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Veteran services

Welcome to our dedicated page for veterans — both housed and unhoused.

This work is personal to me. I come from a military family: my grandfather was a Marine, my father served in the Navy, and I’ve had uncles, cousins, and extended family serve in nearly every branch. I’ve seen firsthand how deeply military service can shape a person. Especially those who’ve gone through the kind of transformation that Marine boot camp demands.

Too often, the sacrifices of our veterans are overlooked, and their needs are unmet. Here, we see you. We’re committed to walking alongside you; offering support, dignity, and real resources to help you thrive no matter your circumstances.

Whether you served for a few years or a few decades, in combat or in support, you matter. You are not forgotten. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who have served.

Veteran Services Resource List – Central Florida

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1. Emergency Housing & Transitional Shelter

  • Volunteers of America Florida – Veterans Housing
    https://voaflorida.org/veterans/
    Multiple locations including Cocoa and Jacksonville; Call 833-VOA-FLOR

  • National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS)
    https://nvhs.org
    Covers Brevard, Orange, Seminole; Call 321-208-7562

  • Veterans Affairs (VA) Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program
    https://www.va.gov/homeless/gpd.asp
    Partner shelters in FL: contact your local VA office

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2. Mental Health & PTSD Support

  • Orlando VA Medical Center – Mental Health
    https://www.va.gov/orlando-health-care/health-services/mental-health-care/
    Lake Nona and Lake Baldwin Campuses

  • Veterans Crisis Line
    https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
    Dial 988 then Press 1

  • Cambridge Counseling Group – Veterans Program
    https://cambridgecg.com/
    Seminole County; offers trauma-informed counseling

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3. VA Benefits & Claims Assistance

  • Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA)
    https://floridavets.org
    Statewide service; Call 727-518-3202

  • Seminole County Veterans Services
    https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/veterans-services/
    Call 407-665-2300

  • Orange County Veterans Services Office
    https://www.ocfl.net/Veterans
    Call 407-836-8990

4. Transportation for Veterans

  • DAV Transportation Network (Disabled American Veterans)
    https://www.dav.org/veterans/i-need-a-ride/
    Call 800-672-2317 to find a coordinator

  • LYNX – Veterans Discount Pass
    https://www.golynx.com/fares-passes/
    Discounted fares for eligible veterans

  • Veyo (Medicaid/VA Transport)
    https://veyo.com
    Must be coordinated through VA or Medicaid provider

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5. Substance Use Recovery Support

  • Heroes' Mile – Veterans Rehab Center
    https://www.heroesmile.com
    DeLand, FL; Veteran-specific inpatient recovery

  • Orlando VA Domiciliary Care Program
    https://www.va.gov/orlando-health-care/
    Residential treatment for substance abuse

  • Operation New Hope
    https://www.operationnewhope.org
    Jacksonville; re-entry and addiction recovery

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6. Legal & Reentry Services

  • Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VA)
    https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp
    VA programs for court-involved veterans

  • Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida – Veterans Advocacy
    https://www.clsmf.org
    Free civil legal aid; call 800-405-1417

  • Seminole County Veterans Court
    https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov
    For veterans facing misdemeanor charges

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7. Veteran Homeownership & Rental Assistance

  • VA Home Loans
    https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/
    Guaranteed home loans for eligible veterans

  • Florida Housing Finance Corp – Salute Our Soldiers Program
    https://www.floridahousing.org
    Down payment and closing cost assistance

  • Habitat for Humanity – Veterans Build
    https://www.habitat.org/volunteer/build-events/veterans-build
    Various local chapters

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8. Veteran-Specific Employment & Education Resources

  • CareerSource Central Florida – Veterans Program
    https://www.careersourcecentralflorida.com/veterans/
    Employment and training support

  • UCF Veterans Academic Resource Center
    https://varc.sdes.ucf.edu
    Education assistance for UCF student veterans

  • Troops to Teachers Florida
    https://www.proudtoserveagain.com/
    Transition veterans into teaching roles

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9. Other Support Services & Social Opportunities

  • American Legion Posts – Central FL
    https://www.legion.org
    Various local chapters; support, connection, referrals

  • VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) – Local Posts
    https://www.vfw.org
    Find nearby posts for social, legal, and crisis support

  • Code of Support Foundation
    https://www.codeofsupport.org
    Comprehensive veteran case coordination

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