The Domiciliary Program (DOM) serves Veterans that are enrolled in a 45-day residential treatment program at the Domiciliary at the West Palm Beach Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC). The Domiciliary at the VAMC provides mental health and substance abuse treatment to Veterans experiencing homelessness and those at risk for becoming homeless.

With a referral from their primary and recreational therapists, participants from the Domiciliary attend weekly, 90 minute equine-assisted learning sessions for four consecutive weeks.

Over the course of the 4-week program, Veteran participants will develop Natural Horsemanship-based skills and have the opportunity to build relationships with ou equine partners.

Though the DOM curriculum is skills based, this group is geared toward increasing socialization, fostering a sense of belonging, increasing mindfulness, improving self-esteem and sense of purpose, all of which support the VA Domiciliary’s mission to help provide a successful return to community-based living.

Mora about the Program:

This is a 4-Week Program

In partnership with the West Palm Beach VA, this program serves veterans participating in the VA’s domiciliary program.

Veterans who are experiencing challenges such as:

• Homelessness

• Mental health concerns

• Substance use recovery

Veterans are brought to the farm by a VA recreational therapist to participate in a four-week equine-assisted program.

After completing the domiciliary program, participants are invited to continue their journey by joining Freedom Patch One, helping maintain connection and ongoing support.