U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD-VASH is a cooperative partnership between HUD and VA to help veterans and their families move out of homelessness. Primary to this program is VA case management and supportive services, designed to improve the veteran's ability to function effectively in the community and maintain independent housing. Veterans admitted to HUD-VASH receive a HUD Housing Choice (Section 8) voucher to obtain safe, decent, independent housing tied to participation in VA case management supportive services.

Veterans who may benefit from this program

• Are experiencing homelessness, and
• Are eligible for VA health care, and
• Have an identified need for case management and agree to participate in a supportive recovery program, and
• Meet HUD income and U.S. citizenship guidelines.

Who the program is designed to serve

• Chronically homeless veterans and their families
• Homeless veterans with children
• Homeless women veterans
• Homeless OIF/OEF veterans
• Homeless veterans with a disability

Referrals

Referrals to HUD-VASH can be made by both VA and community providers. The VA case manager, with support from Mental Health and other local medical center programs, accepts applicants. Ideally the veteran already has a relationship with a VA clinician or program. Admission must be completed by a HUD-VASH VA clinician.

Tammy C. Davidson, LCSW / HUD-VASH Coordinator — Phone: (334) 727-0550 or (800) 214-8387 x 3805