Whether working toward your first degree or just refreshing your skillset, the Atlanta Technical College (ATC) can help Warriors like you achieve your academic and professional goals. Part of the Technical College System of Georgia, ATC has partnered with hundreds Warriors and their families to make those goals a reality.

BlazeSports America’s mission is to change the lives of individuals with disabilities through adaptive sport and recreation. BlazeSports America was formed as the legacy organization of the 1996 Paralympic Games held in Atlanta, Georgia. These games, the first of their kind held in the United States, showed the world the power and spirit of adaptive sport. BlazeSports was founded to provide ongoing programming in adaptive sport, recreation, and physical activity to Georgia’s youth, adults, veterans and military personnel with physical disabilities and PTSD. Our Veteran programs are always free and offer weekly programs in everything from recreational bowling, archery, cycling, tennis, rowing, yoga, CrossFit and more.

With over 25 percent of the Warrior population interested in starting a business, Bunker Labs helps aspiring business leaders like you develop a sustainable business plan, connecting them with the people and resources they need to succeed. Founded by veterans for veterans, they can help you pursue your entrepreneurial ambitions starting today.

Founded by country music artist Zac Brown, Camp Southern Ground offers programs for both veterans and children. Warrior Week, their signature program, enables veterans to discover strengths, define their purpose after military life and develop a custom-designed work and life plan. Warrior PATHH (Progressive Alternative Training for Healing Heroes) is a nonclinical program aimed to cultivate and facilitate post traumatic growth among combat veterans struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and/or combat stress. During summer months, Camp Southern Ground offers an inclusive camp experience for kids, specifically including children who are coping with the deployment of a parent, or those who have lost a loved one in service to our country.

Over the last 25 years, Camp Twin Lakes (CTL) has hosted thousands of adults and children through different overnight retreats and camp experiences. To better serve the Warrior community, CTL created the Family Warrior Weekend – a weekend retreat where you and your families can come together to learn new skills, connect with one another and relax.

ClearPoint Reconnect is a program that serves military service members and their families. The program is based on the realization that it is difficult for those in the military to “reconnect” and establish themselves financially when they return home from service. At ClearPoint, we know about this from firsthand experience. In fact, we have an entire counseling staff made up of veterans and close family members of those who served. The Reconnect Program also offers free educational resources both in-person and through our interactive site at ClearpointU. The online platform features personalized courses and activities, interviews with military families, and the opportunity to earn credits and rewards. Throughout the program, you’ll develop a personalized action plan to help you achieve your goals and overcome financial challenges. We also serve our military affiliated members with 1 on 1 counseling to identify problem areas and define solutions. Often times debt management plans are put in place to improve monthly budget outcomes and decrease overall debt liability. We look forward to faithfully serving those who have served our nation so well.

Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) treats conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), military sexual trauma (MST), anxiety, and depression related to military service. Treatment is free and confidential for eligible post-9/11 veterans and service members living anywhere in the United States regardless of discharge status, deployment history, or length of service. Both our traditional outpatient treatment as well as our two-week Intensive Outpatient Program are offered in person at our clinic or via telehealth in eligible states.

First Step Staffing is a nonprofit staffing organization that provides immediate employment opportunities for those individuals who are chronically homeless, veterans, returning citizens, and anyone who is experiencing barriers to employment. Most of our employment opportunities are within the Light Industrial Warehouse sector, with careers in transportation, and hospitality services (janitorial, laundry). Our service provides transportation services to and from your place of employment every day. We also provide a number of disability services to accommodate your needs.

FourBlock inspires transitioning veterans to reach their potential and equips them to achieve the best careers possible. Our Career Readiness Program equips veterans with the professional development, career exploration, and network needed to make strong career choices.

Since 2005, Gateway Center has served as one of Atlanta's leading partners in the provision of housing and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in metro Atlanta. Each of our services, activities, and partnerships are part of our intentional effort to be client centered, trauma informed, and to utilize best practices while emphasizing human value and dignity. To ensure the alignment of services, Gateway Center has focused our efforts into Five Keys to Success: (1) Housing Placement & Stability, (2) Job Skills Training & Placement, (3) Health & Wellness, (4) Family & Community Engagement, and (5) Adult & Financial Literacy.

Georgia Gwinnett College provides access to targeted baccalaureate and associate level degrees that meet the economic development needs of the growing and diverse population of the northeast Atlanta metropolitan region. It emphasizes the innovative use of technology and active-learning environments to provide its students enhanced learning experiences, practical opportunities to apply knowledge, increased scheduling flexibility, and a variety of course delivery options.

Through Georgia State University Military Outreach Centers, active duty military, veterans and their families can get the support they need as they work toward a degree or other academic goal. Each center also has a team of veterans on staff who work as educational advocates, offering support and guidance throughout this process.

