https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vha-homeless-programs-ending-veteran-homelessness--5553394
Host: Shawn Liu]]>enGovernmentCopyright Veterans Health Administrationhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/627246efc0f1403c88b7ddcfe4ae2d5b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vha-homeless-programs-ending-veteran-homelessness--5553394Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:37:18 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationVeterans Health Administrationfeeds@spreaker.comWant to know what the Department of Veterans Affairs is doing to end Veteran homelessness? Join us as we explore all the ways our country is working to ensure that every Veteran has a safe and stable place to call home. Host: Shawn Liu
Host: Shawn Liu]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep33-veteran-homelessness-lowest-on-record-in-2024--63614750
Mr. Mueller talks about recent trends in Veteran homelessness, how Veterans compare to other Americans experiencing homelessness, and the causes for the 7.6% decrease in Veteran homelessness since 2023.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:  https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP33.pdf    ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s press release on the 2024 Point-in-Time Count: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/hud_no_24_327

Read the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1: Point-in-Time Estimates: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/2024-AHAR-Part-1.pdf

Listen to our first episode with guest Ken Mueller: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-data-reveal-that-veteran-homelessness-decreased-by-11--51740464

View our graphic “The Reduction in Veteran Homelessness from 2010 to 2024”: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/PITReduction2010-2024.pdf

Read All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness: https://www.usich.gov/federal-strategic-plan/overview

Download our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp

Listen to our episode on our One Team Approach: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep28-ending-veteran-homelessness-as-one-team--60665818

Read our article on VA Homeless Programs’ Fiscal Year 2025 Budget: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/Where-Does-the-Money-Go.asp

Read our article on VA’s implementation of Housing First: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/VAs-Implementation-of-Housing-First.asp

Read our article on our 2023 Homelessness Goals results: https://news.va.gov/128260/va-exceeds-goal-to-house-homeless-veterans/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63614750Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:11 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined again by Ken Mueller, Operations Liaison for Business Intelligence in the VA Homeless Programs Office to talk about the 2024 Point-in-Time Count results. Mr. Mueller talks about recent trends in Veteran homelessness, how...
Mr. Mueller talks about recent trends in Veteran homelessness, how Veterans compare to other Americans experiencing homelessness, and the causes for the 7.6% decrease in Veteran homelessness since 2023.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:  https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP33.pdf    ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s press release on the 2024 Point-in-Time Count: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/hud_no_24_327

Read the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1: Point-in-Time Estimates: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/2024-AHAR-Part-1.pdf

Listen to our first episode with guest Ken Mueller: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-data-reveal-that-veteran-homelessness-decreased-by-11--51740464

View our graphic “The Reduction in Veteran Homelessness from 2010 to 2024”: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/PITReduction2010-2024.pdf

Read All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness: https://www.usich.gov/federal-strategic-plan/overview

Download our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp

Listen to our episode on our One Team Approach: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep28-ending-veteran-homelessness-as-one-team--60665818

Read our article on VA Homeless Programs’ Fiscal Year 2025 Budget: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/Where-Does-the-Money-Go.asp

Read our article on VA’s implementation of Housing First: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/VAs-Implementation-of-Housing-First.asp

Read our article on our 2023 Homelessness Goals results: 133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep32-2024-year-in-review-with-executive-director-monica-diaz--63106888
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP32.pdf    ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our press release on the FY 2024 Homelessness Goals results: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-housed-nearly-48000-veterans-experiencing-homelessness-in-fiscal-year-2024/

Read our press release on the 2024 Point-in-Time Count: https://news.va.gov/press-room/veterans-homelessness-reaches-record-low-decreasing-by-7-5-since-2023/

Check out our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp

Watch our HUD-VASH Boot Camp video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmStt8Zysbo

Recordings, transcripts, and slide decks from the March 2024 Virtual HUD-VASH Boot Camp are now available on HUD Exchange: https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/hud-vash-online-bootcamp-process-improvement-session-day-1/

https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/hud-vash-online-bootcamp-process-improvement-session-day-2/

Read our blog on VA’s unsheltered surge events: https://news.va.gov/128912/tackling-homelessness-veterans-where-they-are/  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63106888Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:13 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined again by Mrs. Monica Diaz, Executive Director of the Homeless Programs Office, with the Department of Veterans Affairs to reflect on how 2024 impacted Veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Mrs. Diaz...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP32.pdf    ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our press release on the FY 2024 Homelessness Goals results: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-housed-nearly-48000-veterans-experiencing-homelessness-in-fiscal-year-2024/

Read our press release on the 2024 Point-in-Time Count: https://news.va.gov/press-room/veterans-homelessness-reaches-record-low-decreasing-by-7-5-since-2023/

Check out our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp

Watch our HUD-VASH Boot Camp video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmStt8Zysbo

Recordings, transcripts, and slide decks from the March 2024 Virtual HUD-VASH Boot Camp are now available on HUD Exchange: https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/hud-vash-online-bootcamp-process-improvement-session-day-1/

https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/hud-vash-online-bootcamp-process-improvement-session-day-2/

Read our blog on VA’s unsheltered surge events: https://news.va.gov/128912/tackling-homelessness-veterans-where-they-are/  ]]>1447homelessness,imminent,risk,va,veteransfalse132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep31-understanding-the-pit-count--62492795
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP31.pdf    ===============================

Read the Point-in-Time Count Methodology Guide: https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/4036/point-in-time-count-methodology-guide/

Read the 2024 Notice for Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Data Collection for Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2023-11cpdn.pdf

Check out the Annual Homeless Assessment Reports:  https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/ahar/

Search for contact information for your local Continuum of Care: https://www.hudexchange.info/grantees/contacts]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62492795Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:09 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by William Snow, Senior Program Specialist in the Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to learn the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. Mr. Snow talks about what the PIT...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP31.pdf    ===============================

Read the Point-in-Time Count Methodology Guide: https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/4036/point-in-time-count-methodology-guide/

Read the 2024 Notice for Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Data Collection for Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2023-11cpdn.pdf

Check out the Annual Homeless Assessment Reports:  https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/ahar/

Search for contact information for your local Continuum of Care: https://www.hudexchange.info/grantees/contacts]]>1985assistance,homelessness,va,veteransfalse131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-va-s-permanently-housed-nearly-48-000-homeless-veterans-in-fy-2024--62489129
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_Oct24.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our press release announcing the FY 2024 Homelessness Goals: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-2024-goals-to-end-veteran-homelessness/

Listen to our episode on VA’s One Team Approach: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep28-ending-veteran-homelessness-as-one-team--60665818

Read our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62489129Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationWe’re joined by Jill Albanese, Senior Advisor and Director of Clinical Operations to hear the results of VA’s FY 2024 Homelessness goals! Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_Oct24.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our press release announcing the FY 2024 Homelessness Goals: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-2024-goals-to-end-veteran-homelessness/

Listen to our episode on VA’s One Team Approach: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep28-ending-veteran-homelessness-as-one-team--60665818

Read our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp  ]]>923homelessness,va,veteransfalse1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep30-a-closer-look-at-va-homeless-programs-fy-2025-budget--62301668
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP30.pdf ===============================

Read our article on the FY 2025 budget: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/Where-Does-the-Money-Go.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62301668Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:11 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, host Shawn Liu, Director of Communications for the Homeless Programs Office sits in the guest chair to talk about VA Homeless Programs’ FY 2025. Shawn talks about how big the budget is, where the money goes, and what has been the impact....
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP30.pdf ===============================

Read our article on the FY 2025 budget: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/Where-Does-the-Money-Go.asp]]>2026homelessness,imminent,risk,va,veteransfalse130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep29-suicide-prevention-homelessness-and-justice-involvement--61252246
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP29.pdf ===============================

Check out suicide prevention resources: https://www.va.gov/REACH/

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read VA’s 2023 National Suicide Prevention Annual Report: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2023/2023-National-Veteran-Suicide-Prevention-Annual-Report-FINAL-508.pdf

Listen to our episode on military sexual trauma: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep5-supporting-survivors-of-military-sexual-trauma--51040228

Listen to our 2022 episode on suicide prevention: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep17-reducing-the-risk-for-suicide-among-homeless-veterans--56725334

Find your nearest Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist: https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp ===============================

VA does not endorse and are not responsible for the following websites.

