Massachusetts Stand Down
ONE DAY ONLY!
August 22, 2014 at IBEW Local 103
256 Freeport St., Dorchester, MA 02122
Registration Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
“Stand Down” is a military term referring to the brief period of time a soldier leaves an active combat area in order to rest and regain strength. Today, Stand Down refers to a grassroots, community based intervention program designed to help the nation’s homeless veteran population.
This event has served as a way of bringing a wide range of specialized resources to help the city’s veterans facing a wide range of problems, from homelessness to mental health needs and everything in between. Stand Down is a once a year opportunity for homeless and at-risk veterans to access a broad spectrum of services in one location including:
- Medical Care
- Housing Assistance
- VA and Social Security Benefits Counseling
- Oral Health/Dental Screenings
- Haircuts and Eye Glasses
- RMV - Mass. ID Cards and License Renewals
- Clothing
- Employment Services
- Legal Assistance
- Mental Health Counseling
- And More!
Visit Volunteers of America Massachusetts for more details.