United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington DC VA Medical Center

Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)

A service center for homeless and at-risk Veterans

1500 Franklin St., NE
Washington, DC 20018
202-636-7660

Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center's (DCVAMC) Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) exemplifies the Medical Center's commitment to providing excellent care and services in an environment of compassion that respects homeless and at-risk Veterans.

The CRRC is the first of its kind in the Washington DC area and will serve as a 24/7 hub to combat homelessness among Veterans. It is one of 17 Centers the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to strategically locate across the nation. These facilities centralize federal and local partners to provide services to homeless and at-risk Veterans.

Although not a shelter, the CRRC provides services to assist Veterans and their family members.

The building includes a Primary Care Clinic, a complete kitchen, laundry and shower facilities, a food pantry and a play room for children, as well as a host of other community services. (Please note that not all offices are open 24/7.)

Offices Located in the CRRC:
(Please note that not all offices are open 24 hours a days, seven days a week.)

  • DCVAMC's Health Care for Homeless
  • Veterans Program (HCHV)
  • Employment Assistance
  • Compensated Work Therapy (CWT)
  • HUD/VASH Case workers
  • Veterans Benefits Administration
  • Vocational rehabilitation specialists
  • Mental Health professionals
  • Social Security Administration
  • Life Transitions counselors
  • All Faith Consortium
  • America Works of Washington DC
  • Community Connections
  • Veterans Supported Employment Program
  • Legal Aid Society
  • Pathways to Housing
  • Woodley House, Inc.

Important Telephone Numbers
Life-threatening emergencies: Call 911
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Homeless Call Center: 1-877-424-3838 (1-877-4AID-VET)
Homeless Veterans Chat: Text to: 838255
CRRC: 202-636-7660
Washington DC VAMC: 202-745-8000
Appointment Call Center: 202-745-8577
Medical Advice Line: 202-745-8247