Homeless Veteran Resources & Reintegration Guide

🏠 Emergency Housing & Shelter for Homeless Veterans

📌 National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (24/7 Assistance)
🔗 https://www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp

📞 1-877-424-3838 (Confidential support and assistance connecting to local services)

📌 HUD-VASH (VA & HUD Housing Assistance for Veterans)
🔗 https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp

Provides rental assistance vouchers and supportive services for homeless veterans.

📌 Homeless Shelter Directory (Find Shelters by State)
🔗 https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/

📌 Find Local VA Homeless Services & Programs
🔗 https://www.va.gov/homeless/where_to_get_help.asp

📌 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Homeless Assistance
🔗 https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/

📌 VA Homeless Veteran Community Employment Services (HVCES)
🔗 https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/HVCES.asp

📌 Hire Heroes USA – Job Search & Career Transition Assistance
🔗 https://www.hireheroesusa.org/

📌 Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) Program
🔗 https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/

📌 Goodwill Veteran Job & Training Programs
🔗 https://www.goodwill.org/jobs-training/

📌 Resume & Career Assistance

👉 Use our Resume Template & Career Transition Guide to start your job search and build a strong civilian resume.

📌 VA Homeless Veteran Health Care Services
🔗 https://www.va.gov/homeless/health_care.asp

📌 Veteran Crisis Line (24/7 Support for Veterans in Crisis)
🔗 https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
📞 Dial 988, then press 1

📌 SAMHSA National Helpline for Substance Abuse & Mental Health (Free & Confidential)
🔗 https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

📌 Valley Hope – Veteran Addiction Recovery
🔗 https://valleyhope.org/treatment/veterans/

📌 Wounded Warrior Project – Mental Health & Peer Support Programs
🔗 https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/mental-wellness

📌 VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) – Emergency Financial Help
🔗 https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp

Provides rental assistance, utility payments, and case management for at-risk or homeless veterans.

📌 Operation Homefront – Emergency Financial Assistance for Veterans
🔗 https://www.operationhomefront.org/

📌 USA Cares – Emergency Grants for Veterans Facing Financial Hardship
🔗 https://usacares.org/

📌 The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA)
🔗 https://www.legion.org/financialassistance

This guide provides a roadmap for homeless veterans to stabilize their lives and rebuild their future using the resources listed above.

1️⃣ Find Immediate Shelter & Secure Basic Needs

Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838
Locate a nearby VA Homeless Services Provider: https://www.va.gov/homeless/where_to_get_help.asp

2️⃣ Apply for VA Healthcare & Disability Benefits

3️⃣ Seek Mental Health or Substance Abuse Treatment (If Needed)

4️⃣ Get Employment Support & Resume Help

5️⃣ Secure Stable Housing

Apply for HUD-VASH Housing Vouchers
Look for local veteran housing programs through https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp

6️⃣ Use Additional Veteran Benefits if needed