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Veteran's Services - Employment

This program helps Veterans with service connected disabilities. It helps them to prepare for and find suitable jobs. For Veterans who cannot immediately go to work due to their disability, they may get services to help them to live as independently as possible. This program is also known as the Chapter 31 Program. Veterans will meet with a counselor to consider a plan that meets their specific needs. They may receive training at a college, vocational or technical school. They will get help with job seeking skills. They can also receive counseling and medical referrals as needed.

VetSuccess Program Services Include:

  • Assistance finding and keeping a job
  • Comprehensive rehabilitation evaluation to determine abilities, skills, and interests
  • Employment services such as job-training, job-seeking skills and resume development
  • Independent living services for Veterans unable to work due to the severity of their disabilities

Veteran's Services - Disability

Disability benefits are paid to a veteran due to injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty. It may also apply to a condition that was made worse by active military service. It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care. The benefits are tax-free.

You may qualify if you have a service related disability. You also need to have been honorably discharged.

Please call your local office for more information.

Peaceful Paths - Domestic Abuse Network

Peaceful Paths is a Domestic Abuse Network agency that provides a range of services for individuals and families who have suffered domestic abuse.

Services include:

  • Helpline
  • Emergency Shelter
  • New Client Intake
  • Support Group
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Injunction Support
  • Child & Youth Programs
  • Violence Prevention Education
  • Economic Empowerment

Please call or visit website for more information.

Peaceful Paths, Inc.

Peaceful Paths is an agency that helps victims of domestic abuse. They offer a range of services and programs to help.

Services include:

  • Helpline
  • Emergency Shelter
  • New Client Intake
  • Support Group
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Injunction Support
  • Child & Youth Programs
  • Violence Prevention Education
  • Economic Empowerment

Baker County Veterans Service Office

This agency strives to meet the needs of every veteran or dependent that comes to the office for help. They offer many services such as help with housing, benefits and aid to widows/widowers. Please call for more information.

Information and Services

  • Adaptive Equipment and/or Adaptive Housing
  • Aid and Attendance Special Monthly Compensation Claims
  • Annual Eligibility Verification Reports
  • Appeals Assistance
  • Assist Widows/Widowers of Military Retirees (Burial/SBP/Insurance)
  • Benefits Counseling
  • Burial Information and Claims
  • Clothing Allowance Claims
  • Combat Related Special Compensation
  • Concurrent Receipt Disability and Retirement Pay
  • Compensation Claims (Active Duty Incurred Disability)
  • Counseling/Transition Assistance for New Veterans
  • Discharge Upgrade Assistance
  • Education Claims

Sulzbacher

Sulzbacher helps those most in need within the community. They provide emergency shelter for homeless men, women and children.

Services include:

  • Short-term Emergency Housing for Women & Families with Children
  • Short-term Emergency Housing for Men
  • Healthcare
  • CHOP (Chronically Homeless Offenders Program)
  • Veteran's Services
  • Hope - Urban Rest Stop
  • Hope Street Outreach Team
  • Career, Education & Lifeskills
  • Crawford Early Learning Center
  • Food Services

Please see website for additional services.

United Way of Northeast Florida

This agency partners with many different social services in your local area. By dialing 2-1-1, you can find a trained volunteer to help you find the help you need. Whether it is emergency shelter, child care or food stamps, there is an agency in your area that can help. There are other resources such as free financial workshops. Please see the website for all services.

Services Include:

  • 2-1-1 referral line
  • Achievers For Life - school dropout prevention
  • Born Learning - preschooler parents' workshops
  • Full Service Schools - for Duval County students
  • Life: Act 2 - health issues for seniors
  • RealSense Prosperity Campaign - financial workshops
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