Association of lifetime homelessness and justice involvement with psychiatric symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among post-9/ 11 veterans: https://texasbarsections.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Holliday-et-al.-2020_Justice-involved-Veterans-and-Suicide.pdf

Dialectical behavior therapy for justice-involved veterans (DBT-J): Feasibility and acceptability: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2022-85638-001]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61252246Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:07 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Dr. Ryan Holliday, clinical research psychologist at the Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention, and Katie Stewart, national coordinator for Veterans Justice Outreach to learn about the intersections of homelessness...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP29.pdf ===============================

Check out suicide prevention resources: https://www.va.gov/REACH/

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read VA’s 2023 National Suicide Prevention Annual Report: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2023/2023-National-Veteran-Suicide-Prevention-Annual-Report-FINAL-508.pdf

Listen to our episode on military sexual trauma: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep5-supporting-survivors-of-military-sexual-trauma--51040228

Listen to our 2022 episode on suicide prevention: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep17-reducing-the-risk-for-suicide-among-homeless-veterans--56725334

Find your nearest Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist: https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp ===============================

VA does not endorse and are not responsible for the following websites.

Association of lifetime homelessness and justice involvement with psychiatric symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among post-9/ 11 veterans: https://texasbarsections.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Holliday-et-al.-2020_Justice-involved-Veterans-and-Suicide.pdf

Dialectical behavior therapy for justice-involved veterans (DBT-J): Feasibility and acceptability: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2022-85638-001]]>1812homelessness,imminent,risk,suicideprevention,va,veteransfalse129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-va-s-response-plan-for-coordinating-with-local-agencies-during-homeless-encampment-closures--61092489
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_Aug24.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Check out our response plan: https://www.va.gov/homeless/encampments.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61092489Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:07 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationWe’re joined by Jill Albanese, Senior Advisor and Director of Clinical Operations to learn more about VA’s new response plan for coordinating with local agencies during homeless encampment closures. Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_Aug24.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Check out our response plan: https://www.va.gov/homeless/encampments.asp]]>999homelessness,va,veteransfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-introduction-to-veteran-homelessness-part-3-tools-in-the-toolkit--60928219
In Part 3, we provide you with overviews of all of VA’s homeless programs and services.

Follow along with our helpful PDF: https://www.va.gov/hOMELESS/docs/podcast/Intro_to_Vet_Homelessness_Part3.pdf

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_P3.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp

Read our Coordinated Entry Fact Sheet: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/VA_Coordinated_Entry_Fact_Sheet_February2018_Final.pdf

Check out coordinated entry guidance from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: https://www.usich.gov/news-events/news/resource-roundup-implementing-coordinated-entry

Check out coordinated entry guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/coordinated-entry

Check out the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hchv.asp

View our upcoming stand down events: https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp

Find your nearest Veterans Justice Outreach specialist: https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp

Find contracting opportunities: https://sam.gov/

Check out the Grant and Per Diem program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/gpd.asp

Check out the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html

Check out the HUD-VASH program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp

Check out the Legal Services for Veterans programs: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/LSv.asp

Find a pro-bono legal clinic near you: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/lsv/MLP_LC_List.pdf

Find your nearest Community Employment Coordinator: https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp

Check out the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team, or HPACT, program: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/HPACT.asp

Read our mobile medical unit launch press release: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-launches-mobile-medical-units-to-increase-access-to-health-care-for-homeless-veterans/

Check out our partnerships page: https://www.va.gov/homeless/stakeholders.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60928219Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:07 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationWe’re bringing you a special three-part mini-series introducing you to Veteran homelessness. In Part 3, we provide you with overviews of all of VA’s homeless programs and services. Follow along with our helpful PDF:...
In Part 3, we provide you with overviews of all of VA’s homeless programs and services.

Follow along with our helpful PDF: https://www.va.gov/hOMELESS/docs/podcast/Intro_to_Vet_Homelessness_Part3.pdf

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_P3.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp

Read our Coordinated Entry Fact Sheet: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/VA_Coordinated_Entry_Fact_Sheet_February2018_Final.pdf

Check out coordinated entry guidance from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: https://www.usich.gov/news-events/news/resource-roundup-implementing-coordinated-entry

Check out coordinated entry guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/coordinated-entry

Check out the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hchv.asp

View our upcoming stand down events: https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp

Find your nearest Veterans Justice Outreach specialist: https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp

Find contracting opportunities: https://sam.gov/

Check out the Grant and Per Diem program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/gpd.asp

Check out the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html

Check out the HUD-VASH program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp

Check out the Legal Services for Veterans programs: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/LSv.asp

Find a pro-bono legal clinic near you: 4394homelessness,va,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-introduction-to-veteran-homelessness-part-2-who-do-we-serve--60928173
In Part 2, we provide you with information about the Veterans we serve, their demographic trends, and which subpopulations may need particular attention.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_P2.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Listen to our episode on racial equity: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep22-why-racial-equity-is-critical-to-ending-veteran-homelessness--58614677

Check out VA’s Center for Women Veterans: https://www.va.gov/womenvet/

Check out VA’s LGBTQ+ Health Program: https://www.patientcare.va.gov/lgbt/

Listen to our episode on aging and disabled Veterans: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep10-growing-older-together-how-va-is-evolving-to-support-aging-veterans--52694068

Read more about VA’s Homeless Aging and Disabled Veterans initiative: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash_GEC_Partnership.asp

Check out VA’s Geriatrics and Extended Care: https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/

Check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration resources for aging individuals: https://www.samhsa.gov/resources-serving-older-adults]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60928173Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:05 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationWe’re bringing you a special three-part mini-series introducing you to Veteran homelessness. In Part 2, we provide you with information about the Veterans we serve, their demographic trends, and which subpopulations may need particular attention....
In Part 2, we provide you with information about the Veterans we serve, their demographic trends, and which subpopulations may need particular attention.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_P2.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Listen to our episode on racial equity: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep22-why-racial-equity-is-critical-to-ending-veteran-homelessness--58614677

Check out VA’s Center for Women Veterans: https://www.va.gov/womenvet/

Check out VA’s LGBTQ+ Health Program: https://www.patientcare.va.gov/lgbt/

Listen to our episode on aging and disabled Veterans: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep10-growing-older-together-how-va-is-evolving-to-support-aging-veterans--52694068

Read more about VA’s Homeless Aging and Disabled Veterans initiative: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash_GEC_Partnership.asp

Check out VA’s Geriatrics and Extended Care: https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/

Check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration resources for aging individuals: https://www.samhsa.gov/resources-serving-older-adults]]>3600homelessness,va,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-introduction-to-veteran-homelessness-part-1-what-is-veteran-homelessness--60928110
In Part 1, we provide you with a high-level overview of Veteran homelessness: what the definition of homelessness is, what the factors are that increase a Veteran’s risk of becoming homeless, and the progress to date.

