VHA Homeless Programs – Ending Veteran Homelessness

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Latest Episodes:

S1EP33: Veteran Homelessness Lowest on Record in 2024 Jan 13, 2025

This 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 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/

S1EP32: 2024 Year in Review with Executive Director Monica Diaz Dec 09, 2024

This 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 talks about the major initiatives VA implemented this year and shares her thoughts on how effective leadership at every level drives reductions in 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_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/

S1EP31: Understanding the PIT Count Nov 11, 2024

This 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 Count is, how it’s conducted, and how the U.S. Government uses its insights to inform the work 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_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

Bonus VA’s Permanently Housed Nearly 48,000 Homeless Veterans in FY 2024 Oct 25, 2024

We’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 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

S1EP30: A Closer Look at VA Homeless Programs FY 2025 Budget Oct 14, 2024

This 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

S1EP29: Suicide Prevention, Homelessness, and Justice Involvement Sep 09, 2024

This 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 and suicide risk. Our guests talk with us about why Veterans with a history of homelessness and justice involvement are at increased risk for suicide and what VA is doing about it.
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

Bonus: VA’s Response Plan for Coordinating with Local Agencies During Homeless Encampment Closures Aug 26, 2024

We’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 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

An Introduction to Veteran Homelessness, Part 3: Tools in the Toolkit Aug 21, 2024

We’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: 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

An Introduction to Veteran Homelessness, Part 2: Who Do We Serve? Aug 20, 2024

We’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.
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

An Introduction to Veteran Homelessness, Part 1: What is Veteran Homelessness? Aug 19, 2024

We’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 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

S1EP28: Ending Veteran Homelessness as One Team Aug 12, 2024

This 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 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

Bonus: Houselessness among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Veterans Jul 22, 2024

This 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 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

S1EP27: Using Surge Events to Tackle Unsheltered Homeless Jul 08, 2024

This 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 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

S1EP26: Using MMUs to Bring Health Care to Homeless Veterans Jun 10, 2024

This 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 Veterans.
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/

NEWS UPDATE: Innovations in Serving Unsheltered Veterans: The First Year of ALL INside May 29, 2024

News 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 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

S1EP25: Reducing the Risk of Harm from Drug and Alcohol Use May 13, 2024

This 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 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

S1EP24: How Understanding Trauma Helps VA Better Serve Homeless Veterans Apr 08, 2024

This 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 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

NEWS UPDATE - Announcing VA's FY 2024 Homelessness Goals Mar 14, 2024

News 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 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

S1EP23: We Want YOU(r Feedback about Homeless Services)! Mar 11, 2024

This 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, 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

BONUS: She Wears the Boots: Veterans Justice Programs Feb 08, 2024

We’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 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

News Update: VA Housed 46,000 Homeless Veterans in 2023 Jan 30, 2024

News 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 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

Bonus Episode: Human Trafficking and Veteran Homelessness Jan 11, 2024

Bonus 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 is, why Veterans experiencing homelessness may be at greater risk of being trafficked, and what VA is doing about it.
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

S1EP21: What’s the Big Deal with Housing First? Jan 08, 2024

This 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 First.
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/

S1EP20: 2023 Year in Review with Executive Director Monica Diaz Dec 11, 2023

This 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 talks about the major initiatives VA implemented this year and shares her thoughts on how working as One Team is critical.
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/

News Update: VA Meets Goal to House 38,000 Homeless Veterans Two Months Nov 29, 2023

News 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 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/

S1EP19: Improving Access and Outcomes for Women Veterans Nov 13, 2023

This 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. Our guests talk about the unique challenges and barriers that homeless women Veterans face when accessing services and what VA is doing about it.
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/

Bonus (Oct): A Fireside Chat with Greater Los Angeles on VA's One Team Approach Oct 30, 2023

Bonus 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, host Doug Tetrault from the Technical Assistance Collaborative talks John Kuhn, Deputy Medical Center Director and Sally Hammitt, Chief of Community Engagement and Reintegration Service at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System on how Los Angeles is implementing the One Team Approach locally.
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.

S1EP18: On Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing through Supportive Services for Veteran Families Oct 09, 2023

This 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, and how Veterans in need can get connected for help.
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/

S1EP17: Reducing the Risk for Suicide among Homeless Veterans Sep 11, 2023

This 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 homelessness and suicide risk. Our guests talk with us about why Veterans with a history of homelessness are at increased risk for suicide, how VA identifies Veterans who are at risk, and what VA is doing about it.
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

S1EP16: Solving the Coordination Problem in Your Community Aug 14, 2023

This 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 walks us through what “coordinated entry” is, why it’s essential, and what we’ve learned about communities that do it well.
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/

S1EP15: Figuring Out Why Veterans Return to Homelessness Jul 10, 2023

This 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 Outcomes and Implementation Research at the VA Bedford Healthcare System; and Ken Mueller, senior business operations specialist in the Homeless Programs Office to learn about returns to homelessness. Our guests talk about what returns to homelessness are, why it happens to formerly homeless Veterans, and what VA is doing about it.
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

