HELM Recovery
Navigating Healing Together.
Telehealth IOP for California Veterans
Structured. Skilled. Mission-Focused.
HELM Recovery delivers a 16-week telehealth Intensive Outpatient Program built specifically for California veterans living with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. Our model is grounded in military-grade structure, predictable routines, and real-world skills that support long-term stability and recovery.
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Why HELM Exists
Veterans deserve a program built with discipline, clarity, and consistency — not guesswork. HELM Recovery combines Matrix Model structure with Seeking Safety skills to create a predictable path forward for veterans living with substance use and co-occurring trauma.
Built by a Navy Chief. Designed for veterans. Structured to work.
Built by a Navy Chief Who’s Been Through It
HELM Recovery was created by a veteran who lived through PTSD, alcohol use, deployments, and the transition home. This program wasn’t built from theory — it was built from experience, structure, and the need for a system that actually works.
Designed for Veterans, Not the General Public
HELM uses the same clarity, discipline, and steady routine that defined 24 years of Navy service. Every session follows a predictable flow so veterans always know what to expect — every week, every cycle.
What Makes HELM Different
Closed Cohorts
No new members after Week 1.
No rotating participants.
A stable group that progresses together.
100% Telehealth
Three 3-hour sessions every week (Mon/Wed/Fri) through encrypted, HIPAA-compliant video.
Skill-Based, Not Story-Based
We teach practical tools, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed stabilization — without unstructured processing.
Military-Informed Culture
Clear expectations. Predictable format. Strong boundaries. Accountability built into every session.
Clinically Supervised, CADC-Led
Certified facilitators deliver every session under weekly supervision from an LMFT/LCSW/LPCC to ensure safety, consistency, and fidelity.
How the Program Works
HELM Recovery follows a precise 16-week curriculum — the same structure, every cohort, every cycle.
Weekly Rhythm
Monday: Group session (3 hours)
Wednesday: Group session (3 hours)
Friday: Group session (3 hours + weekly progress summary)
Every Session Follows the Same Flow:
Opening & attendance
Check-in round
Lesson Part 1
Break
Lesson Part 2
Skills practice
Checkout & safety confirmation
Documentation (for VA compliance)
The 16-Week Breakdown
Weeks 1–4: Foundations & Skills
Triggers, cravings, motivation, thinking patterns.
Weeks 5–8: Emotional Regulation & Relapse Prevention
Lowering intensity, distress tolerance, early warning signs.
Weeks 9–12: PTSD Tools & Trauma-Informed Skills
Grounding, hyperarousal regulation, flashback management.
Weeks 13–16: Integration & Future Planning
Relapse prevention, long-term structure, transition readiness.
Why Veterans Trust HELM
Predictable structure
No judgment, no pressure
Clear expectations
Real-life skills
Consistent facilitators
Veterans feel understood, not analyzed
HELM Recovery is a place to reset — with a system that makes sense.
Why Providers Trust HELM
CPT 90853 telehealth compliant
Precise documentation
Weekly progress summaries
Closed cohort integrity
Standardized session scripts
Reliable attendance tracking
Strong clinical oversight
Our model is built for safety, transparency, and consistency.
Security & Compliance
HELM Recovery operates with full clinical and regulatory compliance to protect veterans and ensure VA provider confidence:
HIPAA compliant
42 CFR Part 2 aligned
Encrypted telehealth platform
VA Community Care Network (TriWest Region 4) authorized
Standardized documentation protocols
Weekly clinical supervision
Secure attendance verification
Private, veterans-only cohorts
Your information stays protected. Your care stays consistent. Your program stays accountable.
Ready to Begin?
The next cohort begins soon. Start the referral process and take the next step with a program built for you.