Follow along with our helpful PDF: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/podcast/Intro_to_Vet_Homelessness_Part1.pdf Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_P1.pdf 
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60928110Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:25 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationWe’re bringing you a special three-part mini-series introducing you to Veteran homelessness. In Part 1, we provide you with a high-level overview of Veteran homelessness: what the definition of homelessness is, what the factors are that increase a...
In Part 1, we provide you with a high-level overview of Veteran homelessness: what the definition of homelessness is, what the factors are that increase a Veteran’s risk of becoming homeless, and the progress to date.

Follow along with our helpful PDF: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/podcast/Intro_to_Vet_Homelessness_Part1.pdf Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_P1.pdf 
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>1845homelessness,va,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep28-ending-veteran-homelessness-as-one-team--60665818
Ms. Albanese talks about how homeless response systems operated prior to the One Team approach, what the approach is, and why it’s critical to end Veteran homelessness.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:  https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP28.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp

View a chart visualizing the reduction in Veteran homelessness from 2010 to 2023: https://news.va.gov/126913/veteran-homelessness-increased-by-7-4-in-2023/#post/0

Listen to our episode on coordinated entry: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep16-solving-the-coordination-problem-in-your-community--56320162

Read the 2021-2025 Homeless Programs Office Strategic Plan: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/strategic-plan.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60665818Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:08 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we’re joined by Jill Albanese, Senior Advisor and Director of Clinical Operations with the VHA Homeless Programs Office to learn about VA’s One Team approach. Ms. Albanese talks about how homeless response systems operated prior to the...
Ms. Albanese talks about how homeless response systems operated prior to the One Team approach, what the approach is, and why it’s critical to end Veteran homelessness.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:  https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP28.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp

View a chart visualizing the reduction in Veteran homelessness from 2010 to 2023: https://news.va.gov/126913/veteran-homelessness-increased-by-7-4-in-2023/#post/0

Listen to our episode on coordinated entry: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep16-solving-the-coordination-problem-in-your-community--56320162

Read the 2021-2025 Homeless Programs Office Strategic Plan: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/strategic-plan.asp]]>1641false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-houselessness-among-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-veterans--60663903
Our guests talk about cultural humility, the negative impacts of generational trauma, and why the term “houselessness” is a better fit for this community.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:  https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_Jul24.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Check out additional resources (VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the following linked websites):

https://aanhpi-ohana.org/resources/downloadable-tools/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/20/us/hawaii-las-vegas-migration.html

https://usafacts.org/articles/aapi-demographics-data-on-pacific-islander-ethnicities-education-and-income/

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/05/aanhpi-population-diverse-geographically-dispersed.html

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2023-01-23/more-native-hawaiians-flock-to-mainland-cities-and-leave-hawaii-citing-high-costs]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60663903Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:07 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we’re joined by Drs. Marissa Sia and Sara Wong, clinical psychologists from the VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System to learn about houselessness among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Veterans. Our guests talk about cultural...
Our guests talk about cultural humility, the negative impacts of generational trauma, and why the term “houselessness” is a better fit for this community.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:  https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_Jul24.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Check out additional resources (VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the following linked websites):

https://aanhpi-ohana.org/resources/downloadable-tools/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/20/us/hawaii-las-vegas-migration.html

https://usafacts.org/articles/aapi-demographics-data-on-pacific-islander-ethnicities-education-and-income/

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/05/aanhpi-population-diverse-geographically-dispersed.html

2035hawaiian,healthcare,houselessness,islander,native,pacific,va,veteransfalse1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep27-using-surge-events-to-tackle-unsheltered-homeless--60515919
Ms. Hirayama talks about how dangerous unsheltered homelessness can be for Veterans, how surge events in late 2023 helped connect unsheltered Veterans to housing resources, and important lessons learned that other communities should consider.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. 

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:  https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP27.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our blog on unsheltered surges: https://news.va.gov/128912/tackling-homelessness-veterans-where-they-are/

Read our white paper with detailed recommendations from the unsheltered surges: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/White_Paper-Unsheltered_Surges_2023_508c.pdf]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60515919Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:08 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we’re joined by Masaki Hirayama, Health Systems Specialist with the VHA Homeless Programs Office to learn about unsheltered surge events. Ms. Hirayama talks about how dangerous unsheltered homelessness can be for Veterans, how surge...
Ms. Hirayama talks about how dangerous unsheltered homelessness can be for Veterans, how surge events in late 2023 helped connect unsheltered Veterans to housing resources, and important lessons learned that other communities should consider.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. 

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:  https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP27.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our blog on unsheltered surges: https://news.va.gov/128912/tackling-homelessness-veterans-where-they-are/

Read our white paper with detailed recommendations from the unsheltered surges: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/White_Paper-Unsheltered_Surges_2023_508c.pdf]]>1444homeless,unsheltered,va,veteransfalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep26-using-mmus-to-bring-health-care-to-homeless-veterans--60302788
Our guests talk about what HPACT does, what MMUs are, and how both help bring medical care services directly to homeless Veterans living out on the street.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP26.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Listen to our very first episode of Ending Veteran Homelessness featuring Dr. Jillian Weber: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep1-caring-for-the-health-of-homeless-veterans-during-covid-19--49740594

Read our press release announcing the launch of VA’s new mobile medical units: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-launches-mobile-medical-units-to-increase-access-to-health-care-for-homeless-veterans/

Read about, and view pictures of, the MMU Oklahoma City, OK: https://www.va.gov/oklahoma-city-health-care/stories/oklahoma-city-vas-big-blue-van-hits-the-road-delivering-care-to-unhoused-veterans/

Read about, and view pictures of, the MMU Birmingham, AL: https://news.va.gov/128877/birmingham-va-launches-mobile-medical-unit/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60302788Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:09 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we’re joined by Dr. Jillian Weber, National Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT) Program Manager, and Dr. Aayshah Muneerah from the VA Oklahoma City Healthcare System to learn more about VA’s new mobile medical units (MMU) for...
Our guests talk about what HPACT does, what MMUs are, and how both help bring medical care services directly to homeless Veterans living out on the street.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP26.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Listen to our very first episode of Ending Veteran Homelessness featuring Dr. Jillian Weber: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep1-caring-for-the-health-of-homeless-veterans-during-covid-19--49740594

Read our press release announcing the launch of VA’s new mobile medical units: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-launches-mobile-medical-units-to-increase-access-to-health-care-for-homeless-veterans/

Read about, and view pictures of, the MMU Oklahoma City, OK: https://www.va.gov/oklahoma-city-health-care/stories/oklahoma-city-vas-big-blue-van-hits-the-road-delivering-care-to-unhoused-veterans/

Read about, and view pictures of, the MMU Birmingham, AL: https://news.va.gov/128877/birmingham-va-launches-mobile-medical-unit/]]>1455aligned,care,homeless,hpact,imminent,national,patient,risk,team,va,veteransfalse126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-innovations-in-serving-unsheltered-veterans-the-first-year-of-all-inside--60201639
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. 

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_NewsUpdate_5-29-24.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Listen to our episode on All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep9-what-the-new-federal-strategic-plan-to-prevent-and-end-homelessness-means-for-veterans--52344616

Listen to our episode on unsheltered homeless: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep13-how-va-helps-unsheltered-veterans-come-inside--53754756

Learn more ALL INside: https://www.usich.gov/federal-strategic-plan/all-inside  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60201639Wed, 29 May 2024 19:00:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationNews update! Jeff Olivet, executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, provides an update on ALL INside, a first-of-its-kind initiative to address unsheltered homelessness across the country. Veterans who are homeless or at...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. 

