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Coastal Authority Care Foundation, Inc

Coastal Authority Care Foundation Inc. helps veterans with service-connected injuries. Armed Forces. Nearly 500,000 U.S. All donations are tax deductible.

FUNDRAISING
Veterans Band Aid Music Festival, the weekend after Labor Day, is our largest fundraiser of the year. https://www.facebook.com/veteransbandaidmusicfest

AREA OF FOCUS:
Post traumatic stress disorder and mild traumatic brain injury (also called concussion) are two of the most prevalent injuries suffered by members of the U.S. service members were diagnosed with TBI from 2000 to Q3 2023. There is an especially high incidence in special operations forces. Initially, there may be no observable head injury, even on imaging tests and some of the symptoms may be similar to other problems that stem from combat trauma (source: https://www.research.va.gov/topics/tbi.cfm). This leads to many veterans not being diagnosed for months or even years after they separate from service. mTBI is caused by a jarring of the head possibly from a fall, explosion, repeated gunfire exposure or a blow to the head. The jarring causes damage to brain tissue, blood vessels and cells that link areas of the brain and the brain to the body. Symptoms include confusion, vertigo, sleep disturbance, memory loss, headaches, blurred vision, tinnitus, mood swings, anger, depression and anxiety. These symptoms are insidious and worsen over time if left untreated leading to breakdown in relationships, divorce, separation, loneliness, job loss and even suicide. Many veterans will not receive early diagnosis or will not seek treatment and in individuals with chronic, persistent symptoms of TBI, traditional medical interventions may be less than successful. A complicating risk factor for mTBI is a person's lifetime accumulation of TBI events, especially relevant in special operators. Receiving multiple concussions has been associated with greater risk of developing a neurodegenerative disease like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Scientists have found an association between CTE and repetitive mTBI in professional athletes and combat Veterans after autopsy. There is some evidence from epidemiological studies (studies that use clinical diagnostic codes in health records) that shows a link between multiple mTBIs and progressive neurodegenerative conditions, like Parkinson's disease, as well as increased association between the two with increasing severity of TBI. (source: https://www.research.va.gov/topics/tbi.cfm)

In August 2012, President Obama signed an executive order to improve access to mental health services for veterans, service members and military families. It directed the DOD and HHS to conduct a comprehensive mental health study with an emphasis on PTSD, mTBI and related injuries to develop better prevention, diagnosis and treatment options. This research is ongoing and the issue is that insurance does not yet cover emerging medical therapies, such as neurotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which are showing clinical symptom improvement now. Veterans are seeking out these evidence-based therapies to either augment their traditional medical treatment or when they find no symptom improvement from traditional treatments. CACF wants to help offset costs and help veterans gain access to emerging therapies that are providing symptom improvement and helping to restore quality of life. We know first-hand what a difference these therapies make. TBI/PTSD are not individual diseases but family diseases. We want to use our experiences to help other veterans gain knowledge and access to these life-changing treatments. We opened our doors in December 2015 and while we are a newer organization seeking funding to help as many veterans as we can, we are doing great things and making a difference in the lives of one veteran and their family at a time with the resources we have now. GEOGRAPHICAL AREA COVERED:
We are located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is part of what is known as Hampton Roads and is the home of the largest Navy base, Naval Station Norfolk, and 16 other surrounding bases (including east coast-based SEAL Teams) with approximately 83,000 active duty military members. There are approximately 230,784 veterans in the Hampton Roads area so given the fact that many military members do not show progressive, worsening symptoms until sometimes months or years after the original injury, the need is very great here for these treatments. Many veterans with TBI/PTSD are able to "keep going" and do their jobs and tend to their daily lives as best they can while on active duty with no time for doing any kind of treatment or therapy but for many veterans, only after they retire is when they have time to do this type of therapy and are often being encouraged by family to finally "do something." These therapies require commitment on the veterans’ part. With an estimated 40 treatments required for HBOT and 30 required for MeRT neurotherapy, it is key for treatment compliance that these treatments be close in proximity to the large veteran population that we have. EIN #: 81-0890793

02/17/2026

At Coastal Authority Care Foundation, we proudly support neurofeedback to help restore balance in the brain for veterans living with traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, long-term stress exposure, depression, anxiety, and cognitive challenges. 🧠🇺🇸

Through trusted providers right here in Hampton Roads, this care offers hope to local veterans with service-connected injuries who haven’t found relief through traditional medical approaches. It’s about giving our heroes another path forward—toward healing, clarity, and quality of life. ✨

Your generosity makes this possible. Every donation helps change—and save—lives. Thank you for standing with those who served. ❤️

Neurofeedback restores balance in your brain and helps unlock your full potential. 🧠✨

When you want to optimize your performance, improve cognition or attention, or decrease depression, anxiety, or other limiting factors, neurofeedback can help restore balance in your brain. This non-invasive, evidence-based therapy trains your brain to function more efficiently—so you can feel and perform at your best. ⚡

At Tier 1 Therapy Centers, we work with patients who have experienced traumatic brain injury, accidents, childhood trauma, and patients who have undergone long-term stress, as well as cognitive impairment of many kinds. Patients often experience improvements in:
✅ Depression & anxiety
✅ Cognitive processing speed
✅ Memory & recall
✅ Focus & attention
✅ Mental clarity
✅ Stress resilience

When the brain regains balance, everything else can begin to improve. 🎯

Ready to learn more?
📞 Call (757) 452-3934
🌐 Visit www.tier1tc.com/therapy/neurofeedback

02/10/2026

Traumatic brain injury and PTSD affect millions of veterans and civilians. Scientific evidence shows that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can improve brain ...

