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Family Support Training Paul Pedersen Community Outreach Coordinator. A Veteran Defined…. Character Personal Integrity Honor Sacrifice. MACV Mission. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Family Support Training Paul Pedersen
Community Outreach Coordinator
A Veteran Defined….
CharacterPersonal Integrity
HonorSacrifice
MACV Mission
To provide assistance throughout Minnesota to positively motivated veterans and their families who are homeless or experiencing other life crises. MACV accomplishes this by
providing direct services or by collaborating with other agencies/providers.
MACV
• 501c3 Nonprofit• Established 1992• Operates 3 Regional offices for statewide outreach: Mankato, Duluth, Twin
Cities• Certified by MN Charities Review Council• Audited ANNUALLY by Larsen Allen and throughout the year by specific funders• Total Assets $3,578,507.00
Minnesota Locations
St. Paul Headquarters: MACV-Metro: 360 Robert Street North One Veterans DriveSuite 306 VAMC Building 47St. Paul, MN 55101 Minneapolis, MN 55417651-291-8756 612-726-1327
MACV-Duluth: MACV-Mankato101 West 2nd Street 12 Civic Center Plaza
Duluth, MN 55802 Suite 2090 218-722-8763 Mankato, MN 56011
507-345-8258
VA Programs
There Are over 24.5 million veterans in the U.S. today, representing 1.5% of the
total population
Veteran Statistics
Military and VeteransOEF/OIF National Findings
• Approximately 1.7 million have deployed since 2001• 34% have deployed multiple times• 28% are National Guard or Reservists (average age
is 36 years old)• 46% of Regular Forces are under 25 Years Old; for
many this is the first time they have left home.• Approximately 895,000 OEF/OIF veterans are
separated from the military and ELIGIBLE for VA services.
Military and VeteransOEF/OIF National Findings
Women in the Military
• An estimated 180,000 OEF/OIF veterans are women
• Women now make up 15% of active duty military
• 17% of National Guard/Reserves• 20% of New Recruits
Military and VeteransOEF/OIF National Findings
• Roughly one in every 5 suffer from a major depression or PTSD, estimated at 300,000. Only half have sought treatment.
• As many or more report possible brain injuries from explosions or other head wounds. An estimated 50%-60% of spouses of TBI patients suffer depression.
• Roughly 50% have spouses and children• Reasons for not seeking help were cited as concern
over side effects of medication, they believed family and friends would help, or they feared seeking care might damage their military careers.
Military and VeteransOEF/OIF National Findings
• Studies have found that veterans returning from combat are 63% more likely to report new-onset heavy drinking than those not deployed to combat zones; young veterans had the highest risk for developing alcohol-related problems.
• Alcohol is commonly used as a coping mechanism after traumatic events.
Minnesota Military and VeteransOIF/OEF Comments
20% of the veterans recently back from tours of duty are UNEMPLOYED. Of those employed since leaving the military, 25% earn less than $21,840/year.
Source: Department of Veterans Affairs survey of 1941 veterans
Minnesota Military and VeteransOIF/OEF Comments
Leading Cause of death of returned veterans:
MOTORCYCLES
HOMELESSNESS
Homelessness Among Veterans
National Statistics
Estimated more than 154,000 Homeless Veterans on any given night (NCHV)VA estimates it can meet 20% of the needThe other 80% is up to community based organizations.
23% of all homeless are veterans 33% of all homeless men are veterans
Homelessness Among Veterans
Minnesota Statistics *
• Approximately 410,000 veterans in MN (23,000 female); approx. 100,000 are getting VA Health Care, but another 70,000 are eligible (for female veterans only 1500 are connected to the VA)
• Estimated that over 4000 are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless at some point in the year
• 624 veterans are homeless on any given night; (250 in the Metro area) • 1 in 4 homeless men are veterans• Veterans represent approx. 13% of the total homeless population (1 in 8)• 32% of homeless veterans have served in a combat zone
* Wilder Research 2006 Statewide Survey of Homeless Veterans in Minnesota
Homelessness Among Veterans
Minnesota Statistics *
• Veterans were older than non-veteran homeless men• 92% of homeless veterans had a high school degree• 1/3 reported alcohol/drug abuse• 60% reported a serious mental illness• 52% had a chronic health condition
* Wilder Research 2006 Statewide Survey of Homeless Veterans in Minnesota
Homelessness Among Veterans
Minnesota Statistics - Employment
• Veterans are more likely to be employed (24%). Barriers to employment are physical health and mental health, lack of transportation, age, criminal background, lack of housing.
• Unemployment rates as of May 2009:- Duluth – close to 10%- Minneapolis/St. Paul – 9%- St. Cloud – 9.8%- Rochester - 7.3%
Homeless Veterans Need….
A coordinated effort that provides secure housing, food, essential physical health care, substance abuse aftercare, mental health counseling, and employment assistance.
employment = housing = empowerment
HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY
Homeless Veterans Need….
According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, the cost effective programs are community-based, nonprofit, ‘veterans helping
veterans’ groups. Programs that seem to work feature transitional housing settings that offer living in a structured, substance-free environment with
fellow veterans.
