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Homeless & Veteran Resources
Emergency shelter, housing vouchers, and veteran-specific programs for men facing homelessness or housing instability.
Housing Help for Men and Veterans
Homelessness is not a moral failure. It is a crisis, and it has a system built to address it — if you know how to access it. The single most important number is 211: it connects you to local services in your own community, 24 hours a day. Everything else on this page is a supplement to that.
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Dial 211 from any phone. This connects you to the local United Way information line, which can refer you to emergency shelter, food, utility assistance, and housing programs in your area.
If you are a veteran, also contact the VA — see below.
Homelessness Resources
211
Dial 211
The single best starting point. Dial 211 to reach a trained specialist who can connect you with emergency shelter, rent assistance, food, and other local services.
Available 24/7 in most areas.
HUD Find Shelter Tool
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's official tool for finding shelter, food pantries, health clinics, and clothing resources by location.
Enter your city, state, or ZIP code.
HUD Homeless Assistance
Information about Continuum of Care programs, emergency solutions grants, and how to connect with a local homeless service provider.
National Alliance to End Homelessness
A research and advocacy organization. They do not provide direct services, but their site has state-by-state data and links to local providers.
National Health Care for the Homeless Council
Find a Health Care for the Homeless provider in your state. These clinics serve people experiencing homelessness regardless of ability to pay.
Legal Services Corporation
Find free civil legal aid in your state — for eviction defense, benefits appeals, and other housing-related matters.
Resources for Veterans
Veterans have access to housing programs that are not available to the general public. The two most important are HUD-VASH (a housing voucher plus case management) and SSVF (rapid rehousing and prevention). Both are administered through the VA.
VA Homeless Programs
1-877-424-3838 (VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans)
The VA's central hub for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Information on HUD-VASH, SSVF, and other programs.
Available 24/7.
HUD-VASH
A joint HUD-VA program combining a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management and clinical services. The most effective program for ending veteran homelessness.
SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)
Rapid rehousing and prevention services for very low-income veteran families. Includes help with rent, utilities, and moving costs.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
A national nonprofit that connects veterans with local service providers. Their site has a state-by-state directory of organizations that serve homeless veterans.
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 then press 1 · Text 838255
For any veteran in crisis — including housing, financial, or mental health crisis.
VA Benefits Information
1-800-827-1000
Apply for healthcare, disability compensation, education benefits, and more.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Find Shelter: hud.gov/findshelter
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Homeless Programs: va.gov/homeless
- National Coalition for Homeless Veterans: nchv.org
- United Way — 211: 211.org