activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 8
- Community Engagement Events Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsOrganizes events including job fairs, charity runs, and community service projects to connect veterans with community members.
- Community Volunteer Program Veteran and Family Support CoordinationOperates a volunteer program that matches veterans with community volunteers to provide companionship, transportation, and other support services.
- Employment and Career Support Veteran Employment Placement ServicesConnects veterans to job training programs, apprenticeships, and other career-building opportunities, as well as employment opportunities through its network.
- Homelessness and Transitional Housing Assistance Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportAssists veterans with transitional housing and provides assistance to address homelessness.
- PTSD and Mental Health Support Veteran & First Responder Peer Support and WellnessHelps set up therapy and counseling sessions tailored to veterans with PTSD, facilitates access to support groups and peer-to-peer support, provides readjustment counseling, and offers combat veteran's group counseling for PTSD and combat-related issues.
- Service Provider ConnectionsConnects service providers with individuals in need within the community, facilitating connections between service providers and veterans.
- Transportation Services Veteran & Disabled Veteran Transportation SupportOffers transportation services and assistance to veterans to help them access care and other services.
- VA Benefits and Disability Claims Assistance VA Benefits Claims AssistanceHelps veterans navigate the VA benefits system, including assisting with filing disability claims, determining VA eligibility, and addressing other VA-related issues to access resources.
advocacy · 1
- Advocacy for Veteran Mental HealthAdvocates to improve access to mental health care and resources for veterans with PTSD.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Benefits Navigation for Veterans benefits navigationGuides veterans through the VA benefits application and access process to improve their ability to secure entitled services and support, reducing barriers caused by bureaucratic complexity.
- Partnership-Based Employment Support partnership-based employment supportExpands access to employment opportunities for veterans by collaborating with government agencies and external organizations, leveraging existing workforce systems to connect veterans with sustainable jobs.
- Peer-to-Peer Support Model for PTSD peer-to-peer support modelUtilizes peer-to-peer support and support groups to help veterans cope with PTSD, leveraging shared military experience to build trust, reduce isolation, and promote healing through mutual understanding.
- Resource Connection Through Community Coordination resource_connectionConnects veterans to existing community resources by actively coordinating with local businesses, non-profits, and government agencies, ensuring holistic support through integrated service access.
- Veteran-Centered Mental Health Care veteran-centered mental health careProvides therapy and counseling services specifically tailored to the unique psychological and emotional challenges faced by veterans, particularly those with PTSD, to improve mental health outcomes through specialized care.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Community Connections
Serves as a bridge between veterans and local resources, connecting them with businesses, non-profits, and government agencies, and organizing events.
Document Assistance
Assists veterans with filling out benefits paperwork and filing claims.
Employment Resources
Connects veterans with employment opportunities, job training programs, apprenticeships, and other career-building resources.
Homelessness Help
Provides assistance to homeless veterans.
PTSD/Combat Group Counseling
Provides support and counseling for veterans dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including therapy sessions and support groups.
Transportation Service
Offers transportation for veterans to doctor appointments, pharmacies, local errands, and other necessary services.
VA Benefits Assistance
Assists veterans in filing disability claims, understanding VA eligibility, and navigating VA-related issues and paperwork.
VA Correspondence
Helps veterans communicate with the VA and navigate the correspondence process.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Works with the VA benefits system to help veterans access resources
- government agencies Partner — Collaborates to connect veterans with job training programs, apprenticeships, and other career opportunities.
- government agencies Partner — Partners with government agencies to facilitate veteran access to support services.
- local businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to connect veterans to support services.
- non-profits Partner — Works with non-profit organizations to ensure veterans have access to available support resources.