{"id":2035,"date":"2024-08-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/?p=2035"},"modified":"2026-03-12T19:08:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:08:24","slug":"homeless-aging-and-disabled-veterans-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/homeless-aging-and-disabled-veterans-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeless Aging and Disabled Veterans Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull va-page-title-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-179 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/academic-affiliations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2025\/05\/Hero2.png?w=1024\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#085795\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-left\">Featured Article<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"va-body-wrapper wp-block-create-block-body-wrapper va-body-wrapper wp-block-create-block-body-wrapper\"><div class=\"va-body-wrapper__inner\">\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<form role=\"search\" method=\"get\" action=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/\" class=\"wp-block-search__button-outside wp-block-search__text-button wp-block-search\"    ><label class=\"wp-block-search__label\" for=\"wp-block-search__input-1\" >Search Articles<\/label><div class=\"wp-block-search__inside-wrapper\" ><input class=\"wp-block-search__input\" id=\"wp-block-search__input-1\" placeholder=\"\" value=\"\" type=\"search\" name=\"s\" required \/><button aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"wp-block-search__button wp-element-button\" type=\"submit\" >Search<\/button><\/div><\/form>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide va-intro-page va-intro-page-1 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homeless Aging and Disabled Veterans Initiative<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #0073aa;\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-colored-spacer has-0073-aa-background-color has-background wp-block-create-block-colored-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>By Shawn Liu, National Homeless Program Manager, Homeless Programs Office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>August 9, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-c00f5982\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1508\" height=\"1005\" src=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/aging-disabled-veterans-hero.png\" alt=\"Two older women walking down a sidewalk\" class=\"wp-image-2036\" style=\"width:900px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/aging-disabled-veterans-hero.png 1508w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/aging-disabled-veterans-hero.png?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/aging-disabled-veterans-hero.png?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/aging-disabled-veterans-hero.png?resize=1024,682 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1508px) 100vw, 1508px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image caption goes here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide va-intro-page va-intro-page-1 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>As homeless Veterans age or face health challenges beyond their years, they need additional support to secure safe affordable housing to meet their wants and needs. With <a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/Schinka_Byrne_AgingLifeExpectancyHomelessVeterans_Sept2018_508.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"2041\">the&nbsp;number of aging and disabled homeless Veterans&nbsp;rising<\/a>, VA\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/hud-vash\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)<\/a>&nbsp;has partnered with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/GERIATRICS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC)<\/a>&nbsp;program to develop the Homeless Aging and Disabled Veterans Initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative enables Veterans with chronic, complex health needs to age in place or transition more seamlessly to higher levels of care, helping to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help Veterans to stay in the communities of their choosing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create safe care settings that address aging and disability in the least restrictive environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximize functional independence. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decrease the chances of returning to homelessness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-c00f5982\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re seeking to better integrate home and community health care, social services, and permanent supportive housing and find innovative ways to use existing resources or forge new partnerships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative focuses on 4 key strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increasing access to home and community care supportive services that can be provided by GEC and community partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing housing options to assist with using HUD-VASH vouchers in specialized programs and care settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanding the use of HUD-VASH project-based vouchers with enhanced services provided where Veterans live.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactively developing partnerships with community agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-1ac3d91d\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact to date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these stories on Veterans who have benefited from this initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"va-body-wrapper wp-block-create-block-body-wrapper has-background has-va-grey-background-color\"><div class=\"va-body-wrapper__inner\">\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacer-50\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group va-card va-bio-card va-bio-card-square va-bio-card-5 has-va-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/1-VA-Homeless-programs-a-Good-Win-for-Navy-Veteran.png\" alt=\"Two people giving thumbs up\" class=\"wp-image-2046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/1-VA-Homeless-programs-a-Good-Win-for-Navy-Veteran.png 390w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/1-VA-Homeless-programs-a-Good-Win-for-Navy-Veteran.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/1-VA-Homeless-programs-a-Good-Win-for-Navy-Veteran.