Veterans Life Center
How We Help
Our Facility
In 2020 we opened a state of the art facility in Butner, NC that provides temporary housing, coordinated care, counseling, life skills training, mental/physical health support, and vocational preparation. These are just some of the amenities we offer during recovery.
- 9.5-acres
- 50+ bedrooms
- Fitness Center
- Chapel
- Training Rooms
- Library
- Computer Lab
- Commercial Kitchen
- On-site Store
- Zen Courtyard
Coordinated Care Program
In designing the Coordinated Care program of services to be offered at the Veterans Life Center, VLC studied the best practices of similar programs throughout the U.S. and combined them into a comprehensive and synergistic system. A committee of local, state and federal level experts worked with VLC professionals to develop the details of the program.
Parts of the overall program are conducted in-house by VLC staff, consultants and contract agencies. Others are conducted off-campus at recognized facilities with which VLC is partnering.
Customized for each resident
Some VLC residents may need all or most of the services; others may need only one or a few. These details are worked out on a customized, individual basis by VLC case managers and the residents themselves and constitute each resident’s Individualized Veteran’s Reintegration Plan (IVRP).
Coordinated Care Services
- Mental Fitness and Behavioral Health Therapy
- Physical Health Care
- Life Skills Training
- Financial Literacy
- Career Counseling
- Family Reunification Counseling
- Spiritual Counseling
- Educational Advancement and Certification
- Community Integration and Post Graduate Mentoring
Watch and learn how The Veterans Life Center is designed to help at-risk 21st Century veterans. Veterans who are experiencing reintegration problems can achieve self-reliance with our facility and professional staff.
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Our Impact
Dallas Herring Winner
Kyle Harris, a post-9/11 U.S. Army veteran deployed to Iraq in 2003, overcame PTSD, addiction, homelessness, and incarceration by residing at VLCNC for two years under judicial deferment.
He enrolled in Vance-Granville Community College’s Automotive Systems Technology program, earned his degree, secured employment at Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, bought a home and car, and now mentors other veterans.
In 2025, he received the NC Community College System’s Dallas Herring Award—selected from 58 nominees—for exemplifying “taking people where they are and carrying them as far as they can go,” highlighting VLCNC’s impact on veteran self-sufficiency.
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Financial Literacy
The Veterans Life Center of North Carolina has significantly improved financial literacy for residents, many of whom arrive burdened by heavy debt. Through targeted education and partnerships (e.g., with First National Bank), participants learn budgeting, saving, credit repair, and goal-setting. Since inception the residents have eliminates $527,000 in debt and has save $640,000.
These skills lead to better credit, stable jobs and housing (including homeownership), and breaking poverty cycles—equipping post-9/11 veterans with the financial confidence and tools for lasting self-sufficiency and independent civilian lives.
Educational Success
The Veterans Life Center of North Carolina has achieved strong educational success through its close partnership with Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC), located nearby, which provides at-risk post-9/11 veterans with accessible vocational training, certifications, and degree pathways.
Residents connect directly with VGCC outreach staff on-site, enroll in high-demand programs such as Automotive Systems Technology, earn credentials, secure stable employment, and advance their careers—often leading to independent housing, homeownership, and roles mentoring other veterans.
These outcomes demonstrate how VLCNC’s emphasis on education and vocational support empowers participants to break cycles of instability, achieve self-sufficiency, and build meaningful, sustainable futures in civilian life.
Watch our short, powerful overview video to see how the Veterans Life Center of North Carolina is transforming lives—one warrior at a time—by helping at-risk post-9/11 veterans rebuild strength, purpose, and a future worth fighting for!
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Our Leadership
Our leadership team—including dedicated staff led by Executive Director John Turner, our committed Board of Directors with experienced community and veteran advocates, and advisory support—guides the Veterans Life Center of North Carolina with expertise, compassion, and a shared commitment to empowering at-risk post-9/11 veterans toward self-reliance and success.
