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Mental Health

Impact Stories: Jen

The threat of eviction loomed, and Jen faced a heartbreaking choice: to stay in danger or leave everything behind to protect her children.

Volunteers of America of Florida Collaborates in Project C.O.P.E. for Hurricane-Impacted Residents of Pinellas County

St. Petersburg, FL –Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) is proud to partner in providing support through Project C.O.P.E. (Caring for Our People in Emergencies), an initiative designed to address the ongoing impact of Hurricane Milton from the 2024 hurricane season affecting residents of Pinellas County. This project is possible through funding and cooperation from Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Support and Community Engagement Beginning October 27, 2025, the Project C.O.P.E. team will actively engage with the community to extend much-needed aid. “We are…

Impact Stories: Angel

Meet Angel: A veteran who faced homelessness and mental health struggles but found hope and healing with the support of Volunteers of America Florida.

Impact Stories: Ronal

Ronal, a former Army Bomb Specialist, faced significant challenges after his military service. Transitioning to civilian life was tough due to injuries sustained in service, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and nerve damage in his left leg. These physical limitations, coupled with a struggle to adapt to civilian work environments, led him into a difficult phase. Ronal spent most of his career as a delivery driver, assisting in a woodshop, and managing supply orders. Ronal grappled with drug dependency, which had started as a coping mechanism during his service. His situation reached a low point when he found himself…

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