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Modernization Integration
Office
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Office
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of Congressional and Legislative Affairs
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Adjudication
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of
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Office
of Human Resources and Administration and Operations, Security, and Preparedness
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of
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If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at
877-424-3838
for assistance.
The call is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained professionals are standing by to connect you to your nearest VA for help.
Chat with a live professional now
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Walk for Wellness: 16
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Annual VA2K Walk & Roll
This May, join the annual VA2K Walk & Roll event at VA facilities nationwide and take steps toward better health. This free event—featuring a 2-kilometer walk at many locations—brings VA employees, Veterans, and communities together to promote an active lifestyle while supporting VA’s ongoing efforts to end Veteran homelessness through voluntary food and clothing donations.
Find your local VA2K event here
Homeless programs
Housing and Urban Development – VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
Permanent supportive housing for homeless Veterans
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing for homeless Veterans
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Grant & Per Diem (GPD)
Transitional housing and supportive services for homeless Veterans
More on GPD
Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
Outreach and contracted residential treatment for homeless Veterans
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Homeless Veteran Community Employment Services (HVCES)
Job preparedness for homeless Veterans
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Veterans Justice Programs (VJP)
Outreach and case management for justice-involved Veterans
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Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams (HPACT)
Primary care tailored for homeless Veterans
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National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans (NCHAV)
Research, education, and model development
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Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups (CHALENG)
Surveying Veterans and providers on the resource needs
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National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (NCCHV)
24/7 hotline for homeless and at-risk Veterans to get help
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Stand Down Events
1- to 3-day service fairs for homeless, formerly homeless, and at-risk Veterans
More on Stand Down Events
Special Initiatives and Technical Assistance (TA)
Bold initiatives and TA support to improve outcomes for homeless Veterans
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View our acronym list for definitions of homeless program terms
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Got questions?
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We’re here anytime, day or night – 24/7
If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
Call
988 and select 1
Text
838255
Start a confidential chat
For TTY, call
711 then 988
Get more resources at
VeteransCrisisLine.net