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_NewsUpdate_5-29-24.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Listen to our episode on All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep9-what-the-new-federal-strategic-plan-to-prevent-and-end-homelessness-means-for-veterans--52344616

Listen to our episode on unsheltered homeless: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep13-how-va-helps-unsheltered-veterans-come-inside--53754756

Learn more ALL INside: https://www.usich.gov/federal-strategic-plan/all-inside  ]]>936homelessness,imminent,risk,unsheltered,va,veteransfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep25-reducing-the-risk-of-harm-from-drug-and-alcohol-use--59266001
Ms. Malpass talks about what Harm Reduction is, how you may already be using Harm Reduction in your daily life, and how it can help Veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability better engage in their care.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP25.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Listen to our episode on Housing First: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep21-what-s-the-big-deal-with-housing-first--58200313

Learn more about risk factors for Veteran homelessness: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25595171

Read the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20231113/hhs-samhsa-release-2022-nsduh-data

Read the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Harm Reduction resources: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reduction

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VA does not endorse the University of California and is not responsible for the content of the following linked websites:

Read the University of California San Francisco’s Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative’s California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness: https://homelessness.ucsf.edu/our-impact/studies/california-statewide-study-people-experiencing-homelessness]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59266001Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we’re joined by Meredith Malpass, Regional Coordinator for the HUD-VASH to learn about Harm Reduction. Ms. Malpass talks about what Harm Reduction is, how you may already be using Harm Reduction in your daily life, and how it can help...
Ms. Malpass talks about what Harm Reduction is, how you may already be using Harm Reduction in your daily life, and how it can help Veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability better engage in their care.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP25.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Listen to our episode on Housing First: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep21-what-s-the-big-deal-with-housing-first--58200313

Learn more about risk factors for Veteran homelessness: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25595171

Read the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20231113/hhs-samhsa-release-2022-nsduh-data

Read the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Harm Reduction resources: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reduction

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VA does not endorse the University of California and is not responsible for the content of the following linked websites:

Read the University of California San Francisco’s Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative’s California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness: https://homelessness.ucsf.edu/our-impact/studies/california-statewide-study-people-experiencing-homelessness]]>2567harm,homeless,homelessness,hud-vash,imminent,reduction,risk,va,veteranfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep24-how-understanding-trauma-helps-va-better-serve-homeless-veterans--58949090
Our guest talked about what trauma-informed care is, how the CATCH program lives out trauma-informed values, and how all of this helps Veterans keep their power and personal voice.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP24.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read research on the health impacts of trauma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207191/

Download the Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-06-05-005.pdf]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58949090Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we’re joined by Karen Guthrie, David Martino, and Dave Chesley from the VA Boston Healthcare System’s Care Coordination, Advocacy, Treatment, and Connections to Housing, or CATCH, program to learn more about trauma-informed care. Our...
Our guest talked about what trauma-informed care is, how the CATCH program lives out trauma-informed values, and how all of this helps Veterans keep their power and personal voice.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP24.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read research on the health impacts of trauma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207191/

Download the Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-06-05-005.pdf]]>2502homeless,va,veteransfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-announcing-va-s-fy-2024-homelessness-goals--59036132
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_NewsUpdate_3-14-24.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Hear the results of VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-va-housed-46-000-homeless-veterans-in-2023--58461159

Learn more about renting to homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp

Learn more about hiring homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59036132Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationNews update! Jill Albanese, director of clinical operations for the VA Homeless Programs Office joins us with more exciting news about VA’s fiscal year 2024 Homelessness Goals! Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: 
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_NewsUpdate_3-14-24.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Hear the results of VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-va-housed-46-000-homeless-veterans-in-2023--58461159

Learn more about renting to homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp

Learn more about hiring homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp]]>799falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep23-we-want-you-r-feedback-about-homeless-services--58664302
Ms. Blue-Howells talked about what CHALENG is, how feedback submitted through CHALENG improves coordination and services, and how you… yes YOU… can participate!

Take the 2024 CHALENG Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHALENG2024

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP23.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about Project CHALENG: https://www.va.gov/homeless/chaleng.asp

Watch our presentation on the legal and policy foundations of VA Homeless Programs: https://players.brightcove.net/2851863979001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5989356062001

Read our white paper on effective implementations of Project CHALENG: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/White-Paper-Effective-Implementations-of-Project-CHALENG-508.pdf#

Read our white paper on permanent supportive housing for Veterans with a history of sexual offense: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/White-Paper-Palo-Alto-HCS-PSH-for-Veterans-with-Hx-of-Sexual-Offense-FINAL.pdf#

Learn more about the Homeless Veterans Dental Program: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/dental.asp

Learn more about Legal Services for Veterans Programs: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/LSV.asp

Learn more about Supportive Services for Veteran Families: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58664302Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we’re joined by Jessica Blue-Howells, Deputy Director of Veterans Justice Programs to learn about Project CHALENG (Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups). Ms. Blue-Howells talked about what CHALENG is,...
Ms. Blue-Howells talked about what CHALENG is, how feedback submitted through CHALENG improves coordination and services, and how you… yes YOU… can participate!

Take the 2024 CHALENG Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHALENG2024

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP23.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about Project CHALENG: https://www.va.gov/homeless/chaleng.asp

Watch our presentation on the legal and policy foundations of VA Homeless Programs: https://players.brightcove.net/2851863979001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5989356062001

Read our white paper on effective implementations of Project CHALENG: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/White-Paper-Effective-Implementations-of-Project-CHALENG-508.pdf#

Read our white paper on permanent supportive housing for Veterans with a history of sexual offense: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/White-Paper-Palo-Alto-HCS-PSH-for-Veterans-with-Hx-of-Sexual-Offense-FINAL.pdf#

Learn more about the Homeless Veterans Dental Program: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/dental.asp

Learn more about Legal Services for Veterans Programs: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/LSV.asp

Learn more about Supportive Services for Veteran Families: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html]]>2346false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-she-wears-the-boots-veterans-justice-programs--58577977
She Wears the Boots is a VA podcast sponsored by the Office of Women’s Health in the Veterans Health Administration. Women Veterans are a growing and diverse group featuring professionals, mothers, and retirees of varying ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. She Wears the Boots highlights how VA partners with women Veterans and their health by interviewing experts from VA on numerous topics, representing a broad range of VA programs.

Their February 2024 episode featured Sean Clark, national director for Veterans Justice Programs in the Homeless Programs Office. During the episode, Sean talks about the VA programs available to justice-involved Veterans, the pathways to access those programs, and what Veterans can expect if they decide to enroll. We’re bringing you the episode in its entirety to you here.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_SWTB.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Subscribe to She Wears the Boots: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/she-wears-the-boots-a-podcast-for-women-veterans--4604047

Learn more about Veterans Justice Outreach Programs https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58577977Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationWe’ve got a special bonus for you today from our sister podcast, She Wears the Boots. She Wears the Boots is a VA podcast sponsored by the Office of Women’s Health in the Veterans Health Administration. Women Veterans are a growing and diverse group...
She Wears the Boots is a VA podcast sponsored by the Office of Women’s Health in the Veterans Health Administration. Women Veterans are a growing and diverse group featuring professionals, mothers, and retirees of varying ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. She Wears the Boots highlights how VA partners with women Veterans and their health by interviewing experts from VA on numerous topics, representing a broad range of VA programs.

