BRAVE Program

12/17/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the BRAVE Program Open House! 💙 It was inspiring to connect with our community and share more about the BRAVE Program. The Midwest's-first traumatic brain injury recovery program for Veterans and First Responders.

Your support means so much as we continue building resilience and advancing care together. 🙌

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Learn more at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/wisconsin-institute-of-neuroscience-wins/brave-program

Let’s reach every person who could benefit from BRAVE’s innovative, evidence-based care.
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12/15/2025

We’re gearing up for an exciting afternoon here at the BRAVE Program!

Our team is putting the final touches on everything and we couldn’t wait to share this behind-the-scenes look with you!

Today from 2:00–4:30 pm, we’re opening our doors to showcase the new space, introduce our staff and celebrate the work we do supporting Veterans and First Responders .

BRAVE (Building Resilience Through Action in Veterans & First Responders) is the first program of its kind in the Midwest, helping participants return to their best life through specialized care and support.

🎥 Enjoy this sneak peek and if you’re in the area, stop by! We can’t wait to see you.

🏫10200 Innovation Drive, Suite 800, Milwaukee WI
⏰2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

12/12/2025

If you’re a veteran or first responder who has been waiting for a sign to take the next step in seeking help… this is that sign.

📅 Monday, December 15th
📍 10200 Innovation Drive, Suite 800, Milwaukee WI
⏰ 2:00 PM - 4:30PM

We welcome individuals, community partners, clinicians, departments, donors, and anyone who wants to learn more about how BRAVE is making a profound difference in the lives of those who serve.

12/09/2025

Folks- we are less than a week out from our Open House event!

If you are interested in learning more about the BRAVE Program, attending the BRAVE Program, if you are a Veteran or First Responder or if you work with Veteran and First Responders - Come on down!

Meet the team! Tour the new space! Share this invite!
RSVP to brave@mcw.edu

12/02/2025

Happy Giving Tuesday! Community donations directly fund our clients' travel, lodging, and meals while they are in our Program. These external barriers often prevent veterans or first responders from seeking the care they deserve. We appreciate your support of those who support you. https://giving.mcw.edu/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30113a?df_id=1981&1981.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&set.SingleDesignee=1104&NONCE_TOKEN=03080A212DA346D558D7B5A3AF436B85

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the BRAVE Program. Sharing gratitude for all of our clients, our supporters and our amazing team. We couldn't do what we do without all of you. Wishing everyone a happy day of gratitude, whether you spend today with the family you came from or the family you made along the way.

11/25/2025

Have you been interested in applying to BRAVE? Know someone who would benefit from our Program? Do you work with veterans and/or first responders? Come on down! We will be hosting an Open House on December 15th from 2:00 - 4:30PM.

If interested in meeting our team and seeing our new space, please RSVP to brave@mcw.edu. See you in 3 weeks!

11/19/2025

November is a busy month of outreach for BRAVE. Last week, our medical director, Dr. Gregory Burek, was featured on the local radio station 96.5 WKLH. Shout out to Ewald Automotive Group for making this event happen! Take a listen on the link below.

Dan Buttery and Dr. Greg Burek talks about the work of the BRAVE Program to help with various veterans issues https://soundcloud.com/96-5-wklh/the-veterans-brave-program-111125?si=40fe9367df374b4883078bbad1b6534e&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

11/13/2025

Have you ever taken a float? Float Milwaukee generously partners with us during our 3-week intensive outpatient program (IOP) for those interested in this sensory deprivation experience. They are once again offering free floats for veterans during the month of November! If interested, see the link below to learn more and sign up. Thank you Float Milwaukee!

We'd like to thank all of our Veterans and Active Duty Service People by inviting you down to Float Milwaukee where you can float free in November.

11/12/2025

We had the honor of having Adam Plotkin and Geoffrey Rodriguez complete 4 week medical student rotations through our Program last year. They continue to advocate for our Program and clients. We can't wait to see what is in store for them. Please take 5 minutes to watch this video about their advocacy for BRAVE. If you are able, please consider a donation to our Program this giving season.

Fourth-year MCW medical students Adam Plotkin and Geoffrey Rodriguez took on an extraordinary challenge — running a 150-mile ultramarathon to honor veterans and first responders served by the BRAVE Program. Their endurance reflects the same resilience BRAVE helps rebuild for those healing from tra...

11/11/2025

Shout out to Operation Gratitude for the donation of cards and bracelets to share with our client and staff veterans! Appreciate your support!

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

To all veterans — thank you for your service.