Responding to the challenges facing veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq is a top priority at VOALA.  Far too many veterans suffer physical injuries and invisible wounds including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) which make the transition to civilian life very difficult.

PROGRAMS to MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF VETeranS AND THEIR FAMILIES

HOLLYWOOD VETERANS CENTER is a residential facility for US Military veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, that are experiencing severe levels of difficulty readjusting to civilian life. The men and women in our program have the goal of obtaining permanent housing, financial security, and a personal support system. What makes the program at the center unique is our individualized approach and a focus on compassion and tolerance: we will emphasize service that builds personal growth, self-determination, and community reinforcement; we will take measures to ensure family preservation and/or reunification; and we will recognize and celebrate the achievements of the individual.

The center’s program offers housing, meals, and an innovative “low-barrier” treatment for up to one year, with wrap-around services that include: Physical and Mental Health Care, Addiction Treatment and Relapse Prevention, Groups: Post-Deployment, HIV Awareness, Anger Management, Seeking Safety, Classes: Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Job Preparedness, Daily Meditation.

VOALA TRANSITION HOUSE Our 20,000 sq. ft., 150 bed service center provides residential and non-residential programs to serve as many as 4,000 people annually.  Services include emergency and transitional shelter, jobs, corrections and addiction programs geared specifically towards veterans.  Meetings are held 3x daily on weekdays and 2x on weekends for AA, NA, CA, HIV Awareness, and other self–help groups.

Additional therapeutic approaches/opportunities utilized include: Motivational Interviewing, Thinking for a Change, Anger Management, Seeking Safety, AIDS Awareness, and Health and Wellness.  In addition to the services offered in house by VOALA, participants are encouraged to go to outside AA/NA groups, and provided transport to the VA where participants can receive mental health, medical and dental services.

VOALA VETERANS SERVICE CENTER is the first point of contact for veterans on Skid Row. We assess, advocate and make referrals to VOALA programs, the VA, or other organizations, and we run support groups every day.  Locations Downtown LA and South Los Angeles.

HVRP: HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAM (Helping Veterans Receive Paychecks) is an employment program that provides  job training, job placement, permanent housing referrals, transitional housing, vocational training contacts, job search assistance, resume preparation, referrals to employers, job search services, job retention strategies, referrals to free healthcare, and other supportive services. Locations Downtown LA,  San Gabriel Valley and South Los Angeles. Learn more.

HVRP-FF for Females and Families provides supportive services to assist female veterans and veterans with families overcome the challenges of under-employment, unemployment, homelessness, at-risk for homelessness, education, training, legal issues, transportation, clothing, and VA benefits. Admission Criteria: female veteran, veteran with dependent(s), any discharge except dishonorable.  Learn more.

S.S.V.F. Supportive Services for Veteran Families This homeless prevention program provides comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veterans and their families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing.  The range of support is designed to promote housing stability and includes outreach, case management, assistance with obtaining benefits, health care, financial planning, transportation, child care, and temporary financial assistance. Must be a very low-income single veteran or a family in which the head of household or spouse is a veteran at risk of becoming homeless.

IVTP: INSPIRING VETERANS TO PROSPERITY is an employment-focused re-entry program designed to assist veterans that are ex-offenders, recently released and pre-release find their rightful place in today's society work force with permanent housing.  We recognize and honor these temporarily disadvantaged veterans, treating each respect.  We train and empower them to self-sufficiency. Learn more.

VS-21 provides transitional housing while addressing the issues that challenge young veterans including unemployment, addiction, mental illness, and homelessness.

VS-65 provides transitional housing and support services including benefits advocacy, permanent housing referrals, and life skills classes for veterans over the age of 65.  

Veterans in this program work towards obtaining and saving income, increasing self determination, reducing institutionalized thinking, and transitioning into independent housing. This is a six month program that can be extended up to two years, depending on client needs and progress.

SAN JULIAN ACCESS CENTER provides assistance and referrals to homeless veterans and families, including case management, computer center, life skills classes, and clothing distribution.

WEST COVINA OUTREACH AND ACCESS CENTER provides assistance and referrals to homeless individuals and families, including case management, computer center, life skills classes, and clothing distribution.

EL MONTE OUTREACH AND ACCESS CENTER provides assistance and referrals to homeless individuals and families, including case management, computer center, life skills classes, and clothing distribution.

BALLINGTON PLAZA provides subsidized housing with services for mentally ill and elderly veterans.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD APARTMENTS provides subsidized low-income units to veterans and their families. Watch the video.

COMING SOON: NAVY VILLAGE 76 former Navy housing condo units are a community for female veterans whose families are at risk of disruption.  We will also target single mothers and other female veterans who are finding it difficult to transition back in to civilian life. Community centers and support services on site.

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