CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Lake County Vet Connect Volunteers will host a quarterly mobile Stand Down, an outreach event for local veterans who are homeless or experiencing uncertain housing.
The event will take place Wednesday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 437, 14770 Austin Road in Clearlake.
The Stand Down offers immediate intervention support in the form of supplies and housing, employment services and other community resource information. A hot lunch will be provided.
Veterans must provide their ID card or DD Form 214.
Resources will be provided covering a variety of topics including veterans’ services, housing and homeless assistance, employment, legal consultations, medical insurance counseling, advance care planning, behavioral health, employment assistance, and more.
Representatives from regional veterans’ services and many local organizations will be present to meet with veterans attending the Stand Down.
In the military, “Stand Down” afforded battle-weary soldiers the opportunity to renew their spirit, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, mail and receive letters, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends in a safe environment.
Today, “Stand Down” refers to a grassroots, community-based intervention program designed to help the nation’s homeless veterans “combat” life on the streets.
Homeless veterans are brought together in a single location and are provided access to the community resources needed to begin addressing their individual problems and start rebuilding their lives.
The Lake County Veterans Council asks the public to spread the word regarding the event so that local homeless or near homeless veterans can be reached and may benefit from the assistance available.
The Veterans Stand Down will follow protocols recommended by the Lake County Public Health Department to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Masks are required and will be provided.
For more information, contact Bob Hopkins at 707-350-1411 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For updates, visit the Vet Connect Hookup Hub on Facebook.
Janine Smith-Citron is development director for Hospice Services of Lake County.
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