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We are
Silent Battles

Silent Battles is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 

501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

EIN: 33-4008393.

 

We stand with veterans, first responders, and all those struggling with unseen battles.  Join us in raising awareness, providing support, and making a difference.

No one fights alone!  One team, one fight!

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Our Mission

At Silent Battles, our mission is simple: to stand by those struggling with the weight of suicide, mental health challenges, and financial hardships.  We focus primarily on supporting veterans, first responders, and their families but we are open to helping anyone facing life's unseen struggles.

We create a community where no one has to fight alone by offering a safe space to connect, share stories and find the support needed to navigate their battles.  Through events, peer support, programs, and financial assistance, we aim to ease the emotional and financial burdens that come with these struggles.

Events

We host rucks, fundraisers, and awareness events that bring people together, promote mental health, and honor those fighting silent battles.

Peer Support

Silent Battles is more than a name, it's a family. We provide a safe space for connection, support, and shared experiences so no one feels alone in their struggle.

Resources

We connect individuals with vital tools for healing and stability, crisis lines, peer support, mental health programs, and information on grants, housing, and other assistance options.

Financial Assistance

When mental health struggles bring financial hardship, we step in. Our support helps cover essential needs, because survival shouldn’t depend on circumstance.

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How to help

Every action you take helps us stand with veterans, first responders, and individuals battling mental health challenges.  Whether through donations, volunteering, or purchasing merchandise, you can be part of the fight to prevent suicide and support those in need.

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Donate

Your support can change lives.  Every donation helps provide mental health resources, peer support, and financial assistance to those in need.

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Get Involved

Join the movement!  Whether you just want to volunteer, attend an event, or help spread awareness, your involvement makes a real impact.

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Shop for a cause

Support the mission and wear your impact!  Every purchase from our store directly funds mental health initiatives and suicide prevention efforts.

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Upcoming Events

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MEET THE TEAM

Silent Battles is led by a dedicated team of veterans, first responders, and supporters who know the weight of silent struggles firsthand. Driven by purpose and fueled by compassion, we stand united to serve, support, and uplift those fighting battles no one else sees.

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Chip Forbes

Founder / President

"One conversation can save a life."

ARMY / LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 

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Sergio Acosta

Co Founder / Vice President

"Mental strength is not just hoping that nothing ever goes wrong. It is believing that we have the capacity to handle it if it does"

ARMY / FIREFIGHTER

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Zane Adams

Secretary

"It ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving foreward"

ARMY / FIREFIGHTER

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Monica Acosta

Treasurer

"Resilience is choosing to rise one more time"

CIVILIAN

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Steven Gonzalez

Director of Operations

"Discipline is doing what you hate until you learn to love it"

ARMY

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Casey Whitehead

Director of Peer Support

"Mental fitness prepares us for the pressure. Peer support helps us process the weight"

FIREFIGHTER

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Connect with us

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Groups

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  • Discord
  • TikTok

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