Episodes
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This month, we are joined by Dr. Ryan Holliday, clinical research psychologist at the Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention, and Katie Stewart, national coordinator for Veterans Justice Outreach to learn about the intersections of homelessness and suicide risk. Our guests talk with us about why Veterans with a history of homelessness and justice involvement are at increased risk for suicide and what VA is doing about it.
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:
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Check out suicide prevention resources: https://www.va.gov/REACH/
Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Read VA’s 2023 National Suicide Prevention Annual Report: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2023/2023-National-Veteran-Suicide-Prevention-Annual-Report-FINAL-508.pdf
Listen to our episode on military sexual trauma: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep5-supporting-survivors-of-military-sexual-trauma--51040228
Listen to our 2022 episode on suicide prevention: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep17-reducing-the-risk-for-suicide-among-homeless-veterans--56725334
Find your nearest Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist: https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp ===============================
VA does not endorse and are not responsible for the following websites.
Association of lifetime homelessness and justice involvement with psychiatric symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among post-9/ 11 veterans: https://texasbarsections.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Holliday-et-al.-2020_Justice-involved-Veterans-and-Suicide.pdf
Dialectical behavior therapy for justice-involved veterans (DBT-J): Feasibility and acceptability: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2022-85638-001 -
We’re joined by Jill Albanese, Senior Advisor and Director of Clinical Operations to learn more about VA’s new response plan for coordinating with local agencies during homeless encampment closures.
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_Bonus_Aug24.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Check out our response plan: https://www.va.gov/homeless/encampments.asp -
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We’re bringing you a special three-part mini-series introducing you to Veteran homelessness.
In Part 3, we provide you with overviews of all of VA’s homeless programs and services.
Follow along with our helpful PDF: https://www.va.gov/hOMELESS/docs/podcast/Intro_to_Vet_Homelessness_Part3.pdf
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_P3.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Read our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp
Read our Coordinated Entry Fact Sheet: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/VA_Coordinated_Entry_Fact_Sheet_February2018_Final.pdf
Check out coordinated entry guidance from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: https://www.usich.gov/news-events/news/resource-roundup-implementing-coordinated-entry
Check out coordinated entry guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/coordinated-entry
Check out the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hchv.asp
View our upcoming stand down events: https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp
Find your nearest Veterans Justice Outreach specialist: https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp
Find contracting opportunities: https://sam.gov/
Check out the Grant and Per Diem program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/gpd.asp
Check out the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html
Check out the HUD-VASH program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp
Check out the Legal Services for Veterans programs: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/LSv.asp
Find a pro-bono legal clinic near you: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/lsv/MLP_LC_List.pdf
Find your nearest Community Employment Coordinator: https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.asp
Check out the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team, or HPACT, program: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/HPACT.asp
Read our mobile medical unit launch press release: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-launches-mobile-medical-units-to-increase-access-to-health-care-for-homeless-veterans/
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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
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Listen to our episode on racial equity: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep22-why-racial-equity-is-critical-to-ending-veteran-homelessness--58614677
Check 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
Read more about VA’s Homeless Aging and Disabled Veterans initiative: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash_GEC_Partnership.asp
Check 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 -
We’re bringing you a special three-part mini-series introducing you to Veteran homelessness.
In Part 1, we provide you with a high-level overview of Veteran homelessness: what the definition of homelessness is, what the factors are that increase a Veteran’s risk of becoming homeless, and the progress to date.
Follow along with our helpful PDF: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/podcast/Intro_to_Vet_Homelessness_Part1.pdf 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_P1.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless -
This month, we’re joined by Jill Albanese, Senior Advisor and Director of Clinical Operations with the VHA Homeless Programs Office to learn about VA’s One Team approach.
Ms. Albanese talks about how homeless response systems operated prior to the One Team approach, what the approach is, and why it’s critical to end Veteran homelessness.
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_S1EP28.pdf ===============================
Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Read our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp
View a chart visualizing the reduction in Veteran homelessness from 2010 to 2023: https://news.va.gov/126913/veteran-homelessness-increased-by-7-4-in-2023/#post/0
Listen to our episode on coordinated entry: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep16-solving-the-coordination-problem-in-your-community--56320162
Read the 2021-2025 Homeless Programs Office Strategic Plan: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/strategic-plan.asp -
This month, we’re joined by Drs. Marissa Sia and Sara Wong, clinical psychologists from the VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System to learn about houselessness among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Veterans.
Our guests talk about cultural humility, the negative impacts of generational trauma, and why the term “houselessness” is a better fit for this community.
