# Second Mission Shield

> For many veterans, the most difficult battles begin after the uniform comes off.
Second Mission Shield exists to bring stability, hope, and purpose to those navigating life after service, especially those in recovery. We are a veteran-led nonprofit offering a community built on connection, not coping mechanisms. Our mission is to replace isolation with belonging, chaos with calm, and despair with direction.

Because your mission didn’t end — it just changed. And you don’t have to face it alone.

## Pages

- [Home](https://secondmissionshield.org/)
- [About/About SMS ](https://secondmissionshield.org/about-sms-1)
- [About/Our Mission](https://secondmissionshield.org/our-mission)
- [About/Board of Directors ](https://secondmissionshield.org/board-of-directors)
- [About/Our Team](https://secondmissionshield.org/our-team)
- [About/Donate with Ease](https://secondmissionshield.org/donate-with-ease)
- [The Recovery Path/Veteran Success (VSRO)](https://secondmissionshield.org/veteran-success-vsro)
- [The Recovery Path/Career Readiness](https://secondmissionshield.org/career-readiness)
- [The Recovery Path/Outdoor Recovery Ops](https://secondmissionshield.org/outdoor-recovery-ops)
- [The Recovery Path/Street Outreach Services](https://secondmissionshield.org/street-outreach-services)
- [The Recovery Path/Meaning and Purpose - Second Mission Shield](https://secondmissionshield.org/c-o-m-p-a-s-s-1)
- [The Recovery Path/Peer Support](https://secondmissionshield.org/peer-support-2)
- [The Recovery Path/Mentorship ](https://secondmissionshield.org/mentorship)
- [The Recovery Path/Essential Donations ](https://secondmissionshield.org/essential-donations)
- [The Recovery Path/Enter The Forge](https://secondmissionshield.org/enter-the-forge)
- [Explore/Partnerships](https://secondmissionshield.org/partnerships-1)
- [Explore/Corporate Sponsorship ](https://secondmissionshield.org/corporate-sponsorship)
- [Explore/Support Our Mission](https://secondmissionshield.org/support-our-mission)
- [Explore/Peer Support](https://secondmissionshield.org/peer-support)
- [Explore/Mentorship ](https://secondmissionshield.org/mentorship-1)
- [More/NEWSLETTER](https://secondmissionshield.org/newsletter)
- [More/Donate with Ease](https://secondmissionshield.org/donate-with-ease-1)
- [More/Contact Veterans Support | Second Mission Shield](https://secondmissionshield.org/contact)

## Contact

### Hours

- Monday: By appointment only
- Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 - 14:00
- Saturday: By appointment only
- Sunday: Closed

## Social Media

- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/smsvets/)