dog some day and I gladly referred him to H4H. Within six months, as I interrupted a class, he was there and exuberantly exclaimed that Healing4Heroes was the best thing that had ever happened to him! The veteran sitting next to him echoed his sentiment. At another time, a woman in a thrift store, drawn to my well-behaved service dog (not always the case), asked questions until she hesitantly expressed her desire to foster a dog for a veteran. Again, I referred her to H4H, as a volunteer. Service dogs trained in the program become, in a way, ambassadors of hope. They excite good will and optimism, the desire and dedication to help that Healing4Heroes embodies; it's circular logic, the ethical consequences of positive karma in which good intent and good deeds can influence the future of individuals. Compassion is a gift that keeps on giving and Healing4Heroes begins with the altruistic aim that changes one life after another like concentric waves of a stone thrown into a pond. And we all benefit by the ever-widening ripple effect.
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I'm a veteran of the highway, though not of military service. I was paralyzed during my first year in college. As a T6 paraplegic due to spinal cord injury in a car accident, I may not have experienced the trauma of active military duty in war, but I share the life-altering physical results of catastrophic injury that change everything we thought we knew about life. I would need to write several reviews or essays to express my admiration for this nonprofit organization, Healing4Heroes, President Piper, and its collaboration with TAO K9 Unleashed, Head Trainer Suzanne, and volunteers. I can't fathom the horrors and atrocities of war that our military members must've suffered. As a mere disabled civilian I felt like a stepchild in the program, but both Piper and Suzanne gave me full entitlement to it. In fact, they enlisted me. On my 6th "tour" of H4H duty, I've seen those two women warriors struggle, cry, scramble up (metaphorical) walls with few footholds, and haul their own exhausted bodies over invisible barriors--to keep this program available. They're stressed, overwhelmed and somehow they keep going, sanely and sensitively, FOR ALL H4-HEROES! They're HEROES helping heroes heal when the odds may seem stacked against them. They don't give up. They give all and then give more. They have hearts as big as the Grand Canyon and probably cried enough to fill the river that deepened it, tears of nonprofit frustration and tears of joy to witness what happens when their hard work pays off. To see unintended miracles like the guy whose war-wounded spirit showed on his face who was given a dog, Danny, that had already been passed over and given to someone else and given back in a day before finding his match. Danny, a "runner" if given the chance, didn't bolt when his new vet fainted; he stayed, licked his new best friend's face to wake him up! Instant bond. Everbody cried and that's when a foster mom or dad who keeps training a rejected but good dog cries the hardest. Something inexplicable happened between Danny-boy and his human. And real men cry. What about Ford, the half-grown puppy who got stuck in the engine of his namesake, a Ford pickup. For 3 days! Driving around! After being extricated and after 2 surgeries, the $6000 rescued dog was still the sweetest little boy after his ordeal, who turned out to be really smart too. A dog-owner in Suzanne's training class couldn't resist Ford, up for adoption. She trained him in a few basic commands within 15 minutes, and then took the eager Ford home to foster for a few days the week before H4H. Nobody expected him to be ready, to advance so quickly into the program, much less to be chosen. His brief foster mom brought him to the H4H day of the dogs where he incredibly met his new forever-mom. Another feisty, stubborn dog Hunter, passed over twice, something of a problem child but again, a basically good dog, finally met his match. These examples happened this past week during the last H4H training. Multiply these stories of wounded warriors and disabled civilians who partner with furry companions, who continue training their service dogs to help them navigate a scary world...and you've got the best symbiotic relationship between human and canine that opens doors previously slammed shut. Something magical happens in the intensity of H4H, like the acceptance and privacy of group therapy and canine responsiveness, that unconditional positive regard of dogs bonding with their humans and humans bonding with other humans. The disabled vets with invisible wounds and TBIs with cognitive difficulties suffer the most social discrimination. My wheelchair screams disability; although even paraplegics have invisible limitations, I don't think I'll hear the same ignorant questions some of our disabled veterans endure with service dogs who help them live more confidently and productively. These military people have a bond of sacrifice. Piper gives her life to help them. Suzanne gives hers to help Piper help them, too. The disabled civilians who stumble into the program after stumbling into it like stepchildren aren't talked about much. But I'm grateful to Piper and Suzanne's Teamwork on so many levels. My friends have assumed that because I seem independent and capable as a para that I don't need H4H. They've asked, "You don't really need a service dog!" questioning the validity of training. If I get this presumption from friends who know more of my hidden disabilities than stereotypes, I can imagine a walking vet's isolation and social anxiety. We civilians might walk around looking normal, limp or roll, with MS, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Dibetes, Lyme disease, Epilepsy, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and TBIs with cognitive deficits. We may have been unfairly judged. As no para is simply paralyzed from the waist down, no two injuries are alike. But I can guess that anybody who experiences war in any capacity comes back scarred and wounded. I've seen these men and women gain confidence in being human again, in belonging. The volunteers and fosters and others, those who donate time and funding and resources who help us recover, all are special and necessary. I went to a poetry reading last night at GA Tech by myself after my literary friends flaked out. If I hadn't had my gifted service dog of 1.5 years-- after ruptured biceps and rotator cuffs, cancer surgery-chemo-radiation, after my husband left, after my mentally ill Asperger's kid CAN'T leave (yet)--if my husband hadn't gifted me with a puppy, Kai, a month before he abandoned us, I probably wouldn't have bothered to drive into Atlanta to see a past U.S. poet laureate read a funny poem about a dog. I might not have mustered the courage to go and hear the other two Pulitzer poets read Shakespearian sonnets & other spectacular poems either. I wouldn't have been a fully-privileged child of Healing4Hearoes because I'm nobody's hero, but I went to a poetry reading, dammit. I had watched a bunch of real heroes complete H4H with their service dogs, passing the Canine Good Citizen & public access test, the bittersweet end of another intense training. Instead of going to my regular Thur. night dog training class, I watched Billy Collins draw a dog on his latest book as he signed it for me. Nobody in dog training, Suzanne, knows that poetry is my other invisible disability and H4H, Piper, is an addiction! THANK YOU MORE THAN I CAN EXPRESS. Heroes who're just wishing on horses for a service dog, get off your waiting lists and get thee to H4H. It'll change your life, Shakespeare's promise (even if you don't know a sonnet from a sextet on a latrine).
