Project Headspace & Timing
Supporting Veterans Through Community & Nature
Project Headspace and Timing (PHAT) was founded to promote positive mental health practices to our nation's veterans by working to unify them with their communities, nature, and themselves.
“Project Headspace and Timing (PHAT) was founded to promote positive mental health practices to our nation's veterans by working to unify them with their communities, nature, and themselves.”
Our Programs
Three initiatives working together to support veterans in their journey toward wellness and community connection.
Veteran Advocacy / Spartan Shield
Standing up for those who stood for us
PHAT partners with healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies, and fellow nonprofits to form a comprehensive support network for veterans. As a ve...
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Veteran Outreach / Troops on Trails & Veiled Valor
Reaching veterans where they are
Through our Troops on Trails and Veiled Valor programs, we bring veterans together through outdoor recreational activities and community events. From ...
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Veterans Village Initiative
Building a home for healing
Our flagship initiative aims to create a transitional tiny home lodging facility and treatment center for veterans. In partnership with High School Di...
Learn MoreOur Peer Support Groups
Spartan Shield peer support groups meet weekly at multiple locations. All veterans are welcome.
General Mondays at 7pm
Guardian Concepts Center
Kankakee, IL 60901
General Thursdays at 7pm
Gilmore's Treats & More
Clinton, IL 61727
12-Step Wednesdays at 6pm
Guardian Concepts Center
Kankakee, IL 60901
Veterans Café Fridays at 12pm
Uplifted Care
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Upcoming Events
Heroes, Hogs & Hot Rods Festival
Sunday, June 14th, 2026
12pm - 8pm • Main Street, Downtown Manteno, IL
Free Entry • Open Container $10 Wristband
Festival Details
Our Founder
Eric Peterson
As a veteran, Eric Peterson experienced firsthand the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life. Driven by a desire to help fellow veterans, he founded Project Headspace and Timing in Manteno, Illinois.
His vision is simple but powerful: create a community where veterans can find support, purpose, and connection through advocacy, outreach, and nature-based healing.
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Your contribution helps us connect veterans with their communities, nature, and the resources they need to thrive. Every dollar makes a difference.
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