VOC Travels to D.C. to Advocate for Non-Opioid Prescriptions for Veterans

For more than a decade, I’ve been working with veterans who struggle with substance abuse. I’ve seen veterans at every stage of recovery – some of whom were able to overcome their addiction; others who relapsed; and, tragically, some who overdosed. In too many of these cases, this all could have been avoided if not for their reliance on prescription opioids. These brave servicemembers stood up for our country and freedoms only to be knocked down by addiction to medication that is supposed to help them manage chronic and post-surgical pain. This is an epidemic that is unfair to the people who served our country.

Job Interview Prep Tips for Veterans

You’ve landed an interview. Great! Now it’s time to get to work to prepare for questions you’re likely to be asked and to have some questions of your own. Here are some tips for what to do before the interview.

VOC Helps Veteran Without Internet Access Land Job Interviews

When military veteran Sherman found himself without a job during a global pandemic—a time when it seemed more likely you would lose a job rather than find one—he turned to Veterans Outreach Center. Our employment team immediately took action, searching for local businesses still hiring as others were closing their doors due to a state-wide mandate to close up non-essential businesses and stay home. Sherman found himself with another disadvantage—he lacked proper internet access to send his resume or even apply for the job.