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 Sexual Trauma
Veterans and Sexual Trauma One in four female servicemembers (25%) and one in one hundred male servicemembers (1%) can expect to experience sexual trauma or assault at some point in their military career. In total, that comes out to an estimated 20,000 people each year. And yet, experts warn that [...]
988 is the Mental Health and Suicide Emergency Hotline
A new, easier-to-remember Veterans Crisis Line number - VAntage Point If you’re a Veteran having thoughts of suicide or concerned about one, reach 24/7 crisis support through the new Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) number: Dial 988, then Press 1. You will be patched to a counselor at the VA crisis [...]
Veterans and Legal Aid
Veterans and Legal Aid In 2015, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) conducted a survey to identify and prioritize the top unmet needs of homeless veterans. The results were surprising. On average, the things veterans needed the most weren't food or medical treatment—rather, it was legal assistance. The Need for [...]