Who is The Forgotten Veteran?

The Forgotten Veteran is incarcerated or homeless.

The Forgotten Veteran most likely experienced trauma while serving.

The Forgotten Veteran has unresolved issues with family & friends.

The Forgotten Veteran struggles with lingering drug/alcohol abuse issues and suffers mental illness.The Forgotten Veteran struggles with suicide ideation. The Forgotten Veteran is in the shadows but wants to be seen.

The Forgotten Veteran is Me





"The U.S. military is celebrated for defending the interests and security of the nation, and yet research shows suicide rates are 52.3% higher among veterans than those who never served in the military."                                                                                                                                   Duke University School of Medicine

VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH


The Mission of The Forgotten Veteran:

“To resource a path of success for the underserved veteran to achieve sustainable housing, financial stability, and wellness as Congress and the American people expect.”


Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2019, 12 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.5 million made a plan, and 1.4 million attempted suicide. Suicide was responsible for more than 47,500 deaths in 2019.


The financial toll of suicide on society is also costly. Suicides and suicide attempts cost the nation over $70 billion per year in lifetime medical and work-loss costs alone.

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?

You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you.

You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.

24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones

DIAL 988 then press 1

Chat or Text 838255

The Forgotten Veteran

Resource Guide


It is hard to imagine all the moving parts to transitioning from one place to another (a new city), one situation to another (divorce), or from one completely different life to another (transition from the military or prison to civilian world).


Unlike other guides, The Forgotten Veterans Resource Guide is specifically targeted to the veteran transitioning from one life situation to another especially those transitioning from prison or homelessness and back into the community.

VETERAN HOUSING


Section 8, also known as the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, works as a rental subsidy that allows families to pay a reasonable amount of their income toward their rent. Eligible families will receive a voucher to begin searching for housing. Generally, families will pay no more than 40 percent of their adjusted monthly income toward their rent share. NYCHA pays the remaining amount to the owner on the family's behalf. 


HUD-VASH is a program from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the US Department of Veterans Affairs VA to help veterans facing homelessness and their families find and sustain permanent housing. HUD provides rental assistance vouchers for privately owned housing to veterans who are eligible for VA health care and are experiencing homelessness. VA case managers connect these veterans with additional support services.

Free Help for Homeless Veterans (Veterans Affairs)

1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838)

Are You A Veteran Experiencing Homelessness?

The Forgotten Veteran is Starting a Veteran Housing Coalition

and Seeking Veterans, Housing Professionals, and Housing Officials

to Assist Veterans Obtain Sustainable Housing

For more information, please click Here

JUSTICE-INVOLVED  VETERANS


In 2018, Timothy Pena was sentenced to two years in prison for a first-offense marijuana possesion conviction. Upon imprisonment, Tim soon realized that he and other veterans were not receiving that access to Veterans Affairs with simple VA forms, information and advocacy that other non-criminal veterans receive, even though these veterans have greater needs.


The mission of The Forgotten Veteran is to 'Bridge the Gap' between the incarcerated veteran and the VA with access to necessary forms, assistance with claims, and transition services and resources while providing solutions for the prevention of veteran homelessness and suicide.


Nearly half of all imprisoned veterans have a history of homelessness and a quarter suffer service-connected PTSD.
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