Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to New York veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; some programs also serve very low-income veteran families. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to reach them
- 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 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: Official government website (labor.ny.gov). Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (labor.ny.gov/ui/claimantinfo/ContactInfo.shtm)
More verified resources in New York
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Albany-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.
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.
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.
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.