HousingNY

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Programs & services

Listed on the organization's official site (va.gov), checked Aug 19, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.

Chat with VA if you’re homeless or at risk of becoming homelessVeterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, family members or friends helping a Veteran, and community providers supporting Veterans.
National Call Center for Homeless VeteransHomeless and at-risk Veterans seeking access to VA’s services for homeless and at-risk Veterans, available 24/7.
Homeless Coordinator connection through local VA Medical CenterVeterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center and ask for a Homeless Coordinator.

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Eligibility

This chat is available for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, family members or friends helping a Veteran, and community providers supporting Veterans. Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center (VAMC) and ask for a Homeless Coordinator.

How to apply

Summarized from the program's official site (va.gov), checked Aug 19, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.

Start the 24/7 online chat for homeless or at-risk Veterans.
Answer the trained VA counselor’s questions about your situation.
Discuss urgent needs and available housing support or VA services.
Accept connection to local VA staff if ongoing help is needed.
If you prefer, call 877-424-3838 for 24/7 help.
Or call or visit your local VA Medical Center and ask for a Homeless Coordinator.

What to expect

When you contact the program, a trained VA counselor will ask questions about your situation, identify urgent needs, and connect you to the right support quickly. The counselor can help find housing support or VA services near you and connect you with local VA staff if ongoing help is needed.

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Contact

Call (877) 424-3838
24/7
Visit veterans.ny.gov/national-call-center-homeless-veterans
Serves all of New York

Next step

See every New York program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.

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Source: New York State Department of Veterans' Services, the official New York state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.

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Albany HUD-VASH Program

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Albany veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families - New York

SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in New York who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.

New York HUD-VASH Program

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless New York veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

2-1-1 Housing Help for Syracuse Veterans

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Syracuse-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.

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