Our Story
Some ideas begin with a business plan. Others begin with a conversation.
How it started
THE CAMPUS was born through a conversation between two men whose military and law enforcement careers followed different paths but were shaped by many of the same experiences. During that conversation, Corey and Robert discovered they shared a common calling: to serve and support their fellow military service members, veterans, first responders, and law enforcement professionals.
Corey and Robert recognized a troubling reality: statistics reflect a significant increase in men and women who are struggling with mental health challenges. The rates of anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, and suicide continue to rise. More importantly, the services to treat these specific conditions and for these specific populations of people remain unchanged.
Throughout their careers, they have encountered countless individuals carrying invisible wounds—trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, hypervigilance, broken relationships, and the lasting weight of experiences that most people will never fully understand.
They also recognized another significant barrier: many people who need help never seek it.
Traditional clinical environments often feel cold, intimidating, or disconnected from the realities of military and first responder life.
As a result, many continue to suffer in silence rather than reach out for support.
THE CAMPUS was created to change that. It is founded on the belief that healing begins in an environment built on trust, shared experience, and genuine connection. Corey and Robert envisioned a place where military members, veterans, first responders, and law enforcement professionals could find hope, healing, and purpose in a setting that understands their unique challenges and honors their service.
Mental health statistics
Military Mental Health Statistics (2026)
Law Enforcement Mental Health Statistics (2026)
Military
27%Suicide rates rose between 2019–2021, with female service members seeing a 41% increase in suicide rates over the same period
Military
11.2%PTSD prevalence among Iraq War veterans (2003–2011), compared to 8.5% for Afghanistan War veterans (2001–2021)
Law Enforcement
63%Of full-time officers affected by burnout, with 19% reporting high emotional exhaustion.
Law Enforcement
45%Of officers report anxiety symptoms
Law Enforcement
38%PTSD prevalence, with 22% experiencing chronic symptoms
Law Enforcement
78%Of officers cite stigma as a barrier to help-seeking
Law Enforcement
65%Of agencies struggle with underreporting mental health issues
Law Enforcement
28%Of agencies have adequate mental health staffing, and 90% report difficulty hiring mental health professionals
Military
Barriers include stigma, discrimination, rural provider shortages, and staff shortages in military treatment facilities
Law Enforcement
Wellness programs can reduce suicide risk by 30% and improve job performance within 6 months for treated officers
Source: worldmetrics.org
Instead of asking, “Why isn’t someone creating something different?” they began asking, “Why can’t we?”
Who's behind this
Corey Evans
Co-Founder & CEO
My name is Corey Evans, and service has been the defining purpose of my life.
At 19 years old, I joined the United States Army to serve something greater than myself. I was stationed in Germany and at Fort Riley, Kansas, before deploying to Iraq, where I missed the birth of my first child while serving overseas. After completing my military service, I attended the police academy, began my law enforcement career with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, and later joined the Fresno Police Department, where I currently serve as a Detective.
Throughout my military and law enforcement careers, I have witnessed the realities of trauma, loss, and the unseen burdens carried by those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. The greatest heartbreak has been losing friends and colleagues to the invisible wounds of service and seeing the devastating impact those losses have on their families and communities.
Those experiences led me to ask one question: What if someone had been there to help them find their way?
That question became the foundation of The CAMPUS.
The vision for The CAMPUS was inspired by a mountain I have climbed many times. The journey to the summit is steep, exhausting, and filled with moments when turning back seems easier. But reaching the top makes every difficult step worthwhile. That climb reminds me of the journey through trauma and healing.
Every veteran, first responder, and uniformed service member carries a mountain of their own. The CAMPUS exists to walk alongside them, providing the support, resources, and community they need to reach their own summit. While we cannot erase the challenges they have faced, we can help make the path forward one of hope, healing, and purpose.
In the Army, we lived by the principle, “Never leave a fallen soldier.” Today, I believe we must go one step further: “Never let a soldier fall.” That commitment should extend beyond the military to every profession dedicated to serving others.
After years of serving my country and community, I believe my greatest mission is still ahead. My mission is to help fill the gaps in mental health support for veterans, first responders, and uniformed service members, reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, and ensure that no one who has devoted their life to protecting others has to face their struggles alone.
At The CAMPUS, they never will.
Robert Millan
Co-Founder & COO
Robert Millan is Co-Founder of The CAMPUS.
Robert’s career spans the United States Army and California Army National Guard, California Department of Corrections, crisis response, and clinical mental health work.
Robert currently serves as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) in private practice. As a mental health therapist, he provides compassionate, evidence-based care to a diverse population, including married couples, families, active-duty military personnel, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and veterans. As a Christian, Robert also offers faith-based support for clients who desire to incorporate their Christian beliefs into the counseling process, while honoring each person’s values, preferences, and treatment goals.
While Robert is committed to enhancing the well-being of every individual he serves, he has a special passion for supporting veterans and active-duty service members. As a military veteran himself, he understands firsthand the unique challenges associated with military service, trauma, transition, and resilience. His lived experiences — both in and outside the military — have shaped his approach to therapy, allowing him to connect with clients through authenticity and understanding regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, culture, or background.
Robert’s mission is to understand people at the core of the human experience, walk alongside them through suffering & adversity, & help them discover healing, hope, & resilience. Whether through evidence-based clinical care or, when appropriate and applicable, faith-based support, Robert is committed to serving those who have dedicated their lives to serving others.
His lived experiences and professional work experience gives him a unique perspective on trauma, leadership, stress, family dynamics, and the human experience.
Career
- Co-Founder, The CAMPUS
- Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) — private practice, 2024 - Current
- Crisis Responder/Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT), 2022 - 2024
- California Department of Corrections, 2003 - 2019
- United States Army & California Army National Guard, 1998 - 2013
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan.”
— Abraham Lincoln
“God draws near to those who are suffering, offering comfort, compassion, & salvation to the brokenhearted & crushed in spirit…”
— Psalm 34:18
Osbaldo “Ozzy” Gomez
Board President
Ozzy Gomez served in the United States Army for five years as a tanker, deploying to Iraq where he earned the Combat Action Badge. He became a peace officer in 2012, spending nine years on patrol before becoming a detective. His investigative assignments have included Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Felony Assault, and he served several years as a Crisis Negotiator.
Dr. Lance Zimmerman
Director of Mental Health
Dr. Lance Zimmerman, Psychologist, 2013–current. Dr Z specializes in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma related disorders. He also serves as director at the Veterans Counseling Clinic in Visalia, CA as well as director of mental health for The CAMPUS.
Our Mission
Our Mission
THE CAMPUS is dedicated to supporting the mental health and overall well-being of America’s military, police, and uniformed services through structured programs, peer support, and restorative environments that promote resilience, recovery, and long-term success. We exist to stand beside those who have served – helping them rebuild, refocus, and return stronger through accountability, shared experience, and unwavering support.
See the programs“Never leave a fallen soldier.”
Today, it is time to evolve that principle.
“Never let a soldier fall.”
Corey Evans · Co-Founder
That commitment should not end with the military. It should be embraced by every profession whose members dedicate their lives to serving others—including law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, corrections professionals, dispatchers, and every member of our uniformed services.
Where things stand
Property secured · Build not started
The mountain property near Kings Canyon National Park is secured.
THE CAMPUS gets built with the money raised here.
Help build it
More than anything, THE CAMPUS is built on one simple belief: those who have dedicated their lives to protecting others deserve a place that is dedicated to protecting them.
This vision is not about replacing existing resources—it is about filling the gaps.
Welcome to THE CAMPUS.
A place built by those who serve, for those who have served.