Health4Heroes was founded in September of 2020 by Nicholas Dunagan, US Army Veteran, and Mary Scott, MSW, Loss & Trauma Consultant, with a vision of ending Veteran and First Responder suicide.

• “Too many of our brothers and sisters are feeling hopeless and disconnected, ultimately choosing to end their lives early, and that is not the way. We truly believe in the power that holistic wellness and a supportive community can have in improving someone's outlook on life, so we decided it was our duty to serve by providing community and connection to vital health and wellness resources.” - Nick Dunagan, Co-Founder.

  We received our Tax Exemption status in January of 2021 and quickly began to serve the Veteran and First Responder community in February with our first event: a Heart-Healthy Hangout & Hike at the beautiful Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, co-hosted with our friends at the Heart-J Center for Experiential Learning. Since that time we have hosted a number of events that provide our members and their families with an opportunity to truly Take Command of Their Health!

  “As a country, finding more effective ways to support our Veterans, First Responders and their families that encourage greater respect and understanding within our communities is critical. This is especially true for our First Responders, many who face life threat, injury and loss each day but have no viable services to support them that address the whole person. I’m proud that Health4Heroes is working to do just that.” - Mary Scott, Co-Founder

• Connection - Not only do we create a connection between our members, we are also creating a connection with select local businesses that have stepped up in a big way to be a part of Health4Heroes Service Provider Network in support of our mission. These businesses are providing BIG DISCOUNTS, and have helped us create affordable access to beneficial health & wellness services for our members.

• Community - We are creating a community to support those that give so much of themselves in service of others. We feel compelled to provide opportunities for our Veterans and First Responders to engage with one another in a way that promotes health and increases longevity.

• Our education-based programs will include workshops and seminars on various health topics; Wellness Retreats, focused on reducing the impact of service through self-development, coping techniques, life skills, and more; as well as connecting our members with knowledgeable service providers who can support growth in a more individualized capacity.

Education - Knowledge is power! We know that a key component of empowering someone is to provide them with the necessary information to make decisions. In our case, it’s about providing our members with the knowledge they need to Take Command of Their Health!