Reintegration is the most difficult part of life after service for many veterans. Troubles with finances, employment and mental health can hinder their transition. However, a transit company in Riverside, California, is launching a program that will help veterans improve their lives after the military. 211 Vet, a program made possible by grants from The Federal Transit Administration of the U.S. Department of Education, is a website dedicated to helping veterans find transportation that will help them overcome the aforementioned troubles.
The site is a trip planner designed to assist veterans with finding local bus routes and creating travel itineraries to take them to services geared toward helping veterans transition to civilian life. Many of these services include job training, counseling sessions and housing assistance. 211 Vet also has an option for disabled veterans to request curb-to-curb and driver assistance. The creators of the program hope that by making transportation simple, veterans will use the service to seek out the help they may need. They stated that veterans tend to avoid assistance, so by making the process of seeking help a little easier, they are hoping more veterans will find the services they need. 211 Vet's official launch is scheduled for October or November 2015.