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-blue-icon-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/115543\/va-homeless-programs-win-navy-veteran\/\" rel=\"noopener\">VA Homeles Programs a &#8220;Good Win&#8221; for Navy Veteran<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group va-card va-bio-card va-bio-card-square va-bio-card-5 has-va-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/2-Buffalo-HUD-VASH-partners-with-assisted-living-facility-to-help-older-Veteran.png\" alt=\"Single woman walking down the street in the snow\" class=\"wp-image-2047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/2-Buffalo-HUD-VASH-partners-with-assisted-living-facility-to-help-older-Veteran.png 550w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/2-Buffalo-HUD-VASH-partners-with-assisted-living-facility-to-help-older-Veteran.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/2-Buffalo-HUD-VASH-partners-with-assisted-living-facility-to-help-older-Veteran.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-blue-icon-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/101799\/buffalo-hud-vash-partners-with-assisted-living-facility-to-help-older-veteran\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Buffalo HUD-VASH partners with assisted living facility to help older Veteran<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group va-card va-bio-card va-bio-card-square va-bio-card-5 has-va-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/3-HUD-VASH-program-provides-comprehensive-care-for-aging-Veterans-facing-homelessness.png\" alt=\"An older white male\" class=\"wp-image-2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/3-HUD-VASH-program-provides-comprehensive-care-for-aging-Veterans-facing-homelessness.png 550w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/3-HUD-VASH-program-provides-comprehensive-care-for-aging-Veterans-facing-homelessness.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/3-HUD-VASH-program-provides-comprehensive-care-for-aging-Veterans-facing-homelessness.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-blue-icon-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/97112\/hud-vash-program-provides-comprehensive-care-for-aging-veterans-facing-homelessness\/\" rel=\"noopener\">HUD-VASH program provides comprehensive care for aging Veterans facing homelessness<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacer-50\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group va-card va-bio-card va-bio-card-square va-bio-card-5 has-va-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/4-VA-HUD-VASH-and-nonprofit-secure-safe-housing-for-older-Veterans.png\" alt=\"An older white male with a Marine Corp hat\" class=\"wp-image-2050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/4-VA-HUD-VASH-and-nonprofit-secure-safe-housing-for-older-Veterans.png 550w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/4-VA-HUD-VASH-and-nonprofit-secure-safe-housing-for-older-Veterans.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/4-VA-HUD-VASH-and-nonprofit-secure-safe-housing-for-older-Veterans.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-blue-icon-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/96019\/va-hud-vash-and-nonprofit-secure-safe-housing-for-older-veterans\/\" rel=\"noopener\">HUD-VASH and nonprofit secure safe housing for older Veterans<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group va-card va-bio-card va-bio-card-square va-bio-card-5 has-va-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/5-Homeless-and-Community-Residential-Care-programs-help-older-Veterans.png\" alt=\"An older white male with a Navy Hat\" class=\"wp-image-2051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/5-Homeless-and-Community-Residential-Care-programs-help-older-Veterans.png 548w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/5-Homeless-and-Community-Residential-Care-programs-help-older-Veterans.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/5-Homeless-and-Community-Residential-Care-programs-help-older-Veterans.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-blue-icon-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/95611\/homeless-and-community-residential-care-programs-help-older-veterans\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Homeless and Community Residential Care programs help older Veterans<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group va-card va-bio-card va-bio-card-square va-bio-card-5 has-va-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/6-Army-Veteran-finds-employment-and-housing-in-months-thanks-to-HUD-VASH.png\" alt=\"An older black man on a couch\" class=\"wp-image-2052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/6-Army-Veteran-finds-employment-and-housing-in-months-thanks-to-HUD-VASH.png 550w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/6-Army-Veteran-finds-employment-and-housing-in-months-thanks-to-HUD-VASH.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/02\/6-Army-Veteran-finds-employment-and-housing-in-months-thanks-to-HUD-VASH.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-blue-icon-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/95430\/army-veteran-finds-employment-and-housing-in-months-thanks-to-hud-vash\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Army Veteran finds employment and housing in months thanks to HUD-VASH<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacer-50\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"va-body-wrapper wp-block-create-block-body-wrapper\"><div class=\"va-body-wrapper__inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group va-section-title va-section-title-1 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact VA for help<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #005EA2;\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-colored-spacer has-ff-5500-background-color has-background wp-block-create-block-colored-spacer\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the <strong>National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at <a href=\"tel:+18774243838\">877-424-3838<\/a><\/strong> for assistance.<br><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-blue-icon-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/homeless\/nationalcallcenter.asp\" rel=\"noopener\">Chat with a live professional now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/homeless\/nationalcallcenter.asp\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1385\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/NCCHV-Logo-02-Large.png\" alt=\"National Call Center for Homeless Veterans logo. 877-424-3838\" class=\"wp-image-5628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/NCCHV-Logo-02-Large.png 1385w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/NCCHV-Logo-02-Large.png?resize=300,130 300w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/NCCHV-Logo-02-Large.png?resize=768,333 768w, https:\/\/department.va.gov\/homeless\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/08\/NCCHV-Logo-02-Large.png?resize=1024,444 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1385px) 100vw, 1385px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As homeless Veterans age or face health challenges beyond their years, they need additional support to secure safe affordable housing to meet their wants and needs. 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