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Veterans Resources: Housing Help for Veterans

The research guide provides information and links to resources that may be helpful to those enrolled in the Veteran's Advocacy Clinic

Resources

                              
 

 

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

A resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support for hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans each year.

Click here for housing resources specific to Maryland.

 

The Department of Housing and Urban Development and VA's Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program

This website provides information and links to resources on housing and homeless issues.

 

 Department of Veterans Affairs' Stand-down Program

Stand Downs are just one part of the Department of Veterans Affairs' efforts to provide services to homeless Veterans. Stand Downs are typically one to three day events providing services to homeless Veterans such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings, VA and Social Security benefits counseling, and referrals to a variety of other necessary services, such as health care, housing, employment, and substance use treatment

 

 National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Stand-down Information

 

HUD Veterans Assistance

An essential tool towards ending veteran homelessness, HUD-VASH is a joint program between HUD and the VA. HUD provides housing choice vouchers and VA provides case management and outreach. This program targets veterans who are currently homeless.

 
 
 

Maryland

Need Help? Dial 2-1-1   

 
2-1-1 Maryland connects you to health and human service resources in your community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 180 languages.
 
 
 
MD HOPE Hotline

If you are having trouble paying your mortgage don’t wait, get assistance now.

Call the MD HOPE Hotline at 1-877-462-7555 or visit the MD HOPE Hotline website for more information.

The MD HOPE Hotline may be able to get you in touch with a housing counselor in your area to help you work out a plan to pay your mortgage. The key is to ask for help early and persistently. Free and confidential foreclosure prevention assistance is available at many locations across Maryland. Housing counselors can help you understand your mortgage documents, explain the options you have and help you negotiate a “Workout Plan” with your lender.