Welfare Info

Homeless Veterans' Programs

Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

What is Homeless Veterans' Programs?

The Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) offers the following special programs to help homeless Veterans:

  • Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs
  • Homeless Grant and Per Diem Program
  • Substance Use Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program
  • Compensated Work Therapy/Transitional Residence Programs

Go to "Domiciliary Care" for more information on Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs.

Administration

Homeless Veterans' Programs is administered by Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Program Requirements

You must be enrolled in the VA health care system (or qualify based on one of the exceptions in the law). Go to "Medical Benefits Package" to see the program requirements.

Generally, in order to receive VA benefits and services, your character of discharge or service must be under conditions other than dishonorable (e.g., honorable, under honorable conditions, general). However, individuals receiving undesirable, bad conduct, and other types of dishonorable discharges may qualify for VA benefits depending on a determination made by VA.

For more information, visit our Homeless Veterans website.

Application Details

What is the application process for Homeless Veterans' Programs?

For information on how to apply for these programs, please call 1-877-222-8387.

Contact Info

1-877-222-8387

How to Apply

Programs for Homeless Veterans

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