I was introduced to this organization as they were helping my husband with his invisible wounds from the military not knowing that those wounds were transferred to me. Now I am a widow wearing those same scars. H4H is the best thing that could have happen for me. He left, but they accepted me broken and all. Paired me up with not only a coach but a friend. When you meet Piper you would think that you have known her for years. She goes over and beyond to help you with whatever you may need from her. I appreciate her and the service that she and the volunteers provides for those of us who are suffering from the inside and out. I highly recommend H4H.
This is a top notch organization. When I say they care about the veteran, they care! I’ve never seen anything like it. There is so much passion, care & concern. From Bobbi (BobbiC) processing our paperwork, to Chris making sure things run on time, to Piper’s incredible giving, compassionate heart, this is the best veteran run veteran organization I have ever been a part of. I served with Piper in combat & I should have known it would be like this. She was the best commander I ever had in my 26 years of service. Her care & concern for both the veteran, the families of the veteran, and the civilians that worked for her shows up again strong in training a service dog with Healing4Heroes. She saved my life in war and now she’s saving my life on the HomeFront. I’m so happy to know she’s never stopped, 20 years later. God bless everyone helping with this mission. May God Bless every veteran who’s come through this program. I am so blessed to come full circle & be around such an empathetic leader & an empathetic team. Thank you all for helping me live my life.
My sister does volunteer work for H4H. I’m non military and have a neurological disease that effects my hands, legs and balance. My sister had an opportunity to speak with Piper about my situation. Piper, out of the “greatness” of her huge heart said she would love to provide me with a service dog and did just that. I live in Albuquerque NM and the H4H family of volunteers, pandemic and all delivered her across country. I received my service dog On the 4th of July and she is so much more than “man’s best friend”. H4H is amazing.
H4H is awesome organization for veterans. My doctor suggested I get a service dog because I suffer from PTSD. First I thought a dog couldn't help me, but I decided to give it a try because I really needed help. Selah, which is my service dog has been outstanding and helpful thanks H4H...GOD BLESS!!!!
Top Notch Non-profit. They really care about Veterans and the Canines. Excellent organization that really does a lot of help for those that really need assistance.
One thing about this program that I will never take for granted is that it is a family. There is not a person in this organization that I wouldn’t die for. Their gift of time, energy, and heart and soul is what puts this organization above the rest. I will always consider H4H the place where my true healing began.
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The Army separated me from my family for nearly a year as they prepared to medically retire me. The only thing was they were not willing to properly prepare me for the transition.
With an inadequate wheelchair that was falling apart, my mobility was extremely limited. I had owned dogs in the past and new how loyal they were to their owner, but I was not prepared for what happened when H4H came into my life.
Augustus was so much like me. In fact he revealed to me a lot about me that I either did not know or did not want to admit about myself. I owe Piper and H4H my life. They were there for me when the Army I devoted my life to wasn't.
I have been struggling with chronic back pain and major depression since I was discharged from the Marine Corps in 2010. I have had several spine surgeries and I have found it hard to even hold my kids. I had been in a dark place for several years before being accepted into the H4H family. In the month that I have had Bella my depression has improved, while my back pain is still there Bella is able to help me when I have trouble and comfort me when I’m feeling down. I can’t say enough good things about Piper, Bobbi and all of the volunteers! I will be forever thankful to H4H for everything that they have done for me and everyone else they have helped!
I was in a real dark place when I retired from the Army and Healing4Heroes was there for me. These dogs are rescued and in turn rescue the Veteran. I'm not a real open person but I am in good company there and am with people of similar experiences. H4H is absolutely life-changing.
Healing 4 Heroes saved my life, through providing a service animal to help me combat my service related disabilities. This nonprofit is always welcoming, becoming a family, whether helping those in need (past providing a service animal) or encouraging service member to come back for further training. I cannot say anymore, except amazing. Both Scout and I approve
H4H has been a blessing for me. After talking to my VA therapist, she did some research and informed me about H4H. She told me that a service dog would help me. So, I talked it over with my wife and, she agreed 100%. I filled out the necessary paperwork and my VA therapist submitted her letter, and within 20 minutes, I was contacted by H4H informing me that had received my documents. I was then scheduled for the June 2020 training class. I was a little nervous at first, because I never really had a dog before. But all of that nervous went away when I got NOLA. She was the perfect pick for me and my family. H4H is truly an great organization that really help Veterans. Mrs. Piper and her staff are tremendous. They really do care about Veterans and their family. Mrs. Piper, thanks for helping me and other Veterans.
