Healthcare for Homeless Veterans
The primary work of Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) is to connect Veterans experiencing homelessness to needed health and social services through extensive outreach. HCHV outreach is conducted through clinical teams at 132 VA Medical Centers, making it possible for Veterans to enter the network of VA-funded healthcare and social service programs with the end goal of exiting homelessness. HCHV also provides residential treatment for mental health and substance abuse problems through contracts with community service providers, as well as long-term case management through the HCHV-Supported Housing program.
Eligible Applicants:
Most program activities are operated directly by VA centers but some service providers are also eligible to receive funding.
Eligible Beneficiaries:
Veterans experiencing homelessness who are unsheltered are the primary beneficiaries for outreach services.
Funding Mechanism:
The HCHV program is funded through the Department of Veterans affairs budget, and eligible treatment facilities contract with the VA directly for provision of services.
