November 2015


Crisis Center Helps Homeless Vets on
Veterans Day
          
Just over a year ago, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay launched an innovative service as part of the 2-1-1 Contact Center. The new program, called the Florida Veterans Support Line, allows veterans in a 5 county area to call 1-844-MyFLVet and speak with a fellow Vet who understands the unique challenges and obstacles faced by many veterans.

On Veterans Day, a team from the Florida Veterans Support Line and 2-1-1 participated in Operation Reveille, a collaborative effort of non-profit organizations and government agencies to rapidly re-house homeless veterans into permanent housing across Hillsborough County. The event is part of an ongoing effort to ensure that homeless veterans in Hillsborough County find housing by the end of 2015.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay was there throughout Veteran's Day, helping over 40 homeless veterans navigate the housing process, and explore additional services that were being provided. The Crisis Center also staffed a table to answer veteran's questions and provide information pertaining to the Florida Veteran's Support Line.  

Any veteran in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Manatee counties can call 1-844-MYFLVET (693-5838) and talk with a fellow veteran who can provide both emotional support and information pertaining to community resources.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is honored to have contributed to the success of Operation Reveille, and is committed to providing ongoing support to local Vets. If you know any veteran who might need assistance, please share this article and encourage them to call 1-844-MYFLVET (693-5838).