U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Programs in Florida U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Programs in Florida

Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Outreach Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Outreach VA HCHV outreach teams go into the local community to find homeless veterans in: shelters, parks, under overpasses and bridges, homeless camps, also walk-in’s to HCHV community based offices. VA HCHV outreach teams go into the local community to find homeless veterans in: shelters, parks, under overpasses and bridges, homeless camps, also walk-in’s to HCHV community based offices. Eligible homeless vets and vets at risk of homelessness are enrolled into VA services and assessed for specific needs. Eligible homeless vets and vets at risk of homelessness are enrolled into VA services and assessed for specific needs. Referrals are made to VA and community services including: food, clothing, job training, voc rehab services, CWT/IT, employment, shelter, VA SUD/MH tx, primary care, VA GPD transitional housing. Referrals are made to VA and community services including: food, clothing, job training, voc rehab services, CWT/IT, employment, shelter, VA SUD/MH tx, primary care, VA GPD transitional housing. Performance Measure 1b, access to care, SUD/MH assessment within 60 days of HCHV intake. Performance Measure 1b, access to care, SUD/MH assessment within 60 days of HCHV intake. HCHV programs in all Network Medical Center Service Areas

VA Supported Housing (VASH) VA and HUD partner to provide Section 8 housing and Case Management to homeless veterans with chronic mental illness. VA and HUD partner to provide Section 8 housing and Case Management to homeless veterans with chronic mental illness. Veterans must have intake from HCHV program and evaluation from VASH Coordinator. Veterans must have intake from HCHV program and evaluation from VASH Coordinator. Programs in Tampa and Miami. Currently no availability of additional Section 8 Housing Vouchers.

VA Grant and Per Diem Program Offered annually since 1994 by the VA HCHV programs to fund community agencies providing services to homeless veterans. Offered annually since 1994 by the VA HCHV programs to fund community agencies providing services to homeless veterans. Promote development & provision of supportive housing and/or supportive services to help homeless veterans achieve residential stability, increase skill levels and/or income, with increased self- determination. Promote development & provision of supportive housing and/or supportive services to help homeless veterans achieve residential stability, increase skill levels and/or income, with increased self- determination. Eligible programs must provide supportive housing (up to 24 months), or service centers that provide: vocational training, education, case management, crisis intervention, counseling ect. Eligible programs must provide supportive housing (up to 24 months), or service centers that provide: vocational training, education, case management, crisis intervention, counseling ect. Two levels of funding: The Grant Component and the Per Diem Component. Two levels of funding: The Grant Component and the Per Diem Component.

VA Grant and Per Diem Program Grants: VA funds up to 65% of the cost of construction, renovation, or acquisition of a building for use as a service center or transitional housing for homeless veterans. VA funds up to 65% of the cost of construction, renovation, or acquisition of a building for use as a service center or transitional housing for homeless veterans. Renovation of VA properties is allowed, acquisition of VA property is not. Renovation of VA properties is allowed, acquisition of VA property is not. Recipients must obtain 35% matching funds from other sources. Grants not to be used for operational / salary costs.

VA Grant and Per Diem Program Per Diem: Priority to grant recipients. Non-grant programs may apply for Per Diem under a separate announcement, when published in the Federal Register for “Per Diem Only”. Non-grant programs may apply for Per Diem under a separate announcement, when published in the Federal Register for “Per Diem Only”. Can be used for operational costs, including salaries. Maximum amount payable is $ Veterans can be asked to pay up to 30% of adjusted income.

VA Grant and Per Diem Program National: Over 8,000 beds in projects across the country. VISN 8: Over 500 beds in 21 projects from Thomasville, Ga. to Key West, and Puerto Rico. Over 500 beds in 21 projects from Thomasville, Ga. to Key West, and Puerto Rico. Performance Measures: 1c - Access to Care, SUD/Psych assessment within 60 days of admission to program. 1c - Access to Care, SUD/Psych assessment within 60 days of admission to program. 1d – Access to Care, Primary Care exam within 60 days of admission to program. 1d – Access to Care, Primary Care exam within 60 days of admission to program. 1e – Access to Care, SUD/Psych assessment with in 60 days of discharge from program. 1e – Access to Care, SUD/Psych assessment with in 60 days of discharge from program.

Homeless Veterans Dental Program (HVDP) Established in 1992, this program was designed to increase the accessibility of quality dental care to homeless veterans. Established in 1992, this program was designed to increase the accessibility of quality dental care to homeless veterans. Help insure the success in VA-sponsored and VA partnerships with homeless rehabilitation programs Nationally. Help insure the success in VA-sponsored and VA partnerships with homeless rehabilitation programs Nationally. Limited eligibility for homeless vets in certain VA-sponsored rehabilitation programs (GPD / DCHV / Contract Residential) Limited eligibility for homeless vets in certain VA-sponsored rehabilitation programs (GPD / DCHV / Contract Residential) National program office at Bay Pines VAMC. Dental problems such as pain and/or missing teeth barriers to seeking and obtaining employment. Dental problems such as pain and/or missing teeth barriers to seeking and obtaining employment.

Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV) Provides biopsychosocial treatment and rehab to homeless veterans. Average length of stay 4 months. Conduct outreach and referral; vocational counseling and rehabilitation; and post–discharge community support. Operational DCHV programs at Bay Pines (25 beds) and Orlando (20 beds). DCHV programs in development at Tampa (30-35 beds) and Gainesville (35-40 beds).