Alabama Veterans Resource Center Launches Statewide Coordinated Care Network to Support Alabama’s Veterans, Powered by Unite Us

MONTGOMERY, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alabama Veterans Resource Center (AVRC) is holding a public Open House tomorrow, February 26, at its new Montgomery location, inviting the community to tour the center, explore partnership opportunities, and learn how to leverage its resources. The AVRC serves as the hub for the new statewide network, powered by Unite Us, the nation’s trusted technology partner for integrating health and community-based care, bringing together organizations spanning workforce development, healthcare, housing, education, benefits navigation, and behavioral health to securely send and receive referrals, track progress from start to finish, and ensure Veterans do not fall through the cracks.

"Through our partnership with Unite Us, we’re combining strong community relationships with a secure technology infrastructure that helps us coordinate care and track outcomes from start to finish." - Alex Karagas, Executive Director, AVRC.

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“We are so excited to welcome the community into our space today as we continue building a strong, connected support network across Alabama,” said Alex Karagas, Executive Director of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center. “This Open House is about growing relationships and bringing more organizations into a shared effort to serve those who have served us. Through our partnership with Unite Us, we’re combining strong community relationships with a secure technology infrastructure that helps us coordinate care and track outcomes from start to finish.”

The momentum for this statewide initiative was celebrated last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Notable figures from the Alabama State Government were in attendance, including Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary Greg Reed, Commissioner Jeff Newton, Jeff Peoples, representatives from the Alabama State Legislature, and members of the AVRC Board.

Building a Clear Front Door for Alabama’s Veterans and Military Families

The AVRC was created as a public-private partnership to simplify access to services and opportunities for Veterans and Military Families. From employment and education to benefits navigation, health care, housing, and behavioral health support, AVRC serves as a clear front door to resources statewide, giving Veterans and their families a place to meet, ask questions, and connect with available resources in person.

Through its partnership with Unite Us, the AVRC leverages a secure, closed-loop referral platform that enables community organizations to securely send and receive referrals, track outcomes, and prove impact. This technology backbone allows service providers across sectors, including workforce development, healthcare, housing, education, and community-based organizations, to collaborate more seamlessly and efficiently while maintaining data privacy and security.

“As a Veteran myself, I understand just how important it is to have a clear, streamlined path to access local resources,” said Taylor Justice, CEO and Co-Founder of Unite Us. “We’re honored to partner with the Alabama Veterans Resource Center to build a coordinated care network that connects Veterans and Military Families to the services they need in a way that is efficient, measurable, and centered around them.”

Strengthening a Statewide Network of Support

The coordinated network strengthens AVRC’s ability to measure impact, identify service gaps, and continuously improve how Veterans are supported statewide. By pairing a welcoming in-person center with a secure statewide infrastructure, the AVRC is creating a more efficient and Veteran-centered system of care.

The AVRC and Unite Us encourages community-based organizations, care providers, and any other local partners interested in joining the network to attend the Open House and learn more about how coordinated partnerships can strengthen outcomes for Alabama’s Veteran community.

The resource center is located at 100 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104.

• To join the AVRC statewide care network, please email a.karagas@missionforwardal.org
• To learn more about the Alabama Veterans Resource Center, visit missionforwardal.org
• To learn more about Unite Us, visit uniteus.com

About Unite Us
Founded in 2013 by Military Veterans, Unite Us is the nation’s premier technology provider for integrating health and community-based care. Our advanced product suite is used to proactively coordinate services using data-driven insights, streamline referral and case management, and facilitate eligibility assessments and reimbursements across government, healthcare, health plans, and community organizations. The first of its kind, our closed-loop referral system prioritizes privacy and dignity and has integrated data and analytics tools used to measure impact, optimize programs, and shape policy. With over 1.7M services, we host the nation’s largest network of community-based health and economic services dedicated to improving whole-person health. Learn more at UniteUs.com and LinkedIn.