FAQ

Tip of the Spear offers affordable transitional housing, mental health counseling, substance abuse support, peer-led support groups, suicide prevention programs, life skills workshops, case management, and community reintegration services tailored specifically for veterans.

Veterans, especially combat veterans and those at risk of homelessness or suicide, who reside in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or Mississippi are eligible. The organization prioritizes those experiencing PTSD, addiction, moral injury, or housing instability.

Veterans can contact Tip of the Spear directly through the TotsHouse.org website or by phone. The organization offers 24/7 intake and crisis intervention to connect veterans quickly with available housing resources.

Unlike generic shelters, Tip of the Spear owns and manages veteran-focused transitional housing combined with integrated mental health and peer support services. The organization is founded by someone with lived experience of PTSD and addiction, ensuring programs are trauma-informed and culturally competent.

Yes, Tip of the Spear operates 24/7 to provide immediate crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and emergency housing support whenever veterans need help.

The organization provides individual therapy, trauma-informed counseling, substance abuse counseling, peer suicide prevention training, and ongoing mental health support integrated within the housing and community programs.

Yes, family and friends can contact Tip of the Spear to seek assistance for a veteran in crisis. The organization offers guidance on how to connect veterans with appropriate housing and mental health services.

Tip of the Spear serves veterans in a four-state region including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi, with specific focus on key cities like Fayetteville, Tulsa, Little Rock, and Lafayette.

Through self-esteem workshops covering budgeting, credit repair, résumé building, public speaking, reclaiming pride, self-esteem, dignity, and purpose.

No, Tip of the Spear is a nonprofit providing services at no cost to veterans in need, funded by donations and community support.

Yes, donors can contribute via the TotsHouse.org website, where they can sponsor housing nights, support programs, or get involved through volunteering and advocacy.

Each veteran receives a personalized service plan developed with a case manager to address their unique needs, strengths, and goals, coordinating housing, mental health care, and community resources.

Yes, peer suicide prevention training and peer support groups empower veterans to identify warning signs, provide mutual support, and foster community connections.

The organization offers specialized substance abuse counseling integrated with housing and mental health services to support lasting recovery and stability.

Workshops focus on budgeting, communication, job readiness, and daily living skills designed to promote independent and successful community living.

The organization is based in Lafayette, Louisiana, coordinating regional services across the four-state area.

Tip of the Spear operates 24/7 and aims to respond promptly to all inquiries, providing crisis intervention and housing resources as quickly as possible.

Yes, the nonprofit partners with local and regional veteran service organizations, community groups, and healthcare providers to enhance support networks and resource availability.

Peer support groups offer veterans a safe space to share experiences, reduce isolation, build trust, and foster a sense of belonging with others who understand military culture.

By owning and managing the housing stock, the organization tailors living environments to reflect military structure, safety, and community needs specific to veterans.