Their February 2024 episode featured Sean Clark, national director for Veterans Justice Programs in the Homeless Programs Office. During the episode, Sean talks about the VA programs available to justice-involved Veterans, the pathways to access those programs, and what Veterans can expect if they decide to enroll. We’re bringing you the episode in its entirety to you here.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_SWTB.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Subscribe to She Wears the Boots: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/she-wears-the-boots-a-podcast-for-women-veterans--4604047

Learn more about Veterans Justice Outreach Programs https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp]]>1244falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-va-housed-46-000-homeless-veterans-in-2023--58461159
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_NewsUpdate.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals: https://news.va.gov/118026/vas-goal-to-prevent-end-veteran-homelessness/

Watch our press conference announcement of the results: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmDC-AtFkp0]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58461159Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationNews update! Jill Albanese, director of clinical operations for the VA Homeless Programs Office joins us with more exciting news about VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals! Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_NewsUpdate.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals: https://news.va.gov/118026/vas-goal-to-prevent-end-veteran-homelessness/

Watch our press conference announcement of the results: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmDC-AtFkp0]]>875homeless,programs,va,veteransfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-human-trafficking-and-veteran-homelessness--58185290
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_Jan24.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the #WearBlueDay campaign: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/wearblueday

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888, text HELP to 23373, or visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en

Learn more about federal legislation on human trafficking: https://www.justice.gov/humantrafficking/key-legislation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58185290Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:30:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationBonus episode! In observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we’re joined by Amy Ashcraft and Katie Papke, the co-leads for VA’s National Human Trafficking Prevention and Education Committee. Our guests talk about what human trafficking...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_Jan24.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the #WearBlueDay campaign: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/wearblueday

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888, text HELP to 23373, or visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en

Learn more about federal legislation on human trafficking: https://www.justice.gov/humantrafficking/key-legislation]]>2102awareness,homeless,human,prevention,trafficking,va,veteransfalse1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep21-what-s-the-big-deal-with-housing-first--58200313
Our guests talk about what Housing First is, how VA has used it to cut Veteran homelessness by more than half, and why it’s become a controversial topic among policymakers and housing providers.
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP21.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our article on VA’s implementation of Housing First https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/VAs-Implementation-of-Housing-First.asp

Watch our video on risk factor profiles for homeless Veterans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoHVm2N7u-A

Read Dr. Kertesz’s article evaluating Housing First with the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing Program: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28481597/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58200313Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:00:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Dr. Keith Harris, senior executive homelessness agent for Greater Los Angeles with the Office of the Secretary, and Dr. Stefan Kertesz, a physician with the VA Birmingham Healthcare System, to learn more about Housing...
Our guests talk about what Housing First is, how VA has used it to cut Veteran homelessness by more than half, and why it’s become a controversial topic among policymakers and housing providers.
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP21.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read our article on VA’s implementation of Housing First https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/VAs-Implementation-of-Housing-First.asp

Watch our video on risk factor profiles for homeless Veterans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoHVm2N7u-A

Read Dr. Kertesz’s article evaluating Housing First with the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing Program: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28481597/]]>2768homelessness,housing,va,veteransfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep20-2023-year-in-review-with-executive-director-monica-diaz--57943602
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP20.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Listen to 2022’s Year in Review: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11014928/evh-s1ep8-2022-year-in-review-with-execu

Listen to our bonus episode on the One Team Approach in Los Angeles: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11014928/bonus-oct-a-fireside-chat-with-greater-l

Read our press release on VA housing more than 38,000 homeless Veterans in 2023, surpassing the goal two months early: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-housed-38000-homeless-veterans-2023/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57943602Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:30:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined again by Mrs. Monica Diaz, Executive Director of the Homeless Programs Office, with the Department of Veterans Affairs to reflect on how 2023 impacted Veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Mrs. Diaz...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP20.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Listen to 2022’s Year in Review: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11014928/evh-s1ep8-2022-year-in-review-with-execu

Listen to our bonus episode on the One Team Approach in Los Angeles: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11014928/bonus-oct-a-fireside-chat-with-greater-l

Read our press release on VA housing more than 38,000 homeless Veterans in 2023, surpassing the goal two months early: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-housed-38000-homeless-veterans-2023/]]>1243false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-va-meets-goal-to-house-38-000-homeless-veterans-two-months--57839429
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_SpecialEP_VAMeetsGoal.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals: https://news.va.gov/118026/vas-goal-to-prevent-end-veteran-homelessness/

Read our mid-year update: https://news.va.gov/123148/va-to-house-38000-more-homeless-veterans-2023/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57839429Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationNews update! Jill Albanese, director of clinical operations for the VA Homeless Programs Office joins us with some exiting news about VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals! Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_SpecialEP_VAMeetsGoal.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals: https://news.va.gov/118026/vas-goal-to-prevent-end-veteran-homelessness/

Read our mid-year update: https://news.va.gov/123148/va-to-house-38000-more-homeless-veterans-2023/]]>1140homelessness,news,update,va,veteransfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep19-improving-access-and-outcomes-for-women-veterans--57356437
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP19.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Landlords interested in renting to homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp

Business owners interested in employing homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp

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Check out VA’s Center for Women Veterans: https://www.va.gov/womenvet

Email Center for Women Veterans: 00W@va.gov

Contact the Women Veterans Call Center: Dial 855-VA-WOMEN or visit https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/wvcc.asp

Learn more about the I Am Not Invisible campaign: https://www.va.gov/womenvet/iani

Learn more about the Women Veteran Trailblazers Initiative: https://www.va.gov/womenvet/outreach/trailblazers.asp

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Check out the Library of Congress Veterans History Project: https://www.loc.gov/programs/veterans-history-project

Check out the Military Women’s Memorial (VA does not endorse Military Women’s Memorial and is not responsible for the content of the following linked website): https://womensmemorial.org

Learn more about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act as Amended by S. 896 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/hearth-act/

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Find more resources for homeless and at-risk Veterans (VA does not endorse Community Solutions and is not responsible for the content of the following linked website): https://community.solutions/homeless-resource-locator/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57356437Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Lourdes Tiglao, the Director of VA's Center for Women Veterans and Tracy Emmanuel, the Deputy Director for the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing Program to better understand homelessness among Women...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP19.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Landlords interested in renting to homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp

Business owners interested in employing homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp

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Check out VA’s Center for Women Veterans: https://www.va.gov/womenvet

Email Center for Women Veterans: 00W@va.gov

Contact the Women Veterans Call Center: Dial 855-VA-WOMEN or visit https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/wvcc.asp

Learn more about the I Am Not Invisible campaign: https://www.va.gov/womenvet/iani

Learn more about the Women Veteran Trailblazers Initiative: https://www.va.gov/womenvet/outreach/trailblazers.asp

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Check out the Library of Congress Veterans History Project: https://www.loc.gov/programs/veterans-history-project

Check out the Military Women’s Memorial (VA does not endorse Military Women’s Memorial and is not responsible for the content of the following linked website): https://womensmemorial.org

Learn more about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act as Amended by S. 896 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/hearth-act/

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Find more resources for homeless and at-risk Veterans (VA does not endorse Community Solutions and is not responsible for the content of the following linked website): https://community.solutions/homeless-resource-locator/]]>2674homeless,va,veterans,womenfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-oct-a-fireside-chat-with-greater-los-angeles-on-va-s-one-team-approach--57356438
We know this is going to be a discussion filled with jargon and technical terms. But we still think you’ll find it valuable, especially if you’re a homeless service provider or an invested member of the public.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals: https://news.va.gov/118026/vas-goal-to-prevent-end-veteran-homelessness/

Read our mid-year update: https://news.va.gov/123148/va-to-house-38000-more-homeless-veterans-2023/

For more information about the One Team Approach, or to request technical assistance, email HomelessVets@va.gov.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57356438Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationBonus episode! As part of VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals, VA has adopted a One Team Approach to enhance how housing and supportive services are delivered to homeless and at-risk Veterans. In this virtual interview, which took place on October 10, 2023,...
We know this is going to be a discussion filled with jargon and technical terms. But we still think you’ll find it valuable, especially if you’re a homeless service provider or an invested member of the public.

