A nationwide project of the V.A. designed to assist homeless veterans in obtaining transitional support for re-entry into community
life. Those eligible include homeless vets in shelters or on the streets with discharge other than dishonorable. If in service after
1980, must have served for at least 24 months active-duty, except vets who served in the Persian Gulf during the war.
Services include:
Medical and psychiatric evaluations, education and counseling in health care/veteran benefits/substance abuse/and social integration, assistance for vets applying for VA compensation and pension or VA disability, referrals for transitional housing, follow-up services at
the VA Medical Center, case management, information about the Dept. of Veterans Affairs & community resources.