UCLA Health Operation Mend
Healing the wounds of war
Veterans’ Health Care Services
Operation Mend is the only program in the nation dedicated to providing specialized surgical care and psychological care for visible AND invisible wounds of war among post-9/11 veterans, service members injured in the line of duty and their caregivers, at no cost.
Our Holistic Approach
Operation Mend heals the wounds of war by providing our nation's post-9/11 military, veterans, and family members with innovative, comprehensive and world-class care for the physical and psychological wounds of war.
Physical
We provide specialized surgical care from the highly esteemed medical directors of UCLA Health Operation Mend.
Integrative
We offer east-west medicine in the form of art and equine therapy, qigong, acupressure, nutrition guidance, and occupational therapy.
Brain Health
Our innovative traumatic brain injury programs are designed to promote brain health and wellness.
PTSD
Our intensive Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment program and mental health services for veterans are designed to address symptoms of post-traumatic stress and promote healing and wellness.
Upcoming Events
Mindful Monday
Morning Mindfulness
Hammer Drop-In Meditation (Hybrid)
Support Operation Mend
All funding for the care of our wounded warriors and their families comes from the support of grateful Americans.
Known as the Walking Man of Murphys, Ric Ryan is a pivotal supporter of Operation Mend. Ric is a Vietnam War veteran who has raised over $200,000 for wounded warriors by walking and spreading his joy to strangers. Meet Ric Ryan
Volunteer
The Buddy Program is strategically designed to cater to the nonmedical needs of warriors and their caregivers. Operation Mend Buddies offer companionship, arrange sightseeing trips, share meals, and extend a friendly hand during treatment while at UCLA Health Operation Mend.
Explore the possibility of becoming an Operation Mend Buddy.
A Proud Member of Warrior Care Network
UCLA Health Operation Mend is one of four academic medical centers selected by Wounded Warrior Project® to provide specialized brain health care through Warrior Care Network®, expanding access to expert treatment for post-9/11 veterans and service members worldwide.
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Donating to Operation Mend is an opportunity to change the lives of our veterans, service members, and their families, while advancing UCLA Health’s mission to heal humankind one patient at a time.