Love’em.
“ The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.”
-attributed to Voltaire
Let me start off by saying that Piper is sent from GOD himself. Piper is the most selfless person I have ever met in my life. She really cares about us veterans. Her non-profit, Healing4Heroes saved my life. Piper has, and always, will help people, veterans and non-veterans a like. She really takes care of everyone; putting others before herself. I will always be forever grateful for her and everything she does.
Hello we are a army family two boys with ASD (Autism disorder)our youngest is very LF(Low functioning) he runs in parking lots doesn’t understand danger healing for heroes stepped up and helped us with our issue with a service dog amazing 5 day traning in person. Kobe was Basic service trained but when we got there for the five days we were intense training for what we needed him for. We have had Kobe for a year now and no running in the streets. No big public places anxiety meltdowns.
After talking with our health care professional at the VA, Deb and I were convinced that a service animal would be a wonderful addition to our family. We submitted the necessary paperwork to various organizations, but we only got a few responses. The ones that did respond told us that the wait times could be as long as a year. When the Covid pandemic hit, we were devastated because everything was closing down. I had almost given up hope, but God felt our distress. One day, while at work, I had a strong feeling that I should try again. Deb told me that she had submitted an application to Healing4Heroes, so I called and left a message. 15 minutes later, I got a call from a nice lady named Piper. I introduced myself and asked her if she had any idea when they would resume training. She said that her organization had continued to train during the pandemic because she understood the importance of having a "battle buddy" during these stressful times. I was impressed that there are people still willing to give even if it means risking their health. Piper was very nice and she did not rush me off the phone. She said she was on the road, but when she got back to her office, that she would look for our application and let us know where we were on the list. I was so happy I felt like crying. When I later found out that we were scheduled for the next class, I did cry. I had the pleasure of meeting that nice lady named Piper when Deb and I attended training. Turns out that she is the founder and CEO of Healing4Heroes. The training we got was an experience that I will never forget. You gave us Jessop and he is the greatest gift anyone has ever given us. We are forever grateful for the Healing4Heroes organization. We love you Piper. God bless you.
David M.
Healing 4 Heroes have been paramount in helping our nation's finest succeed. I have personally witnessed the miraculous gift this organization has in turning shelter dogs into service dogs to "Healing Heroes". This is my go-to organization when I have questions, need advice, or have a dog in need.
Piper has more passion and thrive than anyone I know. She is hands-on, boots on the ground.
If I could give this ten stars I certainly would. This organization saves lives.
I got my Service Dog In December and I had never had a dog before. This pup instantly took to me and pulled me out of a dark place. We experienced an accident where Sky was hit by a car and broke her leg a couple days into our first training class with H4H and Piper was there to hold my hand through the process. She let me know everything would be okay, accidents happen and gave me the greatest gift in the world. H4H is a family and they take care of their own. I am so happy to have found them I wouldn’t know where I would be without them.
I was in a bad place when I got to healing 4 heros . When I left at the end of the week I had a new hope. Not only for me but my new best friend Banner (my dog). The trainers there are not just there to help you train your dog. You connect with them on a much deeper level and truly make friends for life. I plan to go back and continue my training and hopefully be able to help others as they have helped me. I need to add one more thing. For 15 years since I got out of the military I've been walking around lost. On my last day of training. I hugged my trainer Jim and cried. Because I finally found somewhere I belonged again.
Healing for hero’s provided me with the training and help necessary in acquiring my service dog, I went looking for a service dog but found a family with him
I leave a 4 star only because there is always room for improvement anywhere. If there is no room to improve, then someone is not being honest with themselves.
The people with this organization are resilient, focused, hard working, and devoted to helping veterans with their needs. They take an open minded approach to helping each unique veteran with pairing them with a dog and training it to meet their expectations.
I wouldn’t choose anyone but Healing4heroes. Thank you
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Healing4Heroes is a needle in the hay stack. My wife and I tried for well over a year to find an organization to help us train a service dog to assist with my disability. Not until we about gave up did H4H fall in our laps. The process was fast and painless. I was accepted into the program within a week of filing my paperwork.
Once I arrived for training; the staff and volunteers were easy to work with and really had a heart for the program, veteran and the animals. I am continually impressed by the knowledge and expertise among the trainers. This isn’t a fly by night program. It takes continual training and correspondence with staff to perfect and grow a strong bond with your new battle buddy.
Staff also look out for those quite veterans who show signs of anxiety etc. This is a pressure free zone. Meaning they let you go at your own pace and guide you along.
Thank you H4H
I woke up in a hospital at 22 and the doctors said I wouldn’t live as normal as I am today because of this organization they helped me with getting a service dog and I’ve pushed my self every day to be the best I can be for him and I’ve done things that I wouldn’t of done because it was painful but they have kept me motivated through the whole ordeal
This organization and it’s people are exceptional. They take the time to find the rot fit between dog and handler. They are always helpful, even after you leave the week long course. It truly is a family working together! Seeing the progress from the first day to just the third is incredible. The win-win is great, too. Taking a dog that someone else deemed as “trash” and turning it into a service dog to help the handler with whatever disability that they have is heartwarming.
Piper Hill, the founder, cares for everyone that either volunteers, comes thru the class, or touches Healing4heroes in any way. Her personal hurdles became the stepping stone for everything that has happened.she turned something that could have been shattering into an experience to help others.