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_Bonus_Jul24.pdf ===============================
Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Check out additional resources (VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the following linked websites):
https://aanhpi-ohana.org/resources/downloadable-tools/
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/20/us/hawaii-las-vegas-migration.html
https://usafacts.org/articles/aapi-demographics-data-on-pacific-islander-ethnicities-education-and-income/
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/05/aanhpi-population-diverse-geographically-dispersed.html
https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2023-01-23/more-native-hawaiians-flock-to-mainland-cities-and-leave-hawaii-citing-high-costs -
This month, we’re joined by Masaki Hirayama, Health Systems Specialist with the VHA Homeless Programs Office to learn about unsheltered surge events.
Ms. Hirayama talks about how dangerous unsheltered homelessness can be for Veterans, how surge events in late 2023 helped connect unsheltered Veterans to housing resources, and important lessons learned that other communities should consider.
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_S1EP27.pdf ===============================
Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Read our blog on unsheltered surges: https://news.va.gov/128912/tackling-homelessness-veterans-where-they-are/
Read our white paper with detailed recommendations from the unsheltered surges: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/White_Paper-Unsheltered_Surges_2023_508c.pdf -
This month, we’re joined by Dr. Jillian Weber, National Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT) Program Manager, and Dr. Aayshah Muneerah from the VA Oklahoma City Healthcare System to learn more about VA’s new mobile medical units (MMU) for Veterans.
Our guests talk about what HPACT does, what MMUs are, and how both help bring medical care services directly to homeless Veterans living out on the street.
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_S1EP26.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Listen to our very first episode of Ending Veteran Homelessness featuring Dr. Jillian Weber: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep1-caring-for-the-health-of-homeless-veterans-during-covid-19--49740594
Read our press release announcing the launch of VA’s new mobile medical units: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-launches-mobile-medical-units-to-increase-access-to-health-care-for-homeless-veterans/
Read about, and view pictures of, the MMU Oklahoma City, OK: https://www.va.gov/oklahoma-city-health-care/stories/oklahoma-city-vas-big-blue-van-hits-the-road-delivering-care-to-unhoused-veterans/
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News update! Jeff Olivet, executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, provides an update on ALL INside, a first-of-its-kind initiative to address unsheltered homelessness across the country.
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_NewsUpdate_5-29-24.pdf ===============================
Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Listen to our episode on All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep9-what-the-new-federal-strategic-plan-to-prevent-and-end-homelessness-means-for-veterans--52344616
Listen to our episode on unsheltered homeless: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep13-how-va-helps-unsheltered-veterans-come-inside--53754756
Learn more ALL INside: https://www.usich.gov/federal-strategic-plan/all-inside -
This month, we’re joined by Meredith Malpass, Regional Coordinator for the HUD-VASH to learn about Harm Reduction.
Ms. Malpass talks about what Harm Reduction is, how you may already be using Harm Reduction in your daily life, and how it can help Veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability better engage in their care.
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_S1EP25.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Listen to our episode on Housing First: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep21-what-s-the-big-deal-with-housing-first--58200313
Learn more about risk factors for Veteran homelessness: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25595171
Read the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20231113/hhs-samhsa-release-2022-nsduh-data
Read the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Harm Reduction resources: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reduction
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VA does not endorse the University of California and is not responsible for the content of the following linked websites:
Read the University of California San Francisco’s Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative’s California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness: https://homelessness.ucsf.edu/our-impact/studies/california-statewide-study-people-experiencing-homelessness -
This month, we’re joined by Karen Guthrie, David Martino, and Dave Chesley from the VA Boston Healthcare System’s Care Coordination, Advocacy, Treatment, and Connections to Housing, or CATCH, program to learn more about trauma-informed care.
Our guest talked about what trauma-informed care is, how the CATCH program lives out trauma-informed values, and how all of this helps Veterans keep their power and personal voice.
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_S1EP24.pdf ===============================
Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Read research on the health impacts of trauma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207191/
Download the Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-06-05-005.pdf -
News update! Jill Albanese, director of clinical operations for the VA Homeless Programs Office joins us with more exciting news about VA’s fiscal year 2024 Homelessness Goals!
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_NewsUpdate_3-14-24.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Hear the results of VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-va-housed-46-000-homeless-veterans-in-2023--58461159
Learn more about renting to homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless/landlords.asp
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This month, we’re joined by Jessica Blue-Howells, Deputy Director of Veterans Justice Programs to learn about Project CHALENG (Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Groups).
Ms. Blue-Howells talked about what CHALENG is, how feedback submitted through CHALENG improves coordination and services, and how you… yes YOU… can participate!
