Homeless Veterans

2025-2026 Department of Michigan Homeless Veteran Program

The purpose of the Department Homeless Veteran Program is to raise awareness among the veteran community and the community at large about the homeless veteran problem in the State of Michigan, to provide ideas for community involvement to serve the homeless population, and to provide resources for referral assistance.

2025-2026 Homeless Veteran Program (click here)

Housing Assistance Resources:

VA Homeless HUD-VASH Program

Homeless Shelter Directory by Community in Michigan

Listing of Homeless Shelters by Community in Michigan

Michigan Homeless Referral list by County (MSHDA Housing Assessment and Resource Agency)

State of Michigan Homeless Services

Supportive Services for Veterans Families

Food Insecurity Assistance Resources:

Food Pantries in Michigan by Community

Food Bank Council of Michigan Agencies and Locations

Stand Downs: VA Homeless Veteran Stand Down Schedule. Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events during which VA staff and volunteers provide food, clothing and health screenings to homeless and at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling and other essential services. Click here to find the next Stand Down event in your area

Do you have a resource for homeless veterans near you? Please fill out this Homeless Veteran Program Resource Form so we can share it with veterans in need.

Homeless Veteran Program Director
Barbara Locke
6 S. Hart St.
Hart, MI 49420
barbara.locke@frontier.com
231-301-1502

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