www.va.gov/homeless

U.S. Department 

of Veterans Affairs

Are You or a Veteran You Know 

At Risk of Homelessness?

We’re Here for You.

Whether you are in need of immediate assistance 

or just looking for more information — VA is here 

for you. Our trained professionals, many of whom 

are Veterans themselves, are available 24 hours a 

day, 7 days a week:

toll-free

1-877-424-3838

(1-877-4AID-VET)

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

www.va.gov/homeless

• Are you currently living 

with someone because 

you can’t afford to rent or 

own a home of your own?

• Have you had trouble 

finding or holding a job? 

• Do you have a physical or 

mental health condition 

that makes it difficult to 

keep a steady job?

• Do employers say you 

don’t have the skills 

or education they are 

looking for?

• Are you struggling with 

an alcohol or substance 

use problem?

• Have service-related 

injuries made returning 

to civilian life difficult?

www.va.gov/homeless

Created 09/11

Working together to eliminate Veteran homelessness.

We’ll answer 

yours.

You answered 

our 

country’s call.

If you answered yes to any 

of these questions, or are 

feeling worried about your 

housing situation or that 

of a Veteran you know, 

VA can help.

 Military service?

 Homeless or at risk of being homeless?

Make the Call!

Online chat now available!

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
Make The Call

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.

Housing and 

Supportive Services

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. Other 

VA-supported efforts tackle the challenge 

in innovative ways such as turning unused 

buildings into new housing for Veterans, 

and helping low-income Veterans and their 

families with minor expenses and grants. 

Home Loan Guaranty 

Service

VA urges all Veterans encountering problems 

making their mortgage payments to speak 

with their servicers to explore options to 

avoid foreclosure. Depending on a Veteran’s 

specific situation, servicers may offer options 

to try and help avoid foreclosure. In cases 

where the servicer is unable to help the 

Veteran borrower, VA Loan Guaranty has Loan 

Technicians in eight Regional Loan Centers 

and two special servicing centers who take an 

active role in interceding with the servicer to 

explore all options to avoid foreclosure.

Prevention Services

VA helps Veterans and their families who are 

at risk of homelessness stay in their homes or 

find permanent housing. VA continues its 

support by providing funding to communitybased, non-profit groups that offer services 

such as limited rental assistance, childcare, 

employment training and referrals. VA also 

reaches out to Veterans in the justice system 

to link them with needed health care and 

other services. 

Job Training, Employment 

and Income Benefits

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. Additional 

benefits that may be available through VA 

include compensation or pension, vocational 

rehabilitation and employment services 

for Veterans who have injuries, illnesses, or 

diseases related to their active military service. 

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.

Medical and Health 

Treatment Services

VA’s medical and mental health clinicians 

provide eligible homeless Veterans with 

quality health care, including mental health 

care, dental care, substance use treatment 

and other services.