Articles for the Topic "Veterans"

Closing a Front Door to Homelessness among Veterans

2009-05-12T03:48:05

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been identified as a mainstream institution to help prevent homelessness among America’s veterans. The large numbers of incarcerated veterans with serious mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders who are at risk for homelessness support the need for expanded VA outreach to this population. Since 2002, the VA has contacted almost 6,500 veterans in prison or jail. Its leadership role in affording comprehensive health, mental health, social resources, corrections outreach, and current policy and planning strategies positions the VA to provide system wide service to veterans leaving correctional institutions. As this VA outreach program proceeds, examining the links among program assumptions, veteran needs and outcomes, and existing evaluation processes can help to maintain focus on homelessness prevention strategies. (Author)

Customized Employment for Homeless Veterans

2007-06-24T12:22:47

The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) within the U.S. Department of Labor is committed to improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. To achieve this goal, ODEP established a Customized Employment initiative to build the capacity of workforce systems to serve all customers, including individuals with disabilities. The strategies developed through this initiative can assist all workforce customers who have complex needs and may require more individual assistance to achieve their employment goals. The Customized Employment initiative also focuses on using universal strategies that can be used to serve any customers with barriers to employment, not just individuals with disabilities. (Authors)

Guidebook on Developing Permanent Supportive Housing for Homeless Veterans 2006

2009-05-12T03:38:48

This guidebook is geared towards community-based homeless service providers new to housing, and will introduce and explore the various supportive housing development options available for homeless veterans. New construction, rehab of existing housing, master leasing of units, and scattered-site supportive housing are all viable options to be discussed and evaluated. Readers will be given the tools needed to initiate the development process, identify available capital, operating and services funding for supportive housing, and assess their organization’s capacity to develop and/or operate supportive housing. (Authors)

Health Care for Homeless Veterans

2006-12-20T05:23:10

The Health Care for the Homeless Veterans Program (HCHV), previously known as the Homeless Chronically Mentally Ill Veterans Program, authorized by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, provides outreach; case management services; and community-based residential services for homeless veterans with a focus on those who have psychiatric and substance use disorders. Veterans in the HCHV Program may become involved in therapeutic work opportunities through Veterans Industries, and may be assisted in securing permanent housing. A total of 134 sites in 45 states and the District of Columbia provide an integrated network of programs for these veterans. Another component of the HCHV Program allows Veterans Affairs to provide grants and per diem payments to public and nonprofit organizations to develop supported housing programs and supportive service centers for veterans who are homeless. (United States Department of Veterans' Affairs)

Homeless Veterans and Health Care: A Resource Guide for Providers

2007-11-25T07:27:06

This resource provides insight into the problems faced by homeless veterans and tries to answer the question of why veterans end up homeless in the first place.

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program: Best Practice Profiles of Employment Assistance Programs

2009-05-12T03:34:59

This publication was produced by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor-Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS). It contains profiles of some of the nation’s most effective homeless veteran employment assistance programs, and is designed to inform community-based organizations and government agencies about the essential components of a comprehensive program that can be replicated and can successfully compete for federal grants. All of the organizations highlighted in this work receive grants under the DOL-VETS Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program, and most have served as guideposts for other community-based homeless service providers that have developed employment assistance programs. (Authors)

Homeless Veterans: NCH Fact Sheet #14

2008-08-14T09:56:21

This fact sheet examines homelessness among U.S. veterans. A list of resources for further study is also provided. (NCH)

Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors 2012 Edition

2010-05-21T01:10:38

Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). (Author)

National STAND DOWN Program Design

2009-10-02T10:36:57

This guide, provided by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, presents frequently asked questions, classification of events, the organizing of and resources relevant to the Stand Down program.

VA Health Care: VA National Income Thresholds

2009-09-04T03:28:16

This webpage provides information about income eligibility for veterans health benefits.