THE PROBLEM & OUR SOLUTION

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The majority of treatment options for PTSD are for combat-wounded Veterans (perhaps rightfully so). 

However, there are significantly more Veterans and First Responders who suffer from Non-Combat Trauma (NCT), especially women. 

Unfortunately, treatment options are limited for these individuals. That's where Hi-SEAS comes in.

Serving underserved groups is the greatest value we create.

Without treatment, there is a dramatic increase in rates of suicide, domestic violence, anti-social behaviors, alcohol and drug addiction, and a loss of value and work production.

It costs BILLIONS left untreated. We need only THOUSANDS to treat.

By taking individuals out of their normal routine, learning new skills, overcoming challenges, becoming an effective Crew Member, and reconnecting with others--healing can begin.

Regardless of program, each participant becomes a Crew Member, with expected duties and responsibilities during both sea and land expeditions. 

On-boarding and orientation includes specialized training for the expedition selected.

Veterans:

-18 Vets a day (13.5% of US suicides

-58% higher risk of suicide

First Responders:

-47% of Firefighters admit to suicidal thoughts

-16% of Firefighters commit suicide

-25% of Law Enforcement admit to suicidal thoughts

Veterans (per VA/National Center for PTSD):

-14% of all male Veterans

-24% of all female Veterans

-1.3 million Vets receive benefits for PTSD

First Responders:

-35% of EMS/Paramedics

-20% of Firefighters

-11% of Law Enforcement

-400,000 (33%) overall rate of PTSD

1 in 3, 33%, of females leaving the military meet the criteria for Military Sexual Trauma. MST includes rapes, assaults, and harassment.

This number shocks us. We hope it shocks you.

These three disorders are very common among those diagnosed with PTSD. It's simply the way we cope with the trauma. Nearly all Veterans and First Responders diagnosed with PTSD also have co-occurring disorders. The top three are Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use Disorder, although there are many others.

Untreated, hurt people, hurt people. Homes are destroyed, business suffer. Suicide rates skyrocket. People are unproductive.

Treated, healed people are more patient, engaged at both home and work, motivated, and productive. They rediscover their sense of purpose, which is essential to a meaningful life.

During Family Expeditions, we pay ALL expenses for those family members approved to join.

Our community partnerships support local artists, mechanics, counselors, guides, grocery stores, pilots, supply houses, hotels and bed & breakfasts, ferries, and maritime and aviation transport companies. 

We add thousands of dollars of investment into the local communities we serve. 

By supporting Hi-SEAS, you generate profound positive social impact. You get to heal not only a person, but a family, a company, and a community. And that's a very real and powerful thing.

Hi-SEAS ADVENTURE is a:

Registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation

Public Charity Status: 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)