About Us
Five Star Veterans Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping displaced and at-risk veterans transition to independent living. Since March 2012, our center has provided safe, short-term housing, comprehensive mental health support, and intensive workforce re-entry programs. We specialize in assisting veterans to overcome addiction and financial hardships, with a core focus on treating PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).
At the core of our mission is the Passport to Independence Program, a structured 12-month residential framework. This specialized veteran rehabilitation program utilizes the multi-phase PERMA framework—Planning, Embarkation, Rehearsal, Movement, and Action—to guide residents from crisis to self-sufficiency. By combining mental health care, financial literacy, and job readiness training, the program boasts a 91% employment success rate.
Today, Five Star Veterans Center can accommodates up to 40 residents at our supportive facility. Through our signature Passport to Independence initiative, we empower military heroes to heal, re-enter the workforce, and build sustainable, independent lives.
Our Mission
“Restore Hope and Independence for Homeless Veterans Through Stability and Purpose”
Rev. 08.02.26
Frequently Asked Questions
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Five STAR Veterans Center is the only residential transitional center for veterans in crisis in Northeast Florida.
Veterans receive a warm welcome and enter into a 12-month program with on-site services that restores their mental and physical health, provides education, job and life readiness preparation, and post-residential support programs to ensure a successful transition to civilian life.
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Fill out and Submit our online application and upload your DD214.
All applications must have a DD214.
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Once your application is received, a member of our team will review the details and contact you to discuss your needs further.
We’ll provide any additional information you may need and guide you through the process. -
Currently Five STAR Veterans Center only has facilities
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By Phone: (904) 723-5950 or Email: info@5svc.org
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Dial 988 Then Press 1
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We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), PayPal, and other secure payment options like Apple Pay or Google Pay.
*Notice: Donations to Five STAR Veterans Center are processed through Zeffy. To support their services, Zeffy automatically includes an OPTIONAL service fee. You can easily Remove or Change this service fee on the Checkout Page if you prefer to opt out.
If you opt out Five STAR Veterans Center will still receive 100% of your donation.
Rev. 12.10.25