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Make the Call! VA Helps Veterans … Stay healthy Eligible Veterans can receive health care, including mental health care and treatment for substance use. Secure safe, stable housing Veterans at imminent risk of becoming homeless can get assistance with expenses such as utilities and child care to help them stay in their homes. Qualified Veterans in temporary housing can get help finding a permanent place to live. VA can help Veterans having trouble making mortgage payments explore options to avoid foreclosure. Find a job VA provides job training or referrals to help eligible Veterans gain skills to prepare them for employment. Work therapy programs can help Veterans who are homeless find temporary housing and a paying job. Get a degree VA can help eligible Veterans go back to school and assist with living expenses while they pursue their studies. VA IS HERE TO HELP. For Veterans Jim, formerly homeless Veteran Served 2004-2011 VA provides individualized care through a wide range of services for Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Veterans of all eras and branches may be eligible for VA services. Make the Call and take the first step to access help from VA. For Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless,

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Page 1: Make the Call! · temporary housing and a paying job. Get a degree • VA can help eligible Veterans go back to school and assist with living expenses while they pursue their studies

Make the Call!

VA Helps Veterans …Stay healthy• Eligible Veterans can receive health care, including mental health care and

treatment for substance use.Secure safe, stable housing• Veterans at imminent risk of becoming homeless can get assistance with

expenses such as utilities and child care to help them stay in their homes.• Qualified Veterans in temporary housing can get help finding a permanent

place to live. • VA can help Veterans having trouble making mortgage payments explore

options to avoid foreclosure.Find a job• VA provides job training or referrals to help eligible Veterans gain skills to

prepare them for employment.• Work therapy programs can help Veterans who are homeless find

temporary housing and a paying job.Get a degree• VA can help eligible Veterans go back to school and assist with living

expenses while they pursue their studies.

VA is Hereto Help.

For Veterans

Jim, formerly homeless VeteranServed 2004-2011

VA provides individualized care through a wide range of services for Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming

homeless. Veterans of all eras and branches may be eligible for VA services. Make the Call and take the first step to access help from VA.

For Veterans who are homeless

or at risk of becoming homeless,

Page 2: Make the Call! · temporary housing and a paying job. Get a degree • VA can help eligible Veterans go back to school and assist with living expenses while they pursue their studies

No Veteran should ever be homeless. Veterans can face unique physical, emotional, and financial challenges related to their service, and some of these challenges can lead to difficulty finding or keeping a home. Having a safe, stable place to call home can give Veterans a foundation to get back on their feet. If you or someone you served with is homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless, or is in crisis, VA is here to help.

VA has the services to help our Veterans.VA offers comprehensive, individualized services to help eligible Veterans stay healthy, find a job, and secure or maintain housing. With one call, specialists can connect you or a Veteran you know with the services and support all Veterans have earned, no matter when or how they served.

Make the Call.If you or a Veteran you know is homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless, trained, supportive professionals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to connect you with the services you have earned. If you need safe, stable housing and you’re in crisis, Make the Call to 877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838) or chat online at

va.gov/homeless

VA gave me my life back.– Michelle, formerly homeless Veteran

Served 1981-1992

I didn’t know where to turn and VA gave me something to grab on to.– Richard, formerly homeless Veteran

Served 1978-1996