Serving Disabled

Veterans

At Bastion

No Veteran Heals Alone

Our nation’s veterans are facing a crisis: we lose 44 veterans per day to suicide and other self-induced causes. No veteran should fight the battle against loneliness or isolation alone after serving their country.

Bastion began as America’s first intentional community for disabled veterans and families, right here in the historic Gentilly neighborhood. Today, Bastion serves veterans all across New Orleans and beyond: we launched our first satellite program in San Antonio in 2025 and kicked off 2026 by opening a new Veteran Wellness Center here in New Orleans, available to any local veteran who needs our support. This Veteran Wellness Center serves as a hub of resources and social connection, anchoring our constantly growing veteran community and creating opportunities for fellow veteran-serving organizations to provide services and join our mission.

COMMUNITY

Healing

At Bastion, we use community as the healing ground to help veterans rediscover a sense of identity, belonging, and purpose in their post-military lives. The meaningful relationships built between veterans at Bastion serve as the fabric of our community and the fuel for growth.

Progress

We view community as both the means and measure of progress – increased social connectedness leads to decreased loneliness and isolation, epidemics that continue to claim veterans’ lives every day.

Support

Our dedicated staff provides veterans with cost-free resources, programs, and services tailored to their individual needs. In addition to these evidence-based offerings, the greatest resource our veterans have is each other.

Whether you’re a veteran who needs support or a veteran looking to find purpose and connection through supporting others, Bastion is here for you.

BUILT WITH PURPOSE

Veteran Wellness Center

A central hub of cost-free resources and social connection, eliminating barriers to access

Wellness & Brain Injury Programming

Programs focused on whole-person wellness, addressing brain injury, trauma, and long-term resilience.

Intentional Living & Community Building

Our residential community set the standard for purposeful living, now its impact helps veterans no matter where they live

Community

Connection

Belonging

Resilience

Service

BASTION FOR YOU

Veterans & Families

I’m looking for connection, support, or a community after service.

Organizations & Partners

I’m Interested in collaborating, referring veterans, or building impact together.

Donors & Volunteers

I’m Ready to support veterans and families through giving, service, or advocacy.

Bastion’s Future

QUESTIONS

Do I need to live at Bastion to participate in veteran programs and/or be part of the Bastion community?

To check out our Veteran Wellness Center and the services we provide, stop by any time during business hours. If you’re looking for opportunities to get involved as a volunteer, visit our Volunteer page. If you’re interested in supporting us with a donation, click here to learn how you can fuel our mission.

What kind of veteran does Bastion serve?

Bastion serves all veterans seeking support and community in their post-military lives, regardless of disability status or discharge status. Many of our programs, services, and aspects of our model of care were created with injured or disabled veterans in mind, especially those navigating layered, complex, and/or invisible wounds. However, our community has demonstrated transformational impacts for veterans regardless of what conditions they may or may not be facing. Our holistic approach and targeted programming promote all kinds of wellness: physical, mental, social, financial, nutritional, and more. No veteran heals alone, and no matter what challenges you encounter in post-military life, Bastion is here to help you through it.

How do I get involved and join this veteran community?

programs, events, VWC
If you’re a supporter of Bastion looking to donate, volunteer, or partner in another way, visit this page for more information.
Below Q’s: “Click here for more frequently asked questions about the Bastion veteran community and our offerings as a nonprofit organization.

What's the deal with housing at Bastion?

Bastion is a nonprofit organization that provides cost-free services, resources, and programming for veterans who live in our original residential community on Mirabeau Avenue, plus countless other veterans living all across New Orleans and beyond. Bastion does not own or manage the housing units in our community, we just provide the services and support that help these veterans thrive. Renaissance Property Group owns the residential units at Bastion. Units are managed by Cohen Esrey, a property management company who handles leasing, maintenance, onsite repairs, and all other housing related issues or concerns. To contact Cohen Esrey about housing related questions, call 504-283-9726.