About CREDO
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What is CREDO?
CREDO (Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation) is a program sponsored by the Navy Chief of Chaplains. It provides a variety of cost-free workshops, retreats, and seminars for service members and their families. The program is designed to enhance spiritual well-being and build personal, relational, and spiritual resilience to help individuals and families thrive in the military environment.


Our Mission
Since its inception in 1971, CREDO's mission has been to strengthen the spiritual wellness and improve the lives of service members and their families. Originally established as the Chaplains Response to the Emerging Drug Order to address issues of drug abuse among returning Vietnam veterans, the program has evolved to focus on spiritual growth and strengthening relationships. The core of CREDO's mission is to provide a supportive and accepting environment where participants can develop self-esteem, learn to respect themselves and others, and take responsibility for their lives.


Who is it for?
CREDO programs are available to all active duty and reserve service members and their immediate family members, including spouses and dependent children. While some programs are tailored for individuals, others are designed for couples or entire families.


What Does CREDO Offer?

CREDO provides a wide array of programs, all offered in a safe and supportive environment. These include:


  • Retreats and Workshops: These events have been offered for over 45 years and focus on marriage, personal, and family enrichment. They provide research-based tools and opportunities for reflection and skill-building. Some of the offerings include:

– Marriage Enrichment Retreats (MER): These retreats offer couples the chance to grow together in intimacy and love.

– Family Enrichment Retreats (FER): These events help families learn practical skills to strengthen their bonds.

– Personal Resilience Retreats (PRR): These retreats provide a space for individuals to grow and develop self-knowledge.

  • Suicide Prevention Training: CREDO offers workshops like ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and safeTALK to equip individuals with the skills to intervene with someone at risk of suicide.

  • Custom Events: CREDO also offers customized events for units and shore-based commands.

How to get involved
Start by creating an account by clicking on "My Account - Sign In/Register". Be sure to add you spouse and family members if applicable. From the home page, navigate to the CREDO program for the region you are currently assigned. From there, you can explore the 6 primary activities to see what is upcoming and apply for registration to any event that is currently accepting applications!