Project Odyssey for Active Duty

Building Skills That Strengthen Resilience and Well-Being

Project Odyssey^® is a no-cost mental health program designed for active-duty service members who want to strengthen resilience, adaptability, and personal effectiveness. Through adventure-based learning and shared experiences, participants build practical skills they can use on duty, at home, and throughout their military careers.

The program blends guided workshops, outdoor challenges, and dedicated support from WWP^® teammates. Participants practice communication, problem-solving, and stress-management tools in a setting that encourages confidence, connection, and personal growth.

There are two formats that active-duty service members can attend. One is an active-duty specific cohort based on partnerships between WWP and specific installations. The second type is a mixed veteran/active-duty service member event.

Project Odyssey helps active-duty service members build resilience for the demands of military service while laying the groundwork for a confident, successful transition—whenever that time comes.

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Program Benefits

Project Odyssey is provided at no cost to service members. In addition, the program provides:

Emotional and Mental Resilience

Tools to manage, stress, regulate emotions, and build healthy coping habits
Practical strategies for staying grounded and present — even in difficult environments

Connection and Confidence

A supportive environment
Opportunities to build confidence through new or unfamiliar activities
A sense of acceptance

Skill-Building for Military Life

Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that directly translate to mission readiness
Experience navigating pressure and uncertainty in healthy, adaptive ways

Experience-Based Activities

Hiking
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Skiing
Rafting
Snowboarding
Yoga
Meditation
Breathwork
Art
And so much more

Testimonials

Participants share how Project Odyssey impacted their lives.

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“Project Odyssey helped me believe in myself again.”

Project Odyssey Participant

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“The tools I got through Project Odyssey will help me not just in the Army, but for the rest of my life.”

Project Odyssey Participant

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“Soldiers come back with stronger self-esteem and new connections.”

Army Chaplain

Frequently Asked Questions

We are always eager to discuss partnership possibilities. Please reach out to the Active Duty Project Odyssey Team at ADprojectodyssey@woundedwarriorproject.org.

Participants gain improved resilience, coping skills, communication abilities, and relationships — plus the chance to reset mentally and emotionally.

If you are not currently registered with WWP, please visit our registration page for details about who is eligible to register with WWP and how to get started. WWP helps all post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families achieve better health and thrive for a lifetime.

Project Odyssey is one of a variety of programs and services to help service members strive toward total well-being, including programs that build physical and mental wellness, enhance financial readiness skills, and provide support in obtaining disabled veterans benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Project Odyssey is available to service members who are in good standing within the military and want to strengthen personal skills such as resilience, communication, and coping strategies. The program is designed for those looking to build tools that support both professional performance and personal well-being.

No. WWP is an independent nonprofit, and Project Odyssey is not part of the Department of Defense.

Project Odyssey begins with a mental health workshop. The tools, skills, and bonds you gain through the workshop will be enhanced over the weeks following the workshop.

If Project Odyssey is not currently at your installation, you can participate in the program elsewhere if you are registered with WWP. More information can be found here.

Yes. Project Odyssey provides non-clinical support and isn’t meant to take the place of any clinical treatment or counseling you may be receiving.

Yes. WWP offers a wide range of programs that focus on the mental health and wellness needs of service members, their families, and caregivers. We also maintain a database of verified third-party resources we can refer to for further support.

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