Housing and food
What to do if you are homeless or about to lose your home
If you have no safe place to stay tonight, or you may lose your home soon, the VA has a 24/7 line and local teams that can help fast.
What you may need
- A phone. Nothing else is needed to call.
- Your DD214, if you have it (not required to call)
Steps
Step 1: Call the homeless veterans line
Call 877-424-3838, any time, day or night. A trained counselor will connect you with your local VA homeless team.
Step 2: Or walk into a VA medical center
Ask for the homeless program or a social worker. You can also go to a Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) if there is one near you.
Step 3: Tell them what you need right now
Say if you need a place tonight, food, or medical care. Be honest about your situation so they can match you with the right help.
Step 4: Ask about all housing programs
Ask about SSVF, Grant and Per Diem (GPD), and HUD-VASH. Each one helps in a different way. We have a guide for each.
Some programs can help even if your discharge was not honorable. Always ask.
Questions? Call the official line
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (24/7): 877-424-3838Official sources
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