I’m a recipient of both my Service Dogs from Healing4heroes. It’s has given my life back and exposed me to things I was avoiding. This is a great family oriented organization, not only are they helping Veterans and First Responders but they include and help the family members as well. Awesome organization, great trainers, and great founder. Couldn’t have ask for a better family to have joined.
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This group has saved many soldiers lives. Piper and her staff have done an outstanding job setting this organization up to help Veterans. I thankful everyday that I am apart of this organization. I would rate them 10 stars if I could.
I was very nervous and anxious about everything prior to my arrival: this was going to be the first dog I'd ever owned; this was going to be my first experience with training something as smart as a dog; I wasn't sure how I would do with a dog, with the training, etc. From day one, the trainers were so supportive, so empathetic, and so patient that my nervousness and anxiousness were put at ease and I was able to train with my new dog. I always felt as if my dog and I were behind the curve when it came to training, especially when she wouldn't mind my commands, but the trainers continued to be so supportive that I was able to take a few minutes then come back to it and get it right. There was no such thing as failure there, which was one of my biggest fears, only steps to progress. If you need a service dog, I highly recommend this organization as a place to get it, and train with it. I'm going to miss them all, but they are so open about everything that I continue to remain in contact with them even now. Thank you to everyone there for a great and positive experience.
I was in the process of moving from Georgia to Missouri. I was told by my VA doctor that a service dog was definitely something I needed. Not knowing where to go from there, I contacted h4h. They immediately sprung into action, not only providing my dog, but also the training I needed. I was divorced, depressed, and my life was going downhill fast. Halfway through class, my dog had some problems. The team at h4h jumped in, provided me another dog, trained me and my dog in 2 days and got my certification. I now am happier in life. My depression has subsided and my new dog is wonderful. Without Piper and her team, I'm not sure my life would be this happy. Thank you with all my heart. I'll miss you all so much. The h4h team saved 2 lives that week.
Healing4Heroes is the real deal we can't escape ptsd and the negative statistics associated with it. What I can say is this organization and it's fine staff saved my life through a 4 legged Hero and I'm forever indebted to them THANK YOU HEALING4HEROES
Healing4Heroes in not just another none profit that is doing good in the community. Healing4Heroes saves lives and families. Having been associated as a donor to this organization for a number of years I had the opportunity to witness first hands how the fragile lives of solders we put back together with the love and trust of a dog that was sure to suffered its own bad fate had it not been for Piper and H4H. The sense of security and the bond that is created allows these men and women to again be productive, heathy and happy in their lives and the lives of their families. This is all done at no cost to the soldier (haven't they paid enough already for us) but can not be done without the support of the community and business leaders.
If ever there was a cause worth your time or money, it is H4H
A absolutely wonderful group of people that do so many wonderful things for our veterans all while incorporating the saving of abandoned pets , a win win organization driven by people with the biggest hearts, the world could learn a thing or two from this group of people, Thank you for all you do.
I served a year in Kandahar as a machine gunner and it took its toll on me. For years I struggled with ways to cope with life After my time and finally I decided to try and get a service dog which took some getting used to but my service dog has made a great impact on my life and has kept me from going over the edge several times. At times when I felt like I had no one else and I was all alone my dog was there for me. When I have mental break downs my dog is there for me even when I’m scared or can’t sleep he’s there. Me and my companion bonded from the beginning and now that I have him I can’t imagine life without him. This program gave me a chance when no other programs would because of life choices I made in my past. I couldn’t be more thankful and blessed for all H4H, piper and the team has done for me. Thank you all
I discovered Healing4heroes by googling service dogs for Veterans for my amazing husband. I completed the application and he was signed up for class. That was God directing our path to this indescribable organization. Piper, Robbie, and so many others welcomed him warmly and helped him get through the week of training. My husband is now a trainer and volunteers his time with Healing4heroes. I did my course this past summer with Coco and I would not know what to do without our H4H family. I love them all so dearly and they are the most supportive group you could ask for. Thank you Piper for creating this family!
My Aussie has always been by my side since the day we got her. She was my home pet for a bit before H4H helped me train her to be there for me in the ways I needed! H4H did not just help train my dog to be my battle buddy, but they trained me to be the best battle buddy for her. I was able to acknowledge and notice when I am overwhelmed and panicking with the amazing training and bonding H4H gave us! They are a family to all individuals that make contact with me! True service to the veteran community! They are honest heroes that this world and veteran community needs!!
I lost my last service dog, a 5yr Old German Shepherd named Anya, almost 2yrs ago to stomach cancer. She was my original furry battle buddy! I also lost one of my best friends this past December, my last grandparent just weeks later, and a close firefighter friend of mine a couple of weeks after that. All of that was in a span of 3 months! I took a stress leave and later got cut loose from Amazon cause they refused to approve the leave. What a stab in the back! I felt abandoned and fell into a lot of dark spaces. I looked at old photos of Anya and cried horribly, missing her dearly for days. I found the strength to finally look for another service dog eventually. I had horrible luck until Healing 4 Heroes showed me the light! They helped me find this wonderful 5.5yr old Malanois/Husky mix named Farrah and we clicked so well with each other! I’m so thankful for this wonderful organization for this pup and she has been such a HUGE help already! Thank you Healing 4 Heroes. Thanks for giving me a chance with this beautiful angel of a pup!
I could not recommend Healing 4 Heroes any more higher than could possibly be. From start to finish it was an amazing experience, they did every thing to make it possible for me to select a dog and gain all the training and tools I need to be successful with my service dog Zoey.
