A Community for Empowering Veterans

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Who Are We

Valor Institute is a community dedicated to improving the quality of life for the military and veteran community. Created by and for military members, we aim to shift from a problem-focused approach to one centered on well-being, offering a unified system of service, education, training, and research.

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Who We Serve

We serve all military personnel, veterans, and their families—active duty, reserves, retirees, and loved ones. Valor Institute works to unite this often overlooked community and revitalize its spirit, strengthening social networks and ensuring a bright future.

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Mission

Our mission is to create a collaborative learning community that advances the art and science of integrative health and well-being, enhancing quality of life for the entire military and veteran community.

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Guiding Principles

We focus on holistic, positive, and inclusive approaches, ensuring a collaborative network that reduces redundancy and enhances well-being. Our model promotes a public health approach that benefits all, integrating military-specific needs into the broader community.

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Learning Community

Valor Institute fosters a learning community that shares knowledge across military and civilian sectors. We focus on providing practical, meaningful education and training in well-being and sustainable quality of life, offering advanced programs tailored to the unique needs of the military community.

What We Do

Valor Institute focuses on:

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Learn

Offer professional training, apprenticeships, and lifelong learning.

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Do

Promote integrative well-being and sustainable quality-of-life practices.

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Share

Translate research and practices that promote vitality.

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Connect

Build a collaborative community to link underused programs for better service delivery.

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Lead

Unify and organize military, veteran, and family community services.

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Innovate

Develop programs that advance sustainable quality of life.

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Value

Establish a value-based system for continuous well-being services.

Value We Add

Valor Institute consolidates fragmented military and veteran programs, bringing them into a unified system to ensure better accessibility and integration without creating redundant programs. We bridge gaps in the current landscape by serving as the glue that connects existing initiatives.

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Quality of Life

We use the Adbrook Vitality Model, which includes the full spectrum of well-being—mind, body, spirit, purpose, and the surrounding community and environment.

Areas of Quality of Life

  • Individual Vitality: Mind, body, spirit, and purpose are integral to overall well-being.
  • Community Well-Being: Social connections and networks are essential for health and recovery.
  • Organizational Health: A healthy work environment enhances individual and community well-being.
  • Eco-Environmental Well-Being: The natural and built environment significantly impacts health.
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Valor Institute vs. Valor Alliance

  • Valor Institute: A non-profit offering training, research, policy development, and outreach for the military and veteran community.
  • Valor Alliance: A network of businesses supporting the Valor Institute's mission by providing products, services, and opportunities for the community.