We’ll fight 

for yours.

You fought for 

our homes.

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, just 

looking for more information, or interested in finding 

out how you can help eliminate Veteran homelessness 

— VA is here for you. Our trained professionals, many 

of whom are Veterans themselves, are available 24 

hours a day, 7 days a week:

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

• 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 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?

If you answered yes 

to any of the questions 

listed, or are simply 

feeling worried about 

your housing situation 

or that of a Veteran you 

know, VA can help.

Created 09/11

WWW.VA.GOV/HOMELESS WWW.VA.GOV/HOMELESS Working together to eliminate Veteran homelessness.

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

The words homeless and Veteran should never 

be used together.

Make the Call!
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 community-based, nonprofit 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 communitybased, 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.

Help Us Eliminate Veteran Homelessness.

SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT VA BENEFITS AND SERVICES.

Whether you are a Veteran struggling with homelessness, a community partner who wants 

to get involved, or simply someone who wants to help — it’s your turn to take action. 

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.