Healing4Heroes is an phenomenal organization. I am an 82nd Airborne Combat Vet and have been struggling with PTSD, major depression disorder, and crippling anxiety for the last several years. I have lost several jobs and the strain on my wife and kids has been dramatically increasing. I was referred to H4H by a local trainer who works with H4H. They paired me with an amazing dog named Liberty and I have found a second family in H4H, TAO K9 Unleashed, Coco’s Cupboard, the volunteer coaches and trainers, and the other vets in my class. Looking forward to continuing my journey with these amazing people!
I am so grateful for having healing4heroes help end with what I thought impossible to do. After 12 year or retiring from the Army I found myself lost and hopeless. Just waiting on my time to go. Suzan and Piper immediately saw my behavior from a distance and did their magic on me. Later we were able to start working with my baffle buddy Monk. I see light now. The love, help and support I get from my dog Monk after the intense seminar has made my life possible to handle. The assistant coaches are so knowledgeble not only on how to train a service dog but to deal with Veterans with severe illnesses like mine. I recommend h4h to any Veterans that is looking to get better.
Healing4Heroes is an amazing nonprofit. The difference that I see in my husband since we first started training his service dog is amazing. Not only have they given him his service dog but they also have given him a purpose again with volunteering. It helps him tremendously to be able to take that focus off himself and help other veterans. Whether or not its dog related or the bonds that we have created with people and veterans involved with Healing4Heroes I cant say enough nice things.
This group is awesome, they have saved so many Veterans and rescue dogs with their training, dedication and compassion. I am so glad that they took the time to help this old Veteran.
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Healing4heroes has changed my life! I would not be able to do what I do now without Reign. From the trainers looking out for you to the friends you make at the classes everyone has each other’s back. Everyone understands what you are going through without judging, to me that is a huge deal. And having Reign by my side I feel like I can go do things again.
Healing4Heroes is absolutely amazing, they helped me when I received an untrained, near out of control "service" dog from another trainer. I was in a very bad place when I found them, but everyone there has helped me so much. Thanks to them, me and my dog are a real team and he's come so far with their help and he now helps me in so many ways. We'd never have been able to make it this far without H4H.
The VA told me that I needed a service dog and I was having trouble finding one. I was told by several organizations that since I was pre 911 that they couldn't help. Healing4Hero's took me in and changed my life. I can't thank Piper and Suzanne enough. They matched me with Parker and Parker and I have become inseparable. Much love and respect for all involved.
Hands, I mean paws down the best. Words cant describe how much my life has improved solely because of this group. They've seen me at my worst and still everyone just cares so much.
I am very thankful to be part of this great organization. There is just not enough space in the box to explain how amazing this organization is. They have saved my life.
Great place and people that help Vers like myself find a companion. They are wonderful at what they do. I have found a new family
I ran into Piper one night at Ross in Peachtree City and she had her Service Pet with her. Her dog was beautiful and seemed to like my wife, so I sparked up a conversation with her about the dog and she told me about her nonprofit organization Healing4heros. I went home and did some research about it and thought it was great and something I was interested in. Well life happened, I had 2 Naval graduations to attend, some illnesses to recover from and I didn't think I would get the chance to be a part of the program. Well one day I was at VA clinic and guess who I bump into, Piper and Bobbi. They gave me a business card and told me to do an application. Took my class in July and it changed my life for the better..
Thank you Healing4heros for my new friend and Battle Buddy Pearl.
My husband fights with nightmares and PTSD. He doesn't like going to public places and often has anxiety and depression episodes where he just doesn't want to get out of bed. He applied for a service dog and was denied because he was pre-9/11. We were told about H4H and even though my husband didn't think he would get approved for a battle buddy he applied anyway. Not only was he approved, but his battle buddy literally chose him out of a room of veterans. They go through everything together now. My husband ventures out more and his episodes of anxiety and depression still happens, but he has a battle buddy to go through it with him. As a veteran's wife that hurts everytime my husband hurts, I am so highly grateful to H4H for what they do for veteran's. Thank you so much for what you do.
Words cannot express the heartfelt, sincere and all-encompassing giving spirit of Healing4Heroes. Every volunteer along with the trainer and founder have hearts of gold. We all have suffered some sort of traumatic event(s). Although not identical, everyone has a sense of empathy towards what we all went through. Sometimes words aren't necessary and a pat on the back or a caring look is sent our way. A battle buddy is trained for us and the follow-up after initial training is always available. I highly recommend this non- profit to all veterans. Its definitely worth the work to achieve the healing needed to become a productive member of society. I can't thank them enough for supporting and giving me the courage to forge ahead.
I simply cannot put into words the truly miraculous work that this non-profit does for service members, veterans, their families...and also showing in a truly professional manner what a great blessing a service dog can be to a warrior in need. Everyone involved has a heart of gold with the sole intent of helping others without monetary gain.
I applied and showed up skeptical...and after witnessing many miracles, and training with the dog they provided, I was blessed with both a renewed hope of others stepping forth to help our veterans, and a wonderful service dog of my own...who has helped me and my family immensely in more ways than I can describe. If I knew how I would praise this organization to the fullest extent...but for now all I can say is THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO....it saves, restores, preserves, & improves lives in an astonishing manner.
Most Sincerely & Respectfully,
Dr. John Lewis
Wonderful people who put the dog and service member first!
