HOMELESS VETERANS RESOURCES VA

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VA gets boost from CARES Act to provide emergency assistance to Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness during COVID-19 crisis

 

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) HAS announced that it has expanded support services enabled by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, to make available immediate relief for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Funding is provided for three critical VA programs to assist with the emergency response needed for Veterans living without safe, stable housing. 


·       Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program - $202 million has been allocated to provide emergency housing and homelessness prevention assistance to very low-income Veteran families to mitigate the expected wave of evictions and potential homelessness that will result from extensive unemployment. Funds for this program will also assist the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing program in placing Veterans in safe housing to isolate them from the virus. 

 

·       Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program - Grants from the GPD program usually consist of a capped per diem payment from VA to community organizations to provide transitional housing and supportive services to Veterans. $88 million has been allocated to this program, which allows VA to waive per diem limits during the crisis and help GPD grantees to provide all needed emergency housing and supportive services, including emergency placement for Veterans who need to be isolated for their safety or the safety of others.

 

·       Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program - $10 million has been allocated to provide emergency shelter and supportive services during the crisis, including placement in hotel rooms for Veterans needing emergency shelter or isolation to avoid spreading the virus. Housing will be paired with care, treatment and rehabilitative services.

Learn more about how VA is working to protect Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic and   VA’s homeless programs.


No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home


The VA is committed to ending homelessness among Veterans.  Their focus is threefold:


1. Conducting coordinated outreach to proactively seek out Veterans in need of assistance.


2. Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with:

a. Housing Solutions

b. Health Care

c. Community Employment Services


3. Collaborating with federal, state and local agencies; employers; housing providers, faith-based and community nonprofits; and others to expand employment and affordable housing options for Veterans exiting homelessness.


VA Homeless Website 
VA's Community-Based Programs to End Veteran Homelessness



VA ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF BEING HOMELESS VETERANS
HOUSING ASSISTANCE HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FIND NEAREST VA FACILITY CHAT ON LINE WITH TRAINED VA STAFF MEMBER
Homeless Veterans Dental Program

MISSION Statement

Honor American’s Veterans, particularly those who are facing homelessness,

by facilitating improvements in access to oral health that contribute to their overall wellbeing

and to their success in VA sponsored homeless rehabilitation programs.

VA Homeless Veteran Dental Program

How do I get help if I'm homeless or at risk of becoming homeless?
VA may be able to help

We offer many programs and services that may help—including free health care and, in some cases, free limited dental care. We can also help you connect with resources in your community, like homeless shelters or faith-based organizations.

Find the support you need:
    Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You’ll talk privately with a trained VA counselor for free.

    Contact your nearest VA medical center and ask to talk with the VA social worker. If you're a female Veteran, ask for the Women Veterans Program Manager.

Find the nearest VA medical center.
Talk with someone right now:

If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.

Chat online with a trained VA staff member.

VA Programs for At-Risk Veterans and Their Families


Independently and with other federal agencies, VA strives to meet the needs of Veterans at risk of homelessness by providing various services that promote permanent housing and help Veterans achieve their full potential.


 Here are a few VA programs that are helping prevent homelessness among Veterans.


 Learn more at VA’s Programs for At-Risk Homeless Veterans page.
 Stand Downs


The original Stand Down for homeless veterans was modeled after the Stand Down concept used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations.

At secure base camp areas, troops were able to take care of personal hygiene, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, mail and receive letters, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends in a safe environment.

Stand Down afforded battle-weary soldiers the opportunity to renew their spirit, health and overall sense of well-being.

That is the purpose of the Stand Down for homeless veterans, and achieving those objectives requires a wide range of support services and time.

The program is successful because it brings these services to one location, making them more accessible to homeless veterans.


DCHV

 Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV). A DCHV provides a residential level of care for a homeless Veteran population. DCHVs provide a 24/7 structured and supportive residential environment as a part of the rehabilitative treatment regime.

DOMICILIARY CARE for HOMELESS VETERANS HANDBOOK DOMICILIARY CARE for VETERANS GLOSSARY
Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams H-PACT

The goal of H-PACT is to create a collaborative homeless medical home model eliminating barriers and obstacles to accessing quality health care by incorporating social determinants of health into care delivery, and to fast-track permanent housing placement.

H-PACT measures its outcomes and results through ongoing data tracking and evaluation.

H-PACT Information PACKET


VETERANS COURT:
For information on the Veteran Justice Outreach (VJO)
initiative, including specialists who can provide help
for veterans in courts and jails, go to
www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp


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