Military & Veterans Resource Center
The VetCV Mission Next Center is a one-stop hub dedicated to empowering veterans and transitioning service members through personalized support and access to essential Life Resources. Guided by VetCV Patriot Navigators, in collaboration with community Patriot Partners like the Florida Division of Veteran Affairs, base resources like Fleet Family Support, private sector commercial and non-profit partners, and many other community-based veteran service Patriot Partners - "we'll help you get there from here."
The center connects you to earned VA benefits, career preparation, job placement opportunities, emergency financial assistance, transitional housing referrals, and a wide range of resources and veteran services. The Center will also host seminars and other community events on topics like health & wellness, housing, financial literacy, career development, and more.
Talk with a real person about things you need a little guidance on or help with. Our Patriot Navigators will work with you to identify barriers and uncover opportunities to get you on the best path forward. Our Patriot Navigators have access to and can connect you with a vast number of resources and tools you can use and can provide tailored guidance and a plan to address both individual and family needs, ensuring every veteran has the tools and support they need.
By engaging with and supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families, the Mission Next Center works with you starting with support to optimize your successful transition from military service and then civilian life challenges and opportunities. We are here to listen to you and address your immediate needs to help you navigate life after service and there will never be a cost for Mission Next Center services.
We're Here to Help With What's Next

850.441.2008
Let's get you started... Come in to talk to us in person, call us, or email, we can help even before we open the Center!
Let's Get You Started With What's Next
Getting started is simple, just come in and chat with one of our Patriot Navigators. If you'd rather talk to someone on the phone first, no problem - call us at 850-441-2008 M-F 0900-1700. Then we'll begin to learn what you might need so we can get you started in the right direction and connecting you to the resources you may need. If you don't already have a VetCV Vault account set up, we'll get that started too. That way you can keep track of all the connections and resources we introduce you to in the plan we'll help you create. Let's get you started with What's Next today!
Call, Email, or Come See Us In-Person
Set Up Your VetCV Vault Account
Explore Resources & Get Connected
Ongoing Education, Professional Development, & Support

Below you'll see a list of the key areas our Patriot Navigators and our Patriot Partners can help with. You are not alone, we are on your team. Even if you don't exactly what you are looking for, come talk to us anyway. We're confident we figure it out together!

VetCV Vault: Built For Veterans by Veterans
We also leverage our proprietary technology platform, the VetCV Vault, to put Veterans and their families in control of their lives, their future, and more.
The Vault is a web app that is uniquely tailored to the needs of Veterans and their support network of friends and family. It provides a secure environment for managing and storing important documents, your military & health records and much more.
The VetCV Vault also includes access to professional development tools, resources from trusted Patriot Partner organizations, resume builders and job boards with opportunities from veteran-centric companies, networking and community building tools designed with veterans in mind, and much more.
Everyone will get hooked up with their very own private Vault. We will help get your Vault set up if you don't have an account already. This way, you can quickly and easily keep track of all the things our Patriot Navigators help you with.
We will help get your Vault set up if you don't have an account already. This way, you can quickly and easily keep track of all the things our Patriot Navigators help you with.
The VetCV Mission Next Center is a blending of the powerful tools and resources in the VetCV Vault with the individualized approach of a career counselor or life coach.
It's the VetCV Vault—In Person.

The Role of a Patriot Navigator
Patriot Navigators are dedicated, trained professionals—often fellow veterans or military spouses—who serve as the frontline advocates and guides at the VetCV Mission Next Center. Their primary role is to offer one-on-one, caring support to help veterans navigate complex systems and overcome transition and "life" challenges. The center will also maintain it's Fire Watch Veteran Safe Place (SVP) qualifications to help eliminate Veteran suicide throughout Florida. The VSP program is designed specifically for organizations to educate, train and empower their employees to be able to identify and support a Veteran in crisis.

The Role of a Patriot Partners
The Mission Next Center proudly collaborates with an extensive network of over 4,100 Patriot Partners nationwide, including more than 200 in Northwest Florida, spanning Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, and to a lesser extent Bay counties.
These Patriot Partners—non-profits, for-profit businesses, employers, and veteran service organizations—bring decades of proven outcomes and success, offering diverse services tailored to veterans’ needs.
Their expertise includes employment support through job placement and career training, mental health services like counseling and outpatient and inpatient therapy, healthcare access via medical providers, financial planning with banking and aid resources, housing assistance for emergency and long-term stability, legal aid, and educational opportunities ranging from certifications and workshops to fully degreed programs.
Each Patriot Partner will meet partner credentialing guidelines for their organization and personnel that will providing in-person services at the Mission Next Center facilities. All Tier 1 -3 Patriot Partner organizations will also be required to maintain their Fire Watch Veteran Safe Place (SVP) qualifications.
With years of impactful results, our VetCV Patriot Partners have demonstrated consistent success in improving veteran well-being, reducing barriers to care, and fostering economic and social stability, enhancing the Mission Next Center’s ability to deliver comprehensive, trusted support.
The Mission Next Center is a VetCV Foundation initiative to improve the lives and wellbeing of our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families.
The VetCV Mission Next Center was a shared vision with Rep. Michelle Salzman (Florida, District 1) who was instrumental in making the Veterans Resource Center a reality. Her leadership and support, unwavering commitment to serving those who served has been instrumental in the creation of the VetCV Mission Next Military & Veterans Resource Center.
VetCV Mission Next has a variety of ways you can help us accomplish our Mission. We can’t do it without you!
Make a tax deductible donation to VetCV Foundation. Use your credit card or stop by the office with a cash or check donation. Your financial support will help ensure we continue to provide services to those who wrote a blank check to the United States of America and now need help.
Volunteer at the Office! We have opportunities for administrative, information technology, reception, warehouse/inventory, custodial staff and more.
To apply, please complete the contact form at the bottom of the page or contact our office at 850.441.2008
The Mission Next Center is made possible to the generosity of our Major Patriot Funding Partner Sponsors
and individuals like you!
850.441.2008
Our office is located on the Pensacola State College Milton Campus in building 4200, room 4241.