Gwinnett Technical College is a military focused institution. Gwinnett Tech is the first technical college in the state of Georgia to establish a dedicated Office of Veterans Affairs committed exclusively to serve veterans, spouses, and dependents. Gwinnett Tech's Office of Veterans Affairs provides comprehensive assistance for perspective veterans through graduates. Wrap around services are provided by full-time staff which include a veterans resource advocate and VA financial aid specialist. Gwinnett Tech's Office of Veterans Affairs is available to help students understand and maximize the benefits they've earned so they can start their 2nd best career!

Headstrong, founded in 2012, provides confidential, cost-free, and frictionless mental health care treatment for military veterans and their families that works.

Hire Heroes USA helps Warriors like you find careers in the civilian workforce. Their free services include professional resume writing/revision, one-on-one coaching, mentoring, workshops, career fairs and access to training partners. Additionally, the Hire Heroes USA Job Board has thousands of job postings from companies that are looking to hire veterans. 

Help Georgians avoid homelessness & hunger through a comprehensive approach that equips them with the tools for lifelong stability.

Our nation's warriors - from every field of battle - possess a sense of strength, of excellence, and of commitment that we seldom see here at home. However, far too many of them are struggling to transition their abilities towards a new mission - leading themselves, their families, and their communities off the field. MVP was designed to address this challenge, and ensure that all of our nation's warriors can be as productive off the field as they were on it. By merging vets and players, we create an environment where these warriors can share each other's strength and experience, and can support each other in building fulfilling lives of service and strength.

Focused on serving men and women involved in post 9/11 conflicts, The SHARE Military Initiative at the Shepherd Center is a rehabilitation program that focuses on assessing and treating brain injuries, PTSD and other mental health issues that affect service members. Their team includes trained psychologists, physical therapists and other medical professionals.

If you’re a Warrior who’s looking to volunteer, then Team Rubicon is what you’ve been looking for. Working alongside other veterans, Team Rubicon volunteers – also known as “greyshirts” – can serve vulnerable and at-risk populations who have been affected by a disaster. Opportunities range from cleaning up storm damage to restocking shelves at food pantry.

Team RWB is a national organization committed to enriching the lives of America’s veterans through physical and social activity. Through the Atlanta chapter of Team RWB, you can exercise, workout and participate in team sports alongside other former service members in your area. There are also opportunities to volunteer at homeless shelters, Special Olympics and other nonprofits.

Our philosophy is to create this holistic, multi-disciplinary support network in each community to facilitate reintegration for warriors and their families. While there are many programs designed to provide career guidance and job placement to veterans, there are no programs currently addressing the fundamental issues of reintegration or career retention. Our focus is on these two areas.

The Mission Continues is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit that empowers veterans to continue their service, and empowers communities with veteran talent, skills and preparedness to generate visible impact.

TMF strives to unite and strengthen communities by training, developing, and highlighting the role models that lead them. We develop programs, training opportunities, and events designed to empower veterans and families of the fallen, and then inspire them to pass on their values to the next generation and the community at large.

The Superior Plumbing VECTR Center provides academic transition support for veteran students and their dependents and provides referral services for veteran community members. Representatives from various veteran support agencies will be on-site to offer assistance as well. Inside the building, veteran students can relax and enjoy the Jay Cunningham Veterans Lounge or meet with our VA certifying official. Also housed in the Center is the Office of Career Development and the Counseling and Wellness department.

The Veterans Empower Organization (VEO) wants to help Warriors get off the street by connecting them with housing and employment opportunities. Whether you’re homeless or under-housed, a VEO case manager can work with you and your family to identify a better, long-term solution. And through the Workforce Bootcamp Initiative, they’ll equip you with the tools you need to find gainful employment.

The Atlanta VA Medical Center’s Main Campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, audiology and speech, dental services, hospice and palliative care, nutrition counseling, prescriptions, and much more. Visit our website for our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at Atlanta VA Medical Center.

VETLANTA is a club operated exclusively for veteran social and business networking and community service purposes. Our Mission is to serve Atlanta-area Veterans & Military Families by engaging local corporations and aligning Atlanta’s network of Veterans Support Provider’s. We make Atlanta better by making those that serve Atlanta’s Military Community better.

WorkSource Atlanta offers numerous career, education, and training services to help participants prepare for and obtain work. If you are interested in our services, you must reside in the City of Atlanta, register online, and attend an orientation.

As Cobb County’s American Job Center, CobbWorks provides access to a system of employment and education services for our community. In an increasingly complex workforce and economy, people sometimes need guidance and assistance in managing their career development, particularly when challenged with unexpected events. CobbWorks provides workforce services that assist people in helping themselves and their families.