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PFC Stephen Johnson
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Due to a crack habit, I ended up homeless for over 25 years. I endured 3 prison terms in California and Arizona. Thanks to the Tucson VA SARRTP, I got the help I needed to stop using. After the residential program, I was enrolled in the HUD/VASH program and got an apartment. I was also enrolled in the CWT Program where I worked on the VA grounds while I sought permanent employment. Today, through the VA home loan program, I own a house. I am an over-the-road truck driver. And have been with my wife for over 8 years.
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SSG Carlos Madden
SSG Carlos Madden
6 mo
That's an amazing journey. Thanks for sharing that.
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PO3 Dn King
PO3 Dn King
6 mo
There is a long list of reasons people fall into addiction, but only one reason they get out: effort. I hope you enjoy the life you've earned by that hard work.
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Here's a rewritten version of your social post:

"Absolutely incredible! Your resilience and determination have transformed a life that was once in chaos. You're living proof that it can be done. Hats off to you!"
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I am happy to hear that you are leading a successful life. Semper Fi.
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CPO Tim Yorty
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I retired from the Navy with some service connected disabilities and worked part-time & temp jobs for quite a while, came close to being homeless but never was. I moved to a different state for a real job and haven't looked back. House is paid for, vehicle is paid for and savings acct is good - but I put the military and it's associated life-style problems behind me.
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SrA Ronald Moore
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Got into trouble after Discharge from the Military and For that,I have to suffer not being able to get Any help from the VA on housing,even when I saw it was Goung to be a homeless situation where I could not pay my rent and all my bills cause of scammers,- whom.Was said to be In the military
in Damascus, Syria ,At AL-Tariff Garrison and, my rent going up March '2023,and again March '24 : from $545.00 to $875.00 To $890.00 and the rent people -Urban Housing Solutions will not give me any slack to pay my mounting bills of like $5,000 in credit,And United Way told me to not pay my bills but focus On the rent,Car note which is a contractual agree that I got a job as long I got a cad and come to a work, And I have got emergency Rent from th VA ONCE ,and On c e by a Charities organization, but it's a monthly thing,Never ever catching up my bills,beside The Mental Health Dept of the VA said, I have to be totally back slide Un t o On the Ground sleeping Alcoholic again,before they will help,
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SrA Ronald Moore
SrA Ronald Moore
6 mo
PVT Skyler Brown Hudson Vash will not help me at All,They say,By Background after The Military say I do not Qualify,In which I got into Trouble, and well,Its like Discrimination,but they will not help, at all,Except to see me each time call,make appointments, see them and Say no,Not even where I could get help,Even their Operation Stand-in will not help,Only one Emergency Rental Assistance, and when I ask for food help They will not let me come into their bldg,
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PVT Skyler Brown
PVT Skyler Brown
6 mo
SrA Ronald Moore - damn, that sounds fishy as hell that they aren't doing anything for you. which Rep were you contacting? and what state are you in?
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Amn Jason Carter
Amn Jason Carter
6 mo
VA eligibility requires either an honorable discharge, or general discharge under honorable conditions, many VAs can also note in your electronic record an eligibility for humanitarian care if the character of discharge was less than general, for a short period of time to help with the emergency. If there ever is any problems with suicide risk this is the other instance where the character of discharge won't matter, presenting to any VA expressing suicidal thoughts will get you help right away although the focus is going to be on addressing the suicide risk not risk of homelessness although the homeless risk can be addressed before discharge. Veteran service organizations like DAV and VFW can help with requests to try to upgrade the character of discharge, can also help in applying for VA disability which can help with income and VA healthcare eligibility, although upgrading the character of discharge generally will come first.
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MSG Stan Hutchison
MSG Stan Hutchison
6 mo
Amn Jason Carter - Great advice.
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