Veteran Housing and Homeless Services
Virginia Veterans Resource Guide
Veteran Housing and Homeless Services DVS takes a leading role in coordinating federal, state, and community partners to ensure that veteran homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. If you are a veteran or know of a veteran experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness, please contact the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Hotline at 1-877-424-3838 (1-877-4AID-VET) or dial 211 Virginia, available 24/7 (resources for Veterans in need and service providers).
VirginiaHousingSearch.com
If you’re a veteran seeking a place to rent, start with VirginiaHousingSearch.com . Search for housing all over the state, and find landlords looking to rent to veterans. See photos and get info on utilities, pets, accessibility features and more. Search for free online, or call us at 877-428-8844 .
Virginia Housing Development Authority
Peer Support Program Services The Virginia Department of Veteran Services (VDVS) Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS) Veteran Peer Support Program (VPS) assists veterans with identifying their own personal health and wellness goals by pairing them with peer support staff who, through their own lived experiences, identify as Military Service Members or Veterans and have relatable behavioral health and life experiences. • Peer Support Staff are trained to Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Standards and receive continual training on suicide prevention and communication skills. • Staff share their unique military and behavioral health experiences to increase bonding with clients • Program allows veterans to progress at their own pace toward recovery and wellness. • Program staff maintain a peer or non-hierarchical relationship with other Service Members or Veterans • Program staff provide resources and care coordination support If you are a service member/veteran or want to refer someone, please visit www.dvs.virginia.gov or call our toll free number 1-877-285-1299. For more information on the program please call the Peer Services Director at (540) 840-3003. Peer Support Groups (Virtual and In-person) Virginia Department of Veteran Services (VDVS) Veteran Peer Support Program (VPS) offers both Virtual and in-person groups where service members and veterans are invited to dialogue with others who have similar military experiences. Groups are facilitated by like-minded veterans who have experience in the military and can relate to behavioral health challenges. • Virtual and in person peer support groups • Group exclusively for female service members and veterans • Groups are facilitated by former military service members who identify with and can relate to behavioral health challenges. • Non-clinical • Discussions are tailored to groups needs • Resources are provided by facilitator and fellow participants If you are a service member/veteran or know of a service member/veteran who could benefit from participation in a peer support group, please visit www.dvs.virginia.gov or call our toll free number 1-877-285-1299. For more information on the program please call the Peer Services Director at (540) 840-3003.
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