Author: IRM

Health Care for
Homeless Veterans Services

VA HVHCS outreaches to Veterans on streets, in shelters and at local agencies to engage and assist them in connecting with VA services.
The VA HVHCS teams are based in Montrose and are ready to help homeless Veterans.
VA HVHCS takes pride in helping homeless Veterans regain their dignity and is committed to addressing complex issues faced by the homeless Veteran population.

VA Hudson Valley HCS
HCHV Contacts

Susan Datri, LCSW-R
Outreach Specialist
914-737-4400
Ext. 3741
Anthony Smalls, LMSW
Outreach Specialist
914-737-4400
Ext. 3397
Lisa A. Curcio, LCSW-PIP
HCHV Coordinator
Supervisor
914-737-4400
Ext. 2873
Homeless Hotline:
1-877-424-3838

VA Hudson Valley
Health Care System
(VA HVHCS)
Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)

www.hudsonvalley.va.gov

Montrose Campus
2094 Albany Post Rd.
Montrose, NY 10548
914-737-4400

Castle Point Campus
Route 9D
Castle Point, NY 12511
845-831-2000

Health Care for Homeless
Veterans (HCHV) Program

What is Veterans
Grant Per Diem Housing?

What is Supported
Housing/Shelter Plus Care?

The goal of the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program (HCHV) is to provide outreach to Veterans who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless. VA Hudson Valley Health Care System (VA HVHCS) understands that homeless Veterans have specific needs. HCHV is commonly the point of entry for Veterans experiencing homelessness and access to medical and mental health care services at both the Montrose and Castle Point campuses and in the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan and Westchester counties, and is crucial to their success.
HCHV staff provide clinical case management services and refer Veterans identified as homeless or at risk for becoming homeless to VA and community support services for housing, substance abuse treatment, vocational assistance, and legal resources.
To be eligible for HCHV, Veteran’s must be registered at VA HVHCS and willing to participate in treatment. HCHV staff will facilitate referrals for:

- Medical Care
- Substance Use
Treatment
- Obtaining
Identification
- Shelter Placement
- Mental Health
Services
- Case Management
- Limited Transportation
- Counseling
- Transitional Housing

- Domiciliary Program
- Medication Assess-
ment
- Possible Dental
Benefit
- Coordination Services
- Permanent Housing
Options (HUDVASH)
- Veterans Justice
Outreach

Veterans Grant Per Diem Housing allows an opportunity for eligible homeless Veterans to be housed for up to two years in transitional housing.
While in this housing Veterans will engage in activities, workshops, and on-going case management sessions designed to assist Veterans with attaining permanent housing and employment and help the Veteran to develop healthy lifestyles and a stable support system in their community.
If you are wondering if you or another Veteran might be eligible for this service, please contact us. We can help you get services or find other helpful agencies.
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If you have ever served
in the US Military,
and you’re not sure where
to go or who to talk to,
give us a call.
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Supported Housing/Shelter Plus Care provides subsidized apartments for single Veterans through Housing Urban Development (HUD) Shelter Plus grants held by non-profit community agencies.
The Veteran occupies either a one bedroom or studio apartment by him/herself. VA HVHCS staff provides the case management services to support stability and recovery from physical and mental health, alcohol or substance use.
Shelter Plus Care is considered Permanent Housing of a Transitional Nature as Veterans are helped to progress toward independent community living. We want to help the Veteran stay housed and not be homeless again.
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The Housing/Shelter Plus
Care Program continues
for as long as the Veteran
is in need of the service.
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