Founded in 2011 by Dr. Damon and Dayna Friedman, SOF Missions is a faith-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to combating the veteran suicide crisis through a comprehensive and holistic approach to wellness. Dr. Damon Friedman, a retired Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Special Operations community and four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, understands the deep emotional and psychological toll that military service and combat can take. Motivated by his personal journey and unwavering sense of purpose, Dr. Friedman and his team are dedicated to serving the warrior community not just as advocates, but as fellow Freedom Fighters—those willing to fight for the lives and well-being of our nation’s heroes.

SOF Missions offers a multi-tiered Be Resilient program that addresses the whole warrior—mind, body, and spirit—through clinics, retreats, and training designed to foster lasting healing and transformation.

Be Resilient Clinics are intensive, one-week programs designed for veterans and active-duty service members grappling with the invisible wounds of war, trauma, and military service. These clinics provide individualized care across four domains of wellness—psychological, social, spiritual, and physical—delivered by a team of expert providers. Clinics are held in tranquil resort locations in Florida, intentionally chosen to cultivate an environment of peace, relaxation, and holistic recovery. Participants are guided through tailored interventions, therapeutic exercises, and healing practices that foster restoration and resilience.

Be Resilient Retreats offer a more focused, two-day experience that emphasizes a single domain of wellness. These events serve as both stand-alone support and a gateway into the full clinic program. With a strong focus on assessment and practical tools for day-to-day resilience, retreats help participants better understand their needs while providing immediate, actionable strategies to improve mental health, emotional balance, and personal growth.

Be Resilient Training is an educational initiative built around the eight tenets of brain health, empowering veterans and service members to proactively maintain a healthy brain, a sharp mind, and a strong body. This comprehensive curriculum equips participants with the knowledge and tools to optimize performance, build mental toughness, and sustain long-term well-being. With its "Recognize, Respond, Recover, Repeat" model, the training reinforces sustainable habits that promote resilience in both personal and professional spheres.

Through this tiered model of care—Clinics, Retreats, and Training—SOF Missions is not only saving lives but also restoring purpose, identity, and hope. Their work stands as a powerful reminder that warriors don’t have to suffer in silence. There is a path to healing—and they don’t have to walk it alone.