Operation Stand Down Tennessee
Programs
Budget
$746,700.00
Description
The SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program allows OSDTN to screen all Veterans coming in for services for their risk factors. For those Veterans at higher risk of self-harm, we are able to wrap crisis services around including emergency VA appointments for mental health and case management to help navigate the environmental factors that may be contributing to their being in a dark place.
Beneficiaries
Veterans
Program Areas Served
Crisis
$746,700.00
Description
The SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program allows OSDTN to screen all Veterans coming in for services for their risk factors. For those Veterans at higher risk of self-harm, we are able to wrap crisis services around including emergency VA appointments for mental health and case management to help navigate the environmental factors that may be contributing to their being in a dark place.
Beneficiaries
Veterans
Program Areas Served
Crisis
Budget
$80,000.00
Description
Career Recon is a great next step for a Veteran or military spouse in transition out of the military. The intense 2-week workshop is held at the Nashville Veteran Service Center and will equip participants with the working knowledge they need to more easily find their niche in the civilian job world. The skills learned are universal but the networking is focused exclusively on Middle Tennessee. Upon completion, each person will receive their Certificate of Business Acumen from Belmont University's Jack C. Massey School of Business as well as connections to members of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Beneficiaries
Veterans
Program Areas Served
Career Services, Veteran Services
$80,000.00
Description
Career Recon is a great next step for a Veteran or military spouse in transition out of the military. The intense 2-week workshop is held at the Nashville Veteran Service Center and will equip participants with the working knowledge they need to more easily find their niche in the civilian job world. The skills learned are universal but the networking is focused exclusively on Middle Tennessee. Upon completion, each person will receive their Certificate of Business Acumen from Belmont University's Jack C. Massey School of Business as well as connections to members of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Beneficiaries
Veterans
Program Areas Served
Career Services, Veteran Services
Budget
$182,333.00
Description
Operation Stand Down Tennessee supports the creation of a robust, diverse Veteran community. Through outreach, engagement events, partnerships, and marketing, we host or support Veteran meet-ups, networking, and communication throughout our service region. The goal is to build a Veteran's network of support, both personally and professionally, so that they do not eperience isolation or fail to reintegrate into the civilian world.
Category
Community Improvement, Capacity Building - Community & Neighborhood Development
Beneficiaries
Adults
At-Risk Populations
Other Named Groups
Program Areas Served
Connection
$182,333.00
Description
Operation Stand Down Tennessee supports the creation of a robust, diverse Veteran community. Through outreach, engagement events, partnerships, and marketing, we host or support Veteran meet-ups, networking, and communication throughout our service region. The goal is to build a Veteran's network of support, both personally and professionally, so that they do not eperience isolation or fail to reintegrate into the civilian world.
Category
Community Improvement, Capacity Building - Community & Neighborhood Development
Beneficiaries
Adults
At-Risk Populations
Other Named Groups
Program Areas Served
Connection
Budget
$581,428.00
Description
OSDTN provides transitional housing for 42 homeless men and women Veterans. Our program utilizes a home setting to provide a safe, structured, and secure environment. Our goal is to mentor Veterans who are experiencing life-controlling situations and to empower them in rebuilding their own foundations and support systems. Circumstances may include addiction, legal issues, education obstacles, and employment barriers. Each Veteran participates in supportive meetings, gains employment and re-establishes a successful lifestyle, and creates a budget and savings plan. The end result is for the Veteran to develop successful work habits and healthy interpersonal skills. Professional case management is provided. Veterans may remain in the program for up to two years; however the average resident stays six to nine months. Allowing our Veterans to reside up to two years gives them the opportunity to address any issues while living in a stable environment.
Beneficiaries
Unhoused individuals
Veterans
Program Areas Served
Crisis
$581,428.00
Description
OSDTN provides transitional housing for 42 homeless men and women Veterans. Our program utilizes a home setting to provide a safe, structured, and secure environment. Our goal is to mentor Veterans who are experiencing life-controlling situations and to empower them in rebuilding their own foundations and support systems. Circumstances may include addiction, legal issues, education obstacles, and employment barriers. Each Veteran participates in supportive meetings, gains employment and re-establishes a successful lifestyle, and creates a budget and savings plan. The end result is for the Veteran to develop successful work habits and healthy interpersonal skills. Professional case management is provided. Veterans may remain in the program for up to two years; however the average resident stays six to nine months. Allowing our Veterans to reside up to two years gives them the opportunity to address any issues while living in a stable environment.
