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RESOURCE GUIDE FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
Have you served in the Armed Forces and are currently experiencing housing instability or homelessness? Call one of the agencies below to help you navigate the service and housing options that may be available to you.
AGENCY: Soldier On
WEBSITE: www.wesoldieron.org
TELEPHONE: 1- (866) 406-8449
SERVICES PROVIDED: SSVF case management program for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Services include housing assistance, transportation, peer mentoring, temporary financial assistance (where eligible) for rent, security deposits, utilities, moving costs, car repair and storage fees. Referral services to health care, employment, transportation, legal, and credit repair/financial literacy.
AGENCY: Community Hope
EMAIL: SSVF@CommunityHope-NJ.org
TELEPHONE: 1 (855) 483-8466
SERVICES PROVIDED: SSVF Rapid Rehousing and Prevention supportive services provided to veterans who are literally homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Case management services and linkage to legal assistance, employment services, mental health services, transitional shelters, and VA benefits. Temporary financial assistance may be provided in the form of rental assistance, security deposits, utility deposits, moving costs, childcare expenses, transportation assistance, rental arrears and utility arrears. HOPE for Veterans (GPD): (908) 647-5717 ext. 325
AGENCY: Catholic Charities
TELEPHONE: 1 (855) 767–8387
SERVICES PROVIDED: SSVF program aimed at rapidly re-housing homeless veteran and their families and preventing homelessness among veterans at imminent risk of losing their housing. The program provides case management and temporary financial assistance as the needs warranted. SSVF program not only addresses the immediate needs of the household but also the underlying issues that present a risk to housing stability and independence. In addition, we provide outreach, job training and educational supports, advocacy and financial assistance, assistance with moving expenses, childcare, apartment application fees, transportation, broker fees and other cost that directly support the housing stability of low-income veterans.
WHAT IS THE HUD-VASH PROGRAM?
The HUD-VASH program is a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (VASH) program to help homeless veterans and their immediate families find and maintain affordable, safe, and permanent housing in the community.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH NJ HUD-VASH, CALL (908) 647-0180, EXT 6654HUD-VASH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The HUD-VASH program is for veterans who:
NOTE: Veterans and immediate family members subject to a lifetime registration requirement under a state sex offender registration program are not eligible for HUD-VASH because they will not be able to obtain a Section 8 housing voucher.
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program was established in 2011 to promote housing stability among homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. Under the SSVF program, VA awards grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that can provide a range of supportive services to eligible very low-income Veteran families. Services include outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and help in accessing and coordinating other public benefits. SSVF grantees can also make time-limited temporary payments on behalf of Veterans to cover rent, utilities, security deposits and moving and storage costs, transportation and childcare.
SSVF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Veteran must have at least one day of active duty in the armed forces. Veteran’s discharge status can be anything but dishonorable. Status can be medical, general, under honorable conditions and other than honorable.
2. Veteran’s Household income must be at no more than 50% of the Median Area Income.
3. Veteran also must be facing eviction or living in a place not meant for human habitation. A Veteran who is defined as literally homeless is currently residing in a shelter, a vehicle, sleeping in hallways, rooftops, abandoned buildings, etc.
Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
This program provides community outreach, case management and a range of other services to help homeless veterans get back on their feet.
Compensated Work Therapy / Veterans Industries (CWT / VI)
These programs help veterans transition to employment after an extended absence from the work force by providing a short-term supportive work experience at local VA Medical Centers.
Grant & Per Diem (GPD)
This program allows VA to provide grants and per diem payments to assist public and non-profit organizations to establish and operate transitional supportive housing. Veterans can remain in Grant & Per Diem housing for up to 24 months.
Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
1. Veteran's Crisis Line
Phone- 1800-273-8255
www.veteranscrisisline.net
2. Stop Soldier Suicide
Phone- 1800-273-8255, Press 1
www.stopsoldiersuicide.org
3. VA Suicide Hotline
Phone- 1800-273-8255
www.veterancrisisline.net
4. Cohen's Veteran Network
Phone- 1800-273-8255, Press 1
www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/at-a-glance
5. National Veteran Foundation, Lifeline for Vets
Phone- 1888-777-4433
www.nvf.org
Have you served in the Armed Forces and are currently experiencing housing instability or homelessness? Call one of the agencies below to help you navigate the service and housing options that may be available to you.
