BRAVE Program
BRAVE (Building Resilience through Action in VEterans and first responders)
About the BRAVE Program
BRAVE is a Traumatic Brain Injury recovery program specifically designed for military veterans and first responders.
It is an intensive, outpatient program that focuses on diagnosing and treating brain injuries so participants can return to normal life.
The BRAVE program is the first of its kind in the Midwest and one of only a few in the United States. It was founded by a generous gift from the Avalon Action Alliance, a post-trauma, wellness non-profit organization that provides care for the “hidden wounds” carried by veterans, first responders and their families.
Our program was specially designed for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of brain injuries.
Signs of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Mild to moderate TBI can result in a wide variety of physical and psychological effects. Symptoms – which may occur immediately after an injury or even weeks later – can include:
- Aggression
- Anxiety
- Blurred vision
- Changes in sense of taste/smell
- Depression
- Difficulty sleeping
- Dizziness or loss of balance
- Easily distracted
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Impulsivity
- Irritability
- Memory problems
- Mood changes/swings
- Nausea
- Ringing in ears
What to Expect
Your journey to healing starts with a pre-screen and online evaluation.
If approved for the program, you’ll receive a three-day assessment at our clinic near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There, you’ll meet with a core team of specialists who will develop a customized care plan that will address your specific TBI.
There also may be opportunities to attend our intensive outpatient program or outpatient classes following your evaluation.
No Barriers
The BRAVE program accepts veterans and first responders with TBI, regardless of:
- Discharge status
- Financial situation or health insurance coverage
- With or without a formal diagnosis
- When or how your injury happened
Your First Step
Honor Their Sacrifice. Support Their Healing.
BRAVE 11-to-11 Campaign | Begins September 11, 2026
September 11, a day of remembrance, marks the beginning of the BRAVE 11-to-11 campaign, a community-wide fundraising effort to expand access to the specialized, holistic care veterans and first responders need. Concluding on Veterans Day, this initiative will help bring hope and healing to more veterans, first responders, and families across the country. Together, we can help ensure that those who serve receive the care they deserve.
BRAVE 11-to-11 Benefit | September 11, 2026
6-10 p.m. | Terrace 167 in Richfield, WI
Join us for an evening of remembrance, gratitude, and meaningful action on behalf of the first responders and veterans who answer the call to serve.
Support BRAVE
Contact Us
10200 Innovation Dr., Ste. 800
Milwaukee, WI 53226
brave@mcw.edu
