Memphis VAMC - Ted Peasant Memorial Homeless Center - Housing Program for Homeless Veterans

AKA:

home901; CJC homeless; Memphis Veterans Administration Medical Center; VA Homeless Center

Description:

Provides alternative time-limited housing program with case management models for homeless veterans through partnership with local agencies (Barron Heights and CAAP, referral services to Alpha Omega and the community). Provides peer support, vocational employment development opportunities for participants and the Veterans Justice Outreach program for incarcerated veterans.

Veterans eligible for the Grant & Per Diem Transitional Housing program can receive housing based on their need (Low Demand, Hospital to Housing, Bridge Housing, Clinical Treatment and Service Intensive models). The veteran will consult the intake worker to select the appropriate housing needed for their case. Accommodations are dormitory style and residents are required to follow program regulations, curfews and perform chores. Meals are provided by each facility. Participants without jobs are expected to actively seek employment and learn to become self-sufficient. Veterans with VA medical eligibility who complete 60 days after admission to the program are eligible for one time full dental care services through the VA Dental Clinic. Also offers the HUD-VASH program, a permanent housing program for homeless veterans and their family with Housing Choice Vouchers from the Public Housing Authority for those veterans interested in permanent rental housing and case management. Available vouchers are issued through the public housing authority after the VA Housing Specialist completes a referral and application for services.

Call for an appointment or information (901-523-8990 Extension 5661); Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. Apply in person at the VA Homeless Center, 1407 Union Avenue, Suite 1100









Qualifying veterans may stay in the program up to 24 months. Accommodations are dormitory style and residents are required to follow program regulations, curfews and perform chores. Meals are provided by each facility. Participants without jobs are expected to actively seek employment and learn to become self-sufficient. Residents who complete 60 days after admission to the program are eligible for one-time full dental care services through the VA Dental program. The VA Homeless Center also has the HUD-VASH Program where Housing Choice Vouchers are available to eligible veterans classified as homeless who are interested in permanent rental housing. This program is a collaboration through VA and HUD, where veterans receive permanent housing and case management services. Vouchers are issued through the Public Housing Authority. Apply in person at VA Homeless Center, 1407 Union Avenue Suite 1100, Mon - Fri from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; walk-in intake hours for Grant & Per Diem programs, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm; intake for HUD-VASH permanent housing program is 8:00 am - Noon. May experience slower service during lunch from Noon to 1:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call for an appointment or information (901-523-8990 Extension 5661); Limited walk-ins accepted Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. COVID-19 Guidelines apply (mask and temperature taking and social distancing required). Apply in person at the VA Homeless Center, 1407 Union Avenue, Suite 1100, Memphis 38104

Program Fees:

Residents with income will pay a minimum of 30% of their income, not to exceed a flat rate (this varies per agency). Programs can implement an initial "black-out" period of up to two weeks; all participants are expected to actively seek a job if unemployed. HUD-VASH participants in independent permanent housing pay at least 30% of their gross total income, based on HUD income limit guidelines. HUD-VASH has income limits set by the perspective county of residence.

Eligibility:

Grant and Per Diem transitional housing: Homeless male and female veterans, individuals only. Female veterans' accommodations are only available at the CAAP location. HUD-VASH program houses eligible homeless veterans and their families with case management requirements.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

April 20, 2023

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Legal Status:

Federal