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ElephantEar3Senior Contributor
Welcome to all our new Shoulder To Shoulder members.
We’d love to hear a bit about what brought you here and what you’re hoping to get out of it.
If you’re happy to share your thoughts with the whole group, feel free to post here in this thread.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Katsy and welcome
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TrashCasual Contributor
A home for my vet friend currently sleeping on the floor of my minuscule studio.
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tymeModerator
Thanks for sharing @Trash . It sounds incredibly hard. Is your friend linked in with any supports and services?
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TrashCasual Contributor
He has medical help with his white .
DVA card. Home help may be possible through Homes For Heroes but attendance at Ramsay Health for mental health assessment is necessary. Residential program there with no exit possible until assessment complete. While battling cancer with all the medical appointments, a residential program is impossible..
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RiverSealModerator
Hey @Trash, thanks for sharing your experiences with the community!
Sounds like you and the person you are supporting are going through a bit atm which I bet would be challenging. You are demonstrating your resilience by reaching out to your peers here on Shoulder to Shoulder and being vulnerable when it's hard to share.
I believe the community of Veteran's Families will have some insights to share with you!
Thanks again for posting on the Forums 🙂
Take care
RiverSeal
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LGContributor
Hi @Trash
I'm sorry to hear about your friend, and I am sure it is hard on you too! Open Arms have Clinical Care Coordinators who can assist with referrals to housing benefits and options for Veterans. I would be encouraging your friend to call Open Arms for support.
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