The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has teamed up with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to launch Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers, a new program that will offer caregivers in select regions of California, Texas, and Florida with access to no-cost, short-term relief during the COVID-19 crisis. CareLinx is powering the emergency fund with a generous donation of $1 million in professional in-home care services.
This program was launched as a direct response to the rising concerns of military and Veteran caregivers struggling under the COVID-19 pandemic. The CareLinx donation will provide 40,000+hours of non-medical home care for 1,6000+ caregivers and the wounded, ill, or injured warriors for whom they provide care. Selected caregivers are eligible to receive 24 hours of no-cost short-term relief to be used until December 31, 2020. For more information, please visit www.hiddenheroes.org/respite to apply.
Supportive Services for Veterans Families
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the Washington DC Metro Region provides Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) to promote housing stability among very low-income Veteran families who reside in or are transitioning to permanent housing.
VA has partnered with community-based organizations and local non-profit agencies across the United States to provide rapid rehousing and homeless prevention services through evidence-based practices and case management strategies in order to achieve housing stability within 90 days.
Some of the Services Offered under SSVF are as follows:
. Case Management
. Housing Counseling and Placement
. Employment Services
. VA and Public Benefits Support
. Outreach Services
. Daily Living Services
. Transportation Services
. Health Care Services
. Fiduciary and Payee Services
. Personal Financial Planning Services
. Legal Services
. Child Care Services
. Resources and Referrals Services
Eligibility Requirements
- Verification of active duty service and qualifying discharge
status (from Form DD-214, Statement of Active Duty Service,
VHA Eligibility, etc.)
- Income resources at or below 50% of Area Median Income based
upon household size (calculated during eligibility)
- Be experiencing literal homelessness or facing imminent housing
loss.
For information regarding eligibility screening in the Washington DC Metro Region,
Call (202) 658-9599. For more information on SSVF Nationally:
visit www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp
Community Resource and Referral Center, Washington, DC
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC Community Resource and Referral Center links Veterans and their families with diverse community partners aimed at ending homelessness and promoting community reintegration and independence. The Center is located at 1500 Franklin Street, NE, Washington, DC 200018; telephone (202) 636-7660.
Health Care Programs and Services
. Primary Care Clinics
- Preventative Care and Vaccinations
- Health & Wellness Assessments
. Mental Health
- Diagnosis, Treatment and THERAPY Referrals
. Health Care for Homeless Veterans
- Outreach and Emergency Housing Assistance
. Transitional Housing
- HUD-VASH Program
- Permanent Housing
- Case Manager
To learn more about housing services contact
(202) 636-3667 OR (202) 636-3668
. Justice Programs
- Veterans Justice Outreach: (202) 636-3670
- Health Care for Re-entry Veterans: (202) 636-3671
. Compensated Work Therapy (CWT)
- Transitional Work Experience
- Vocational Rehabilitation
For employment information contact: (202) 636-7660, ext. 3638
. 24/7 Access to the Following Services
- Computer Lab
- Chapel
- Laundry Facility
- Showers
- Emergency Housing Assistance
. Accessible by Public Transportation
- Red Line – Rhode Island Ave. Metro Station
- Metro Bus – H6
Contact information
Patient Service Center (202) 745-8577 (appointment and medical advice)
Veterans Crisis Line (800) 273-8255
Community Based Outpatient Clinics
Southern Prince George’s County
5801 Allentown Road, Camp Spring, MD 20746; (301) 423-3700
Southern Maryland
29431 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD; (301) 884-7102
Greenbelt Maryland
7525 Greenway Center Drive, Suite T-4
Greenbelt East Professional Center
Greenbelt, MD 20770; (301) 345-2463
Southeast DC
820 Chesapeake Street, SE, Washington, DC; (202) 745-8685
VA-Ft. Belvoir
9300 DeWitt Loop, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060; (571)231-2408
Community Resources and Referral Center
1500 Franklin Street, NE, Washington, DC; (202) 636-7660
Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center
50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20422; (202) 745-8000
Visit www.washingtondc.va.gov