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Learn about programs provided by the VA and other federal agencies to assist Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

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Learn about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Emergency Food & Shelter Program which funds shelter and food services for the hungry and homeless.

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www.fema.gov

Offers a nine part audio lecture series designed to help CoCs, homeless assistance providers and employment assistance agencies develop strategies and practices to address the employment needs of homeless persons.

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www.hudhre.info

Read about HUD's homeless assistance programs and services for Veterans and other at-risk individuals. Locate HUDVET in your state.

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www.hud.gov

Provides information to assist with creating and administering Homeless Assistance programs.

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portal.hud.gov

Find homeless assistance resources in your state through the National Resource Directory. Select your state, then select Homeless Assistance.

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www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov

Read about how the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program assists homeless Veterans with securing employment. Contact your local Veterans' Employment and Training Service office.

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www.dol.gov

Find information on initiatives that help those experiencing homelessness, including grant opportunities, research and health services.

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www.hhs.gov

Provides information on HUD programs, grants and assistance for the homeless and those who help the homeless.

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portal.hud.gov

Provides employment and training services to address the cycle of homelessness.

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www.dol.gov

Provides a list of all HUD homeless Veteran programs and initiatives, as well as resources, publications, and relevant links to agencies and organizations. Local contact information for each HUD program can also be accessed from this site.

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www.hudhre.info

Find information on SSA programs, including guides, handbooks, benefits eligibility tools and reports on homeless initiatives and issues.

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www.socialsecurity.gov

Offers information, links, resources and success stories to assist Veterans with transitioning from homelessness to housing.

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maketheconnection.net

Provides access to food, healthy diet, nutrition education, food stamps and emergency food assistance for low income families.

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www.fns.usda.gov

Provides long-term housing and supportive services for homeless persons with disabilities.

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portal.hud.gov

Learn about social security income benefits that may be available to homeless persons.

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www.socialsecurity.gov

Provides research, reports, funding and policy information from 20 federal departments and agencies working together to reduce and end homelessness.

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www.usich.gov

Helps disadvantaged, at-risk and homeless Veterans live in supervised group homes while earning income. Click here for CWT Program locations.

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www.cwt.va.gov

Provides residential rehabilitation and treatment services to economically disadvantaged Veterans with severe medical conditions, mental illness and addiction.

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www1.va.gov

Learn about VA programs that provide assistance to homeless Veterans.

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www.vba.va.gov

Provides grants and operational subsidies to community agencies that offer supportive services and housing to homeless Veterans.

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www1.va.gov

Addresses the community reentry needs of incarcerated Veterans with the goal of preventing homelessness, and reducing the impact of medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse problems. Contact a Reentry Specialist in your area.

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www1.va.gov

Find the VA Homeless Coordinator in your community who can provide case management and referrals for shelter and housing. After hours, contact your VA medical center's emergency room for information on emergency shelter.

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www1.va.gov

Helps incarcerated Veterans avoid homelessness upon release by providing state-specific resources on housing, health care, treatment, and community re-adjustment.

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www1.va.gov

Call this confidential hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week to find help for homeless Veterans and their families. 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838).

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www1.va.gov

Promotes recovery-oriented care for homeless or at-risk Veterans through policy, clinical care research, training, and sharing of best practices among VA partners and community providers. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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www1.va.gov

Coordinates activities between the VA, local agencies and government and conducts annual surveys to assess the needs of homeless Veterans in each community. Presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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www1.va.gov

Provides grants to providers who serve very low-income Veteran families with the goal of achieving stability and avoiding homelessness.

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www1.va.gov

Assists Veterans affected by mental illness, substance abuse and homelessness avoid unnecessary criminalization by providing timely access to VA services and medical centers.

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www1.va.gov

Read about special programs and initiatives designed to help homeless Veterans live as self-sufficiently and independently as possible.

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www1.va.gov

Provides rental assistance vouchers to homeless Veterans and their families. For contact information by state, click here.

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www1.va.gov

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