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals: https://news.va.gov/118026/vas-goal-to-prevent-end-veteran-homelessness/

Read our mid-year update: https://news.va.gov/123148/va-to-house-38000-more-homeless-veterans-2023/

For more information about the One Team Approach, or to request technical assistance, email HomelessVets@va.gov.]]>1855call,center,homeless,homelessness,va,veteransfalse1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep18-on-homeless-prevention-and-rapid-rehousing-through-supportive-services-for-veteran-families--57116811
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP18.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about SSVF: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html

Contact SSVF: SSVF@va.gov

Find a grantee near you: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/FY2023_SSVF_Providers.xlsx

Find current grant opportunities: https://www.grants.gov/

Find more resources for homeless and at-risk Veterans (VA does not endorse Community Solutions and is not responsible for the content of the following linked website): https://community.solutions/homeless-resource-locator/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57116811Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:00:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Nikki Barfield, deputy director for VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families, or SSVF, Program. Ms. Barfield talks with us about what the program is, how their new Shallow Subsidy service helps rent-burdened Veterans,...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP18.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about SSVF: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html

Contact SSVF: SSVF@va.gov

Find a grantee near you: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/FY2023_SSVF_Providers.xlsx

Find current grant opportunities: https://www.grants.gov/

Find more resources for homeless and at-risk Veterans (VA does not endorse Community Solutions and is not responsible for the content of the following linked website): https://community.solutions/homeless-resource-locator/]]>1336families,homeless,prevention,rent-burdened,services,ssvf,supportive,va,veteranfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep17-reducing-the-risk-for-suicide-among-homeless-veterans--56725334
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP17.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about VA’s “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” Campaign: https://www.va.gov/REACH/

Check out VA’s Suicide Prevention Month Materials: https://www.va.gov/REACH/spread-the-word

Read VA’s 2022 National Suicide Prevention Annual Report: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2022/2022-National-Veteran-Suicide-Prevention-Annual-Report-FINAL-508.pdf]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56725334Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Dr. Ryan Holliday, clinical research psychologist at the Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention and Kenny Bruemmer, program analyst for Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams, to learn about the intersections of...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP17.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about VA’s “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” Campaign: https://www.va.gov/REACH/

Check out VA’s Suicide Prevention Month Materials: https://www.va.gov/REACH/spread-the-word

Read VA’s 2022 National Suicide Prevention Annual Report: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2022/2022-National-Veteran-Suicide-Prevention-Annual-Report-FINAL-508.pdf]]>2311america's,burnout,experiencing,holliday,homeless,homelessness,housing,instability,reducing,risk,ryan,supporting,veteranfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep16-solving-the-coordination-problem-in-your-community--56320162
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP16.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the VA coordinated entry guidance: https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/5638/va-participation-in-coordinated-entry-va-guidance-and-implementation-assessment-checklist/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56320162Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined again by Eileen Devine, national director for Health Care for Homeless Veterans with the VHA Homeless Programs Office, to learn about how VA coordinates with the homelessness assistance groups in your community. Ms. Devine...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP16.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the VA coordinated entry guidance: https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/5638/va-participation-in-coordinated-entry-va-guidance-and-implementation-assessment-checklist/]]>1811burnout,devine,eileen,homeless,homelessness,housing,instability,supporting,va,veteranfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep15-figuring-out-why-veterans-return-to-homelessness--56005856
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP15.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA:https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the September 2022 status update for the 38,000 Permanent Housing Placement
Goal:https://news.va.gov/109012/va-pace-house-38000-homeless-veterans-2022/

Read VA’s press release announcing the 11% decline in Veteran homelessness:https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5836

Learn more about Housing First:https://www.va.gov/homeless/nchav/models/housing-first.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56005856Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:46:35 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Dr. Jack Tsai, Research Director for VA's National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans; Dr. Thomas Byrne, an investigator with both the VA National Center on Homelessness among Veterans and the Center for Healthcare...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP15.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA:https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the September 2022 status update for the 38,000 Permanent Housing Placement
Goal:https://news.va.gov/109012/va-pace-house-38000-homeless-veterans-2022/

Read VA’s press release announcing the 11% decline in Veteran homelessness:https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5836

Learn more about Housing First:https://www.va.gov/homeless/nchav/models/housing-first.asp]]>1663byrne,healthcare,homelessness,jack,ken,mueller,outcomes,thomas,tsai,va,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep14-improving-homeless-services-for-lgbtq-veterans--54138601
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP14.pdf

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about VA services for LGBTQ+ Veterans: https://www.patientcare.va.gov/lgbt/

Read VHA Directive 1340: Health Care for Veterans who Identify as Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual: https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=9944

Read VHA Directive 1341: Providing Health Care for Transgender and Intersex Veterans: https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=6431

VA does not endorse Minority Veterans of America and is not responsible for the content of the following linked website: Minority Veterans of America: https://minorityvets.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54138601Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Dr. Jillian Shipherd, Deputy Director of VHA's National LGBTQ+ Health Program and Lindsay Church, Executive Director and Founder of Minority Veterans of America, to learn about how VA homeless programs can improve services...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP14.pdf

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about VA services for LGBTQ+ Veterans: https://www.patientcare.va.gov/lgbt/

Read VHA Directive 1340: Health Care for Veterans who Identify as Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual: https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=9944

Read VHA Directive 1341: Providing Health Care for Transgender and Intersex Veterans: https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=6431

VA does not endorse Minority Veterans of America and is not responsible for the content of the following linked website: Minority Veterans of America: https://minorityvets.org/]]>2637america's,burnout,church,experiencing,homeless,homelessness,housing,improving,instability,jillian,lgbtq+,lindsay,risk,services,shipherd,supporting,veteran,veteransfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep13-how-va-helps-unsheltered-veterans-come-inside--53754756
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP13.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about the negative health impacts of unsheltered homelessness: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/negative-health-impacts-of-unsheltered-homelessness.asp

Read All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness: https://www.usich.gov/fsp

Learn more about how landlords can help end Veteran homelessness: https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp

Find your nearest Community Employment Coordinator to and employ homeless and formerly homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp

Find your local VA Voluntary Service Office and learn more about volunteering at your local VA medical center: https://www.volunteer.va.gov/directory/index.asp

Find your nearest Stand Down event: https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53754756Mon, 08 May 2023 09:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Allison Bond, Deputy Director of the Heath Care for Homeless Veterans Program and Anthony Love, the Principal Advisor to the Executive Director for Intra/Inter-Agency Collaboration and Director of Community Engagement in...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP13.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Learn more about the negative health impacts of unsheltered homelessness: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/negative-health-impacts-of-unsheltered-homelessness.asp

Read All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness: https://www.usich.gov/fsp

Learn more about how landlords can help end Veteran homelessness: https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp

Find your nearest Community Employment Coordinator to and employ homeless and formerly homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp

Find your local VA Voluntary Service Office and learn more about volunteering at your local VA medical center: https://www.volunteer.va.gov/directory/index.asp

