When Steven reached out to the Crisis Center’s Florida Veterans Support Line, he was at a loss for what to do next.
Having recently lost his job, he was now at risk of losing his rental property where he parked his mobile home. On top of his financial issues, he was struggling to support his 15-year-old daughter, who was recently involuntarily committed to a mental health facility under the Baker Act.
Steven was stressed and feeling defeated, both in his job search and as a father.
After sharing his story, Steven was connected with a Crisis Center care coordinator so he could receive ongoing support as he worked through his financial, employment, and family matters. The care coordinator encouraged Steven to not get discouraged, provided job-search suggestions and helped Steven brainstorm where he could get funds to cover his rent until he secured a new job.
To improve his financial situation, Steven tried to sell his car, but was turned down by a car dealership. Feeling confident from his conversations with his care coordinator, Steven asked for a job at the car dealership and was able to start immediately. His family also stepped in to help him with his rent so he could stay in his home with his daughter while he got back onto stable financial ground.
Steven repeatedly thanked his care coordinator for helping him through his crisis, and shared how thankful he was that the Florida Veterans Support Line exists to help veterans like him and his peers.
