Spartan Shield Peer Support Groups
Veteran-led peer support bringing together those who served in a safe, judgment-free environment
About Spartan Shield
Spartan Shield is PHAT's veteran-led peer support program designed to provide a safe, judgment-free space where veterans can connect, share, and support one another. Whether you are dealing with the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life, struggling with substance abuse, or simply looking for camaraderie with fellow veterans who understand your experience, Spartan Shield is here for you.
Our peer support groups meet weekly at multiple locations across central Illinois. Veterans from all walks of life are welcome to attend. You can share what is on your mind or simply listen -- there is no pressure and no judgment.
Led by veterans who have walked in your boots, Spartan Shield groups foster genuine connection and mutual support that goes beyond what traditional clinical settings can offer.
Weekly Sessions
Find a session near you. All groups are free and open to any veteran.
Spartan Shield General Session
1292 W. Station Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Veterans from all walks of life are welcome to attend, and share (or not) whatever may be weighing on them, or just find and connect with other veterans in the area.
Spartan Shield General Session
505 W. Side Square
Clinton, IL 61727
Veterans from all walks of life are welcome to attend, and share (or not) whatever may be weighing on them, or just find and connect with other veterans in the area.
Spartan Shield 12-Step
1292 W. Station Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
A non-denominational self-improvement and self-discovery group for veterans that may be looking to live a life of sobriety. Even if you are a veteran just trying to figure out why you make the decisions that you do, this group can be for you.
Spartan Shield Veterans Café
3115 N. 1000 W. Road
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Veterans from all walks of life are welcome to attend, and share (or not) whatever may be weighing on them, or just find and connect with other veterans in the area.
Our Community
Spartan Shield brings veterans together through shared experience and mutual support.
Operation Rally Point
Operation Rally Point is a program under Project Headspace and Timing (PHAT), operating within their Spartan Shield initiative, and it is grounded in a powerful military concept: the rally point. In military terms, a rally point is a pre-designated, secure location where service members regroup during or after a crisis, reestablish accountability, receive support, and coordinate their next steps.
Operation Rally Point brings the military concept of a rally point to life for Veterans in crisis. When a Veteran faces an emergency, the program serves as their civilian rally point: a coordinated, trusted place where help converges quickly to ensure safety, stabilization, and support.
These connections address immediate needs in the short-term while creating a pathway toward long-term recovery, independence, and self-sufficiency.
As a leader in the community and central coordinating hub, PHAT Spartan Shield - Operation Rally Point mobilizes community partners and resources to provide immediate financial assistance and critical support, ensuring that no Veteran faces crisis alone.
Services Provided
- Emergency housing assistance
- Peer support and crisis counseling
- Case management and resource navigation
- Transportation aid
- Rental assistance
- Rehabilitation services
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