Veteran Homelessness In Focus
One of the four goals of Opening Doors is to end homelessness among our nation’s Veterans by 2015, and in the past two years the country has made great strides. There are an array of programs and services available to Veterans who are at-risk of or experiencing homelessness.
With the leadership of Secretary Shinseki, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continues to develop Veteran-centric innovations to meet homeless Veterans where they are and help them to improve their health and get off the streets and into housing. In November 2012, Special Advisor the Executive Director Dr. Josh Bamberger wrote a detailed description of a new innovation, the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT), that integrates primary care with housing resources for Veterans with high needs. In December 2012, he detailed the SSVF program and its historic investment heading into 2013, while sharing the work of an innovative SSVF program in Wayne County, Michigan.
Learn more about SSVF and Southwest Solutions in Michigan
Beyond HUD-VASH
In May 2012, USICH spoke with federal government partners and Veteran service providers on resources communities can use to help Veterans in need beyond the HUD-VASH Program.
Pilot Program in MA Links Vulnerable Veterans to Housing and Services Quickly
Helping Female Veterans Find Stable Lives
The Path Forward
In November 2011, USICH spoke with federal government partners, service providers, policy leaders, and a Veteran to focus on the path forward toward the 2015 goal.
Programs to Increase Employment for Veterans from the Department of Labor
Ending Veteran Homelessness in New Orleans: the Importance of Partnerships and Shared Goals
100K Homes Housing Placement Boot Camp: a New Efficient Way to Decrease Time to Housing
Top 9 Things You Can Do Right Now from 100K Homes
Female Veterans: With Increased Risk, Specific Needs to Overcome Homelessness
Planning Successful Outcomes for Veterans: Measuring Impact in Cincinnati
