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DVS contracts with a range of non-profit organizations, which provide housing services to eligible veterans. Housing Services range from Emergency Homeless Shelters, group residences, to Single Room Occupancy (SRO) quarters. Among the DVS providers are the only Veterans' Hospice in the nation, and a program for veterans with Head Injuries. All require that residents maintain a sober and drug-free environment. Services are available to both male and female veterans. There are currently no homeless services available to veterans with families.
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DVS-supported permanent housing for veterans.
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A listing of housing programs statewide that serve women veterans specifically.
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Certain veterans are eligible for exemptions.
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A peer support model group that enables qualified homeless veterans obtain subsidized housing.
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Tenants rights in foreclosed buildings.
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The ICHH will lead a 5-year strategic plan to end homelessness in the Commonwealth by 2013, a major initiative of the Patrick-Murray administration.