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This organization is one of the most caring and helpful ones out there. They connected me with my Service Dog and have been with me every step of the way. If I got discouraged, they were there to encourage me. Their training team were on the ball when it came to both my dog's and my training, so we learned to work as a team. All I know, that since Healing4Heroes has come into my life, my quality of living has risen exponentially. They connected me with the perfect partner and I can never thank them enough.
Healing4Heros organization pairs unwanted shelter dogs with veterans who have PTSD. The pair then attends training together that prepares the dog to be a service dog for the veteran. The involvement of the organization does not end with the training and placement of dog with the veteran. They provide ongoing support. There is no fee to the veteran.
Healing4Heroes is making a difference in lives one dog at a time. Piper Hill and her amazing volunteers give so much of themselves for the betterment of others, particularly our incredible veterans. I am a civilian they graciously accepted into the program. They have a top-notch program steered with heart and compassion.
After my son was refused a service dog because of his digonoiss and because we had other "pets" in the home.I found H4H online and I contacted H4H to apply... they gladly accepted us into the program.. and placed us with a wonderful rescue dog. As cillivians they took us in and we felt out family extend to a great length. This orginazation is so amazing I cant give them enough stars!!
Not only have they accepted us into there family but they have also helped my son open up and with him having Atusim has done more than just provide him with a service dog.. they have helped my son in so many ways!!
Healing4Heroes is absolutely amazing! They brought my battle buddy and I together and my life has already been changed. I don’t know what I would have done without the wonderful people at H4H. Thank you for everything!!
This organization is amazing. We went to Georgia to get a service dog for my husband and the owner of the organization found out all the health issues I had and was worried my husbands dog would start working more for me then him they ended up giving me a service dog as well. They have no issues helping out the vets and their family. I really love this organization.
When I agreed to fostering my first dog for Healing 4 Heroes, I thought, what a great concept. When I actually took my foster dog, Zeke, to meet the veterans, I was blown away by the impact these dogs had on the veterans. And couldn’t wait to do more than just foster. I love spending that week every few months witnessing these dogs and vets bond during training. Seeing them come out out their shells. I am honored and thankful to be apart of such an amazing organization.
Loving people pairing rescues together and creating battle buddies that function as a team! What a stellar organization and group of people! I can’t say enough good things!!! Love these folks!!!
I met Piper when she was just starting this program, and we talked a bunch, and figured out we had a lot more than rescuing dogs in common. She is a veteran herself, so immediately she had my respect. She bends over backwards to help couple service dogs with veterans, and if I had a million bucks, I would donate it to Healing4Heroes. In the meantime, I am a huge fan of this organization.
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Healing4Heroes is helping me to be able to do things as simple as grocery shopping again. I have more confidence since we started the program. My dog loves going to work. She gets so excited to go to work. She helps me in ways that most people cannot even comprehend. I am learning to function as a “normal” human being again. This program and the people involved have so much passion for helping people and animals. They aren’t just doing a service for people but the animals as well. They are serving the community by doing what they do!
Piper and Healing4Heroes, help to change my life when the gave me my service dog Orion. Healing4heroes is an awesome organization with the most kind, patient, and wonderful volunteers that I've had the pleasure of meeting. If I could I would send all my veteran comrades to Healing4heroes for their service dogs.
I’ve been a volunteer with H4H for almost three years. Every class I’ve ever helped with has always had one or more miracles. This group and organization gives with HEART. The dogs and the wounded veterans are living better lives because of this organization. God bless.
An incredible organization that truly cares for and values it's veterans and military members. Healing4heroes has saved lives, no question.
Meeting Piper and the family of Healing 4 Heroes in June of this year has changed our lives in such an infallible way. Jim was injured in 2010 while deployed and medically retired in 2015, since then he has had many issues that have kept him from living a full life. The day Sasha picked him to be her veteran she changed so much in him. Jim can now go out and do things and have confidence in himself. Sahsa is learning to help Jim with his medcial alerts and making sure he is safe. We will never be able to put into words or actions how much Piper has done for our family. Once you met this wonderfully amazing woman you become put of her family.
It is truly amazing to see how much this organization helps those in need. I have seen some true miracles while volunteering for this organization. They are always there for everyone in the program and willing to help in as many ways as possible with various illnesses and disabilities. I’m honored to be a part and looking forward to helping as much as I can in the future!!
Hello. My name is Susan. My husband was severely wounded in Iraq when he was ambushed by Iraqi soldiers dressed in civilian clothing. His Humvee was hit by a wire guided missile that blew him out of the vehicle. It has been a very VERY long, hard road for my husband and our entire family. Healing 4 Heroes has helped my husband become more independent. A lot more independent! He smiles more, and able to do things that he wouldn't do before Healing 4 Heroes. Matching him with Zeus, his service dog has been a true blessing. Our entire family is so thankful for Healing 4 Heroes! Life is good!
I can't properly put into words what H4H has done for my family, but here's my feeble attempt.
My husband is a Paralyzed combat vet, and my oldest son has Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tourette's Syndrome, and a plethora of other diagnoses. For 11 years I have had to be hyper vigilant to everything around us. I had to anticipate every trigger, every anxiety, anything and everything that might be problematic for them.
Long story short, I don't have to be so hyper aware anymore. It's only because of God and H4H that I can just be mom to all four of my children and wife to my husband.
What does H4H mean to our family? Everything. They gave me my husband back, they gave my children their father back, and they gave my son the tools and confidence he needs to navigate this big, scary world full of social interactions. They gave us a new leae on life named Augustus and Maxwell.
