The veterans and their spouses will enjoy winter activities including skiing or snowboarding at Whitefish Mountain Resort, snowshoeing and participating in numerous counseling sessions at WVST 2023 Winter Retreat January 8-13th. The feedback from previous veterans has been very positive and we feel we do make a difference.

WVST hosted six veteran couples during its summer retreat September 4-9, 2022. They spent five days of summer activities including hiking in Glacier National Park, rafting and fishing on the Middle Fork of the Flathead and participating in numerous counseling sessions. The feedback from previous veterans has been very positive and we feel we do make a difference.

COVID-19 has presented WVST with some unique challenges. To address these, we reached out to the Montana Veterans Home and purchased $5,600 worth of iPads, televisions, speakers, and wireless headphones for the veterans. We also bought large canopies to make the outdoor area accessible, as this is currently the only place they can go. Additionally, we made a $10,000 donation …

WVST volunteers have accomplished a lot this year, including expanding our services, and we’re excited to share our achievements with you. First, we successfully completed another winter retreat, which was particularly special. This year, we hosted five couples, each with over 20 years of military experience, and we began helping them develop plans for their post-service lives. We also introduced …

We explored the narrative of reintegration after combat through the experiences of two new perspectives: Doug and Rebecca Legan. Doug and Rebecca spent many years together in the military, with Becca having military parents herself. We see their reintegration process through WVST’s winter retreat, where Vertikal Counseling helps make discussing their experiences easier. Becca notes, “After participating in the retreat, …