Take the 2024 CHALENG Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHALENG2024
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_S1EP23.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Learn more about Project CHALENG: https://www.va.gov/homeless/chaleng.asp
Watch our presentation on the legal and policy foundations of VA Homeless Programs: https://players.brightcove.net/2851863979001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5989356062001
Read our white paper on effective implementations of Project CHALENG: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/White-Paper-Effective-Implementations-of-Project-CHALENG-508.pdf#
Read our white paper on permanent supportive housing for Veterans with a history of sexual offense: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/White-Paper-Palo-Alto-HCS-PSH-for-Veterans-with-Hx-of-Sexual-Offense-FINAL.pdf#
Learn more about the Homeless Veterans Dental Program: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/dental.asp
Learn more about Legal Services for Veterans Programs: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/LSV.asp
Learn more about Supportive Services for Veteran Families: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html -
This month, we’re joined by Anthony Love, Principal Advisor to the Executive Director for Intra/Inter-Agency Collaboration and Director of Community Engagement; Dr. Carmela Daniels, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Specialist; and Dr. Matthew Stimmel, National Training Director for the Veteran Justice Programs to learn more about racial equity in homeless programs.
Our guests talked about what equity is, what some of the unique challenges that minority Veterans face, and why it’s both critical (and okay) to center equity when providing housing and supportive services.
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_S1EP22.pdf ===============================
Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Listen to the episode with Mr. Anthony Love on unsheltered homelessness: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep13-how-va-helps-unsheltered-veterans-come-inside--53754756
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We’ve got a special bonus for you today from our sister podcast, She Wears the Boots.
She Wears the Boots is a VA podcast sponsored by the Office of Women’s Health in the Veterans Health Administration. Women Veterans are a growing and diverse group featuring professionals, mothers, and retirees of varying ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. She Wears the Boots highlights how VA partners with women Veterans and their health by interviewing experts from VA on numerous topics, representing a broad range of VA programs.
Their February 2024 episode featured Sean Clark, national director for Veterans Justice Programs in the Homeless Programs Office. During the episode, Sean talks about the VA programs available to justice-involved Veterans, the pathways to access those programs, and what Veterans can expect if they decide to enroll. We’re bringing you the episode in its entirety to you here.
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_Bonus_SWTB.pdf ===============================
Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Subscribe to She Wears the Boots: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/she-wears-the-boots-a-podcast-for-women-veterans--4604047
Learn more about Veterans Justice Outreach Programs https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp -
News update! Jill Albanese, director of clinical operations for the VA Homeless Programs Office joins us with more exciting news about VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals!
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_NewsUpdate.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Learn more about VA’s 2023 Homelessness Goals: https://news.va.gov/118026/vas-goal-to-prevent-end-veteran-homelessness/
Watch our press conference announcement of the results: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmDC-AtFkp0 -
Bonus episode! In observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we’re joined by Amy Ashcraft and Katie Papke, the co-leads for VA’s National Human Trafficking Prevention and Education Committee. Our guests talk about what human trafficking is, why Veterans experiencing homelessness may be at greater risk of being trafficked, and what VA is doing about it.
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_Bonus_Jan24.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Learn more about National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the #WearBlueDay campaign: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/wearblueday
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888, text HELP to 23373, or visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
Learn more about federal legislation on human trafficking: https://www.justice.gov/humantrafficking/key-legislation -
This month, we are joined by Dr. Keith Harris, senior executive homelessness agent for Greater Los Angeles with the Office of the Secretary, and Dr. Stefan Kertesz, a physician with the VA Birmingham Healthcare System, to learn more about Housing First.
Our guests talk about what Housing First is, how VA has used it to cut Veteran homelessness by more than half, and why it’s become a controversial topic among policymakers and housing providers.
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_S1EP21.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Read our article on VA’s implementation of Housing First https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/VAs-Implementation-of-Housing-First.asp
Watch our video on risk factor profiles for homeless Veterans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoHVm2N7u-A
Read Dr. Kertesz’s article evaluating Housing First with the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing Program: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28481597/ -
This month, we are joined again by Mrs. Monica Diaz, Executive Director of the Homeless Programs Office, with the Department of Veterans Affairs to reflect on how 2023 impacted Veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Mrs. Diaz talks about the major initiatives VA implemented this year and shares her thoughts on how working as One Team is critical.
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_S1EP20.pdf
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Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations
Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
Listen to 2022’s Year in Review: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11014928/evh-s1ep8-2022-year-in-review-with-execu
Listen to our bonus episode on the One Team Approach in Los Angeles: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11014928/bonus-oct-a-fireside-chat-with-greater-l
Read our press release on VA housing more than 38,000 homeless Veterans in 2023, surpassing the goal two months early: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-housed-38000-homeless-veterans-2023/ - Show more