One of the things that sets H4h apart is that they don't just heal the hero. They heal the family unit as a whole. Also, They don't limit their service to post 911 vets. They give Vietnam vets the reception and acceptance that they should have been given when they came home. They also help spouses and children of vets. Many organizations do not extend to the family the way H4H does.
Piper, Suzanne, and those involved with H4H are the real heroes. They gave this Army wife and Autism mom a chance to see her soldiers thrive rather than survive. During the last class of the week, my son said to me "mom, I went to war with Autism and I won!" I think that pretty much sums it all up for me.
God has blessed this organization and He is doing micraculous work through these beautiful women who have so selflessly answered His call.
I am a disabled Veteran and I have a 4 year old daughter, Lily. We are currently in a training class with Healing4Heroes. I am unable to put into words how I feel right now about working with Healing4Heroes and how it is changing my life for the better.
My daughter and I have had a rough time the last 2 years but particularly 2016. I have mental and physical disabilities. I have reached out for help from non-profit organizations where I live in South Carolina. I have found they claim to help Veterans, but when you call sobbing on the phone because you have no food or home, they can't help you and have a list of various reasons why. The VA Hospital and other Veteran service organizations want you to really believe the phrase "no Veteran left behind", but Lily and I were left behind. No one cared that Lily and I ended up in a homeless shelter where the Veterans were targets of abuse. No one cared that I had to crawl to pick up my daughter's toys because I was in so much pain and couldn't get up.
In any event, everything changed when I found Healing4Heroes and Piper. The love and support from Piper, the trainers, and other Veterans is too sacred for words. Their patience, guidance, and dedication is tailored to the needs of each individual. It is positively overwhelming and makes me tear up.
I want to thank Piper for her strength and love. She is the founder of Healing4Heroes and involved in every aspect to ensure that Veterans and not "left behind". My training and journey does not end when I finish class and I know Healing4Heroes will be there for me every step of the way.
God bless you Piper!
“I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom.”-Anonymous
Healing4heros is a wonderful program. They went above and beyond to help me and my family. Put me and my wife through great trading and match us with great dogs who work together. Just in the little time we have been with them has helped me and my wife. Can't wait to continue my journey and. Friendships with them and al the Veterans they have helped
My life had evolved to a point where there were only a few places that I would actually go to by myself. Once I paired up with my dog (Knocks), things changed. I've been able to get out into the world again. That totally beats pacing around my apartment hating myself. LOL
Healing4Heroes have been great! I had been on the waiting list with 2 other oranizations when I discovered H4H. When I called, I spoke to Piper. After talking with her a bit about my situation and what I would like in a service animal. Then basically, she asked if could manage to get into their next class. That she had a dog she thought might work for me.
When I got to the program everyone was tremendously friendly. Very easy to be with making a nervous situation down a notch. They knew what we were about, they knew what veterans need. The dog Piper thought was good match turned out to be perfect. We paired instantly!! He has been by my side ever since. He got me out!!
I am forever grateful to H4H!! They know veterans.
H4h saves lives of vets with ptsd with service dogs. I have witnessed the dedication and success over the last 5. years. This group gives hope to those who most need it.
This nonprofit is amazing. I'm a vet lucky enough to get involved with them, it's helping more than I ever thought anything would. PTSD is scary and being able to be around others and working with your dog gives you so much hope.
The members of this organization are truly amazing. The founder puts in countless hours of hard work into every part of Healing 4 Heroes to make sure everything is executed flawlessly. The head trainer never gives up on any dog and really puts in the time and effort to training each service dog no matter the dog's past experience or situation. The rest of the volunteers and foster parents have a heart of gold for taking care of each dog.
This organization makes a change in countless lives. Our family couldn't thank everyone enough. Thank you guys for everything!
I am part of a dog rescue group that has worked with H4H. They are such an incredible organization that works hard to meet the needs veterans needing a little help blending back into society. By using rescue dogs, they are saving two lives. I have witnessed this on more than one occasion. They provide the dogs, training, and lodging to make much needed service dogs available to our heroes. I can't say enough good things about H4H.
My husband came across this amazing organization last year and was accepted. My husband was anxious and excited to attend, he had many questions but they were quickly answered with personal calls or emails to prepare him weeks before his class date to help him with any accommodations that he may have or difficulties that he needed assistance with. After the extensive pairing and training with his "battle" during the program, he came home with Mack. I, as the wife, did not know what to expect and Mack has surprised me at every turn. I owe my thanks to the organization as whole but the staff that work within deserve many individual thanks as well for what they do. The people that go to rescue groups to get the dogs that would be good service dog, the foster families, the trainers the give the dogs the head start, to people that pair the veterans with the dogs, the trainers the continue the training with the vets long after they are given the dogs, and all the donator that make it happen for the veterans to be able to receive a service dog. The founder that makes all this happen...She is the most selfless person of them all, she take calls and emails no matter where she is, what time, or what she is doing. She has her own life and family trials yet she puts all that aside for her veterans and veterans families (this includes the veteran's Battles) This is amazing!
My husband just returned from a mini weekend class that was offered and said it was very helpful to not only him but to Mack as well.
H4H believes in helping our nation's heroes, not just in a moment but over a lifetime, H4H has continued to be there long after the dust has settled of having a service dog in the home, helping work the kink in the system while in our home and at the mini sessions that are offered. They are another support system there for us veterans. H4H is founded by a veteran for veterans.
