Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies

Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies is a trademarked program of AllenForce implemented by licensed fitness centers throughout the country that is offered free of charge to qualified veterans. Each facility and fitness professional complete specific training on veteran culture, PTSD, MST, injuries and illness specific to veterans and adaptive equipment.

This program provides veterans:

Two, one year memberships (veteran and chosen "PT PARTNER")-promotes healthy fitness habits and is a positive outlet for stress relief.
Up to 15 personal training sessions with a qualified Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies professional.
Monthly networking opportunities-provide mentoring, peer support, connecting with other veteran organizations, adapted sport experiences.

Often veterans have unique physical, environmental, and social needs after time in service. HMHB facilities accommodate these unique needs by creating a "veteran friendly" atmosphere. They re-create an environment promoting healthy living, fitness and camaraderie with a community based platform. A veteran's assigned personal trainer simulates a "battle buddy" in the gym and this adds to the support structure of monthly networking events that enable positive community involvement. The need for veteran friendly facilities is important as the number of veterans grows in our country. Seeing a family member struggle with life after the military led to a vision by a passionate man. This vision turned into the HMHB program with the help of two supportive agencies opening their doors to veterans all around the Chicago area and was implemented by a driven woman wanting to give back.

Click Here to see Upcoming Workshops!

How to Get Started

Step 1: Contact AllenForce at OneTeam@allenforce.org or call us at (779) 205-3314
Step 2: Complete Questionnaire with the AllenForce Team
Step 3: AllenForce will connect your with your closest available facility
Step 4: On-Site meeting with HMHB Coordinator at selected Facility
Step 5: Bring DD214 & VA ID Card
Step 6: Get Started on your Journey and Wellness Goals!

HMHB Locations Map

Illinois Members

ALSIP PARK DISTRICT/SWSRA

Apollo Recreation Center

12521 South Kostner Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 389-1003

BARTLETT PARK DISTRICT/NWSRA

LIFECENTER Health & Fitness Club

Bartlett Community Center
700 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, IL 60103-4504
(630) 540-4839

BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT/NWSRA

Buffalo Grove Fitness Center

Located in Mike Rylko Community Park 601 West Deerfield Parkway
(847) 353-7500

DEKALB

PARK DISTRICT/KSRA

1403 Sycamore Rd
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-6663

DES PLAINES/M-NASR

Prairie Lakes Fitness Center

515 E Thacker Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 391-5711

FLAGG-ROCHELLE

COMMUNITY PARK DISTRICT/KSRA

802 Jones,
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7813

GENOA TOWNSHIP

PARK DISTRICT/KSRA

33 E. First StreetWest
Side Entrance-2nd Floor
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784 – 3488

MOUNT PROSPECT

Mount Prospect Family Fitness

Located in PD Rehab
926 E. Northwest Highway
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(773) 610-9722

MOUNT PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT/NWSRA

RecPlex

420 W Dempster St
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 640-1000

PALATINE PARK DISTRICT/NWSRA

Community Center

250 E. Wood Street
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 991-0333

SANDWICH

PARK DISTRICT/KSRA

1001 Latham Street,
Sandwich, IL, 60548
(815) 786-8044

SKOKIE/M-NASR

Weber Leisure Center

9300 Weber Park Place
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 342-4200

STREAMWOOD - PARK DISTRICT/NWSRA

Park Place Family Recreation Center

550 S. Park Blvd
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 483-3010

SYCAMORE

PARK DISTRICT/KSRA

480 Airport Rd,
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-3365

Other Collaborations

Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies is a trademarked program of AllenForce and growing nationally. AllenForce has initiated the program in several other states and we are constantly looking to increase the number of facilities throughout the nation. More locations are needed to locally serve veterans and their families.