DV FARM, INC. FAQs

We bring family, security, regular meals, humor and a unique veteran camaraderie to every resident. This 24 hour support system will be where the DV Farm will truly standout from traditional rehabilitation services. The DV Farm Board believes this provides the greatest chance for vets to succeed in kicking addition and getting permanently off the street!

Although this is true, “DV” in “DV Farm” does not stand for this. “DV” is simply a moniker and can mean “disabled veteran” or whatever it means to the Veteran here at the DV Farm. With that, DV Farm is only a “farm” in name. We do have animals and some gardening but this is not a “functioning” farm in the traditional sense many know.

Sadly, yes. We feel the number of vets in need of mental health (or related assistance) will rise. As the incidence of multiple deployments became increasingly common, soldiers were subjected to longer and multiple tours of duty and are clearly at risk for higher incidences of stress-related disorders.

We feel that with help, time and an organized management system [that] most vets confronting PTSD or polytrauma can recover. We must examine the attempts of US psychiatrists to treat and prevent the psychiatric consequences of war by implementing screening programs, providing early intervention strategies for acute war-related syndromes near the front lines (forward psychiatry), and mitigating the symptoms of long-term psychiatric disability after deployment. Drugs aren’t always the cure however, but via a concerted effort we can find healthier and more effective treatments.

Addiction is a prominent cause of veteran homelessness therefore, in finding a way to get off the street, individuals invariably need to confront this hurdle. However, if the only step the individual takes it to attempt to give up alcohol and drugs – then they are unlikely to succeed long-term. A focused treatment program supported by a team, guidance in managing temptations during recovery and appropriate aftercare all assist the individual in maintaining sobriety.

Along with residential facilities – the farm will provide a balanced nutritional program, animal therapy and structure. The DV Farm also employs social workers (with firsthand experience) and offers support groups to enable appropriate assistance. Additionally, fellow veteran residents provide a renewed sense of belonging and camaraderie essential to recovery.