Veterans Affairs Programs for Housing and the Homeless - Housing

Group	Housing
Category	Housing
Name	Veterans Affairs Programs for Housing and the Homeless
Provider	United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Description

Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program

Provides grants and per diem payments to fund transitional housing and/or service centers for veterans who are homeless. In the Portland area, these services are provided by:

Transition Projects – Veteran Services https://www.tprojects.org/veteran-services/

Transition Projects serves veterans and their families, who are experiencing homelessness or are in imminent danger of homelessness, with the goal of helping veterans find and keep safe, affordable, and permanent housing in the Portland metro area. Transition Projects offers a variety of wraparound services to veterans including, but not limited to: shelter, short-term residential programs, rapid rehousing, prevention services, access to legal assistance, income development, benefits advocacy, tenant education courses, assistance in accessing mainstream VA services.

Central City Concern (CCC) http://www.centralcityconcern.org/services/housing/supportive-housing/transitional-housing/

CCC provides transitional housing and employment development services to veterans through the Veterans Grant & Per Diem program. The program serves up to 50 men and 22 women at any one time. Any veteran, male or female, can access the veteran program by attending the orientation held every Monday morning at 10 am at the Employment Access Center. Questions regarding eligibility, or if unable to attend on Monday mornings, contact the CCC’s Veterans' Office at ( 503) 688-5098 .

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

SSVF provides case management and supportive services to prevent homelessness. These include outreach services, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, assistance in obtaining and coordinating other available public benefits, and temporary financial assistance.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) (Section VII housing for veterans)

This program combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help veterans who are homeless and their families find and sustain permanent housing. Through public housing authorities, HUD provides rental assistance vouchers for privately owned housing to veterans who are eligible for VA health care services and are experiencing homelessness. VA case managers connect these veterans with support services such as health care, mental health treatment, and substance use counseling to help them in their recovery process and with their ability to maintain housing in the community. Accessed through Portland VA.

Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)

CRRC is a community-based resource and referral center that provides access to VA and community services for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. CRRCs provide veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with CRRCs provide one-stop access to community-based, multiagency services to promote permanent housing, health and mental health care, career development and access to VA and non-VA benefits. The CRRC is part of the VA Portland Health Care System.

• Portland : 308 SW 1st Ave. Portland, Oregon 97204 Hours: weekdays, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.–3 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays.
• Vancouver : CRRC Annex 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Bldg. 18 Vancouver, Washington 98661

Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program

HCHV offers outreach, case management and residential treatment services to help veterans transition from living on the street or in institutions to stable housing situations. HCHV staff engage and serve Veterans who are homeless, including those diagnosed with mental health or substance use issues. Through HCHV, Veterans receive exams, treatment, referrals and case management.

Stand Downs Stand Downs are typically one-to three-day events providing services to homeless veterans such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings, and VA and Social Security benefits counseling. Veterans are also referred to a variety of other services, such as housing, employment, and substance use treatment. Stand Downs are collaborative events, coordinated between local VAs, other government agencies and community agencies that serve the homeless. The next scheduled Stand Down in the Portland is September 11, 2018.

Transitional Housing Program (THP) THP is a joint venture between the Portland VAMC, the Vancouver Housing Authority, and the Clark County Coalition of Homeless Service Providers. The goal of THP is to provide support for homeless veterans transitioning back into the community after completing inpatient or residential care.

Contact Person: Mark L. Adams, Community Reintegration Service VA Medical Center, P.O. Box 1035 Portland, Oregon 97207 Vancouver (360) 696-4061, ext. 33722 Portland (502) 220-8262, ext. 33722

Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs - Home Loans 700 Summer Street. NE Salem, Oregon 97301

Facilities

Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs - Home Loans Office
VA Homeless Programs, Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRCs)

Contacts

Contact: Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs - Home Loans Phone: (503) 373-2051

Contact: Central City Concern (CCC) Phone: 503) 688-5098

Contact: Portland Phone: (800) 949-1004 Ext. 51256

Contact: VA Medical Center Phone: Portland (502) 220-8262, ext. 33722