Veterans and Seniors
Special Considerations
Improve services to veterans and seniors experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders. Specific attention must be paid to their unique needs in all activities related to the six priorities, ensuring there is easy access to treatment and specialized programs.
News about Veterans and Seniors
Seniors need help with housing costs, social service agencies tell U.S. Sen. Rick Scott
The nonprofit Wounded Warriors of Collier County says it is on the verge of ending homelessness among veterans in the community.
Artist Rendition of the Delta House, which is a 10-unit apartment complex that can house up to 20 Veterans. Congratulations, Wounded Warrior of Collier County, for your recent funding success!
The Community Foundation of Collier County said it has about 70 identified seniors who are living in cars and 50-70 identified veterans sleeping in tents in the woods.
Nancy Dauphinais speaks with ABC7 SWFL on behalf of DLC, which has the only crisis stabilization unit in Collier County. She discusses DLC’s current demand for crisis support, their partnership with Home Base SWFL and education opportunities for those seeking to have conversations about suicide and suicide prevention.
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health will expand access to evidence-based trauma therapy for local Veterans through a partnership with Home Base SWFL.
A new report shows seniors in our state are experiencing increasing mental and behavioral health challenges, and that's been the case since before the pandemic.
