NVHS Signature Programs
NVHS offers three programs created to tackle the needs of veterans experiencing homelessness in Brevard County. We have built a network of community partners and are expanding our outreach activities rapidly across Central Florida to meet the needs of our veterans in the region. After reviewing our programs, please consider joining our efforts as a volunteer, leader, or sponsoring partner. It takes us all to get it done!
Our Search & Rescue program is a street-level outreach program designed to swiftly locate homeless veterans, provide them with basic needs to ensure survival, and connect them with housing, employment, and benefit assistance providers to get them off the streets permanently.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a widely misunderstood condition that many combat veterans suffer from. It is a complex issue that affects each individual differently. Our PTSA program stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness, Action, and Anonymity. PTSD needs to be addressed in our communities and in our homes.
Which comes first, the job or the home? Sometimes veterans are homeless because of joblessness, but sometimes they are jobless because of homelessness. NVHS offers a drug and alcohol free housing environment for homeless and transitioning veterans while they seek employment, get back on their feet, and attempt to rejoin society.
Read From Our Blog About Our Programs
Veterans and Social Isolation
Veterans and Social Isolation For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic has had the effect of bringing renewed attention to the connection between social isolation and mental health. After all, humans are social creatures—deprived of our normal social interactions and support systems, it's no wonder that many of us experienced higher [...]
Veterans and PTSD
Veterans and PTSD PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a serious problem for veterans. Recent veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are affected by PTSD at the rate of 11-20%, and for Vietnam veterans, the estimates are even higher. As a result, research, treatment options, and social support services for [...]
Step-by-Step Guide for America’s Heroes In Need of a Home
Join in on our mission to help eliminate homelessness and suffering among our veterans. Our struggling veterans can be helped, and should be for all they have done for us. There are roughly 70,000 veterans in Brevard County alone, making up 11% of the population. Over 4,000 of those veterans [...]