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Heartland Alliance can provide one-time financial assistance to resolve the crisis and maintain housing stability along with one-time case management services and refer out to any other services needed. The purpose is to increase housing stability and prevent homelessness, which is often caused by an unexpected financial crisis (loss of job, medical emergency, etc.). Depending on the assistance given and the funding source, Homeless Prevention assistance is sometimes only available once per year or every two years.
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital's Homeless Veteran Supported Employment Program (HVSEP) provides vocational assistance, job development, and placement, and ongoing supports to improve employment outcomes among homeless veterans and veterans at-risk of homelessness. They also offer Vocational Rehabilitation Services a case management service for veterans interested in employment, vocational training, or educational goals.
The Success and Stability program provides comprehensive case management services and financial coaching to help families (at risk of homelessness) find stable housing, increase financial stability, and reduce student mobility.
Homelessness Prevention helps individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness remain in their current housing and avoid the trauma of eviction. Case managers employ a variety of stabilization strategies to address the immediate situation. Once the crisis has been resolved, clients can shift focus from survival to achieving a plan for ensuring long-term stability.
Provides services to low-income veterans and their families who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Supportive services include: - Housing stabilization - Temporary financial assistance (including rent, security deposit, utilities and car repairs; based on eligibility) - Intensive, short-term case management - Assistance with VA and mainstream benefits
Offers coordinated assessments to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or are at-risk. Comprehensive services include: - Day Resource Center: Offers assessment for services and case management for people experiencing homelessness. Provides counseling, a mailing address, basic needs and hygiene products. - Emergency Overnight Shelter (Open October 1 through April 30) Offers a temporary place for people to sleep every night from October to April. Clients receive dinner, breakfast in the morning, and a sack lunch to take with them. - Outreach Program: Provides outreach to individuals who are experiencing homelessness but are resistant to services. Offers supportive services in their current environment. - Supportive Housing: Offers permanent housing for individuals with mental illnesses. Provides 24/7 supportive services on-site by clinical professionals. - Prevention and Diversion Program: Offers case management services for people who are on the verge of homelessness.
The Homelessness Advice and Representation Program (HARP) provides accessible and integrated legal aid services to people transitioning from housing crisis to housing security. HARP delivers free, on-site, legal aid clinics to individuals and families through partnerships with established housing services providers as part of their wraparound services model.
A Safe Haven has offered three types of Veteran housing based on individual need, assessment, and eligibility, including transitional housing, per diem housing, and permanent affordable housing. Veterans have access to the appropriate level of housing which may include full wrap-around services, supportive housing, and employment services, to independent permanent affordable housing.