Navy Safe Harbor Foundation

Formed in 2009, the Navy Safe Harbor Foundation is dedicated to supporting the recovery of wounded, ill, and injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, and their families by assisting them with resources not currently provided by government or community resources. Navy Safe Harbor Foundation aims to ensure that every service member is given an opportunity for full recovery after a serious injury by coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, and provides resources and support to their families. Enrollment in the Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor is available to service members wounded in combat, as well as to those diagnosed with a serious illness or injured in shipboard, training and liberty accidents. Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor coordinates the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, and provides resources and support to their families. Enrollment lasts a lifetime. NSHF steps in to fill the gap to provide financial assistance and support to assist Sailors and Coast Guardsmen in their recovery, rehabilitation and transition: Recognized as the gold standard of care for the world-class support it provides to each and every enrolled Sailor and Coast Guardsman, as well as their families. NSHF Services and Accommodations: Respite care for enrollees and their families Financial and Legal Services Travel Expenses Court Costs Warrior Weekends Housing/Rental Support Support of Transition from Recovery/Rehabilitation Family Support (i.e, Christmas Gifts, Family camps) Adaptive Athletics Housing Modifications Vehicle Modifications Specialized Equipment Public Awareness PTSD/Combat Stress Support and Education NSHF Purpose: Focus support and services toward US Navy and Coast Guard seriously Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) reserve, active-duty, and medically retired population Focus support to the Navy’s Safe Harbor Command enrollee population and family members. Fill the gaps and provide services not available through government or community avenues. Raise awareness of the needs of WII Sailors, Coastguardsmen, and their families. Supported Population: All seriously wounded, ill, or injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, and their families OIF/OEF Casualties Shipboard Accidents Liberty Accidents (MVAs, motorcycle accidents) Serious Medical and Psychological Conditions (cancer, severe PTSD) High risk non-seriously wounded, ill, or injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, and their families (on a case by case basis) Families in Crisis Special Interest