Mission United

 

Mission United-Proudly Serving Those Who Served

Supporting Veterans Across the Treasure Coast
More than 45,000 Veterans and their families live in St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Many face obstacles in accessing the VA benefits they've earned, as well as the social and human services they need—whether related to health care, mental health, housing, employment, transportation, emergency relief, or basic stability.


What We Do
MISSION UNITED Okeechobee & St. Lucie (MU OSL) is a UNITED WAY Veterans initiative, powered by Our Village Okeechobee. Together, they leverage their connections to the VA, social and human services to help Veterans and their families navigate the often confusing and limited network of community, government, and nonprofit resources. Our goal is simple: support Veterans and their families in building a sustainable, stable life.

Veteran Peer Support
Our Veteran-Peer care coordinator works one-on-one with Veterans and their families to:

  • Hear them; their situation, circumstances, needs, goals, and challenges, 
  • Assist them in understanding and navigating the system of services, 
  • Connect them with appropriate services, resources, and services, 
  • Create a navigation plan to address their needs and in some cases provide direct support, including financial assistance, transportation, and personalized care coordination. 
This peer-to-peer model ensured Veterans receive guidance from someone who understands their experiences. 


Need Help?
If you or someone you know is a Veteran struggling to find support, reach out to Mission United today. Select FIND HELP and complete the initial contact form. We're here to help you move toward stability and your best life. 

Help Us Connect Veterans to Your Service
To support Veterans in need, MISSION UNITED relies on sustained partnering and collaboration with the myriad of local, county, state, federal and VA programs serving Veterans, human, social and basic needs. To connect with us to we can connect Veterans to you and your services, select JOIN OUR SERVICE AND RESOURCE NETWORK. 

You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone

MISSION UNITED shares or connects Veterans and their families with trusted local, state, and federal resources throughout St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties and around Florida's Big Lake. 

Finding the right support isn't always easy and knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. That's where we come in. Whether you're looking for healthcare, housing, employment, VA benefits, legal assistance, transportation, food resources, or something else, we're here to help you find the right connection.

Working alongside a growing network of community, state, or national organizations, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and nonprofits, government agencies, and local businesses, MISSION UNITED brings people and resources together so Veterans and their families can access the support available in our community.

Resources We Can Help You Navigate

  • VA Benefits and services
  • Healthcare
  • Mental and Behavioral Health
  • Housing
  • Employment
  • Legal Assistance
  • Transportation
  • Food Resources
  • Financial Stability
  • Women Veteran Resources
  • Community Connections
  • Education and Training

Whether you're reaching out with a question, looking for resources, interested in partnering, or simply want to learn more about MISSION UNITED, we're here to help. Fill out the form below, or email us directly at MISSIONUNITED@MUOSL.org

We'll contact you, listen and learn about your situation, and help you craft out a response plan and/or connect you with the known resources that best fit your needs. 

Have We Met?
As a United Way Veterans Initiative, powered by Our Village Okeechobee with a little help from The Community Foundation of Martin & St. Lucie, MISSION UNITED depends on and works alongside the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA), Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties, community organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, and local partners to help Veterans and their families find the support they need. 
MISSION UNITED wants to connect Veterans in need of your support to you. Please let us get to know you and your services and resources. We'd like very much to include you in our e-directory of resources and help. 
If your organization serves Veterans, and/or their families, or offers programs, services, discounts, resources, or opportunities that could benefit them - we'd love to learn more and add you to our referral network. 
Together, we can build a stronger network of support for Veterans, and their families, in our community.