Found this amazing foundation online. Filled out the application and heard back the next day. Everything they do is thought out with the Veterans as the priority. You will never meet a more loving,professional and hard working group of patriots that love there vets.
I revived my service dog Nellie through H4H in Febuary 2016, H4H has brought me the help I needed and providing constant support through phone, email, 1 on 1.... The training that is done is so amazing I could not have asked for a better group to help me along my journey
Healing 4 Heroes is an amazing non profit who has brought hope to the veteran community. By being veterans themselves we were able to relate to them and they understood what we were going through. My husband and I are both Marine Corps Veterans diagnosed with PTSD,TBI and other physical disabilities. The VA had prescribed us a lot of over the counter medication which was having very bad side effects. We kept on being prescribed medication after medication with no other type of treatment. We knew we needed a change, and that is when I found Healing 4 Heroes. They were able to give me a form of medication no one else could. I become more at ease and comfortable in everyday life. They are an amazing non profit with love for veterans like no other.
A very friendly organization that has been right there to answer all my questions and give encouragement when needed. I can't say enough about the volunteers there, and how they go out of their way for not only the people in need, but also the dogs.
I've seen some very broken young people start a process of healing with this group. I've watched 100s of tattered men & women walk through our hotel to begin training. By the end of the classes, they walk out looking much different. They are taller, seem stronger & definitely more confident. They deserve the help. They had the courage to sign their names on that dotted line. We should do everything in our power to help them heal. Many kudos to this small group of ladies, and a few men, as I've seen them bend over backwards to help the veterans they adore.
Thanks to Healing4heroes I can get out of the house. My dog is awesome. Every time I have a question they are available to help and guide me in the right direction.
I learned of Healing4Heroes from their trainer while training my own service dog. I was give the opportunity to come to some of their training classes with the veterans and was amazed at what a difference is made in the lives of both the veterans and the dogs. I began volunteering as an assistant to the trainer at several classes and am now helping in many ways. This organization will go out of its way to help any veteran it can and all services are provided free of charge to the veteran. Almost all donations go directly back to the veterans with very little being used for other expenses! Last year the overhead was around 4%!
I needed a good service dog that would pair with my needs healing4heroes stepped in and the experience changed my life THANKS HEALING4HEROES
I'm a volunteer for H4H and am amazed at the difference a service dog can make in a Veteran's life! Not only are they saving so many dogs by getting them out of a pound but also helping so many Veterans get back to leading a more normal life. One of the classes I visited, the Vet hadn't been out of the house for over 2 years. After getting his service dog, he had left the house more in 2 months than he had in 2 years. Being a dog person I know dogs can steal your heart but after visiting a few more classes, it's incredible to see the Veterans bonding with the dogs and you can tell just by looking at the dogs that they are happy to have a human and a job! H4H is a very small organization with only volunteers that help run it. The Founder is an very caring person who has experienced all of the things these Veterans have experience so knows first hand how much a service dog can change their lives! If you're a Veteran who has PTSD or TBI or any number of other conditions, I urge you to look at H4H. It will be life-changing for you! And a HUGE thanks to all of you Veterans out there that have served and fought for our freedom, it's very much appreciated!
These folks are amazing. I went all the way from Ohio to Healing4hearos not knowing what to expect and from the moment I stepped out of my vehicle I was greeted with open arms. From day 1 to the last day it was very professional service. This was my last hope to living a normal life as many options have failed. It's been 4 months for my dog and I left there and I feel like a totally different person. My thanks goes out to the staff there. I would and have recommended healing4heros to all and any veterans in need. Richard Reed USMC Ohio
I became involved with Healing4Heroes last fall (2014) when I read an article about them in our local paper. Having been a dog lover all my life and also a staunch supporter of our military men and women, I knew I had finally found my retirement niche. The people who contribute their time, energy, and resources to this organization are tireless, devoted, and very knowledgeable about the needs of our veterans suffering from PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury. I was even more inspired after I was able to observe a week-long training class and meet some of the men and women we are helping. Some of them are living with unimaginable injuries. And the dogs - I was amazed by their training and intelligence. I was brought to tears more than once as I watched these veterans and dogs bond and gain confidence and trust in each other.
I hear more and more about the long waits, red tape, and lack of interest our veterans are experiencing as they try to get help from our government agencies. At least Healing4Heroes is coming through for them - at no charge to the veteran and with a lot of love and caring.
Healing4Heroes has provided me with an amazing opportunity to explore two things that are close to my heart: helping veterans and rescuing dogs. Seeing what PTSD and Traumatic brain injuries first hand and the effects the unseen injuries have on the veterans I work with is eye opening. Healing4Heroes saves numerous lives, and not just the lives of veterans. Helping both the veterans and the dogs learn in environments that are overwhelming is an amazing experience. I have not only opened up myself, but I have a new found respect for those who serve. I believe, that without Healing4Heroes, I might not have the same views on our soldiers as I do now. Healing4Heroes is a wonderful nonprofit organization that not only helps veterans and shelter dogs, but it also provides such an amazing experience and mission for everyone.
My encounter with Healing4Hereos was very good. They are a caring organization dedicated solely to making the Veteran lives better. Very involved with clients. Communicates with them regularly. Everyone connected to the organization very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this Organization to all my Veteran friends and military families. Having reached out to other non profits in the past 4 years with no response. Healing4Hereos are the real deal and the other organization they work with are just AWESOME.