Adult Directory 2013
Adult Directory 2013
Adult Directory 2013
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XI. VETERAN’S SERVICES<br />
DC Office of Veterans Affairs<br />
441 4 th Street, NW S-570, 20001<br />
(202) 724-5454, Fax (202) 724-7117<br />
Matthew Cary, Director<br />
Assists DC veterans apply for benefit entitlements (health care, vocational rehabilitation<br />
and employment, reemployment, home loans, pensions). Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm<br />
Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)<br />
1500 Franklin Street, NE 20018<br />
(202) 636-7660, Crisis Hotline 1 800 273-8255<br />
Kevin Morton, Center Manager; Arnafo Morgan, Intake Coordinator x 3662<br />
24-hour day program and drop-in center (not a shelter) for homeless and at-risk veterans<br />
and their families. Social work and medical staff available 24/7. CRRC offers a primary<br />
care clinic, complete kitchen, laundry and shower facilities, computers, food pantry and<br />
play room for children. Independent CRRC programs are listed below with fuller<br />
descriptions later in chapter.<br />
America Works of<br />
Washington DC<br />
Community Connections<br />
Hero’s Place<br />
Pathways to Housing<br />
Veterans Benefits Admin<br />
Woodley House Inc.<br />
CRRC Community Partners<br />
Job training<br />
Mental health case management,<br />
permanent supportive housing, case<br />
management<br />
Resume development, job search<br />
assistance, benefits application<br />
Housing placement assistance, case<br />
management<br />
Assistance applying for benefits<br />
available to veterans<br />
Transitional housing for veterans<br />
with a mental illness<br />
Call CRRC for<br />
schedule<br />
Mon noon to<br />
5:30pm, Thurs<br />
7:30am to noon<br />
2 nd and 4 th Fri<br />
8am to noon<br />
Mon - Fri<br />
7:30am to 5pm<br />
Mon & Thurs<br />
7:30am to 5pm<br />
Intake Tues<br />
7:30am to noon<br />
A. Reentry Support<br />
Justice For Reentry Veterans Program (JRVP) - 1500 Franklin Street, NE 20018<br />
(202) 636-7660, Fax (202) 745-8169<br />
Rodney D. Carter, Reentry Specialist<br />
Assists veterans returning home from prison or jail. Case managers connect with<br />
returning veterans up to 6 months prior to release from prison or jail. Assess reentry<br />
needs, offer mentoring and connect to appropriate health, social services, public and<br />
veteran benefits. Reentry specialist will visit local jails and BOP prisons within 100<br />
miles from DC. Eligibility: Honorable or general discharge. Referrals through<br />
Jail/CTF, BOP, agency, or self-referrals accepted.<br />
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Community & Confinement Access Guide
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