The Next Mission Summit: New Horizons in Veteran Wellbeing & Resiliency

Join us at The Next Mission Summit: West Coast, a dynamic two-day gathering focused on veteran wellness, trauma recovery, and moral injury. Hosted by the Heroes Wellness Collective (HWC), an initiative of Operation Recovery, in partnership with the Moral Compass Federation and UCLA Conferences & Catering.

📍 Location: UCLA – Grand Horizon Room, Covel Commons

📅 Dates: October 14–15, 2025

🎟 Cost: Free & Open to the Public (Pre-registration Required)

🍽 Evening Reception: Curated networking opportunity

🌐 Hybrid Format: In-Person & Live-Streamed Summit

• Clinical experts from UCLA, RAND, and other leading institutions
• Military and veteran leaders with firsthand experience in trauma and recovery
• Advocates and practitioners in moral injury, peer support, and community care

Topics will include:

✅ Addressing Moral Injury and Systemic Barriers

✅ Peer-Led and Non-Traditional Approaches to Healing

✅ Suicide Prevention and Crisis Response

✅ Bridging Silos in Veteran and First Responder Care

🕔 Time: 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Covel Commons, UCLA

💵 Cost: Complimentary with RSVP (thanks to generous sponsors, donations welcome)

Cap off the first day of the summit with a curated networking dinner and hosted bar featuring some of the most impactful voices in the veteran and mental health space. This intimate reception is your chance to:

• Build meaningful relationships with speakers, researchers, and nonprofit leaders
• Connect with fellow changemakers, from frontline professionals to systems-level advocates
• Share ideas, spark collaborations, and deepen the conversations that begin on stage

🥗 Full dinner service provided, with vegetarian, vegan, and dietary accommodations available.

🍷 Enjoy premium selections from UCLA’s hosted bar, including wine, beer, and spirits.

“Some of the most important conversations happen offstage. Don’t miss this opportunity to join them.”

👉 Space is limited, RSVP during registration to reserve your spot.

Primary parking is available in Lot 8, just across from Covel Commons.

• Use ParkMobile App (Zone #2508) or pay at nearby kiosks
• Click here for driving and walking directions

We recommend the UCLA Luskin Conference Center or nearby hotels in Westwood. A group booking link will be provided soon.

The summit will be live-streamed, offering virtual access to the whole program.

(Real-time Q&A features to be confirmed.)

This summit is more than a conversation; it’s a space to build, connect, and reimagine the future of care for those who serve.

🎫 Register today to secure your seat.

📬 For group registration, sponsorship opportunities, or accessibility needs, email [email protected]

Host or Publisher Heroes Wellness Collective