I AM VETFIRST

Our efforts at VetFirst are not just an passion to serving those who chose to serve, but also a strategically designed and executed plan for helping those who are a part of our programs and offerings. The “I AM VETFIRST” model was created to recognize the key pillars of what makes each of us whole as individuals and contributors to the greater good of our communities. While many organizations do not openly publish their models or measurable goals, we do so openly, so that those who participate in our programs and services have a clear guidance for what they will receive from us, what those who give are supporting to make happen, and in the off chance another organization is ramping up and/or needs inspiration on a direction to turn. If you are part of the latter category, please feel free to download or copy any part of the model and use it to guide you. We simply ask that you give us an acknowledgement somewhere near the content used and let us know so we can help promote your efforts.

The Pillars of the Model

  • MENTAL/PHYSICAL WELLNESS/WHOLENESS

    This is the “I AM” of the I AM VETFIRST model. As a mental and physical health and wellness centric organization we recognize the the first steps for anyone to build their strong foundation begins with feeling healthy and whole as a being. This pillar consists of three key componenets:

    1. INTAKE

    2. ASSESSMENT

    3. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS GUIDANCE AND REFERALS

  • EDUCATION/TRAINING/FISCAL INDEPENDENCE

    These are the ‘tools in the toolbox’ that our services offer , or the “WE TOGETHER”, for those who take part in the I AM VETFIRST model. The tools to succeed, to retool, to pivot, to change, to grow, to help others even. There are two critical components in this pilar.

    1. VOCATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND TRAINING RESOURCES
    2. FISCAL SOLVENCY/INDEPENDENCE

  • RECREATION/SOCIALIZATION/TRUST(TOGETHER)

    Being whole is also about being a part of the communities we together live within rather than live apart from. The final I AM VETFIRST pillar is reintegration of the whole self into general society and where we can collectively, “EXHIBIT or EMPOWER CHANGE”. This final pillar consists of three components:

    1. RECREATION (RELAXATION)

    2. SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

    3. TOGETHERNESSS (SENSE OF TRUST)

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

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I AM AND WE ARE TOGETHER, EMPOWERING OTHERS AND OURSELVES TO EXHIBIT CHANGE