COURAGE TO CALL is dedicated to improving mental wellness for Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, National Guardsmen, and their families via countywide outreach and education, a 24/7 peer line, as well as individual short-term, solution focused prevention-oriented plans. This program is staffed by veterans and their family members. What does Courage to Call provide? Every day in San Diego County, current and former service members and their families deal with the complex maze of issues that accompanies military life. Often the most difficult problem is not knowing where to turn when you need help. Courage to Call is a free, confidential, veteran-staffed program dedicated to assisting active-duty military personnel, veterans, reservists, guard members, and their families, regardless of discharge status, through information, guidance, and referrals. A peer line is available 24 hours /7 days a week staffed by veterans. We offer an optional deeper level of care with an option to work with a veteran peer navigator. Navigators can provide guidance, resources, and advocacy. Types of assistance include • Access to resources or referrals • Employment services • Food, housing, and shelter • Rent and utility assistance • Counseling/mental health services • Family and legal resources • VA and other benefits and information • Veterans transition services • Low-cost or no-cost recreation PEER SUPPORT All Courage to Call Peer-Support Specialists have been in the military and understand the rigors of the military and military family life. Peer-Support Specialists provide a “first contact resolution” by ensuring that client needs are addressed to the best of their ability during their first contact with Courage to Call. PEER NAVIGATION Courage to Call Veteran Peer Navigators provide oneon-one peer support in navigating the service system through information and referrals, proactive check-in,
follow-up assistance, program enrollment and advocacy with the ultimate goal of connecting military/veterans to services they need. All Veteran Peer Navigators are trained social workers with the essential knowledge to provide resources and support to reduce stress and improve overall wellness. To learn more about Courage to Call visit our website at: www.courage2call.org If you are seeking help Call 1-877-698-7838 or dial 2-1-1 option 4 To contact us about collaboration, presentations, or trainings. couragetocall@mhsinc.org COURAGE TO CALL – ONLINE DONATION You can help us continue to provide support to current and former service members and their families in San Diego County. Make your secure, tax-deductible donation today to Courage to Call. Thank you for your generosity! www.courage2call.org/donate-now/ WWW.SanDiegoVeteransMagazine.com / JULY 2022
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