Welcome to

The Unarmored
Project

Vulnerability is not weakness.
It is the bridge between who you are and who you're becoming.

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Our Mission

What Is The Unarmored Project?

We believe the most courageous thing a person can do is put down the armor — the defenses, the masks, the stories we tell to survive — and step into honest, open ground.

The Unarmored Project is a community built around the radical act of showing up as you truly are — in mental health, in relationships, in growth, and in life.

Through conversation, storytelling, and human connection, we create space for the kind of honesty that changes people. Not polished. Not perfect. Real.

Whether you're navigating your own journey or walking alongside someone else's, there is a place for you here.

Vulnerability

We normalize the full range of human experience — the struggle, the grief, the uncertainty, and the hope.

Community

No one should walk their hardest roads alone. We build bridges between people who need them.

Growth

Personal transformation doesn't happen in isolation. It happens in honest conversation and shared experience.


The Podcast

Listen to The Unarmored Project

Real conversations about mental health, vulnerability, and what it means to live an examined, honest life.


Stay Connected

Follow the Journey

Join the community across platforms — conversations, behind-the-scenes, and honest moments shared daily.


Support & Resources

Find the Help That Fits

These are real resources built for the people who carry the weight of others. Proactive tools, not last resorts.

Local · Erie, COFree Programs501(c)(3)

Allegiance Ranch & Equine Rescue

Equine Therapy · Peer Support · Veteran & First Responder Programs

A safe haven in Erie, Colorado offering equine therapy, horsemanship clinics, and monthly bonfire gatherings for veterans, active duty military, first responders, and their families — all at no charge. Rescued horses and heroes heal together.

📍 Erie, Colorado 🐎 Equine Therapy 📅 Monthly Musters · Horsemanship Clinics
Visit Allegiance Ranch
NationalFree · 24/7

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis Support · Suicide Prevention · Veterans Line

Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Veterans and service members can press 1 after dialing for dedicated veteran support.

📞 Call or Text 988 🏭 Veterans: Press 1 🕑 Available 24/7
Visit 988lifeline.org
NationalFree Mental Health Care501(c)(3)

The Headstrong Project

Mental Health Treatment · Post-9/11 Veterans & Families

Free, stigma-free mental health treatment for post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families. Headstrong connects veterans with licensed clinicians in their community — no red tape, no copays, no waitlists.

🏭 Post-9/11 Veterans & Families 👤 Licensed Clinicians 💰 No Cost · No Waitlist
Visit The Headstrong Project
NationalFree · Confidential

Safe Call Now

Peer Support · First Responder Crisis Line · Confidential

A confidential, 24/7 crisis referral service staffed by first responders, law enforcement, and public safety professionals who understand the culture. Built for those who serve — by those who serve.

📞 1-206-459-3020 🔒 Confidential 🕑 Available 24/7
Visit Safe Call Now
Local · Colorado501(c)(3)

Foundation 1023

First Responder Mental Health · Colorado

A Colorado-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellness of first responders and their families. Foundation 1023 works to reduce the stigma of seeking help within the first responder community.

📍 Colorado 🛠 First Responders & Families
Visit Foundation 1023
Local · ColoradoSliding Scale

Code 4 Counseling

Therapy · First Responders · Law Enforcement · Colorado

Specialized counseling services for first responders, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and their families in Colorado. Therapists at Code 4 understand the culture and the weight that comes with the job.

📍 Colorado 👤 Specialized Therapists 💰 Sliding Scale Fees
Visit Code 4 Counseling
Local · Colorado

Revital Colorado

Veteran & First Responder Wellness · Colorado

Revital Colorado provides wellness and recovery support programs for veterans and first responders across the state, helping individuals rebuild resilience and reconnect with purpose after the weight of service.

📍 Colorado 🌿 Wellness & Recovery 👤 Veterans & First Responders
Visit Revital Colorado

Reach Out

Get Involved

Whether you need resources, want to volunteer, or simply want to connect — we want to hear from you.

How can we help?

The Unarmored Project exists for people at every stage of the journey — those who are struggling, those who want to serve, and those who want to build something meaningful together.

I Need ResourcesIf you're going through something hard and need support, guidance, or a place to start — reach out. We'll connect you with what you need.
I Want to VolunteerInterested in working with The Unarmored Project? We welcome people who share our values and want to contribute their time and skills.
General InquiryQuestions, ideas, collaborations, press, or anything else — we'd love to hear from you.