veterans: resources to prevent & reverse homelessness
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This is a series of Community Resource Guides to assist in preventing and reversing homelessness in Butler County, KS. This guide includes national and local resources available to assist Veterans released from active duty and their families who are struggling to avoid homelessness or experiencing homelessness.TRANSCRIPT
5-06-2012
VETERANS
Hotlines & Helpful Websites
vets
Help for Homeless Vets, National Coalition for Homeless
Veterans (NCHV), web: http://www.nchv.org/veterans.cfm
Persons who experience difficulties getting results or locating
services in their local area may call NCHV at 1-800-VET-HELP.
1-800-VET-HELP
National Resource Directory. Connects wounded warriors, Service Members,
Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them.
http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/
Homeless Veterans Coordinator
Robert J. Dole Veteran’s Administration Medical Center
316-651-3684
Homeless Resource Center, US Dept. of Health & Human Services
http://www.nrchmi.samhsa.gov/default.aspx
Mental Health Program, Veterans Administration (VA) 316-685-2221
ext. 3294
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=DOC_9178.pdf
1-877-4AID-VET
(424-3838)
National Veterans Helpline
1-800-507-4571
VA Caregiver Support Line
1-855-260-3274
Veteran's Crisis Line (24/7, all calls confidential) 1-800-273.TALK 1-800-273-8255
(Press 1)
Veteran’s JOB BANK
https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/home/veterans_job_bank
Veterans Page, U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
(USICH) http://www.usich.gov/population/veterans
Wounded Warrior Resource Center
1-800-342-9647
Help for Homeless Vets
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
Web: http://www.nchv.org/veterans.cfm
Information you can download and print:
Where to Go for Help
Replacing Personal Records
Seeking Federal Benefits
Guide for Women Veterans
Guide for Incarcerated Veterans
Phone/Website List
Vets who experience difficulties getting results or locating services in their
local area may call NCHV at 1-800-VET-HELP.
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Kansas Veterans’ Home
Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs (KCYA)
Web: http://www.kcva.org/
Veterans and family members are linked to a range of benefits available for them.
Website provides information on many topics including: education and health care
benefits, companies hiring vets, burial benefits, pensions, disability compensation.
Contact the KCVA Central Office at (785) 296-3976 or email at Veteran Services
Program Director for benefit availability.
Mental Health Program, US Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Website: http://www.wichita.va.gov/services/mentalhealth.asp
5500 E. Kellogg Ave., Wichita, KS
316-685-2221
Services include help with: depression, sadness, grief, anxiety, worry, nervousness
, addictive behaviors, relationship problems, stress from medical problems and/or
pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), emotional problems, such as managing
anger, vocational issues, troublesome thoughts or ideas, confused thinking,
aggressive or self-harming behaviors, and memory problems.
Chaplain Service: To speak with a chaplain, call: 316-685-2221 ext. 53413.
Telephone Care Line. For medical advice, questions about medication, or to
schedule a non-urgent appointment: 316-685-2221 or 1-888-878-6881 (press 2 and
then choose from the Blue or Gold team). Monday - Friday, 8 am - :30 pm.
Evenings & weekends: 316-685-2221 or 1-888-978-6881 (wait for the operator).
PTSD Program, US Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Web: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/va-ptsd-treatment-programs.asp
Kansas locations: http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/state_PTSD.cfm?State=KS
Services: One-to-one mental health assessment and testing, Medicines, One-to-one
psychotherapy and also family therapy, Group therapy (covers topics such as anger
and stress, combat support, partners, or groups for Veterans of specific conflicts.
VA Medical Centers without a specific PTSD Program do offer PTSD Treatment:
Contact your local VA Medical Center and ask for the “Mental Health Clinic.”
Many Vet Centers & VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics also offer PTSD
treatment.
If you need immediate assistance, contact 911 or 1-800-273-TALK/8255.
Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (Dole VAMC)
Web: http://www.wichita.va.gov/
5500 E. Kellogg Ave., Wichita, KS
316-685-2221
Homeless Veterans Coordinator: 316-651-3684
Co-located with Wichita VA Regional Office to provide one-stop service in Kansas
Community Based Outpatient Clinics: located in 6 locations in Kansas including:
Hutchinson, Kansas, Parsons, Kansas, Salina, Kansas
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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program, US Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Web: http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/SUD.asp
Programs: SUD 24-hour residential care; SUD Intensive Outpatient Program; SUD
Standard Outpatient
VA Medical Centers without a specific SUD Program do offer SUD Treatment:
Contact your local VA Medical Center and ask for the “Mental Health Clinic.”
Many Vet Centers and VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics also offer SUD
treatment.
If you need immediate assistance, contact 911 or 1-800-273-TALK/8255.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
The Salvation Army
Web: www.salarmy-mokan.org
Program contact: Stacy Pacholick, Med., 816-285-2792 or 816-756-2769 ext. 424
Designed to assist low-income veterans and their families in obtaining and
maintaining stable housing.
Serves those at risk of becoming homeless or currently homeless, and reside or plan
to reside in the state of Kansas.
Services include: homeless prevention, rapid re-housing, and a menu of supportive
services (e.g., life skills training, job preparation, credit repair,
transportation assistance) as well as assistance from peer mentors.
For further information email [email protected]
or call (toll-free): 1-877-737–0111.
The American Legion
Web: http://www.legion.org/ / 1-800-433-3318
El Dorado - Post 81: 1801 W Central Ave, El Dorado
316-321-3767
Services provided include help with VA claims, assistance in finding
employment, support for current members of the military, and financial advice.
Veterans Affairs & Rehab: Help with claims and benefits, health issues, veterans
cemeteries: call 202-861-2700, or send an email:
http://www.legion.org/contact/veterans-affairs
Veterans Upward Bound (VUB)
Web: http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=veteransupwardbound&p=/index
Main office is located in Wichita on the Wichita State University Campus:
1845 Fairmount St., Wichita KS / 316-978-6742
email: [email protected]
Serves veterans in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Butler County and Harvey County.
Offers a range of services to prepare eligible veterans for success when they enter
their chosen educational program (whether a 2-year community college, a 4-year
college or university, a public or private school, vocational or technical school).
All services are FREE., including instruction, textbooks, advising & supplies.
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Wichita Regional Office, US Veterans Administration
Web: http://www.benefits.va.gov/wichita/
5500 E. Kellogg Ave., Wichita, KS / 1-800-827-1000
1-800-827-1000 (Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (closed on Federal Holidays)
Provides VA benefits and services to veterans in Kansas; oversees benefits delivery.
Co-located on VA grounds with the Dole VAMC - Building #61.
Also has Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment offices located in the Topeka
VA Medical Center and at the Irwin Army Hospital, Ft. Riley, Kansas.
Transition services. Three major military installations located in Kansas: Ft.
Leavenworth, Ft. Riley & McConnell Air Force Base provide transition assistance and
disabled transition assistance briefings to help service members as they transition
from military to civilian life. Service members may also receive pre-separation
counseling prior to retirement or separation from active duty.
Wichita Vet Center
Web: http://www.wichita.va.gov/Wichita_Vet_Center.asp
251 N. Water St., Wichita, KS 67202
316-265-0889 / Toll Free: 888-878-6881 ext. 41080
Normal working hours: Mon.-Fri.: 8am - 4:30pm (other days & times on request)
Located away from medical facilities; many workers are Vets
Offer a mix of counseling and help with accessing other programs
No information about a Vet’s treatment will be given to any person or agency
(including the VA) without the Vet’s consent.
Operated by VA's Readjustment Counseling Service: Call toll free during normal
business hours: 1-800-905-4675 (Eastern U.S.) or 1-866-496-8838 (Western U.S.)
Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas
Web: http://www.workforce-ks.com
150 N. Main Street, Suite 200, Wichita, KS 67202
316-771-6800 / [email protected]
Basic Employment Skills Training (BEST), Job Skills Success workshops, and
Business Skills classes; WORKReady! Certificate (used by job seekers as proof of
their skills in reading, locating information, and mathematics).
Veterans’ Services: Employment training services available for eligible veterans.
Veterans should visit the local Workforce Center and talk with the
Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) or
Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialists (DVOPs).
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Prepared by CommunityGrace.info, a website listing community resources in and near Butler
County, KS, to prevent and reverse homelessness www.communitygrace.info.