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EIN 85-4282337
501(c)(3) nonprofit
All services provided at no cost
Dallas, Georgia
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A circle of faith, family, & support
Outer Circle Foundation provides mental health support for veterans, first responders, and their families.
Outer Circle Foundation provides compassionate PTSD support, crisis resources, and career transition guidance for veterans, first responders, and the families who stand beside them.
Our mission
Support that sees the whole person.
We empower veterans, first responders, and their families with critical mental health resources, compassionate support, and innovative programs—restoring hope, preventing suicide, and guiding heroes through recovery and transition.
Faith, community, and connection drive every step.
“No hero fights alone.”
The promise at the heart of Outer Circle Foundation
A clear picture of care
What support looks like here.
Support is practical, human, and shaped around the person in front of us. Donations keep the circle open for veterans, first responders, and families.
No-cost care
Many services are provided at no cost through generous donations and community partnerships.
Crisis support
Call or text 988 for free and confidential Suicide & Crisis Lifeline support.
Peer connection
Find support groups and people who understand the lived experience of service.
A next mission
Career coaching helps translate service into a new chapter of civilian work.
From the blog
Stories for the road ahead.
Practical encouragement, lived wisdom, and thoughtful notes for veterans, first responders, and the families who stand beside them.
Inside the app
Connection that travels with you.
Built by people who have walked the path, the Outer Circle Foundation app brings resources, community, and clarity into one trusted space.
01 Peer networks
Find support groups and people who understand the lived experience of service.
02 Wellness tools
Access mental health resources and steady practices for the days between appointments.
03 Career transitions
Explore coaching and programs that help translate service into a new mission.
04 Stay connected
Register for events and receive real-time updates and opportunities to gather.
How we help
A whole-person response to a complicated life.
01
Counseling assistance
Find compassionate counseling connections for PTSD, depression, grief, and the weight of transition.
02
Specialized treatments
Explore support with service animals, equine therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and more.
03
Peer support groups
Build connection with peers and families who understand what it means to serve and recover.
04
Career coaching
Move toward civilian work with resume development, interview preparation, networking, and job placement.
Many services are provided at no cost, thanks to generous donations and community partnerships.
Community & impact
Care becomes visible when a community shows up.
Outer Circle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting veterans, first responders and families through PTSD awareness, suicide prevention and career transition assistance; founded by Matt and Buffy; delivering hope, healing and practical resources.
A vision built on hope & service
A future where every family finds renewed purpose.
Faith
Strength and steady hope for the road ahead.
Compassion
Care that meets people with patience and humanity.
Respect
Honor for every hero’s story and every family’s journey.
Integrity
Trustworthy action, especially when it matters most.
Suicide & crisis support
Your life matters. Your next breath matters.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. You can also call or text 988 to connect with the free and confidential 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can access your resources and services?+
Our services are available to veterans, first responders, and their families who are struggling with PTSD, mental health challenges, or career transitions.
Are your services free of charge?+
Many services, including crisis intervention, counseling referrals, and career coaching, are provided at no cost thanks to generous donations and partnerships.
Do you support family members too?+
Yes. Families are part of the circle, and we provide resources and support for the people affected by PTSD, stress, and the transition process.
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