Find your nearest Stand Down event: https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp]]>1582america's,and,burnout,homeless,homelessness,housing,instability,unsheltered,va,veteranfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep12-helping-justice-involved-veterans-get-their-second-chance--53431091
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.Find your nearest VA:https://www.va.gov/find-locations


Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP12.pdf ===============================
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:https://www.va.gov/homeless

Find your nearest Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist:https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp

Find your nearest legal clinic via VA’s Office of General Counsel:https://www.va.gov/ogc/legalservices.asp

Learn more about Veterans Reentry Search Service (VRSS):https://vrss.va.gov/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKilRc8prBc

Learn more about VA’s Status Query and Response Exchange System (SQUARES): https://www.va.gov/homeless/squares

Learn more about VA’s Legal Services for Veterans program:https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/LSV.asp

Check Out Stateside Legal’s resources:
https://www.statesidelegal.org/finding-legal-help

Check out the American Bar Association’s Military Pro Bono Project:https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/milvets/initiatives/








]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53431091Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:00:01 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Sean Clark, National Director for Veterans Justice Programs and Madolyn Gingell, National Coordinator for Legal Services for Veterans to learn about why it’s important to help Veterans get their “second chance”. Our guests...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.Find your nearest VA:https://www.va.gov/find-locations


Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP12.pdf ===============================
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:https://www.va.gov/homeless

Find your nearest Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist:https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp

Find your nearest legal clinic via VA’s Office of General Counsel:https://www.va.gov/ogc/legalservices.asp

Learn more about Veterans Reentry Search Service (VRSS):https://vrss.va.gov/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKilRc8prBc

Learn more about VA’s Status Query and Response Exchange System (SQUARES): https://www.va.gov/homeless/squares

Learn more about VA’s Legal Services for Veterans program:https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/LSV.asp

Check Out Stateside Legal’s resources:
https://www.statesidelegal.org/finding-legal-help

Check out the American Bar Association’s Military Pro Bono Project:https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/milvets/initiatives/








]]>1331clark,end,experiencing,gingell,homeless,homelessness,housing,instability,madolyn,sean,veteran,veteransfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-va-s-2023-homelessness-goals--53202467
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

If you are a landlord or housing provider with housing units and are interested in renting to Veterans, visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp to learn how to help.

If you are a business owner, hire Veterans. Visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp to connect with your local VA Community Employment Coordinator.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_SpecialEP_VA's 2023.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53202467Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationBREAKING NEWS: Today, March 15, 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its 2023 goals for preventing and ending Veteran homelessness. To help us understand what this means for Veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability, we...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

If you are a landlord or housing provider with housing units and are interested in renting to Veterans, visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp to learn how to help.

If you are a business owner, hire Veterans. Visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp to connect with your local VA Community Employment Coordinator.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_SpecialEP_VA's 2023.pdf ===============================

Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>681albanese,and,end,experiencing,homelessness,housing,instability,jill,program,veteran,veteransfalse1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep11-putting-out-burnout-supporting-those-who-support-america-s-veterans--53162022
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP11.pdf
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Find your nearest VA:https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the REBOOT Task Force fact sheet: https://www.va.gov/HEALTH/docs/REBOOT_Task_Force_Fact_Sheet_030122_508.pdf

Read about Dr. Alenkin’s research on burnout and self-care (Note: the views expressed in these articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States government): Self-Care in Large Organizations: Lessons Learned at a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Residential Program: https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swz041

Responding to COVID-19 While Serving Veterans Experiencing Homelessness: The Pandemic Experiences of Healthcare and Housing Providers: https://doi.org/10.1177/21501319221112585]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53162022Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Dr. Roger Casey, Director for Education and Dissemination at the National Center on Homelessness among Veterans and Dr. Nikola Alenkin, Supervisory Social Worker with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System to learn...
Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP11.pdf
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Find your nearest VA:https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the REBOOT Task Force fact sheet: https://www.va.gov/HEALTH/docs/REBOOT_Task_Force_Fact_Sheet_030122_508.pdf

Read about Dr. Alenkin’s research on burnout and self-care (Note: the views expressed in these articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States government): Self-Care in Large Organizations: Lessons Learned at a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Residential Program: https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swz041

Responding to COVID-19 While Serving Veterans Experiencing Homelessness: The Pandemic Experiences of Healthcare and Housing Providers: 1260alenkin,america's,and,burnout,experiencing,homeless,homelessness,housing,instability,nikola,roger,supporting,veteranfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep10-growing-older-together-how-va-is-evolving-to-support-aging-veterans--52694068
If you are a landlord or housing provider with housing units, and are interested in renting to Veterans, visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp to learn how to help.

If you are a business owner, hire Veterans. Visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp to connect with your local VA Community Employment Coordinator.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP10.pdf
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Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Find your nearest VA:https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the September 2022 status update for the 38,000 Permanent Housing Placement Goal:https://news.va.gov/109012/va-pace-house-38000-homeless-veterans-2022/

Read VA’s press release announcing the 11% decline in Veteran homelessness:
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5836

Learn more about Housing First:https://www.va.gov/homeless/nchav/models/housing-first.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52694068Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Deborah Lee, HUD-VASH Regional Coordinator for the VHA Homeless Programs Office; Jia Son, HUD-VASH Director at the VA San Francisco Health Care System; and Adriana Der, HUD-VASH Supervisor at the VA San Francisco Health...
If you are a landlord or housing provider with housing units, and are interested in renting to Veterans, visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp to learn how to help.

If you are a business owner, hire Veterans. Visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp to connect with your local VA Community Employment Coordinator.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP10.pdf
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Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

Find your nearest VA:https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the September 2022 status update for the 38,000 Permanent Housing Placement Goal:2003aging,disabled,end,homeless,homelessness,hud-vash,va,veteranfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-va-exceeds-goal-to-house-38-000-homeless-veterans--52532250Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.
If you are a landlord or housing provider with housing units, and are interested in renting to Veterans, visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp to learn how to help.
If you are a business owner, hire Veterans. Visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp to connect with your local VA Community Employment Coordinator.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_SpecialEP_38K.pdf
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Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.
Find your nearest VA:https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:https://www.va.gov/homeless
Read the September 2022 status update for the 38,000 Permanent Housing Placement Goal:https://news.va.gov/109012/va-pace-house-38000-homeless-veterans-2022/
Read VA’s press release announcing the 11% decline in Veteran homelessness:https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5836
Learn more about Housing First:https://www.va.gov/homeless/nchav/models/housing-first.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52532250Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:01 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationBREAKING NEWS: Today, January 26, 2023, VA announced that it has exceeded its goal to house 38,000 homeless Veterans in 2022. To help us understand what this means for Veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability, we are joined by Jill...Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.
If you are a landlord or housing provider with housing units, and are interested in renting to Veterans, visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp to learn how to help.
If you are a business owner, hire Veterans. Visit https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp to connect with your local VA Community Employment Coordinator.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_SpecialEP_38K.pdf
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Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.
Find your nearest VA:https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:https://www.va.gov/homeless
Read the September 2022 status update for the 38,000 Permanent Housing Placement Goal:1024albanese,end,experiencing,homeless,homelessness,housing,jill,office,program,veteranfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep9-what-the-new-federal-strategic-plan-to-prevent-and-end-homelessness-means-for-veterans--52344616
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the September 2022 status update for the 38,000 Permanent Housing Placement Goal: https://news.va.gov/109012/va-pace-house-38000-homeless-veterans-2022/

Read VA’s press release announcing the 11% decline in Veteran homelessness: https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5836

