Stand Down for Homeless Veterans - Orlando VA Healthcare System
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Orlando VA Healthcare System

 

Stand Down for Homeless Veterans

October 21, 2009

 

On Sept. 26, the Orlando VA Medical Center hosted a one-day Homeless Stand Down for Veterans and their families in Orange County.  The event offered housing, services, and hospitality to 240 homeless Veterans.  Services offered included medical care, showers, meals, shelter, mental health services and counseling.  Veterans were also provided DoD surplus including wet weather supplies and clean clothing.
Dental Services    Medical Services 
Dentists from the Orlando VA Medical Center offered Veterans dental screenings.   One of the many medical services offered at the Homeless Stand Down was blood pressure checks.
Flu Shot  Community Services 
During the Homeless Stand Down, Veterans were offered free flu shots.   Many community service providers had a booth at the event to assist Veterans with a variety of needs.
Food Provided    Regitration 
Lunch was cooked and provided by the Retired Air Force Marine Army Navy Club, Inc - better known as the RAFMAN Club.   Registering each Veteran was a smooth process. Orlando VA Medical Center staff assessed each Veteran and then assigned them a battle buddy who accompanied them to each station and booth.
Haircuts 
Students from Paul Mitchell School provided haircuts to Veterans
 

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