Service Members, Veterans, and Families
HELIOS SMVF TA
Healing-Centered. Veteran-Informed. Mission-Driven.
At Helios Recovery, we honor the lived experiences of Service Members, Veterans, and their families (SMVF). Our consulting team on the Holonic Hive includes Veterans, behavioral health strategists, and trauma-informed practitioners working together to create healing spaces and culturally aligned support services to advance recovery for those who’ve worn the uniform.
Lived Experience. Real Impact.
Helios proudly works alongside Veteran consultants who bring a deep understanding of both the battlefield and the bureaucracies that Veterans and their family members face. Together, we help communities transform systems and deliver care that improves behavioral health outcomes and truly honors the service and sacrifice of SMVF populations.
What We Offer:
Consulting & Capacity Building
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Strategic advising for mental health and addiction support organizations serving Veterans and their families
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Program design and implementation support for Veteran peer services
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Trauma-informed care integration for SMVF populations
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Behavioral health & suicide prevention system navigation
Training & Facilitation
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Veteran Peer Specialist training (in alignment with state and VA standards)
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Cultural humility for working with Veterans in behavioral healthcare settings
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Healing-centered engagement tailored to Service Member and Veteran experiences
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Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) training with a Veteran focus
SMVF Coordinator Kris Engdall
Kris Engdall specializes in public health, mental health, substance abuse and healthcare operations, with a strong focus on Service Members, Veterans, and their families, as well as rural health, peer support, and tribal communities. With extensive experience in crisis response, telehealth expansion, and healthcare program development, Kris helps organizations improve service delivery, navigate complex healthcare systems, and implement sustainable solutions. As a veteran, Kris brings a deep understanding of military and veteran healthcare, mental health services, and benefit systems, offering strategic guidance to enhance support for those who have served while addressing broader public health challenges.
