Mata testimony: Mission Vet Check outreach program
Mata describes Mission Vet Check, a partnership with New York Cares using trained volunteers for supportive check-in calls. Over 1,000 calls were made in the most recent outreach, connecting veterans to mental health, housing, food, and employment resources.
We are also strengthening proactive outreach through Mission Vet Check.
Mission Vet Check operated...
Operates in partnership with New York Cares uses trained volunteers to make supportive check-in calls to veterans across New York City.
Through our most recent outreach, more than 1,000 calls were made to New York City veterans, creating another opportunity to connect with DVS and resources related to mental health, housing, food, employment, benefits, and other needs.
Mission Vet Check is not a crisis line or replacement for professional mental care.
It is another opportunity to connect.
Listen, identify a need, and help a veteran understand where support is available.