MACV
Continuum of Care
Prevention:
Assisting veterans and their families who are about to lose their residences or are
at risk of becoming homeless.
Outreach:
Veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness.
MACV PROGRAMS
MACV 2009 STATISTICS
• Close to 12,000 contacts annually• In 2009, we assisted over 840 veterans and their
families with direct services; a 58% increase over 2007.• Female Veterans: 10% and rising• Veterans with a Disability: 65%• OIF/OEF Veterans: 21% and rising
Services: Intensive case management, and other
supportive services such as training, education, etc.
Assistance: Direct assistance including short-term rent
assistance, security deposits, mortgage assistance, utility assistance, transportation assistance, food vouchers, etc.
MACV PROGRAMS
In our attempt to not duplicate any service already available to a veteran, we make sure a referral is made to the CVSO (County Veterans Service Officer) in order that the veteran can be assessed for eligibility in county/state programs such as:
• State Soldiers Assistance Program
• Special Needs
• Dental and Eye Care
• Education Benefits
MDVA PROGRAMS
MACV Funding Sources
• Program Fees from the Veteran Participants• Federal VA Grant & Per Diem – Building 47• State Grants from MN Department of Veteran Affairs,
Office of Economic Opportunity• Federal Grants: DOL HVRP, HUD, EFSP, ESG
– ARRA HPRP Stimulus Funds in Specific Regions
• Donations (Unrestricted and Restricted)– Foundations, Corporate Giving, Individuals
• Fundraising Events/Campaigns
Eligibility for Services
• Veteran status verified – DD214 - 181 days Active Duty Service
• Homeless Status (some programs)• Prevention (some programs); must
demonstrate financial need and meet program guidelines
• Minnesota Resident (30 days most programs)
Must be Positively Motivated to Make a Change
What we Assess with the Veteran
• Housing Status• Health Status,
mental & chemical• Medical Problems• Employment &
Income Status
• Appropriate Housing• Living Skills• Eye & Dental Care• Legal Issues
What we Provide……
• Transitional & Permanent Housing with Supportive Services
• Eviction Prevention• Mortgage Foreclosures• Utility Payments• Transportation
Bus passesGas Cards
• Food Vouchers• Clothing Vouchers• Employment
Assistance• Tax & Legal Referrals• Case Management• Network of Providers for
Referrals
Desired Outcomes
• Placement in appropriate housing• Increased level of life/living skills• Increased level of income• Increased level of financial responsibility• Increased level of health (mental & physical)• Increased level of responsibility and
connection to the community• Increased ability to interact in relationships
MACV - HQ
Kathleen Vitalis – Executive Director651-222-0613
Cari Jaksha– Operations Administrator 651-291-8756
360 Robert St. N.Suite 306
St. Paul, MN 55101
MACV – METRO REGION
Jimmy Collier – Regional Director
612-726-1327
Kimoja Emeka – Outreach Case ManagerNathaniel Saltz – Program Manager – Bldg. 47Edwin Williams – SIL Housing Case ManagerDoran Hocker – Case ManagerBrian Madson – Community Outreach &
Employment Coordinator
MACV METRO
Transitional Housing Minneapolis
Building 47 - 13 Veterans
SIL Houses - 24 Veterans
VA GRANT & PER DIEM
• Must be found eligible by the VA Health Care for Homeless Veterans Outreach Team to be funded by this grant
• 13 Beds• Can be up to 2 years• VA & MACV co-case manage each veteran• Reimbursed only for total expenditures @
$34.40/day*
Structured Independent LivingSIL Housing
• 8 SIL houses with supportive services- 6 Minneapolis, 1 Richfield, 1 St. Cloud
• Transitional Housing: Temporary housing combined with supportive services to assist veterans overcome the problems and conditions that resulted in their having become homeless- can be up to 24 months
MACV - DULUTH
Durbin M. Keeney – Regional Director101 West 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
1-218-722-8763
• Cliff Gawne-Mark – Program Manager• Steve Saari – Program Manager• Paul Pedersen – Community Outreach
Coordinator• Michael Dickinson – PT Discharge Planner
DULUTH – Major Programs
• HUD NE Minnesota Counties - 6 Disabled Veterans & their Families
• HUD – St. Louis County – Supportive Services
• Discharge Planning Pilot – St. Louis County• 38 County Outreach Program
DULUTH VETERANS’ PLACE
• Ramsey Neighborhood – West Duluth• In partnership with Northern Communities Land Trust (Developer) – Project is a Priority within ‘Heading Home St. Louis County’ Plan to End Homelessness.• 5 Units of Transitional Housing• 11 Units of Permanent Housing with Supportive
Services for veterans• Duluth Office Co-located
DULUTH VETERANS’ PLACE
• Estimated Completion - FALL 2010
• Construction Began FEB.15th
• WALL BREAKING CEREMONY
DULUTH VETERANS’ PLACE
DULUTH VETERANS’ PLACE
DULUTH VETERANS’ PLACE
MACV - MANKATO
Sue Sorenson – Regional Director
Gretchen Blais – Case Manager
12 Civic Center Plaza
Suite 2090
Mankato, MN 56001
1-507-345-8258
MANKATO HOUSING
Paul & Dorothy Radichel Town Homes
11 Units Permanent Housing with Supportive Services for Disabled Veterans
