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While Founded to Serve Veterans, Our Support Services Are Open to First Responders and Anyone in Need of Peer-Led Mental Health and Wellness Support.
Who
we are
Efren Garcia is a retired Army veteran with over 20 years of service. He was diagnosed and treated for severe alcohol use disorder, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. During his recovery, Efren completed a 28-day residential treatment where he learned coping skills, received medical care, and studied therapies like CBT and DBT. He also attended SMART Recovery and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Afterward, he joined a 60-day outpatient addiction program, where he found a passion for recovery and helping others.
After treatment, Efren successfully retired. During his transition, he studied Psychology at American Public University, aiming to graduate by Summer 2026. He completed 50 hours of residential Peer Support Certification and other courses to get certified in North Carolina. He still works on his recovery and education and cares deeply about helping others with addictions and disabilities.
Our services are designed to meet our Peers exactly where they are in their journey. Whether they have participated in inpatient treatment, attended outpatient programs, engaged with AA meetings, or are simply beginning to navigate their recovery from the very start, we are here to provide the compassionate support they need.
Mission Statement:
Our mission at Battleground Support Services is to provide compassionate, confidential support tailored specifically for veterans. Drawing from our own experience as fellow veterans and certified peer support specialists, we are dedicated to walking alongside you throughout your journey, offering understanding and encouragement every step of the way. Statement:
To empower veterans, first responders, and anyone facing mental health challenges by providing compassionate, relatable, and peer-led support deeply rooted in shared experience, fostering resilience, promoting recovery, and encouraging successful community reintegration.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to create a supportive, understanding community where every veteran feels valued, empowered, and connected. We strive to be a trusted resource that fosters healing, growth, and resilience through compassionate peer support tailored specifically to the unique experiences of those who have serve. A world where every veteran, First Responder, and Human feels genuinely understood, deeply supported, and fully equipped to not just survive but truly thrive beyond their service, fostering and building resilient, caring communities through the power of compassionate peer support.
