The epidemic of Veteran suicide was the catalyst to form Deep Sea Valkyries (DSV), an intensive retreat program focused on holistic healing of the mind, body, and soul. DSV is dedicated to preventing Veteran suicide and enhancing lives by reducing PTSD and the treatment of combat related injuries, while assisting in transition from service member to civilian. Retreats facilitate a week-long intensive counseling program for 20 combat injured Veterans. Over the week they engage in 30 hours of counseling sessions focused on combat trauma and led by a licensed counselor and military chaplain, specializing in trauma therapy under a curriculum designed for DSV. For those with wartime disabilities such as amputations or neurological injuries, diving allows them to engage in activities at the highest levels without limitation. Diving also has known physiological improvements to health: reducing blood pressure, regulating breathing, increasing flexibility and stamina.