Emergency
Immediate Emergency Help
If you or a veteran needs shelter tonight, these resources provide immediate help — available 24 hours a day.
Emergency
VA Homeless Veteran Outreach
Contact your local VA for emergency shelter, outreach teams, and immediate support. VA outreach teams work directly in the streets with homeless veterans.
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24/7
211 — Local Emergency Services
Call or text 211 for immediate local referrals to emergency shelter, food banks, utilities assistance, and social services. Available nationwide, 24/7.
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Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services at Salvation Army locations nationwide. Many locations prioritize veterans.
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Federal Programs
Federal Housing Programs
Federally funded programs specifically designed to help homeless veterans find permanent housing.
HUD-VASH
HUD-VASH Vouchers
Section 8 housing vouchers specifically for homeless veterans, combined with VA case management. Contact your local VA to apply. Covers rent in private market housing.
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SSVF
SSVF Rapid Rehousing
Supportive Services for Veteran Families — short-term financial assistance and supportive services to rapidly rehouse veterans and prevent homelessness.
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Grant & Per Diem
VA Grant & Per Diem (GPD)
Transitional housing and supportive services funded by the VA. Community-based programs provide a bridge between homelessness and permanent housing.
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Health Care
VA Healthcare for Homeless Veterans
Comprehensive health care for homeless veterans regardless of discharge status. Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program provides outreach and case management.
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Organizations
Veteran Housing Organizations
National and local organizations specifically focused on ending veteran homelessness.
National
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Advocacy and resource directory. Find local veteran-specific housing programs using their nationwide provider locator tool.
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VOA
Volunteers of America — Veterans
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for veterans at VOA programs nationwide. Case management and support services included.
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Permanent
Tiny Homes for Veterans
Organizations providing tiny home communities and permanent supportive housing specifically for homeless veterans — dignity, stability, and community.
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Food & Basics
Food & Basic Needs
Emergency food assistance, clothing, and other basic needs support for veterans and military families.
Food Bank
Feeding America — Find Food Bank
Find your nearest food bank through Feeding America's national network. Many food banks have veteran-specific programs and pantry hours.
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VA
VA Food Insecurity Resources
VA's official resource guide for food insecure veterans — SNAP enrollment, food pantries, meal programs, and local social services.
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