www.va.gov/homeless

U.S. Department 

of Veterans Affairs

Did you know?

Connect your Veteran 

patients with the support 

they’ve earned.

Without knowing it, every day in your profession you 

may encounter a Veteran who is homeless or at risk 

of becoming homeless. They served our country and 

now we must work together to serve them.

VA has comprehensive programs to prevent 

and eliminate Veteran homelessness. Help us by 

identifying homeless or at risk Veterans in your daily 

work, and encourage them to call:

National Call Center for 

Homeless Veterans

toll-free

1-877-424-3838

(1-877-4AID-VET)

Live 24/7 Chat on VA’s Homeless Veterans website, 

www.va.gov/homeless

• More than half of homeless Veterans contacted by VA 

have either a drug or alcohol dependence, and a majority 

have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness.

• A growing number of Veterans returning from Iraq and 

Afghanistan reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress 

disorder (PTSD) or major depression.

• Research suggests that the risk of homelessness for 

Veterans may be related to several factors, including mental 

health, combat exposure, wartime trauma and PTSD.

www.va.gov/homeless

Created 09/11

Working together to eliminate Veteran homelessness.

Have you checked 

all their vitals?

Change a life today. 

Get a Veteran to call 

for help.

If you are treating a homeless person who might 

be a Veteran, stop, ask and help.

Make the Call!

Call VA’s toll-free hotline:

1-877-424-3838

(1-877-4AID-VET)

or visit www.va.gov/homeless for 

help with housing, jobs, health care, 

education and other Veteran benefits. U.S. Department 

of Veterans Affairs
Homeless Veterans 

Coordinators 

Each VA medical center has a clinically trained 

Homeless Veterans Coordinator who serves 

as the point of contact for homeless and at 

risk Veterans. This person can assist eligible 

individuals in setting up physical and mental 

health evaluations or in accessing housing 

and supportive services with local community 

agencies under contract with VA.

Medical and Dental Care

VA provides quality medical and dental care 

to homeless and at risk Veteran patients. In 

surveys, dental care was consistently ranked as 

one of the top three unmet needs, along with 

long-term permanent housing and childcare. 

After receiving dental care, Veterans report 

significant improvement in perceived oral 

health, general health and overall self-esteem. 

Mental Health Residential 

Rehabilitation and 

Treatment Programs 

VA offers state-of-the-art, high-quality 

residential rehabilitation and treatment 

services for Veterans with multiple and severe 

medical conditions, mental illness, addiction, 

or psychosocial deficits. These programs 

target and serve economically-disadvantaged 

Veterans, including Veterans who are 

homeless and at risk of becoming homeless.

Housing Support

Partnering with the Department of Housing 

and Urban Development, VA helps Veterans 

find safe and affordable housing. To foster 

lasting success in transitioning homeless 

Veterans into homes, VA also works with 

community-based agencies to provide case 

management and supportive services. 

Job Training 

VA offers a variety of job training programs 

to help homeless Veterans and Veterans 

at risk of homelessness gain skills that are 

valued in today’s job market. Through 

VA’s compensated work therapy program, 

homeless Veterans can receive temporary 

residence in community-based, supervised 

group homes with paying jobs. 

Education Benefits

Through the GI Bill, VA provides Veterans the 

opportunity to resume their education or 

technical training after discharge from the 

military and provides those who qualify with 

a monthly living allowance while they pursue 

their studies.

As a Health Care or Emergency Services 

Provider, It’s Your Turn to Take Action.

Spread the Word About VA Benefits and Services.

If the homeless person you are treating is a Veteran, VA can help. Encourage them to 

call VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans. VA needs your help to ensure no 

Veteran goes without a home. 

Learn more about VA’s services and outreach programs to eliminate Veteran 

homelessness today. Call our National Call Center for Homeless Veterans toll-free at 

1-877-424-3838 (1-877-4AID-VET), chat live with supportive and knowledgeable 

VA staff at www.va.gov/homeless, or explore the website on your own.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 

(VA) is committed to eliminating 

homelessness among Veterans. This 

challenge is being addressed through 

a range of services and benefits.