AGENCY: Soldier On
WEBSITE: www.wesoldieron.org
TELEPHONE: 1- (866) 406-8449
SERVICES PROVIDED: SSVF case management program for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Services include housing assistance, transportation, peer mentoring, temporary financial assistance (where eligible) for rent, security deposits, utilities, moving costs, car repair and storage fees. Referral services to health care, employment, transportation, legal, and credit repair/financial literacy.
AGENCY: Community Hope
EMAIL: SSVF@CommunityHope-NJ.org
TELEPHONE: 1 (855) 483-8466
SERVICES PROVIDED: SSVF Rapid Rehousing and Prevention supportive services provided to veterans who are literally homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Case management services and linkage to legal assistance, employment services, mental health services, transitional shelters, and VA benefits. Temporary financial assistance may be provided in the form of rental assistance, security deposits, utility deposits, moving costs, childcare expenses, transportation assistance, rental arrears and utility arrears. HOPE for Veterans (GPD): (908) 647-5717 ext. 325
AGENCY: Catholic Charities
TELEPHONE: 1 (855) 767–8387
SERVICES PROVIDED: SSVF program aimed at rapidly re-housing homeless veteran and their families and preventing homelessness among veterans at imminent risk of losing their housing. The program provides case management and temporary financial assistance as the needs warranted. SSVF program not only addresses the immediate needs of the household but also the underlying issues that present a risk to housing stability and independence. In addition, we provide outreach, job training and educational supports, advocacy and financial assistance, assistance with moving expenses, childcare, apartment application fees, transportation, broker fees and other cost that directly support the housing stability of low-income veterans.
WHAT IS THE HUD-VASH PROGRAM?
The HUD-VASH program is a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (VASH) program to help homeless veterans and their immediate families find and maintain affordable, safe, and permanent housing in the community.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH NJ HUD-VASH, CALL (908) 647-0180, EXT 6654HUD-VASH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The HUD-VASH program is for veterans who:
- Are eligible for VA health care services;
- Are currently and chronically homeless;
- Have a need for ongoing case management because of medical, mental health, substance abuse, or other life problems that are now stabilized;
- Are ready for independent housing in the community but need ongoing case management services to maintain it;
- Have some type of income to pay for their housing;
- Are motivated to improve the quality of their lives by working with a VA case manager and participate in activities that promote independence.
NOTE: Veterans and immediate family members subject to a lifetime registration requirement under a state sex offender registration program are not eligible for HUD-VASH because they will not be able to obtain a Section 8 housing voucher.
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program was established in 2011 to promote housing stability among homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. Under the SSVF program, VA awards grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that can provide a range of supportive services to eligible very low-income Veteran families. Services include outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and help in accessing and coordinating other public benefits. SSVF grantees can also make time-limited temporary payments on behalf of Veterans to cover rent, utilities, security deposits and moving and storage costs, transportation and childcare.
SSVF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Veteran must have at least one day of active duty in the armed forces. Veteran’s discharge status can be anything but dishonorable. Status can be medical, general, under honorable conditions and other than honorable.
2. Veteran’s Household income must be at no more than 50% of the Median Area Income.
3. Veteran also must be facing eviction or living in a place not meant for human habitation. A Veteran who is defined as literally homeless is currently residing in a shelter, a vehicle, sleeping in hallways, rooftops, abandoned buildings, etc.
Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
This program provides community outreach, case management and a range of other services to help homeless veterans get back on their feet.
Compensated Work Therapy / Veterans Industries (CWT / VI)
These programs help veterans transition to employment after an extended absence from the work force by providing a short-term supportive work experience at local VA Medical Centers.
Grant & Per Diem (GPD)
This program allows VA to provide grants and per diem payments to assist public and non-profit organizations to establish and operate transitional supportive housing. Veterans can remain in Grant & Per Diem housing for up to 24 months.
Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
1. Veteran's Crisis Line
Phone- 1800-273-8255
www.veteranscrisisline.net
2. Stop Soldier Suicide
Phone- 1800-273-8255, Press 1
www.stopsoldiersuicide.org
3. VA Suicide Hotline
Phone- 1800-273-8255
www.veterancrisisline.net
4. Cohen's Veteran Network
Phone- 1800-273-8255, Press 1
www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/at-a-glance
5. National Veteran Foundation, Lifeline for Vets
Phone- 1888-777-4433
www.nvf.org
