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 at CTF Soledad Ca, instrumental in creating the first ever All Veteran Yard in the Nation.
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
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Robert Embry
Founder & Principal Systems Architect
Director of Restorative Design
B.Arch / Marine Veteran
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Heather Simpson
Chief Executive Officer: Strategic Advocacy
PR Specialist / CHW Advocate
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Daniel Bevan
Chief Operating Officer: Deployment & Logistics
Mission Success Lead
CFI-II / Marine Veteran
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Anela Richie
Clinical Director: Strategy & Human Restoration
Owner / A Mindful You
M.A., LMFT 115341 / Air Force Veteran
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Emily Beetler
Casework Director: Advocacy & Integration
B.S.Technical Management
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Jennie Nestler
Senior Advisor: Post-Incarceration Strategy
CDCR Liason
Justice-Involved Program Specialist