We are constantly looking for dedicated volunteers to help our organization. To get started, please visit our "Support Us" page to fill out a volunteer application. Once you fill it out, someone will be in contact with you shortly.

Historically, Lady Veterans Connect has not actively offered opportunities for practicums. However, we are open to inquiries and working with a student to meet their academic goals. DISCLAIMER: At this time, we do not offer, or are able to support clinically-based practicums.

Please take a look at our residential FAQs before you start. Afterwards, we request that you go to our Residential Program, which is under the "About" page. Once you have done so, please sign up and make an account through our website, and fill out the application provided. While there is a form you can download and fill out, utilizing the form on our website gives us a good basis and allows us to further connect with you as we navigate the application process.

No - while we actively work in creating a specialized program for women veterans, our work and mission does not stop there, as we strive to serve and actively participate the greater veteran community.

If you are interested in donating your time and services, as a credentials, or licensed practitioner (health and wellness coach, art therapist, yoga, reiki, cosmetologist, etc.), to the women veterans LVC serves either through an event we are hosting or in a private event you wish to collaborate on hosting, please see our Contact Us page and either send us an email or call us via the phone number listed.

Service animals are permitted that have the proper accreditation. However, with pets, you would want to consider having a friend watch your them while you are in our one year program, or release the animal to a humane society or animal shelter.

Filing a housing application will not hurt. We will want to discuss the reasons for your discharge and see if we can help you with housing and other mental health services if you are in need of those. Sometimes dishonorable discharges can be reversed depending on the situation, which would entitle you to many other Veteran benefits. We would be happy to discuss your situation with you. If we are unable to assist you, we will provide you with referrals to other organizations and facilities.

For various liability reasons our program can not accommodate children at this time. We have started the process to have small cabins built on the property and have hopes to be able to accommodate single mothers and their children. At this time, we will refer you and your children to other highly recommended organizations that would be able to provide assistance.

No Anna's House is not a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. Per requests made by the residents and city of Winchester, we are an alcohol and drug-free campus. However, we recognize that many homeless women veterans may have issues with drugs and alcohol. If you are struggling with substance abuse, we suggest you attend a substance abuse treatment facility first. Please feel free to reach out of if you feel that you may need assistance concerning substance use, as we are happy to make some recommendations to different programs. Please note: The application for housing at Anna's House can still be completed and we can reserve a bed for you after you complete the rehabilitation program.

HOUSING INSTABILIY Housing instability can lead to homelessness. These individuals lack the resources or support network to obtain or retain permanent housing. This often happens because there is difficulty paying rent, experiencing interpersonal hardships, frequent moves, or staying with relatives. This often looks like couch surfing or living on voucher programs provided by various non-profits or organizations. HOMELESSNESS Person’s experiencing homelessness do not have a lease or mortgage or have a title to a home that they live in regularly. They may reside in, but not limited to the following: 1.) Places not designed for human beings (i.e.: parks, under bridges, or abandoned buildings); 2.) places not ordinarily used for sleeping accommodations (i.e.: in a car, bus or train station, camping ground); 3.) or may be living in supervised shelters or drop in facilities.

You are not alone. Our mission is to provide Hope, homes and healing. Housing is just a small part of what we do. One of the successes that we have had is plugging women in with other veterans and helping them find their confidence. One of our veterans has said the biggest issue with at risk veterans is they lack a support network, and they no longer have a mission. IF you are not ready to make a commitment to our program, and you feel you have gotten by so far the way you have been, then consider coming to a retreat that we have several times a year. We have partnered with other veteran organizations such as Camp Brown Bear. If a retreat is not what interests you, then take a look at offerings with our other community partners. To access other resources, please see our Community Partners page. We want to thank you for your service, we recognize you are a wounded warrior, and we want to welcome you into our house.

Yes, Lady Veterans Connect will work closely with you to make sure your needs are properly accommodated for, not just for food allergies, but with any additional needs you may have, as well.

We take domestic violence seriously. We are a safe place to come, while we ideally have structured our program for a year, special circumstances may present themselves and we will be glad to talk to you about safe shelters and what your long term housing and safety plans may be. We can also recommend counselors and other services, if you are in need of one.

The short answer is no, you are not homeless. However, the technical term is housing instability or "at risk" for being homeless. To learn more about these homelessness and housing instability differences, please consult the FAQ "What is the difference between homelessness and housing instability." At Anna's House, the program is designed for those considered homeless or those experiencing housing instability. Our solution-based program will help the veteran determine the reasons for homelessness or housing instability and we will aim to help the resident troubleshoot different resolutions for these reasons. It takes time, so our program is based on a year-long residency in order to help the veteran to obtain income either through services and programs they are qualified for, or to find gainful employment. This is one of many aspects, or steps, of how LVC helps women veterans get back on their feet. To learn more about our program, please see the link below. If either of these situations apply to you, we encourage you to fill out the [link: housing application].