Opened Fall 2006
RADICHEL TOWN HOMES
VETLAW
• Veterans Employed Through Legal Advocacy Work
• Removes legal barriers to employment or housing
• Must be a MACV participant enrolled in one of our programs
• No criminal/defense cases
StandDowns 2010• Minneapolis - May 25th and 26th
2009: 411 Veterans served – 50 Service Providers – 150
Volunteers
• International Falls – TBD2009: 80 Veterans served – 40 Service Providers – 45 Volunteers
• Bemidji – TBD2009: 60 Veterans served – 40 Service Providers – 25 Volunteers
• Duluth - August 29th2009: 150 Veterans served – 40 Service Providers – 30 Volunteers
• Mankato - November 9th2009: 277 Veterans served – 35 Service Providers
• Rochester - New for 2010 - TBD
WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR US
• Provide as much detailed information as possible when you make the referral
• Leverage other sources of funding• Make a connection with the CVSO
PLEASE CALL WITH QUESTIONS
TO SUMMARIZE…
We fill the gaps………………• Some programs have very strict income guidelines that even though you are unemployed, they base your
income off the past 3 months which disqualifies the applicant
• Others have restrictions based on disabilities• Other programs, you MUST be employed• Assistance such as energy or even benefits that have
been applied for, experience a time lag from application to actual benefit received of 1-4 months.
AND IN THE MEANTIME, WHILE THEY WAIT………….
KEYS TO OUR SUCCESS
STATEWIDENon-Duplicated ServicesLeveraged Sources of FundingPartners & CollaboratorsCase ManagementBridge the Gap – Be The Safety Net
Veterans’ Offices and ResourcesMinnesota Assistance Council for Veterans:
Provides assistance throughout Minnesota to positively motivated veterans and their families who are homeless or experiencing other life crises. www.mac-v.org
County Veteran Service Officers:
First point of contact to assist Veterans.
Directory: A listing of all the County Veteran Service Officers (CVSO) in each county. The listing is available in both on-line and PDF versions.http://www.macvso.org/cvso.html
Minnesota Veteran One Stop Website: This website was developed to provide Minnesota Veterans, their families and employers a one stop location for information or links available for veterans. www.minnesotaveteran.org/
VETERAN RESOURCESVeterans Linkage Line 1-888-LINKVET (546-5838)
• For active duty military members to retirees to veterans and all concerned family members
• MDVA manages the LinkVet call center• During business hours, MDVA staff provide information on veterans' benefits,
healthcare, education, and reintegration. • The line will roll to Crisis Connection counselors for 24-hour, seven days a week
coverage (including holidays) for immediate crisis intervention and psychological counseling.
VETERAN RESOURCES
WEBSITES• www.mac-v.org• www.nchv.org• www.va.gov
• www.mdva.state.mn.us • http://www.macvso.org/cvso.html• www.minnesotanationalguard.org • www.militaryonesource.com
“We are a National Guard Family. Recently my husband lost his job due to active duty orders. This is being investigated through federal and state agencies, but we are about to be evicted and our utilities shut off. We are the parents of twin girls and we are frantic. He has lost a lot of wages due to this ignorant employer. Do you help people like us or do you know who can? We are desperate…………….”
An 89 year old decorated Army AF Fighter Pilot WWII (1942-1945). Facing a financial setback due to some unexpected bills, he and his wife were facing a shut
off notice from the gas company.
OIF Veteran is going through several surgeries that are service related and in and out of work; he is supposed to have 100% rating but has not yet been received (7 weeks)
Homeless, Married, disabled Army veteran with 2 minor children; connected to HUD VASH, but needed first month rent.
Collaboration with Family Assistance Center and County VSO; veteran laid off and unable to pay rent; FAC helping with food; MACV paying one month rent to prevent eviction
Collaboration with County VSO for disabled veteran with multiple health issues; VSO is in process of submitting VA claims to increase income; MACV providing mortgage assistance to prevent foreclosure.
30 year old OIF Veteran with a spouse and 3 children in need of rental assistance; collaboration with VSO and FAC.
56 year old homeless veteran in need of first month’s rent; collaboration with Workforce Center.
Female Marine Veteran with 2 children needs to move out of extremely overcrowded trailer; 20% service connected disability; we will provide ongoing case management and first month rent; veteran has applied for Voc Rehab with CVSO and plans to attend local CC using GI Bill.
Thank you for having us
……Questions?
Minnesota Locations
St. Paul Headquarters: MACV-Metro: 360 Robert Street North One Veterans DriveSuite 306 VAMC Building 47St. Paul, MN 55101 Minneapolis, MN 55417651-291-8756 612-726-1327
MACV-Duluth: MACV-Mankato101 West 2nd Street 12 Civic Center Plaza
Duluth, MN 55802 Suite 2090 218-722-8763 Mankato, MN 56011
507-345-8258