HUD-VASH

Veterans enrolled at the VA Health Care System of the Ozarks received boxes of food and household supplies from the Elks, the Boy Scouts, the DAV auxiliary and some very generous local companies.

Social workers from the Amarillo VA Housing First Program found grants available from community organizations. They were able to pay every bill for every Veteran and prevent the loss of their homes.

In 2017, Army Veteran Laddie McMillian faced declining health and housing instability. He entered the Veterans Restoration Quarters after losing his home, then later obtained housing with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program.

For their appointments with their VA health care provider, many Oklahoma Veterans stay home and use their smartphone or computer instead. Read all about VA Video Connect virtual appointments.

VA peer specialists serve as success stories for their fellow Veterans. Their experience using mental health services, combined with their VA training and certification, have made them valuable additions to VA’s mental health offerings.

Veteran Anthony Brown was homeless when he lost both feet to frostbite. Today, after two years of treatment, Brown is ready to leave Coatesville VA Medical Center VA to live in the community.

HUD-VASH is the Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supported Housing—a joint program between HUD and VA that assists Veterans and their families.

Down the Road thrift store owners, Jerry Vaughan and Bobbie Warner, opened the thrift store in 2017 to better serve homeless Veterans with additional support, services, and goods.

Staff and students from Milwaukee-area Karate America schools went on a $19,000 Target shopping spree on behalf of Veterans and completely filled the Wish List of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.

VA researchers delved into the different living situations available to homeless Veterans through the HUD-VASH voucher program. VA Research Currents talked with investigator Dr. Ann Elizabeth Montgomery about what her team learned.

Curtis May was homeless, then in jail and tired of his lifestyle. Using several VA programs, he is now “happy and grateful” as a VA electrician – AND back in touch with children and grandchildren.

It’s known as HUD-VASH and it helps homeless Veterans and their families find a home. Here’s one example of how it works in the Rhode Island area where over 400 more Veterans could be headed to a home.