WARRIORS HELPING WARRIORS

The Brian Conley Veterans Resiliency Center

 

The Brian Conley Veteran Resiliency Center is an educational, counseling and residential center for Veterans and their families to receive assistance while reintegrating into society.  It helps guide its clients in navigating through the VA and Military systems, and the paperwork needed to receive services to which they are entitled.  It also provides a comprehensive list of programs to include case management, financial planning, job placement, counseling, job search, support groups and peer mentoring.  It can house up to 12 Veterans on the second and 3rd floors

Mission Statement

Warriors Helping Warriors was formed on the premise of helping fellow veterans and their families navigate the Veterans Administration (VA) and Military Systems and reintegrate into society after returning home. In its endeavor to capture the resiliency of our military men and women, the organization has opened The Brian Conley Veterans Resiliency Center where veterans can adapt to their new mission.

Vision

The Brian Conley Veterans Resiliency Center offers programs to support: Family Reunification, Health and Wellness, Housing, Job Placement, Resource & Benefits Education, Financial Planning, Recreational, Peer Support, and Mental Health. Programs offered will include Meditation, Peer Mentoring, Support Groups for veterans, spouses and families, Counseling, Fellowship, etc.

Keys to Success

When Major Kevin Conley returned from Afghanistan in 2010, he had a dream.  After fighting his way through the military and VA bureaucracies, he wanted to help other Veterans avoid the nightmare he was put through.  He was medically retired from the U.S. Army at the age of 44 in 2014 due to his multiple medical issues incurred while on active duty.  Because of his experiences and lessons learned, Kevin Conley has acquired a unique understanding of what a Veteran and his family face when returning from active duty.

Location

The center is located at 104 South Broad Street, Middletown, DE.  It is in the town center in walking distance of many town offices and businesses which could provide services and jobs.  Since it is on a public bus line, transportation within the town and outlying areas is convenient.  Public parking is available on the street.

House Description

The first floor of the Resiliency Center includes a multipurpose room, case manager’s office, resource room, recreation room, and handicapped accessible rest room. The second and third floors have a 3-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, laundry, and 3 baths to house low income homeless male veterans. Computers are available for client use for research and communication.