Kasey Brown, a former Marine who struggled with emotional numbness after a tragic helicopter crash, found healing through conversations with fellow veterans. Today he leads Veterans Point, a Flower Mound‑based nonprofit dedicated to providing trust, camaraderie and proactive support for veterans and their families.
From personal crisis to community mission
Brown’s own journey began after the loss of twelve comrades in 2013. Feeling disconnected, he turned to other veterans for understanding. “Those talks changed my life,” he says. Determined to pay that kindness forward, Brown now serves as executive director of Veterans Point.
A statewide peer‑to‑peer network
Veterans Point employs TVC‑certified peer service coordinators and volunteers placed within mental‑health agencies across Texas. The organization’s goal is to create a statewide network that reaches service members, veterans and family members before problems become crises such as homelessness, addiction, incarceration or suicidal thoughts.
The ranch sanctuary
The centerpiece of the program is a 26‑acre equestrian‑therapy ranch straddling the border of Flower Mound and Roanoke. The Veteran Center offers one‑on‑one peer support, group sessions, and recreational outings like hiking, fishing, golfing and art classes. Children have a safe, supervised space of their own, while the VP Art program provides creative outlets for veterans to process their service experiences.
“This is such a super‑peaceful and serene place, and at any given time we have 20 or more volunteers helping keep the wheels moving,” Brown notes. The ranch shares its grounds with the Lena Pope Foundation, which provides counseling, and Steps With Horses, which offers equine‑assisted therapy.
Proactive rather than reactive
When Veterans Point first began, it focused mainly on transactional services for veterans already in crisis. After surveying veterans, the organization learned the most pressing need was community. “We wanted to know what we could do to prevent them from being homeless or going through a divorce, and the answer was community,” Brown explains. The nonprofit now emphasizes attractive programs that engage veterans before they turn to alcohol, become overwhelmed by PTSD, or lose housing, employment or family stability.
Through its partner network, Veterans Point connects members with resources for housing, disability benefits, job placement and more. Rather than labeling individuals as “clients,” the organization refers to them as “members of a community,” fostering a sense of belonging that keeps participants returning.
How to get involved
Veterans Point welcomes volunteers, donors and veterans seeking support. Interested parties can visit veteranspoint.org or call 701‑866‑2758 for more information.
Original reporting: Cross Timbers Gazette — read the source article.
