Homeless Help
VA’s official homeless assistance page connects veterans to housing support, shelter resources, and long-term housing programs.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (va.gov), checked Aug 18, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)Veterans who still have housing, are about to lose housing, are homeless now, or are looking for long-term housing.
- Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)Veterans who are homeless now or looking for long-term housing.
- Grant and Per Diem (GPD) ProgramVeterans who are homeless now.
- Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO)Veterans who are leaving jail or prison.
- Health Care for Re-entry Veterans (HCRV)Veterans who are leaving jail or prison.
- Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams (HPACTs)Veterans who need mental health or substance-use support.
- Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRCs)Veterans in some communities who need housing support, health care, and other resources in one place.
Eligibility
If you’re a Veteran who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless , we can help you find safe shelter, support, and long-term housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (va.gov), checked Aug 18, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Call VA's homeless help line or chat online first; the page says this contact is confidential and available 24/7.
- Answer the counselor's questions about your housing situation, safety, and urgent needs.
- Work with the counselor to identify the right next steps and local resources for your situation.
- Ask for the type of help you need, such as staying housed, preventing eviction, emergency shelter, re-entry support, treatment, or long-term housing.
- Follow the referral to community resources or, in some communities, in-person support through a Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC).
What to expect
A counselor will ask where you're staying now, whether you have a safe place to stay tonight, whether you're at risk of losing housing, and whether you have immediate health or safety concerns. Then you'll work together to identify next steps and local resources; in some communities, VA may connect you to in-person support through a CRRC.
Contact
- Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-383824/7 — connects veterans who are homeless or at risk with local help.
- Serves all of Arizona
- 24/7
Next step
See every Arizona program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: VA.gov, the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
More verified resources in Arizona
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Phoenix-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
State housing authority for rental assistance and homelessness response.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Prescott-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Glendale-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.