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The Road Home

Your service shaped you. Your future is yours to build.
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About the Program

The Road Home is the established Rooted & Rising transition and reintegration program. It helps participants move from military to civilian life by addressing identity, purpose, relationships, employment, wellness, financial readiness, and community connection. Every participant completes a clear next-mission plan.

Length12 weeks
FormatIn person and Zoom
Who It ServesService members, veterans, and their families

Program Curriculum

The 12-week journey honors military experience while building practical tools for the next mission at home, at work, and in the community.

Module 1

Understanding Transition

Normalize the challenges of reintegration and assess current strengths, needs, and supports.

Module 2

Identity Beyond the Uniform

Honor the service identity while rebuilding a whole civilian sense of self.

Module 3

Mission, Purpose, and Direction

Translate values, strengths, and service into a meaningful next mission.

Module 4

Stress, Triggers, and Self-Regulation

Practice grounding, breathing, reset tools, resilience, and healthy coping.

Module 5

Communication at Home

Strengthen listening, expectations, conflict repair, and family reintegration.

Module 6

Relationships and Connection

Rebuild trust, reduce isolation, and create healthy peer and community support.

Module 7

Career Translation

Translate military skills into civilian language, employment goals, and career pathways.

Module 8

Education and Benefits

Identify education options, VA resources, benefits support, and referral needs.

Module 9

Financial Readiness

Create a transition budget, address credit and debt, and plan for stability.

Module 10

Whole-Person Wellness

Build sustainable routines for physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental wellness.

Module 11

Building the Support System

Map family, peers, veteran organizations, professional resources, and community connections.

Module 12

The Next-Mission Plan

Complete the personal action plan, commit to next steps, and graduate with support.

What Each Session Includes

  • Welcome and check-in
  • Previous-week review
  • Lesson and discussion
  • Group activity
  • Action planning
  • Homework assignment
  • Closing reflection