An Introduction to Veteran Homelessness, Part 2: Who Do We Serve?

20/08/2024 1h 0min
An Introduction to Veteran Homelessness, Part 2: Who Do We Serve?

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We’re bringing you a special three-part mini-series introducing you to Veteran homelessness.In Part 2, we provide you with information about the Veterans we serve, their demographic trends, and which subpopulations may need particular attention.Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_P2.pdf=============================== Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locationsLearn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homelessListen to our episode on racial equity: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep22-why-racial-equity-is-critical-to-ending-veteran-homelessness--58614677Check out VA’s Center for Women Veterans: https://www.va.gov/womenvet/Check out VA’s LGBTQ+ Health Program: https://www.patientcare.va.gov/lgbt/Listen to our episode on aging and disabled Veterans: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep10-growing-older-together-how-va-is-evolving-to-support-aging-veterans--52694068 about VA’s Homeless Aging and Disabled Veterans initiative: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash_GEC_Partnership.aspCheck out VA’s Geriatrics and Extended Care: https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/Check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration resources for aging individuals: https://www.samhsa.gov/resources-serving-older-adults

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