1. Veterans Homelessness Prevention Demonstration Program – VHPD June 2011

2. VA’s Strategy to Eliminate Homelessness Among Veterans VA’s goal is to ensure that all eligible homeless and at-risk Veterans have easy access to appropriate programs and services. Veterans in need of services, whether at a Medical Center, a Regional Office, or a Community Organization, will receive assistance in accessing, housing, supportive services and treatment. Built upon 6 strategic elements: Outreach/Education, Treatment, Prevention, Housing/Supportive Services, Income/Employment/Benefits, and Community Partnerships.

3. VHPD- Primary Responsibilities Conduct outreach to locate eligible veterans Determine eligibility based on minimum service requirement Partner with Vet Center and CoC grantee Provide information and assistance for Healthcare, benefits and financial assistance (pension and compensation) Conduct or arrange for clinical assessments 21 July 2011

4. Department of Veterans Affairs Project Staff VHPD Coordinator Case Manager Peer Support Program Assistant Vet Center Peer Support/Outreach Specialist 4

6. Credit Repair

7. Family Services

8. 3 to 18 months

9. Temporary

10. Healthcare

11. Comp and Pension

12. Education and Job Training

13. DVOP

14. TAP

16. Central Point of Access 7

17. 21 July 2011

18. Outreach 21 July 2011 Establishing a VHPD Hotline Outreach materials and presentations In-reach Deployment Health Clinic Women’s Clinic Social Work Department Outreach Community Training Coalition and CoC Meetings Using Community Connections Yellow Ribbon, Warrior Transition