Who is applying? Select whether you are a veteran, active duty servicemember, or a first responder.
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Veteran / Military
Active duty, veteran, guard, reserve, or military retiree
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First Responder
Law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, or corrections
Select your retreat
Choose the retreat you are applying for. Staff confirm actual dates.
Men's Retreat
Healing, accountability, and brotherhood.
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Women's Retreat
A safe space to heal, connect, and grow.
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Marriage Retreat
Rebuilding bonds for couples through shared experience.
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Endurance Retreat
Building resilience through staying connected.
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Preferred sessionSelect a retreat above first... Preferred timing * Select a preference Next available retreat A future date Contact me about available dates The Endurance Retreat is a follow-up experience for those who have already completed a Men's or Women's Retreat.
You must have attended a Men's or Women's Retreat before you are eligible for the Endurance Retreat. Please choose a different retreat, or reach out to our team if you believe this is an error.
How did you hear about this retreat?
Who referred you? Personal information Your contact information and basic details.
Primary applicant First name * Last name * Date of birth * GenderSelect… Male Female Non-binary Prefer not to say Phone number * Email address * Street address City * State * Select a state Alabama Other ZIP code * County Marital statusSelect… Single Married Divorced Separated Widowed Domestic partnership Number of dependentsSelect… 0 1 2 3 4 5+
Demographics (for grant reporting) Race / ethnicityPrefer not to say White / non-Hispanic Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Asian Native American / Alaska Native Pacific Islander Two or more races Annual household incomePrefer not to say Under $25,000 $25,000 – $49,999 $50,000 – $74,999 $75,000 – $99,999 $100,000+ Highest education levelSelect… High school diploma / GED Some college Associate degree Bachelor's degree Graduate degree
Your service Your service history and current status.
Service verification is not connected to ID.me. ALV staff will explain the approved verification process during follow-up. Do not upload or enter a DD-214, military ID, badge number, or other identity document here.
Employment and workforce Your current employment situation. Alabama Veteran also offers workforce development services at no cost.
Current employment Employment status * Select a status Employed full-time Employed part-time Self-employed Unemployed, actively looking Unemployed, not looking Retired Student Disabled / unable to work Prefer not to answer Current employer (if applicable) Job title / occupation Industry / fieldSelect… Government / public sector Military / defense Law enforcement / public safety Healthcare Construction / trades Transportation / logistics Manufacturing Technology / IT Education Finance / banking Retail / service Agriculture Non-profit / social services Other Are you satisfied with your current employment situation?Select an option Yes, I am satisfied Somewhat satisfied Not satisfied — I would like to explore other options Not applicable (retired, student, etc.) Prefer not to answer If not fully satisfied, what is your biggest employment challenge?Not applicable Unable to find work in my field Underemployed / working below my skill level Low pay or lack of benefits Difficulty translating service skills to civilian work Physical or mental health barriers to employment Lack of certifications or credentials Transportation or childcare barriers Other
Additional notes about your employment or workforce goals Health planning ALV will discuss health, accessibility, dietary, and service-animal needs through an approved private follow-up process.
No health or crisis information is collected on this website. Please do not enter diagnoses, medications, treatment details, or other medical information in another field. ALV staff will explain how to share only the information needed to plan a safe retreat after reviewing your application.
This application is not monitored for emergencies. If you need immediate crisis support, call
988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Final details Provide an emergency contact, retreat history, and your agreement.
Approximate year or years attended What do you hope to gain from this retreat? * Anything else the retreat team should know? This application is not a medical or emergency service and is not continuously monitored. If you need immediate crisis support, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Digital signature (type your full name) * Signature date *
The digital signature must match the applicant's first and last name.
Review and submit Check your answers before sending. Use Back to make changes. Your application is not complete until a reference number appears.
