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)

 
The VA has created the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans:   
1-877-424-3838

The VA has also created a dedicated webpage with program referral information:

VA Website for Homeless Veteran program information is 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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