Services We Provide
Shelter
Shelter
VVHC operates a transition center for anyone needing assistance. We also operate an overnight shelter housing up to 20 people when temperatures fall below 35 degrees. We provide Hot meals every day, assist with program service connection and clothing, camping equipment, internet and phones to assist with medical and service contact and placement.
Case Management Services
A case manager meets with individuals who desire assistance to create realistic and achievable goals, objectives to reach those goals, and follows-up with them at least weekly to assess their progress. The goals and objectives are adjusted as guided by the initial comprehensive needs’ assessment.
Counseling
VVHC refers a variety of counseling classes and life skills classes to individuals that utilize the transition center. Utilizing volunteers to facilitate and instruct a variety of group style classes and counseling sessions.
Access to Computers
Access to Computers
Access to Computers
VVHC has computers available to individuals for the purposes of conducting job searches, completing employment applications, housing searches, and for staying in touch with family and friends.
Information and Referral
Volunteers are trained to be able to assist individuals with information and referrals to other service organizations.
Essentials
Clothing or vouchers, shoes, toiletries, toilet paper, personal wipes, food and dog food are provided. One daily hot meal is available. Coffee, drinks, and other supplies such as flashlights are provided as are blankets, tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks.
Supportive Groups
The VVHC also has life skills programs and personal transformation groups that promote personal development, enhance coping skills and encourage positive life choices
Employment Assistance
VVHC offers employment assistance to any who come into the transition center. We assist with job searching, resume building, online search engine registration. We also partner with Arizona Job Service (DES) Goodwill employment services.
Bicycles for clients
Transportation Support
Bicycles for clients
Referrals for donated bicycles and limited bus passes when available are distributed.
Volunteer Training
The VVHC direct-care volunteers complete Mental Health First Aid classes and Fire Extinguisher training.