HELM Recovery
Navigating Healing Together.
Program
16 Weeks. 3 Sessions Weekly. One Structured Path Forward.
HELM Recovery’s program provides a consistent, skills-based telehealth IOP designed specifically for veterans. Each session follows a clearly defined structure to reduce overwhelm, build stability, and strengthen practical recovery skills veterans can use immediately in day-to-day life.
Program Overview
Total Duration: 16 Weeks
Delivery: 100% Secure Telehealth
Schedule:
Monday — 3 hours
Wednesday — 3 hours
Friday — 3 hours + weekly progress summary
(Each veteran attends 9 hours per week.)
Group Size: 10–12 veterans per cohort
Format: Closed cohort (start together, finish together)
Billing Code: CPT 90853 (VA Community Care Network approved)
Why HELM Works for Veterans
Most programs treat veterans and civilians the same. HELM does not.
We are built from the ground up for military communication, structure, and culture — with a predictable format veterans understand and respond to.
HELM stands apart because:
Designed and led by a Navy Chief with lived experience in PTSD and recovery
Closed cohorts — no new members after Week 1
Skills-based curriculum with zero chaos or unstructured venting
Every session uses the same predictable flow
Military-competent facilitators with clinical oversight
Fast coordination with VA providers
No judgment, no pressure, no wasted time
A program designed from lived experience, not theory
Veterans don’t need confusion — they need structure. That’s what HELM delivers.
What Veterans Can Expect Each Week
✔ Consistent Routine
Every session follows the same flow from start to finish.
✔ Predictable Environment
No rotating members. No new veterans added after Week 1.
✔ Skill-Building Focus
Each lesson teaches practical tools for daily life and long-term recovery.
✔ Trauma-Informed Structure
Grounding, stabilization, and emotional safety without forced sharing.
✔ Accountability & Support
Clear expectations and professional guidance every session.
How Our Sessions Work
Every session runs the same way—structured, predictable, and built for stability. No chaos. No rambling circles. Just a clear system that keeps you grounded and moving forward.
Structure reduces anxiety.
Safety builds progress.
Progress builds stability
Session Structure (3 Hours, Every Time)
Opening & Attendance
Camera on. Private space confirmed. Expectations set.Check-In Round
One word. Short, structured. Sets the tone without pressure.Lesson Part 1 — Core Topic
Matrix Model + Seeking Safety foundations delivered through structured teaching.Short Break
Lesson Part 2 — Skills Practice
Worksheets, grounding tools, behavioral skills, cognitive skills.Checkout & Safety Confirmation
One takeaway + “Are you safe to leave today?”Same-Day Documentation
Completed and submitted for VA compliance.
What the Program Covers (Week-by-Week)
Weeks 1–4: Foundations & Skills
Understanding triggers
Craving management
Motivation and goal clarity
Thought patterns and cognitive awareness
Weeks 5–8: Emotional Regulation
Lowering emotional intensity
Distress tolerance
High-risk situation planning
Internal vs. external triggers
Weeks 9–12: PTSD & Trauma-Informed Skills
Grounding methods
Managing flashbacks
Hyperarousal reduction
Building emotional safety
Weeks 13–16: Integration & Transition
Coping skill integration
Real-world application
Relapse prevention
Transition planning
Long-term stability practices
Why This Program Works
Built for Veterans
Straightforward, structured, and grounded in the culture veterans know.
Evidence-Based
Matrix Model + Seeking Safety, adapted for telehealth delivery.
Predictable & Safe
Closed cohorts, consistent scheduling, and clear boundaries.
Clinically Supervised
CADCs deliver the program under weekly LMFT/LCSW/LPCC supervision.
Telehealth Without Compromise
Encrypted, private, compliant, and accessible from anywhere in California.
Trusted by VA Providers
HELM Recovery was built to make the referral process easy, predictable, and clinically sound for VA Community Care providers.
We follow standards VA case managers expect:
Same-day documentation for every session
Clear attendance tracking with no gaps
Structured, evidence-based curriculum
Weekly clinical supervision
Closed cohorts with predictable participation
Direct coordination within 24–48 hours
Culturally competent facilitators trained to work with veterans
Full compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
VA providers don’t have to guess. HELM delivers the consistency they require.
Our Philosophy
Veterans don’t need chaotic, open-ended group therapy.
They need a system.
A mission.
A framework that works.
HELM Recovery delivers a program designed with the same clarity and consistency that defined our founder’s 24 years in the Navy.
Ready to Start?
Take the first step toward joining our next cohort.