"No Veteran shouldn't have a place to call home"
It may seem overwhelming when looking for finances for housing. As a veteran, there are ample resources to help you.
Knowing your options is important. Below are several housing options and state - funded services for financial assistance.
The following are housing occupancies available to veterans:
(Located in Boston and/or Massachusetts area)
Knowing your options is important. Below are several housing options and state - funded services for financial assistance.
The following are housing occupancies available to veterans:
(Located in Boston and/or Massachusetts area)
- Homeless shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing with services New England Center and Home for Veterans; Shelter Legal Services 617-371-1800 | 617-522-0623 Veterans Transition House – Hope for homeless veterans (vetshouse.org) 508-992-5313
- Homeless shelters (short stay) Rosie's Place 617-442-9322
- Transitional (longer stay) and supportive housing with services Soldier's Home in Chelsea or Holyoke 617-884-5660
- Habitat P.L.U.S., Inc. (Services: veterans with head injuries/psychiatric veterans)
Habitat P L U S Inc - Transitional Housing 781-599-8578 - Women Veteran Housing Services www.boston.va.gov/features/A_Helping_Hand.asp 857-364-4940 www.mass.gov/che 617-884-5660
- VA Supported Housing Program Permanent Supportive Housing - VA Homeless Programs
Funding Available for Veterans
(Located in Boston and/or Massachusetts area)
(Located in Boston and/or Massachusetts area)
Section 8 Veterans Housing Voucher Program (VHVP)
Mission: "Responsibility include the oversight of all state and federally-aided rental assistance programs which address the needs of low-income families, elderly, and persons with disabilities." (Section 8 housing, 2022)
(Also serves homeless veterans with disabilities, severe psychiatric, and/or substance abuse disorders.) Boston Local Contact Information: Bureau of Federal Rental Assistance Phone: 617-573-1150 617- 573-1250 Website: Section 8 For Veterans Guide | Section 8 Housing (sec8housing.org) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)Mission: "Through referrals and direct outreach, nonprofit agencies and community cooperatives use SSVF funding to quickly house Veterans and their families who are homeless and keep others from slipping into homelessness by providing time-limited supportive services that promote housing stability." (SSVF, 2022)
Website: Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) ProgramMission: "State, local and tribal governments and nonprofits receive capital grants and per diem payments to develop and operate transitional housing—including short-stay bridge housing—and/or service centers for Veterans who are homeless" (VA, 2022) Website: Grant and Per Diem Program - VA Homeless Programs (includes current active grants) |
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)Mission: "This collaborative program between HUD and VA combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help Veterans who are homeless, and their families find and sustain permanent housing". (VA.gov)
Website: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program - VA Homeless Programs Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) ProgramMission: "EUL is a VA portfolio management tool that allows certain land and buildings to be leased to eligible private entities for approved supportive housing and related projects for homeless and at-risk Veterans." (EUL, 2022)
Website: Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) (va.gov) |
For more information about homeless and outreach services, visit www.mass.gov/veterans, under “Outreach and Counseling” or call 617-210-5928
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