The Academy
The Mission
The mission of THE ACADEMY is to provide veterans the opportunities necessary to transition from chronic homelessness to sustained independent living.
Four Steps
- Orientation & Adjustment (6-12 months)
- Program Commitment / Goals (6-12 Months)
- Transition to Independent Living
- Independent Living
Counseling & Support
- Drug / Alcohol Counseling & Support
- Pre-employment Training
- Veteran’s Benefits Counseling
- Clothing & Personal Hygiene Items provided
- Food / Meals Prepared and Served
- Mentoring Program
Spiritual Development
- Individual and Group spiritual development time is provided
- Access to Community Churches is provided
- Spiritual development programs are provided
Continuing Education
- Coordination and Transportation to Doctor and Clinic Appointments
- Secure & Provide access to prescribed medications
- Random, routine drug screening provided
- Special dietary needs are provided for
- Opportunities for exercise & relaxation are provided
Health & Fitness
- Coordination and Transportation to Doctor and Clinic Appointments
- Secure & Provide access to prescribed medications
- Random, routine drug screening provided
- Special dietary needs are provided for
- Opportunities for exercise and relaxation are provided
Other Essentials
- Personal Time
- Structured Work Experience & Training
- Shared Household Duties & Responsibilities
- Fire / Life Safety Plan and Drills
- Community Involvement and Activities
- Strictly applied House Rules and Disciplinary Programs
- Recognition and Incentives for superior performance
The Academy
Jeff Upton – Executive Director
Cell (615) 939-6768 | Jeff@WeAreBuildingLives.org
Victor Hayes – Academy House Manager
Address: 3541 Wood Bridge, Antioch, TN 37217
TEL: (615) 678-4967
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Building Lives is committed to assisting our veterans to rebuild their lives in thanks for preserving our right to live in freedom in the United States of America. We do this through various veterans assistance programs, volunteer help and donations from people like you.