Advancing Wellness for Those Who Serve

NAVFRW unites healthcare leaders, public safety agencies, and government to build lasting wellness systems for veterans and first responders.

NAVFRW equips and connects the leaders responsible for veteran and first responder wellness through cross-sector education, applied innovation, and national convenings. We turn knowledge into practice and scale what works.

We host national summits, deliver accredited training, and build partnerships that connect the people and systems that matter most to veteran and first responder wellness. Every program is backed by science, powered by collaboration, and built for real-world impact.

Core Pillars

National and Regional Summits

High-impact, one-day convenings where leaders from healthcare, public safety, government, and the private sector gather to learn, share, and align on practical solutions for the wellness of veterans and first responders.


Training and CEUs

CEU-accredited education that equips clinicians, wellness directors, and care system leaders with the tools and knowledge to effectively support veterans and first responders in their communities.


Innovation Hub

A national resource connecting veterans, first responders, and their families with vetted organizations and evidence-based programs. We surface what works and make it accessible.

Arlington 2025 Recap

Watch the 2025 Summit Highlight Reel

Our Inaugural Summit Brought Together 179 Leaders

On June 3, 2025, NAVFRW and the Arlington County Police Department hosted the first-ever Veteran and First Responder Wellness Summit in Arlington, Virginia. Senior officials from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, federal law enforcement, state and local agencies, and healthcare organizations came together for a day of collaboration focused on suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, and cross-agency partnerships.

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Logo for NAVFRW Summit 2026 in San Diego featuring a white star and stylized orange rays on a dark blue background.

2026 San Diego Wellness Summit

Sept. 17, 2026  |  Liberty Station, San Diego, CA

A high-impact, one-day cross-sector convening for those who prioritize the well-being of our nation's veterans, first responders, and their families.
Expected attendance: 250 to 300.

Trusted By Leaders Across Public Safety, Healthcare, and Government

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