02-28-2022, 10:57 AM
Veterans and their families who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged
to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for
assistance. This number may also be used by them to access VA services. If they have access to a computer
they can explore www.va.gov/homeless to learn about VA programs for Veterans who are homeless and
share that information with others.
If you see or know a person you believe to be a vet at imminent risk of homelessness you can make the
call yourself. You will be asked for information about that individual such as their location and a physical
description. As noted in the VA video https://youtu.be/8Ngor_HOn5A?list=RDCMUC...XHtstp2vw
a trained VA representative team member will then be dispatched to locate the individual, verify
they are a veteran, and discuss with them ways the VA can help them obtain stable housing and other ways
VA can help them obtain services they may need.
If Veterans do not have access to a phone or the internet, only then are they to visit their closest VA
medical center without calling in advance. VA also urges Veterans who are not homeless or at risk of
homelessness to contact their VA medical center before visiting for any reason. These steps are necessary
to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Each VA facility has created separate areas or zones to isolate
Veterans with possible or confirmed COVID-19 from uninfected patients who need other routine and
emergent care. VA is also identifying appropriate quarantine options for Veterans who are homeless to
receive treatment if they are symptomatic or screen positive for COVID-19 but are not ill enough for
hospital-level care.
No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home. VA is committed to ending homelessness among
Veterans. Their focus is threefold:
Conducting coordinated outreach to proactively seek out Veterans in need of assistance.
Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community
employment services and other required supports.
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.
[Source: https://www.va.gov/homeless | March 4, 2021 ++]
to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for
assistance. This number may also be used by them to access VA services. If they have access to a computer
they can explore www.va.gov/homeless to learn about VA programs for Veterans who are homeless and
share that information with others.
If you see or know a person you believe to be a vet at imminent risk of homelessness you can make the
call yourself. You will be asked for information about that individual such as their location and a physical
description. As noted in the VA video https://youtu.be/8Ngor_HOn5A?list=RDCMUC...XHtstp2vw
a trained VA representative team member will then be dispatched to locate the individual, verify
they are a veteran, and discuss with them ways the VA can help them obtain stable housing and other ways
VA can help them obtain services they may need.
If Veterans do not have access to a phone or the internet, only then are they to visit their closest VA
medical center without calling in advance. VA also urges Veterans who are not homeless or at risk of
homelessness to contact their VA medical center before visiting for any reason. These steps are necessary
to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Each VA facility has created separate areas or zones to isolate
Veterans with possible or confirmed COVID-19 from uninfected patients who need other routine and
emergent care. VA is also identifying appropriate quarantine options for Veterans who are homeless to
receive treatment if they are symptomatic or screen positive for COVID-19 but are not ill enough for
hospital-level care.
No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home. VA is committed to ending homelessness among
Veterans. Their focus is threefold:
Conducting coordinated outreach to proactively seek out Veterans in need of assistance.
Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community
employment services and other required supports.
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.
[Source: https://www.va.gov/homeless | March 4, 2021 ++]