We recognize the sacrifices made by veterans and their families.
Goodwill Industries of Tenneva, Inc.’s Veteran Services provides veterans assistance in navigating their careers as well as the benefits they have commendably earned. Participants of this program get one-on-one assistance with resume writing, interview preparation, networking, and help connecting with other available resources. Participant experiences are focused on supporting Goodwill’s mission as a dynamic social enterprise to provide employment services to those in need and to strengthen community infrastructure.
We recognize the sacrifices made by veterans and their families.
Goodwill Industries of Tenneva, Inc.’s Veteran Services provides veterans assistance in navigating their careers as well as the benefits they have commendably earned. Participants of this program get one-on-one assistance with resume writing, interview preparation, networking, and help connecting with other available resources. Participant experiences are focused on supporting Goodwill’s mission as a dynamic social enterprise to provide employment services to those in need and to strengthen community infrastructure.
Eligibility
All military veterans are eligible for the VSP. Participants must provide a DD214 or statement of service to confirm eligibility.
Program Benefits
- Comprehensive career assessments
- Individualized career and financial planning
- Career readiness activities
Goodwill Industries of Tenneva, Inc.’s Veteran Services provides veterans assistance in navigating their careers as well as the benefits they have commendably earned. Participants of this program get one-on-one assistance with resume writing, interview preparation, networking, and help connecting with other available resources. Participant experiences are focused on supporting Goodwill’s mission as a dynamic social enterprise to provide employment services to those in need and to strengthen community infrastructure.
To learn more or to apply for the program please contact Dan Malinowski, Director of Veteran Services, at (423) 440-6498 or by email at dmalinowski@goodwilltnva.org.
The team at Goodwill Industries of Tenneva, Inc. support all veterans and understand that times can be tough. If you feel you are needing assistance please see below for a list of valuable resources.
- Veterans Crisis Line – If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
- For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.
- Vet Centers – Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
- VA Mental Health Services Guide – This guide will help you sign up and access mental health services.
- MakeTheConnection.net – information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.
- RallyPoint – Talk to other Veterans online. Discuss: What are your feelings as the Taliban reclaim Afghanistan after 20 years of US involvement?
- Download VA’s self-help apps – Tools to help deal with common reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time.
- Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) – Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS) Is Here For You! or call 800-959-TAPS (8277)
- VA Women Veterans Call Center – Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 6:30PM ET)
- VA Caregiver Support Line – Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 5PM ET)
- Together We Served –Find your battle buddies through unit pages
- George W. Bush Institute – Need help or want to talk? Check In or call:1-630-522-4904 or email: checkin@veteranwellnessalliance.org
- Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes – Join the Community or call 202-249-7170
- American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network – Peer Support and Mentoring or call the Hero Care Network at 1-877-272-7337
- Team Red, White & Blue – Hundreds of events weekly. Find a chapter in your area.
- Student Veterans of America – Find a campus chapter to connect with.
- Team Rubicon – Find a local support squad.
Additional community resources and contacts:
- Vets4Warriors – 1-855-838-8255 Vets4Warriors | We’ve been where you are and we’re with you now
- Wounded Warrior Project 1-888-WWP-ALUM or 1-904-405-1213 and Support for Veterans – Programs for Veterans in Need | WWP (woundedwarriorproject.org)
- America’s Warrior Partnership 1-866-AWPVETS America’s Warrior Partnership | Empowering Communities to Empower Veterans (americaswarriorpartnership.org)
- Travis Manion Foundation – 1-215-348-9080 or email info@travismanion.org
- Code of Support 1-571-418-6339 press 1 Code of Support Foundation
- Independence Fund The Independence Fund
- Blue Star Families Blue Star Families – Find Your People, Build Your Community
- ETS Sponsorship ETS Sponsorship Program
- Combined Arms – Connect through the Quick Connect Form https://combinedarmssites.secure.force.com/QuickConnect or call the intake team 1-888 -737-3112.