About Us
Bailey Military Support is a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit proudly serving the military community in Colorado Springs, Colorado and surrounding areas. We were founded in February 2022 by Army combat veteran Skyler Nelson. Our name holds significant meaning, as we are named in honor of Army Command Sergeant Major Scott Bailey, who dedicated his life to helping his soldiers.
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We are committed to supporting military affiliated individuals, couples, and families by taking a faith based and holistic approach to mental wellness and building a strong, connected community where no one feels alone. We provide meaningful programs, with our children’s program and monthly support group being the heart of our organization
OUR MISSION
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Our mission is to honor the legacy of Army Command Sergeant Major Scott Bailey by walking alongside current and former service members and their families, with a focus on suicide prevention, support, and community.
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OUR VISION
Our vision is to reduce military-affiliated suicide by building a strong, supportive community for service members, veterans, and their families.
WAYS WE HELP
The Focus of Our Efforts
Suicide Prevention
Each year, Bailey Military Support hosts Surviving Suicide - A Night of Hope, an annual suicide prevention dinner focused on supporting the military community. This free event, held every September, creates a safe and welcoming space for those who may be struggling, as well as for anyone wanting to better understand available resources and how to support others facing suicidal thoughts. We take a faith based approach to suicide prevention, and our founder shares her personal testimony as a way to bring hope, healing, and light to those walking through difficult seasons.
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Our heart for ending military affiliated suicide is at the center of everything we do that evening. Attendees hear from impactful speakers, connect with valuable resources, and share a meal together. Each guest receives a resource bag with self care items and helpful information, and we include a giveaway to bring moments of encouragement and joy. Each year, the Fountain Police Department joins us with their therapy dog Hulk, and his amazing handler, Lt. Marshall, also speaks, offering an extra level of comfort and encouragement throughout the evening. Through connection, faith, and community, we aim to remind every person that they are not alone and that there is help and hope.
Healthy Marriages
Deployments, military transitions, and everything in between can take a toll on a marriage. Many of the families we serve have one or both partners walking through post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other mental health conditions related to their military service. At Bailey Military Support, we are committed to providing resources and tools that help couples strengthen their relationship and grow together, especially during the seasons that require faith the most.
Strong Families
Supporting the entire family matters, not just one person. Every family member has their own experiences, and all of that plays a role in how a family handles military life and life after the military. This is rooted in family systems theory, recognizing that each person impacts the whole family. Keeping that in mind, we focus on helping families stay strong through it all.
Whether it is supporting a deployed service member, a loved one struggling with PTSD, a child adjusting to a new move, or anything else that comes up, we are here to support in whatever way we can so families can grow stronger together.
Single Service Members & Veterans
Skyler knows firsthand what it is like to be a single soldier, far from home or deployed. She understands how hard it can be to be away from family and friends and how much even a simple meal during the holidays can mean. That is why this program matters so much.
At Bailey Military Support, we want single soldiers to know they have an extended family with us and are always welcome. We strive to create opportunities for connection and are always open to any suggestions or ways we can help soldiers living in the barracks. One of the ways we do this is through our Single Soldier Christmas program.
Single soldiers and veterans are always welcome to attend our monthly meeting.
Mindy King
“The military has a few blind spots and many of those have to do with military families. For years now, military family groups have been declining in priority while members are active duty and then support becomes non-existent after separating. This leaves a lot of room to feel like you’re alone and to decline into dark places. Bailey group saw this and have strived to be a support for not only active duty families, but also families of our veterans who often don’t have a support system to lean in to. While this is a newer organization, they’re reach is quickly going to extend far beyond their Colorado Springs home"