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Sacred Mountain Retreat Center
Deadwood, SD nonprofit offering cost-free, 7-day, mentor-based PTSD/trauma retreats on 65 acres in the Black Hills for active military, veterans, and first responders, using equine therapy, blacksmithing, woodworking, and other hands-on activities rather than clinical counseling; it also runs the affiliated Puppies Healing Heroes service-dog program.
- Cost
- Free — retreats are cost-free and donation-funded; a $600 refundable deposit is required within 7 days of selection to hold a spot and is refunded on departure, with a Financial Application Assistance form available for those who cannot afford the deposit.
- Coverage
- Deadwood / Black Hills, SD; serves veterans and first responders from across the country (South Dakota)
- Eligibility
- Active military, veterans, and first responders including firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, and correctional officers struggling with PTSD or trauma; active military/veterans must provide a DD214 (VA benefit letters not accepted) and first responders a service reference letter, paystub, or employee card.
- Availability
- 7-day coed retreats; apply online, then complete a phone interview and a Zoom interview with the advisory board.
- Last Verified
- October 8, 2026
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