22MH Performance
Our physical and Mental Fitness programs provide a full-spectrum prevention ecosystem.
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Physical Fitness & Performance
Builds discipline and resilience through mission-driven physical challenges and community events.
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Mental Fitness & Peer Support
Provides real-time peer connection, early intervention, and pathways into clinical care.
Together, these programs address suicide risk both immediately and long-term ensuring no one is left isolated or unsupported.
MHP Physical Fitness Program
At its core, 22Mohawks Performance is about training the warrior mind, rebuilding mental resilience through discipline, physical challenges, and purpose driven systems. The program acknowledges that many suicides among veterans and first responders stem from anxiety, depression, and a loss of identity or purpose.
Key elements include:
Four Strategic Events: “Mission 4” Community-based challenges (Honor & Remember Run, B-Fit Challenge, Operation Mohawk Medevac, External Challenges) that rebuild camaraderie, test resilience, and create transformative achievements.
Research & Education: Through Close Quarters Group we draft Suicide prevention focused articles, motivational passages, and real-life stories that remind participants they are not alone.
1 Day Physical Fitness Event that includes the Mohawk MEDEVAC and the Run to Remember 5 Mile Run.
This program gives participants discipline, resilience, and purpose through protective factors that reduce suicidal ideation.
MHP Mental Fitness Program
While 22Mohawks Performance provides long-term resilience building, MHP-MFP delivers immediate connection and crisis intervention. MHP-MFP functions as a lifeline: veterans and first responders can connect quickly with peers who understand their struggles. This combats the isolation and silence that often precede suicide.
Key functions include:
Real-Time Check-Ins: Ensuring no veteran or first responder feels alone when struggling.
Peer-to-Peer Support: Creating safe spaces for honest conversations about stress, trauma, and suicidal thoughts.
Early Intervention: Identifying red flags before a crisis escalates into tragedy.
Partnerships: Connecting with local VA’s and community care to immediate mental and physical health care.
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Data and Research Team
- Gathers relative data to prove 22MH’s programs work
- Close Quarters Group Partner
- Peer Reviewed Projects
- IRB Approval for all Qual Data
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Mohawk Mentorship Program
- Internship program that combines college students with high school to students to mentor and guide and be a resource through life.
- Partners with Universities and High Schools
About our 22MH Research Team
Research conducted by 22Mohawks employs a multifactorial approach to examine the relationships between service-related exposures among military personnel and first responders and recovery-related health outcomes. The purpose of this research is to characterize patterns of functioning, well-being, and recovery following service-related stress and trauma, with attention to psychological, cognitive, and social dimensions. Findings are intended to inform future recovery- and rehabilitation-focused research and program development.
All research activities are conducted in accordance with established ethical principles for human subjects research. Study personnel maintain current certifications in human subjects protections and related regulatory requirements. Procedures are designed to minimize risk to participants, and safeguards are in place to protect privacy, ensure data security, and maintain the confidentiality of personal and medical information.
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Kara Lucy
Kara Lucy is an Academic Research Fellow, Institutional and Academic Projects, at 22Mohawks. She is a researcher, educator, and doctoral student in Organizational Development, Change, and Effectiveness at Sacred Heart University. Her research focuses on resilience and belonging, examining how individuals and organizations adapt and thrive while fostering inclusive, resilient environments.
Kara’s broader research interests and projects examine organization strategy and design that supports belonging and human potential across life transitions. This integrates family-centered workplace design, trauma-informed practices, veteran engagement, and resilience-building strategies with the goal of supporting organizations in cultivating inclusive, adaptive, and caregiver-supportive cultures. With a strong foundation in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a passion for empowering others, Kara brings both analytical rigor and human-centered insight to her work.
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Dr. Áine Lorié
Dr. Áine Lorié is a faculty member at Salem State University and an Academic Research Fellow with 22 Mohawks. Raised as an Army brat, she spent her entire childhood living overseas in military communities. Her father served in the National Guard, and her grandfather was a World War II Navy veteran. These experiences deeply shaped her understanding of service, belonging, and the importance of connection to mental health.
Áine’s work focuses on empathy, culture, and relationships, and how they shape identity, meaning, and mental health in high-stress, service-oriented environments. She uses qualitative research and grounded theory to listen closely to lived experience and help translate those stories into practice, policy, and meaningful change.
She earned her PhD in Sociology from the University of Galway and has worked in clinical and institutional settings focused on empathy and communication. Áine lives on the North Shore with her family and finds grounding in running, cooking, and time outdoors.
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Dave Campisano
Dave Campisano is the Founder of 22Mohawks, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing suicide among veterans and first responders through purpose-driven community and action.
He also serves as CEO of X35 Airborne School, providing values-based leadership and resilience training.
A U.S. Army veteran, Dave brings operational experience from high-pressure environments into his work. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Management, and Organizational Leadership. Dave is also a professor at Suffolk University, teaching in the Sociology and Criminology Department and focusing on leadership, service, and social impact.
“The connection and support saved my life.”
—Veteran
Combined Suicide Prevention Impact
Together, the two programs address suicide risk from both ends:
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Immediate Safety Net
MHP-MFP ensures that no call for help goes unanswered.
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Long-Term Strength
22Mohawks Performance MHP-PFP builds the resilience, mindset, and sense of community that prevent crises from recurring.
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Restored Identity & Purpose
Veterans and first responders regain their sense of belonging, achievement, and meaning which are critical in preventing suicide.
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Community Integration
Both programs reinforce connections with families, peers, and towns, reminding participants they are valued and never forgotten.
The combination of 22Mohawks Performance (MHP-PFP and MHP-MFP) are more than a wellness initiative, it’s a lifesaving ecosystem. By blending immediate peer support with long-term resilience training, we provide veterans and first responders with the tools, community, and confidence to not only survive but thrive. This dual approach strikes at the heart of suicide prevention: connection, purpose, and strength.