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Re-Enlist to Life Builds Restorative Communities for Resilient, Transitioning Veterans.

"A Mission-Driven Path to Restoration"

We redefine the transition for service members and justice involved Veterans to civilian life as a focused, supportive mission. Our model replaces the uncertainty of homelessness with a three-pillared approach: Stabilized Housing to ensure safety, Clinical Integration for proactive behavioral health and unlabeling, and Vocational Empowerment to help veterans reclaim their professional purpose. We don't just provide a place to stay; we build the infrastructure for a life reclaimed.

We believe transition is a mission, not a waiting room. We strategically integrate supportive housing with trauma-informed clinical care and vocational training, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem where veterans don't just find a home—they find a new direction.

Re-Enlist to Life is Partnered with Karma Doctors and Associates

Re-Enlist to Life is Partnered with A Mindful You

Robert Embry at CTF Soledad, instrumental in creating the first All Veteran Yard.

Robert at CTF Soledad Ca, instrumental in creating the first ever All Veteran Yard in the Nation.

Robert Embry and Jennie Nestler with formerly incarcerated veterans from CTF.

Robert Embry and Jennie Nestler with newly released, formerly incarcerated, veterans from CTF

About

The blueprint for Re-Enlist to Life was forged within the most challenging environments of the justice and transitional systems, where the "one-size-fits-all" approach to veteran support consistently fails. We recognize that the transition from service is a complex "translation" of skills and identity what traditional systems often overlook. By identifying the specific catalysts that lead to justice involvement, we ensure they are met with strategic support rather than systemic silence, turning a potential crisis into a successful transition.

Whether navigating the complexities of the justice system or the standard move to civilian life, we believe every veteran deserves a path defined by their enduring potential rather than the barriers they face. By replacing generic oversight with a structured, trauma-informed mission, we provide the stability necessary for veterans to reclaim their purpose. At Re-Enlist to Life, we don't just offer a place to stay—we offer a community that understands the weight of the journey and the value of the mission ahead.

Collaborations

Basin Wide Foundation

A Mindful You

DoD SkillBridge / NextOp / Onward OPS / VA

California Department of Corrections

Services

Unified Transition Management

Proactive Behavioral Health

Vocational Sovereignty & Re-Skilling

Recognition

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: HUD Exchange

SAMHSA / HHRC / HCD Certified

Johns Hopkins Psychological Crisis Prevention (PFA)

Columbia University Peer Sponsor

Predictive Project Management (PMP/PMI)

NASW-CA Social Work Essentials

Architectural Concept Award: Modern Kinetic Systems

Location

Yucca Valley California

Mobile Outreach: San Bernardino County

We Appreciate the Support

Our Mission continues to gain support. We are honored to have Senate and Assembly support as well as support of our partners, advocates and community leaders. Please view our collection at your convenience.

Projects

Meet the Team

  • Robert Embry

    Founder & Principal Systems Architect

    Director of Restorative Design

    B.Arch / Marine Veteran

  • Heather Simpson

    Chief Executive Officer: Strategic Advocacy

    PR Specialist / CHW Advocate

  • Daniel Bevan

    Chief Operating Officer: Deployment & Logistics

    Mission Success Lead

    CFI-II / Marine Veteran

  • Anela Richie

    Clinical Director: Strategy & Human Restoration

    Owner / A Mindful You

    M.A., LMFT 115341 / Air Force Veteran

  • Emily Beetler

    Casework Director: Advocacy & Integration

    B.S.Technical Management

  • Jennie Nestler

    Senior Advisor: Post-Incarceration Strategy

    CDCR Liason

    Justice-Involved Program Specialist