02/03/2026

01/29/2026

Our largest fundraiser of the year! Tickets on sale now. Help us spread the word!

01/17/2026

Get your cozy hoodies while there’s plenty of sizes and colors left!

🔥 Reg $45 ➡️ Now $39!🔥

The limited edition "Never Give Up" hoodie is a powerful reminder of resilience 💪 — embodying the unwavering spirit of our veterans 🇺🇸.

Wearing this hoodie not only shows your support ❤️ but also helps fund vital therapies that heal the invisible wounds of service 🧠💥.

🛍️ To show now, visit: https://cacarefoundation.org/shop and make a difference! 🙌

01/15/2026

Lineup for Saturday May 30 Veteran’s Band Aid Music Festival our biggest fundraiser of the year

12/14/2025

Thank you Reaver Beach Brewing Co.!

12/13/2025

Kick the Keg for CACF at Reaver Beach Brewing Co. today! Stop by and have a brew on your way home from Christmas Shopping!

⚡️ It’s about to get STRANGE at Reaver Beach! 🧇

Grab your trivia crew and head to the taproom for Stranger Things Trivia Night this Wednesday! Test your knowledge from the Upside Down, sip on a cold one, and win some killer prizes 👀🍻

Here’s what else is happening this week at the Virginia Beach Taproom 👇
12.9 Tuesday
🍺 Here’s to You – Draft discounts for Teachers, First Responders & Military Members
🚙 Jeep Club

12.10 Wednesday
🍻 Crow’s Nest Members Mug Night – 15% off all mug pours for members
🧠 Stranger Things Trivia Night | 6–8 PM
🍙 757 Lao's Street Food Truck 4-8PM

12.11 Thursday
🛍 To-Go Thursday – 20% off all cans, bottles & fills
🎶 Music Bingo | 6–8 PM
🔥 The Smoked Biscuit Food Truck | 4–8 PM

12.12 Friday & 12.13 Saturday
🍺 Kick the Keg for a Cause!
Half of all proceeds go to CACF 💛

12.14 Sunday
🔢 Bingo | 4–6 PM
🚚 757 Lao’s Street | 4–7 PM
🍻 Kick the Keg Continues – Half the proceeds go to CACF

✨ Beer, bites, trivia, and a good cause — it’s a packed week at Reaver Beach Brewing Co.!

Address

1340 N. Great Neck Road, Ste 1272/362
Virginia Beach, VA
23454

Telephone

+17578311612

Website

http://cacarefoundation.org/

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The brave men and women of our U.S. Armed Forces put their lives on hold and leave their families behind to keep us safe so we can enjoy simple freedoms and pleasures. Since 2001, approximately 2.7 million American troops have deployed to war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan and over half of them have deployed more than once. Unfortunately, many of our troops are returning with physical and emotional trauma. “PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury) are two of the most prevalent injuries suffered by our warfighters in Iraq and Afghanistan and identifying better treatments for those impacted is critical,” former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Jonathan Woodson, said. These injuries are the “invisible wounds of war” and the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center reported total cases of TBI between 2000 and Q1 2018 to be 383,947. However, many veterans are not diagnosed until months or even years after separating from service. Mild traumatic brain injury is caused by a jarring of the head possibly from a fall, explosion, repeated gunfire exposure or a blow to the head. The jarring causes damage to brain tissue, blood vessels and cells that link areas of the brain and the brain to the body. The damage can be mild or severe and the individual may or may not have lost consciousness. Some veterans recover but others will suffer for months, years or possibly the rest of their lives. Symptoms include confusion, trouble holding thoughts, vertigo, sleep disturbance, memory loss, headaches, blurred vision, tinnitus, mood swings, anger, depression and anxiety. Many veterans will not receive early diagnosis or will not seek treatment and in individuals with chronic, persistent symptoms of TBI, traditional medical interventions may be less than successful. Tragically, some veterans with mTBI have reached such a point of despair that they have taken their own lives. In 2013, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs released a study that covered su***des from 1999 to 2010, which showed that roughly 22 veterans were committing su***de per day or one every 65 minutes. A Department of Veterans Affairs news release dated September 19, 2012 announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense are investing more than $100 million in research to improve diagnosis and treatment of mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. On August 31, 2012, President Obama signed an executive order to improve access to mental health services for veterans, service members and military families. As part of that executive order, Obama directed the DOD and HHS to conduct a comprehensive mental health study with an emphasis on PTSD, TBI and related injuries to develop better prevention, diagnosis and treatment options. This research is ongoing and the issue veterans face is that insurance does not cover the newer medical treatments, such as neurofeedback and hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy, that are providing symptom improvement now.

Veterans are seeking out cutting-edge treatment alternatives to either augment their traditional medical treatment or when they find no symptom improvement from traditional treatments. CACF wants to help bridge the gap by providing grants that will help offset costs and help veterans gain access to these cutting-edge treatments that may provide symptom relief and help to restore quality of life.

All donations are tax deductible.