VA Homeless Programs
No Veteran should be homeless in the country they swore an oath to defend. That’s why VA is committed to ending homelessness among Veterans.
Through a range of homeless-related Veteran services, VA provides help for Veterans and their families through access to secure, stable housing and other supportive services.
Contact VA for help
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.
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Homeless programs
Housing and Urban Development – VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
Permanent supportive housing for homeless Veterans
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing for homeless Veterans
Grant & Per Diem (GPD)
Transitional housing and supportive services for homeless Veterans
Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
Outreach and contracted residential treatment for homeless Veterans
Homeless Veteran Community Employment Services (HVCES)
Job preparedness for homeless Veterans
Veterans Justice Programs (VJP)
Outreach and case management for justice-involved Veterans
Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams (HPACT)
Primary care tailored for homeless Veterans
National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans (NCHAV)
Research, education, and model development
Food Security Office (FSO)
Resources that support Veteran health and wellbeing by ensuring food security
Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV)
Residential rehabilitation and treatment services for homeless Veterans
Legal Services for Veterans (LSV)
Legal services for Veterans experiencing or at-risk for homelessness
Homeless Veterans Dental Program
Dental care for Veterans in VA-sponsored homeless rehabilitation programs
Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups (CHALENG)
Surveying Veterans and providers on the resource needs
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (NCCHV)
24/7 hotline for homeless and at-risk Veterans to get help
Stand Down Events
1- to 3-day service fairs for homeless, formerly homeless, and at-risk Veterans
Special Initiatives and Technical Assistance (TA)
Bold initiatives and TA support to improve outcomes for homeless Veterans