Virtual Homeless and Justice-Involved Veteran Outreach Symposium brings support, program awareness

Homeless Coordinators and external stakeholders will learn what VA is doing to assist Veterans experiencing homelessness during the Virtual Homeless and Justice-Involved Veteran Outreach Symposium March 30, from noon to 3:30 p.m. EST.

The event, sponsored by the Veterans Benefits Administration, will also help Veterans obtain earned benefits and services.

Guest speakers will provide information on the various programs and resources within their organizations that are available to support Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Presentations will include:

• An overview of the Homeless Program with the Veterans Health Administration to include:
  • S. Housing & Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program
  • Veterans Justice Programs
• An overview of Vet Centers and their support of Veterans who are homeless and/or at risk of homelessness
• An overview of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, to include:
  • presumptive conditions
  • how VA is providing much-needed benefits and care to generations of Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, radiation and other toxic exposures
  • expanded eligibility for benefits and health care for Veterans
• An overview of the Cemetery Apprentice Program with the National Cemetery Administration
• An overview of programs to assist homeless and/or at risk of homelessness Veterans from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• VBA’s measures aimed at preventing fraud of Veterans’ benefits

To participate in the symposium

Quick Join: Click Here to Join the Symposium

Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mafd7fa38c214edcd9ee0e3994822bb26

Phone: 1-404-397-1596, Access Code 2762 132 4479

Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness are encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. They may also seek support for housing solutions, health care and community employment services online.

VA’s Veterans Justice Outreach Program contacts justice-involved Veterans to help them access VA services at the earliest possible point. This is accomplished through partnerships between VA and elements of the criminal justice system. While VA cannot provide legal services, Veterans can seek legal assistance by visiting State Side Legal, or by contacting the nearest Veteran Justice Outreach specialist.