Learn more about Housing First: https://www.va.gov/homeless/nchav/models/housing-first.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52344616Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Mr. Jeff Olivet, Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), to learn more about how the recently released “All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness” will impact...
Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP9.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

Read the September 2022 status update for the 38,000 Permanent Housing Placement Goal: https://news.va.gov/109012/va-pace-house-38000-homeless-veterans-2022/

Read VA’s press release announcing the 11% decline in Veteran homelessness: https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5836

Learn more about Housing First: https://www.va.gov/homeless/nchav/models/housing-first.asp]]>1711end,federal,homelessness,interagency,jeff,olivet,plan,prevent,strategic,usich,veteranfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep8-2022-year-in-review-with-executive-director-monica-diaz--52162202Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless
Read the September 2022 status update for the 38,000 Permanent Housing Placement Goal:
https://news.va.gov/109012/va-pace-house-38000-homeless-veterans-2022/
Read VA’s press release announcing the 11% decline in Veteran homelessness:
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5836
Learn more about Housing First:
https://www.va.gov/homeless/nchav/models/housing-first.asp]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52162202Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:32:11 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Mrs. Monica Diaz, Executive Director of the Homeless Programs Office with the Department of Veterans Affairs to reflect on how 2022 impacted Veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Mrs. Diaz talks about...Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless
Read the September 2022 status update for the 38,000 Permanent Housing Placement Goal:
https://news.va.gov/109012/va-pace-house-38000-homeless-veterans-2022/
Read VA’s press release announcing the 11% decline in Veteran homelessness:
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5836
Learn more about Housing First:
https://www.va.gov/homeless/nchav/models/housing-first.asp]]>12302022review,diaz,homeless,homelessness,monica,program,veteranfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep7-telehomeless-how-va-puts-smartphones-into-the-hands-of-homeless-veterans--51612182Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Read about the VA Salem Health Care System’s innovative smartphone training for Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/White-Paper-VA-Salem-HCS-Smartphone-Education_FINAL_508.pdf#
Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51612182Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Jennifer Nemeth, Business Operations and Staffing Coordinator with the VHA Homeless Programs Office to learn about how VA provides smartphones to homeless Veterans so that they can stay connected to their housing providers...Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Read about the VA Salem Health Care System’s innovative smartphone training for Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/White-Paper-VA-Salem-HCS-Smartphone-Education_FINAL_508.pdf#
Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>1276homelessness,jennifer,nemeth,smartphones,telehomeless,va,veteranfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-data-reveal-that-veteran-homelessness-decreased-by-11--51740464Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Read past Annual Homeless Assessment Reports to see prior year PIT Count results: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/ahar
Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51740464Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationBREAKING NEWS: Today, November 3, 2022, VA announced the results of the 2022 Point-in-Time Count revealing that Veteran homelessness declined by 11% since 2020. To help us understand what this means for Veterans experiencing homelessness and housing...Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Read past Annual Homeless Assessment Reports to see prior year PIT Count results: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/ahar
Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>967decline,ending,homelessness,kenneth,mueller,va,veteranfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep6-jobs-jobs-jobs--51320021Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA’s MST Services:
https://mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/index.asp
Find your local VA MST Coordinator:
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/vha-mst-coordinators.asp
Read VA and the Department of Defense’s Clinical Practice Guidelines:
https://www.healthquality.va.gov
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless
Download the Beyond MST App:
https://mobile.va.gov/app/beyond-mst
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VA does not endorse Protect our Defenders and is not responsible for the content of the following linked websites:
Protect Our Defenders:
https://www.protectourdefenders.com
Learn more about your rights:
https://www.protectourdefenders.com/rights]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51320021Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Dr. Carma Heitzmann, National Director for Homeless Veteran Community Employment Services with the VHA Homeless Program Office to learn more about how VA helps homeless and formerly homeless Veterans get jobs. Dr....Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA’s MST Services:
https://mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/index.asp
Find your local VA MST Coordinator:
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/vha-mst-coordinators.asp
Read VA and the Department of Defense’s Clinical Practice Guidelines:
https://www.healthquality.va.gov
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless
Download the Beyond MST App:
https://mobile.va.gov/app/beyond-mst
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VA does not endorse Protect our Defenders and is not responsible for the content of the following linked websites:
Protect Our Defenders:
https://www.protectourdefenders.com
Learn more about your rights:
https://www.protectourdefenders.com/rights]]>1313carma,employment,heitzmann,homelessness,protectourdefenders,va,veteranfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep5-supporting-survivors-of-military-sexual-trauma--51040228Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless
Learn more about VA’s MST Services:
https://mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/index.asp
Find your local VA MST Coordinator:
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/vha-mst-coordinators.asp
Read VA and the Department of Defense’s Clinical Practice Guidelines:
https://www.healthquality.va.gov
Download the Beyond MST App:
https://mobile.va.gov/app/beyond-mst
VA does not endorse Protect our Defenders and is not responsible for the content of the following linked websites:
Protect Our Defenders:
https://www.protectourdefenders.com
Learn more about your rights:
https://www.protectourdefenders.com/rights]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51040228Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Dr. Jessica Keith, Clinical Programs and Practices Lead for VA's Military Sexual Trauma Support Team; Dr. Ryan Holliday, Clinical Research Psychologist at the Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention; and Mrs. Adelaide...Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless
Learn more about VA’s MST Services:
https://mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/index.asp
Find your local VA MST Coordinator:
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/vha-mst-coordinators.asp
Read VA and the Department of Defense’s Clinical Practice Guidelines:
https://www.healthquality.va.gov
Download the Beyond MST App:
https://mobile.va.gov/app/beyond-mst
VA does not endorse Protect our Defenders and is not responsible for the content of the following linked websites:
Protect Our Defenders:
https://www.protectourdefenders.com
Learn more about your rights:
https://www.protectourdefenders.com/rights]]>1671defenders,homelessness,jessica,keith,military,mst,protect,sexual,trauma,veteranfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep4-tiny-shelters-and-the-low-barrier-revolution--50670906Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50670906Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:00:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Chanin Santini, the Care, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Service (CTRS) Program Manager and Site Supervisor with the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System to learn about how her program uses tiny shelters to create...Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>1376chanin,homelessness,low-barrier,outreach,revolution,santini,shelters,tiny,va,veteranfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep3-all-about-outreach-meeting-veterans-where-they-literally-are--50238399Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Learn more about Health Care for Homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless/hchv.asp
Find out upcoming Stand Down events in your area:
https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp
Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50238399Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:00:03 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Eileen Devine, National Director for Health Care for Homeless Veterans with the VHA Homeless Programs Office to learn about outreach and how VA seeks out Veterans experiencing homelessness to help them get connected to...Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Learn more about Health Care for Homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless/hchv.asp
Find out upcoming Stand Down events in your area:
https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp
Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>1522care,devine,eileen,health,homeless,homelessness,housing,outreach,services,va,veteran,veteransfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep2-va-s-national-challenge-to-house-38-000-homeless-veterans--50086966Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Learn more about the new goal to house 38,000 homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/38k_National_Housing_Challenge.asp
Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50086966Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:00:02 +0000Veterans Health AdministrationThis month, we are joined by Jill Albanese, Director of Business Operations with the VHA Homeless Programs Office to learn about VA’s new goal to house 38,000 homeless Veterans in 2022. Ms. Albanese walks us through the goal’s origins, the various...Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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Learn more about the new goal to house 38,000 homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/38k_National_Housing_Challenge.asp
Find your nearest VA:
https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans:
https://www.va.gov/homeless]]>1153albanese,homeless,homelessness,jill,veteranfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep1-caring-for-the-health-of-homeless-veterans-during-covid-19--49740594Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

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