S1EP14: Improving Homeless Services for LGBTQ+ Veterans Jun 12, 2023

This 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 to be more accessible to, and effective for, LBGTQ+ Veterans. Our guests talk about the unique risk factors facing LBGTQ+ Veterans, VA policies and services, and how VA homeless programs can strive to do better.
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/

S1EP13: How VA Helps Unsheltered Veterans Come Inside May 08, 2023

This 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 the VHA Homeless Programs Office, to learn about the experience of unsheltered homelessness among Veterans. Our guests talk about what unsheltered homelessness is, why it harms Veterans, and what VA and the federal government are doing about it.
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

S1EP12: Helping Justice-involved Veterans Get Their “Second Chance Apr 10, 2023

This 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 talk about what justice involvement is, how past incarceration can impact Veterans’ risk for homelessness, and what VA is doing about it.
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/

News Update: VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals Mar 15, 2023

BREAKING 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 are joined by Jill Albanese, Director of Clinical Operations and Senior Advisor with the VHA Homeless Programs Office. Ms. Albanese walks us through the new goals and how VA plans to homelessness assistance services for 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.
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

S1EP11: Putting Out Burnout - Supporting Those Who Support America's Veterans Mar 13, 2023

This 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 about burnout among VA’s homeless program social workers. Our guests talk about what burnout is, how it can impact Veterans’ care, and what VA is doing about it.
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

S1EP10: Growing Older Together: How VA is Evolving to Support Aging Veterans Feb 13, 2023

This 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 Care System to learn more about how the how VA homeless programs are changing to help older Veterans age gracefully in their own homes. Our guests talk about the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Aging and Disabled Veterans Initiative and how it’s being implemented in the California Bay Area. 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_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

News Update: VA Exceeds Goal to House 38,000 Homeless Veterans Jan 26, 2023

BREAKING 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 Albanese, Director of Clinical Operations and Senior Advisor with the VHA Homeless Programs Office. Ms. Albanese walks us through how many homeless Veterans were housed, how VA did it, and what’s next for our work 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.
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

S1EP9: What the New Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness Means for Veterans Jan 10, 2023

This 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 Veterans. Mr. Olivet talks about common myths and misconceptions about homelessness, what the plan aims to accomplish, and where the government is going next. 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_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

S1EP8: 2022 Year in Review with Executive Director Monica Diaz Dec 12, 2022

This 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 the major initiatives VA implemented this year and shares her thoughts about how relentlessness is critical to the work.
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_S1EP8.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

S1EP7: Telehomeless: How VA Puts Smartphones into the Hands of Homeless Veterans Nov 14, 2022

This 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 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Nemeth talks about the origins of the telehomeless initiative and why, in today’s hyperconnected world, smartphones are a necessity.
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_S1EP7.pdf
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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

News Update: Data Reveal that Veteran Homelessness Decreased by 11% Nov 03, 2022

BREAKING 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 instability, we are joined by Kenneth Mueller, Senior Business Operations Specialist with the VHA Homeless Programs Office. Mr. Mueller walks us through what the PIT Count is, what the count tells us about the state of Veteran homelessness, and what VA is doing about it.
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.pdf
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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

S1EP6: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Oct 10, 2022

This 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. Heitzmann talks about the many employment services that VA provides, the types of jobs that VA helps Veterans obtain, and how employment can help maximize Veterans’ income (even when they’re disabled).
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_S1EP6.pdf
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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

S1EP5: Supporting Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Sep 12, 2022

This 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 Kahn-Fowler, Director of Programs and Policy at Protect Our Defenders to learn about military sexual trauma, or MST. Our guests share with us what the research tells us how MST impacts survivors, how advocacy and seeking justice can support recovery, and what VA is doing to help.
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_S1EP5.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 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

S1EP4: Tiny Shelters and the Low-Barrier Revolution Aug 08, 2022

This 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 low-barrier services for unhoused Veterans. Ms. Santini talks about how CTRS got it start during the COVID-19 pandemic, how it draws from low-barrier principles to make shelter accessible, and why (in contrast to other programs with vacant beds) it always stays full.
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_S1EP4.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

S1EP3: All About Outreach - Meeting Veterans Where They (Literally) Are Jul 11, 2022

This 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 housing and health care. Ms. Devine talks about how communities work together to coordinate housing services, how VA outreach staff develop trusting relationships with Veterans experiencing homelessness and shares some concrete tips on what to do if you meet a Veteran who needs help.
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_S1EP3.pdf
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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

S1EP2: VA's National Challenge to House 38,000 Homeless Veterans Jun 13, 2022

This 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 housing programs VA uses to achieve the goal, and how people like you can help.
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_S1EP2.pdf
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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

S1EP1: Caring for the Health of Homeless Veterans During COVID-19 May 16, 2022

This month we are joined by Dr. Jillian Weber to learn about how VA adapted its services to make sure that Veterans experiencing homelessness stayed safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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_S1EP1.pdf
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