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Homeless Veterans Program at McGuire VAMC
About Us
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking decisive action to end Veteran homelessness in five years. All Veterans at risk for homelessness or attempting to exit homelessness must have easy access to programs and services. VA offers a variety of resources, programs and benefits to aid in this mission.
Mission
This mission of the National Center on Homelessness among Veterans is to promote recovery-oriented care for Veterans who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. The Center is a national resource that informs practices designed to meet the VA’s Five Year Plan to End Homelessness among Veterans.
Health Care for Homeless Veterans Coordinator:
N’Dorah Z. Tarawally 804-675-5000, Ext. 4948 n’dorah.tarawally@va.gov Health Care for Homeless Veterans Outreach Clinician: Susan McHenry 804-675-5000, Ext. 2097 susan.mchenry@va.gov National Homeless Veterans Hotline: 1-877-4AID VET
HCHV OUTREACH:
The VA Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program provides a gateway to VA and community supportive services to eligible Veterans. Through the HCHV Program, Veterans are provided with case management and residential treatment and housing in the community. The Program also conducts outreach to Veterans in the community who would otherwise have barriers to obtaining services on their own.
VETERANS JUSTICE OUTREACH:
VETERANS JUSTICE OUTREACH: The VJO (Veterans Justice Outreach) Specialist is responsible for direct outreach, assessment, and short term case management of eligible justice-involved Veterans in the local courts and jails.
Healthcare for Re-Entry Veterans Initiative: The Health Care for Homeless Re-entry Veterens Initiative is a national program which offers outreach to incarcerated homeless veterans in state and federal prisons who are within six months of release.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS (Contracts, Grant & Per Diem Program):
Currently there are 58 transitional (GPD and contract) beds available in our catchment area to include The Daily Planet, the Home Again Veteran’s Transitional Program, and the Freedom House located in Richmond, Virginia.
Housing & Urban Development/Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program:
The HUD-VASH program is a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (VASH) program to help homeless veterans and their immediate families find and maintain affordable, safe, and permanent housing in the community.
Homeless Veterans Supported Employment Program (HVSEP):
HVSEP is a program offering supported employment-based vocational rehabilitation services to Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
HOMELESS STANDDOWNS:
Working within our communities to reach homeless Veterans with resources. Please check back often for upcoming events.
Our team is committed to supporting Veterans in their time of need. Please contact us at 804-675-5000, ext. 2041, to access services.
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