Veterans Path to Hope

very support, transportation to work, reconnecting with family, and daily living skills as needed. In Crystal Lake, veterans and families are welcomed to call or stop in at the drop-in resource center, staffed by veteran peer support specialists. The peer support group is there to assist veterans in need, whether the need is for support, information, referrals, or the relief of having coffee with someone who speaks the same language. The drop-in center includes a food pantry for veterans, monthly food truck, and counseling support. The VA funds a program (SSVF) for low income veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless, providing resources to be quickly rehoused and supported. The agency also offers veteran-specific employment assistance, helping with resume translation, getting prepared for employment, and finding/keeping employment.