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National Call Center for Homeless Vets

Homeless Veteran in need of help?
Call 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)

The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) has founded a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is intended to assist homeless Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers  and others in the community.  To be connected with a trained VA staff member call 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838).

¦Call for yourself or someone else
¦Free and confidential
¦Trained VA counselors to assist
¦Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
¦We have information about VA homeless programs and mental health services in your area that can help you.

What will happen when I call?

¦You will be connected to a trained VA staff member.
¦Hotline staff will conduct a brief screen to assess your needs.
¦Homeless Veterans will be connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility.
¦Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a homeless Veteran will be provided with information regarding the homeless programs and services available.
¦Contact information will be requested so staff may follow-up.

US Department of Labor announces $15 million in grants
to assist approximately 9,000 homeless veterans
 
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $15 million in grants through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program to provide job training services to help homeless veterans succeed in civilian careers.
 
“The men and women who have served our country with distinction should not have to struggle to find good jobs when they return from service,” said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. “Today’s grant announcement is the first step to helping these homeless veterans gain access to meaningful employment and more stable post-military lives.”
 
The department anticipates awarding at least 50 grants to serve approximately 9,000 veterans. Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to state and local workforce investment boards, local public agencies and nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations. Grantees must be familiar with the areas and populations to be served, and have demonstrated that they can administer effective programs.
 
Grantees will provide homeless veterans with occupational, classroom and on-the-job training, as well as job search and placement assistance, including follow-up services. HVRP is the only federal program that focuses exclusively on employment of veterans who are homeless. Grantees will coordinate their efforts with other local, state and federal social service providers.
 
More information on the Labor Department’s programs for veterans can be found at http://www.dol.gov/vets.
 
A solicitation for grant applications will be published in the Federal Register early next week. It also may be viewed at http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/hvrp/main2012.htm.