Housing Help for Women Veterans

This guide is based on official sources listed below. It is general information, not legal or medical advice.

This guide is for women who served in the military and are homeless or worried about losing their home.

It walks you through the housing programs, health care, and other support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers, and tells you exactly where to call or go to get started.

Immediate help

Call 988, then press 1, for the Veterans Crisis Line.

The line is free, confidential, and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to use it.

The line serves veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and the people who support them.

If you have hearing loss, you can reach the same support through TTY at 1-800-799-4889.

Housing programs

The HUD-VASH program provides housing assistance for homeless veterans. Public Housing Agencies can serve as designated service providers for this program. The program also includes an aftercare team focused on preventing returns to homelessness.

Support services

The VA offers Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF). This program provides assistance to homeless and at-risk veteran families.

How to get started

1. Call your local VA Medical Center and ask for the Homeless Coordinator.

The VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program helps homeless veterans. It is administered by VA Homeless Programs.

The HUD-VASH program provides permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans.

You can find the nearest facility by using the VA locator tool at www.va.gov/directory.

Where to get help

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1.

You can also text 838255.

TTY for hearing loss: 1-800-799-4889.

Homeless Veteran Chat: A free, confidential online chat with a trained VA counselor, available 24/7.

Local VA Medical Center: Visit or call and ask for a Homeless Coordinator. Find the nearest location at www.va.gov/directory.

For the final word on your own situation and what you qualify for, speak with a VA Homeless Coordinator or an accredited representative.