Servicing America's Veterans
The Center for Veterans Issues offers many services to veterans. Services are designed to capture homeless and low-income veterans and empower them for independent living. Please contact us for more info.



Education, Training and Employment (ETE)
ETE services are provided to eligible veterans. Funded by the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP), under the US Department of Labor, the purpose of ETE is to provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force and to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless veterans.

CVI provides an array of services utilizing a case management approach that directly assists homeless veterans as well as provides critical linkages for a variety of supportive services available. The program is "employment focused," and veterans receive the employment and training services they need in order to re-enter the labor force. Individual assessment, job placement, computer training, job development, career counseling, job interview workshops, and resume preparation are among the services that are provided.

Supportive services such as clothing, referral to medical and substance abuse treatment, and transportation assistance are also provided to meet the needs of the veteran. The emphasis on helping homeless veterans get and retain jobs is enhanced through coordination with various programs and organizations such as the Social Development Commission and the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee/Veterans Upward Bound.

Please email Lynda Horn, or call (414) 345-4251 or (888) 393-4878 ext. 251, for more information.

Motivational and Self-Esteem Groups
Veterans enrolled in CVI programs are either on an employment track or a benefits track. Those that are seeking employment attend motivational groups, which help the veteran deal with rejection from employers. In order for the veteran to remain positive during the search for employment, this group therapy provides the veteran with a "job coach" who actively motivates the veteran to stay focused and keep trying.

Those veterans that are applying for benefits, or who may already receive benefits, may cope with low self-esteem issues related to a disability or psychological issue. Mismanaged anger and rage is a major cause of conflict in these individuals' lives. The self-esteem group therapy offers anger management and problem-solving techniques to help the veteran cope with daily life.

Please email K'uu Wamubu, or call (414) 345-3916 or (888) 393-4878 ext. 308, for more information.