Beneficiaries
Unhoused individuals
Veterans
Program Areas Served
Crisis
Budget
$387,896.00
Description
Career Services helps Veterans who have just out-processed from the military, as well as those who completed their service years ago with job placement assistance, computer training, development, professional development workshops, interview preparation, and budget counseling. Veterans are interviewed by our Career Services staff to assess their individual needs. After a Veteran secures employment, a Career Services counselor can help provide items that will contribute to his/her success at the new place of employment. These items include work boots, tools/ equipment, bus passes or gas cards to help with transportation, and specialized licenses, as well as minor car repairs to ensure consistent attendance.
Beneficiaries
Unemployed, Underemployed, Dislocated
Veterans
Program Areas Served
Career
$387,896.00
Description
Career Services helps Veterans who have just out-processed from the military, as well as those who completed their service years ago with job placement assistance, computer training, development, professional development workshops, interview preparation, and budget counseling. Veterans are interviewed by our Career Services staff to assess their individual needs. After a Veteran secures employment, a Career Services counselor can help provide items that will contribute to his/her success at the new place of employment. These items include work boots, tools/ equipment, bus passes or gas cards to help with transportation, and specialized licenses, as well as minor car repairs to ensure consistent attendance.
Beneficiaries
Unemployed, Underemployed, Dislocated
Veterans
Program Areas Served
Career
Budget
$1,788,000.00
Description
OSDTN provides a wide variety of services for ALL Veterans and their family members. Services include: Legal Aid, VA Benefits Counseling, Financial Coaching, Basic Needs (Food, Shelter, Personal Care Items, Clothing and Transportation), VA Home Loan Workshops, Military Records Assistance, Notary Services, Project Healing Waters, Reboot Combat Recovery, Sounds of Acoustic Recovery, Life Skills Programs, Computer Resources, Networking Opportunities, Family Support and Service Referrals. Additionally, the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program provides direct assistance designed for Veterans earning less than 50% of the area median income and who are in danger of losing their housing, or are homeless and want housing. Most SSVF eligible Veterans and their families have unsuitable housing and/or unfavorable financial or legal histories which present barriers to housing. The goal of the SSVF Program is to help Veterans achieve stability and independence.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
Unhoused individuals
Veterans
Program Areas Served
Crisis
$1,788,000.00
Description
OSDTN provides a wide variety of services for ALL Veterans and their family members. Services include: Legal Aid, VA Benefits Counseling, Financial Coaching, Basic Needs (Food, Shelter, Personal Care Items, Clothing and Transportation), VA Home Loan Workshops, Military Records Assistance, Notary Services, Project Healing Waters, Reboot Combat Recovery, Sounds of Acoustic Recovery, Life Skills Programs, Computer Resources, Networking Opportunities, Family Support and Service Referrals. Additionally, the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program provides direct assistance designed for Veterans earning less than 50% of the area median income and who are in danger of losing their housing, or are homeless and want housing. Most SSVF eligible Veterans and their families have unsuitable housing and/or unfavorable financial or legal histories which present barriers to housing. The goal of the SSVF Program is to help Veterans achieve stability and independence.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
Unhoused individuals
Veterans
Program Areas Served
Crisis
Budget
$350,000.00
Description
OSDTN provides non-perishable food to military Veterans and their families through an innovative service delivery model. Food purchased from Second Harvest Food Bank is distributed from the two Veteran Service Centers (Nashville and Clarksville), delivered directly to Veterans' homes, or picked up from remote Veteran-specific locations such as American Legion halls, VFW's, county VSO offices, and student Veteran centers. When Veterans complete the online or phone surveys, they are sent grocery gift cards to help purchase perishables.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
Veterans
At-Risk Populations
Program Areas Served
Crisis
$350,000.00
Description
OSDTN provides non-perishable food to military Veterans and their families through an innovative service delivery model. Food purchased from Second Harvest Food Bank is distributed from the two Veteran Service Centers (Nashville and Clarksville), delivered directly to Veterans' homes, or picked up from remote Veteran-specific locations such as American Legion halls, VFW's, county VSO offices, and student Veteran centers. When Veterans complete the online or phone surveys, they are sent grocery gift cards to help purchase perishables.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
Veterans
At-Risk Populations
Program Areas Served
Crisis
