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Meet Carmen, a small businesswoman who has survived the pandemic and is stronger than ever thanks to BREATHE LA County?s Guaranteed Income Program. This pilot program provides 1,000 county residents some breathing room with $1000 a month for three years to help establish financial stability. For people like Carmen, it's more than a check; it's a path forward that's changing lives.
You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up?here.
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Getting People on the Pathway Home
After leaving the encampment known as the 'Dead End', Dawn completed all the steps she needed to be placed in permanent housing.
Meet Dawn who, until this past August, lived in an encampment known as ?The Dead End? in unincorporated Lennox. Thanks to LA County?s Pathway Home program, she was placed into interim housing, along with 58 other encampment residents. Recently, Dawn became the first Pathway Home participant to be placed into her own permanent housing. Watch this video to see Dawn?s journey from the streets to her new home.
To learn more about Pathway Home, visit homeless.lacounty.gov/pathway-home/.
At Your Service
Veteran Peer Access Network
Prefer to speak with a fellow veteran before reaching out for resources? The LA County Department of Mental Health operates a Veteran Peer Access Network where veterans in need can connect with fellow veterans that will help them navigate the various services LA County provides and recommend resources that are best for them.
Resources available include:
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Mental Health ? Treatment for trauma from combat exposure, military sexual trauma, relationship and intimacy issues
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Substance Misuse Support ? Treatment for substance use disorders, including misuse of alcohol, prescription medication and other drugs
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Housing ? Temporary and permanent housing for veterans and their families, help locating housing
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Workforce Development and Employment ? Help with developing interview skills, resume creation, job coaching, plus volunteer and job opportunities
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Healthcare ? Enrollment into VA healthcare, transportation to appointments, ensuring access to prescription medications
Education ? Support with school enrollment, vocational training, tuition assistance
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Miscellaneous ? Food, childcare, transportation, financial assistance and more
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Legal Services ? Help with eviction prevention, discharge upgrade, applying for VA benefits, etc.
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Social Connection/Recreation ? Opportunities to connect with other veterans in a variety of settings
You can dial 1-800-854-7771 to get in contact with the Veteran Peer Access Network or email them at [email protected].
Out and About
Vet Day LA - RSVP Today!
The L.A. County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs welcomes all to the FREE Saturday, November 11, Vet Day LA event at the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is part of a month-long schedule of tributes honoring local military veterans and their families. The DPSS Medi-Cal Outreach team will be onsite providing information and benefit enrollment assistance. This year?s theme is ?Uniting in Gratitude.? Special guests include Arnold Schwarzenegger. Attendees can enjoy food, games, a resource fair, and more! Register and RSVP for a chance to win $2,500.
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Los Angeles County / Mayra Vasquez
LA County salutes Veterans nationwide for their service.
Happy Veteran's Day!
Click here?to access more photos of LA County in action.
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