Stand Down
Programs & Facilities
"Unfortunate events, though potentially a source of anger and
despair, have equal potential to be a source of spiritual growth.
Whether or not this is the outcome depends on our response."
Dalai Lama


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Stand Down House
VA Contract Program
In this stage our veterans are able to focus on recovery without the
concerns of daily living or responsibilities such as employment.

   

  • 15 bed capacity
  • 30 - 60 days of residence funded by the Health Care for Homeless
    Veterans Program (HCHV) through the VA Medical Center
  • Nutritional Food - three meals per day
  • Clean and comfortable living quarters
  • A treatment team that works with each veteran to
    develop a personalized case plan
  • Twice weekly psycho educational groups by our
    staff Licensed Psychologist
  • Individual sessions and assessment with our staff psychologist
  • A Resident Technician to provide support & guidance
  • 12-Step Meetings (in house & off grounds)
  • Transportation to and from the West Palm Beach VAMC
  • Classes on addiction and recovery at the
    West Palm Beach VAMC
  • Substance Abuse, medical, and dental treatment
    at the West Palm Beach VAMC
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    Stand Down House
    VA Grant and Per Diem Program
    In this stage our veterans have more freedoms while still being in a safe and
    somewhat structured environment to continue their work on recovery.
    This phase allows a gradual return to independent living.

  • 21 bed capacity
  • Up to two years stay
  • Residents reside in "Senior Living" quarters where
    they have kitchens to prepare their own meals
  • Continued attention and care by our treatment team
  • Help with finances, life skills, legal issues, and goal
    planning by our full time Case Manager
  • Monthly individual session with our psychologist
  • Resident Technician to provide support & guidance
  • Residents are given the opportunity to "give back" by
    holding supportive meetings with our contract veterans
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    Stand Down Three-Quarter House
    An alternative living space for veterans who are ready for independent living.

  • Nine bed capacity
  • Continued camaraderie of fellow veterans
  • Atmosphere of sober living
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    Stand Down Facilities
    Some of the amenities offered at Stand Down:

  • Ten networked computers which allow for job searches,
    resume writing, & limited internet access
  • Media center - TV, CD, VCR, & DVD
  • Library of recovery & inspirational material
  • Space for step meetings and educational speakers
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    Landscape designed by a former resident

          

    Want to learn about Stand Down in the words of the veterans themselves?

    Click here to read what they have had to say.

    Help Us Help Them
    Financial contributions are a large part of what helps
    Stand Down provide these services to our homeless veterans.
    Your donation would help our non-profit organization
    to continue to do so.

    Our Other Pages
    Return to and/or visit these other Stand Down pages:
    Home page
    Homeless Veteran Information
    In Their Own Words
    Staff & Contact Information
    Supporters & Donors