National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
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National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Free Help for Homeless Veterans
Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends and supporters—can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who Can Call
Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Family members, friends and supporters calling on behalf of Veterans
- VA Medical Centers and other VA facilities and staff
- Federal, state and local partners
- Community agencies and providers who serve Veterans who are homeless
Why Make the Call to 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838)
- It's free and confidential
- You'll get access to trained VA counselors
- It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- You'll get information about VA homeless programs, health care and other services in your area
What Happens When Veterans Make the Call
- A trained VA staff member asks a few questions to find out what you need
- Then, you're connected to the nearest VA staff person who can help
What Happens When Others Make the Call
- Family members and non-VA providers receive information about available homeless programs and services
- They can keep their information confidential or leave contact information so staff can follow up
VA's Resources for Homeless and At-Risk Veterans
VA offers a wide array of services to help homeless and at-risk Veterans.
- Learn more about programs and services for homeless Veterans.
- Learn more about programs and services for Veterans at risk of homelessness.
Learn More
- Locate the nearest VA facility
- Access more resources via VA's National Resource Directory website
- Visit VA's homeless Veterans website for more information
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Make the Call
Dial 1-877-4AID-VET
(1-877-424-3838)
Access VA’s services for homeless and at-risk Veterans, available 24/7.
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Chat Online
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VA Medical Center
(VAMC) Locator
Locate Your Local
VA Medical Center Now
Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center (VAMC) and ask for a Homeless Coordinator. Use the VA locator tool www.va.gov/directory to find your nearest VAMC and call or visit today.