New Directions for Veterans
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
New Directions for Veterans is a mid-sized nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, focused on assisting homeless veterans in Los Angeles County. For 25 years, it has offered a broad suite of services tailored to individual needs, including addiction recovery, mental health therapy, case management, clothing and food assistance, legal and tax support, workforce development, housing placement, family reunification, and aftercare. The programs are designed to address the multifaceted factors that contribute to homelessness, with the aim of helping participants secure employment, a stable income, a permanent home, and the skills to lead a healthy, productive life. Participants include both male and female veterans from different generations and theatres of conflict, with services personalized to each individual's situation. As a nonprofit organization, New Directions for Veterans is rooted in Los Angeles, California, and works to address the complexities of veteran homelessness through integrated housing, health, and social supports.