Here at the Lewiston Vet Center, we work to bridge mental health care with every other aspect of a Veteran’s life.  You can expect your counselor to help you highlight the connection between mental health and various aspects of self-care (e.g. food and drink, working your body, surroundings, spirit and soul, personal development, recharging and relationship supports).  

The Vet Center offers the following groups for creativity and self-care:

• Creative Art group as outlet for expression and camaraderie, social interaction, and relaxation
• Veteran nature hikes (during summer months) to commune with nature to help ground us and enjoy the beauty of Maine
• Post-COVID the Vet Center will be offering iREST/Yoga and Tai Chi classes to assist with stress reduction and feeling more present in one’s life
• The Lewiston Vet Center works with other local stakeholders who offer recreational therapy. Veterans Adaptive Sports, and Training (VAST) meets weekly and provides outdoor activities, such as bocce, archery, mountain biking, hiking, walking, and disc golf. Learn more by visiting Pineland Farms, Inc.

We also offer periodic camping events, equine therapy and photography groups as out-of-the box atypical therapeutic experiential events to assist Veterans in readjusting from deployment during military service. Contact us for more information.