About Operation Golden Hawk
What is Stand Down?
Veteran Obstacles
Housing Insecurity
Food Insecurity
Financial Insecurity
Clothing Insecurity
Employment Insecurity
Medical and Mental Health
Why do we need Stand Down?
Veterans currently account for nearly 10% of homeless in America
Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan are entering the homeless ranks earlier and in greater percentages than Veterans of previous wars and conflicts
Veterans also struggle with:
Alcohol and substance abuse
Employment Stability
Physical Disabilities
Suicide
Translating military training into civilian employment
Services and Partner Agencies
Housing Assistance
Housing & Urban Development Veteran Assistance and Supported Housing
Family Alliance for Veterans of America
Northern Lights
Access to Health Care
Mason City VA Community-Based Outreach Clinic
Central Iowa VA Health System
VA Mobile Veterans Outreach Center
Mental Health Assistance
Prairie Ridge Treatment Center
Al-Anon
Employment and Education Assistance
Iowa Workforce Development
VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
Job Fair
Substance and Alcohol Abuse Treatment
Mental Health Counseling
Service Animal Placement