Homeless Veterans Resources
| VA Homeless Programs |
The VA offers special programs and initiatives specifically designed to help homeless veterans live as independently as possible. VA’s treatment programs offer:
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| VA Homeless Veteran Program Coordinators | ||||||
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| VA Stand Downs |
Stand Downs are an effort by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide services to homeless veterans. Stand Downs are typically one to three day events providing services such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings, VA and Social Security benefits counseling, and referrals to a variety of other necessary services, such as housing, employment and substance abuse treatment. Stand Downs are collaborative events, coordinated between local VAs, other government agencies, and community agencies who serve the homeless.
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| Homeless Shelters |
The following are known to provide assistance programs specifically for veterans. Saint Francis House, Inc VA Drop-In Treatment Center Domiciilary Care for Homeless Veterans Program L.I.F.E., Inc. Alpha Omega Veterans Services, Inc. |
| Housing |
| Food Banks |
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Listing of Agencies Associated with the Arkansas Foodbank Network |
| VA Dental Program |
Certain veterans enrolled in a VA Homeless Program for 60 consecutive days or more may receive certain medically necessary outpatient dental services. |
| SNAP (formerly called the Food Stamp Program) |
As of Oct. 1, 2008,Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program. Call 1-800-482-8988 in Arkansas to get information on SNAP benefit questions. |
| Medicaid |
| Social Security and Disability |
| Burial of Indigent Veterans |
| Incarcerated Veterans |
| Organizations Helping to Combat Homelessness |
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups (CHALENG) |

