Episodes

  • S1EP31: Understanding the PIT Count

    S1EP31: Understanding the PIT Count
    Nov 11 2024
    This month, we are joined by William Snow, Senior Program Specialist in the Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to learn the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. Mr. Snow talks about what the PIT Count is, how it’s conducted, and how the U.S. Government uses its insights to inform the work to end Veteran homelessness.

    Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
    https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP31.pdf ===============================

    Read the Point-in-Time Count Methodology Guide: https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/4036/point-in-time-count-methodology-guide/

    Read the 2024 Notice for Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Data Collection for Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2023-11cpdn.pdf

    Check out the Annual Homeless Assessment Reports: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/ahar/

    Search for contact information for your local Continuum of Care: https://www.hudexchange.info/grantees/contacts
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    33 mins
  • Bonus VA’s Permanently Housed Nearly 48,000 Homeless Veterans in FY 2024

    Bonus VA’s Permanently Housed Nearly 48,000 Homeless Veterans in FY 2024
    Oct 25 2024
    We’re joined by Jill Albanese, Senior Advisor and Director of Clinical Operations to hear the results of VA’s FY 2024 Homelessness goals!

    Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
    https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_Oct24.pdf
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    Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

    Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

    Read our press release announcing the FY 2024 Homelessness Goals: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-2024-goals-to-end-veteran-homelessness/

    Listen to our episode on VA’s One Team Approach: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep28-ending-veteran-homelessness-as-one-team--60665818

    Read our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.asp
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    15 mins
  • S1EP30: A Closer Look at VA Homeless Programs FY 2025 Budget

    S1EP30: A Closer Look at VA Homeless Programs FY 2025 Budget
    Oct 14 2024
    This month, host Shawn Liu, Director of Communications for the Homeless Programs Office sits in the guest chair to talk about VA Homeless Programs’ FY 2025. Shawn talks about how big the budget is, where the money goes, and what has been the impact.

    Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP30.pdf ===============================

    Read our article on the FY 2025 budget: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/Where-Does-the-Money-Go.asp
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    34 mins
  • S1EP29: Suicide Prevention, Homelessness, and Justice Involvement

    S1EP29: Suicide Prevention, Homelessness, and Justice Involvement
    Sep 9 2024
    This month, we are joined by Dr. Ryan Holliday, clinical research psychologist at the Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention, and Katie Stewart, national coordinator for Veterans Justice Outreach to learn about the intersections of homelessness and suicide risk. Our guests talk with us about why Veterans with a history of homelessness and justice involvement are at increased risk for suicide and what VA is doing about it.

    Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
    https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP29.pdf ===============================

    Check out suicide prevention resources: https://www.va.gov/REACH/

    Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

    Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

    Read VA’s 2023 National Suicide Prevention Annual Report: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2023/2023-National-Veteran-Suicide-Prevention-Annual-Report-FINAL-508.pdf

    Listen to our episode on military sexual trauma: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep5-supporting-survivors-of-military-sexual-trauma--51040228

    Listen to our 2022 episode on suicide prevention: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep17-reducing-the-risk-for-suicide-among-homeless-veterans--56725334

    Find your nearest Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist: https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp ===============================

    VA does not endorse and are not responsible for the following websites.

    Association of lifetime homelessness and justice involvement with psychiatric symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among post-9/ 11 veterans: https://texasbarsections.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Holliday-et-al.-2020_Justice-involved-Veterans-and-Suicide.pdf

    Dialectical behavior therapy for justice-involved veterans (DBT-J): Feasibility and acceptability: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2022-85638-001
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    30 mins
  • Bonus: VA’s Response Plan for Coordinating with Local Agencies During Homeless Encampment Closures

    Bonus: VA’s Response Plan for Coordinating with Local Agencies During Homeless Encampment Closures
    Aug 26 2024
    We’re joined by Jill Albanese, Senior Advisor and Director of Clinical Operations to learn more about VA’s new response plan for coordinating with local agencies during homeless encampment closures.

    Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
    https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_Bonus_Aug24.pdf
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    Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

    Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

    Check out our response plan: https://www.va.gov/homeless/encampments.asp
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    17 mins
  • An Introduction to Veteran Homelessness, Part 3: Tools in the Toolkit

    An Introduction to Veteran Homelessness, Part 3: Tools in the Toolkit
    Aug 21 2024
    We’re bringing you a special three-part mini-series introducing you to Veteran homelessness.In Part 3, we provide you with overviews of all of VA’s homeless programs and services.Follow along with our helpful PDF: https://www.va.gov/hOMELESS/docs/podcast/Intro_to_Vet_Homelessness_Part3.pdfVeterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_P3.pdf===============================Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locationsLearn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homelessRead our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.aspRead our Coordinated Entry Fact Sheet: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/VA_Coordinated_Entry_Fact_Sheet_February2018_Final.pdfCheck out coordinated entry guidance from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: https://www.usich.gov/news-events/news/resource-roundup-implementing-coordinated-entryCheck out coordinated entry guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/coordinated-entryCheck out the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hchv.aspView our upcoming stand down events: https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.aspFind your nearest Veterans Justice Outreach specialist: https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.aspFind contracting opportunities: https://sam.gov/Check out the Grant and Per Diem program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/gpd.aspCheck out the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.htmlCheck out the HUD-VASH program: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.aspCheck out the Legal Services for Veterans programs: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/LSv.aspFind a pro-bono legal clinic near you: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/lsv/MLP_LC_List.pdfFind your nearest Community Employment Coordinator: https://www.va.gov/homeless/cec-contacts.aspCheck out the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team, or HPACT, program: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/HPACT.aspRead our mobile medical unit launch press release: https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-launches-mobile-medical-units-to-increase-access-to-health-care-for-homeless-veterans/Check out our partnerships page: https://www.va.gov/homeless/stakeholders.asp
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • An Introduction to Veteran Homelessness, Part 2: Who Do We Serve?

    An Introduction to Veteran Homelessness, Part 2: Who Do We Serve?
    Aug 20 2024
    We’re bringing you a special three-part mini-series introducing you to Veteran homelessness.

    In Part 2, we provide you with information about the Veterans we serve, their demographic trends, and which subpopulations may need particular attention.

    Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_P2.pdf
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    Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

    Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless

    Listen to our episode on racial equity: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep22-why-racial-equity-is-critical-to-ending-veteran-homelessness--58614677

    Check out VA’s Center for Women Veterans: https://www.va.gov/womenvet/

    Check out VA’s LGBTQ+ Health Program: https://www.patientcare.va.gov/lgbt/

    Listen to our episode on aging and disabled Veterans: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep10-growing-older-together-how-va-is-evolving-to-support-aging-veterans--52694068

    Read more about VA’s Homeless Aging and Disabled Veterans initiative: https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash_GEC_Partnership.asp

    Check out VA’s Geriatrics and Extended Care: https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/

    Check out the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration resources for aging individuals: https://www.samhsa.gov/resources-serving-older-adults
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    1 hr
  • An Introduction to Veteran Homelessness, Part 1: What is Veteran Homelessness?

    An Introduction to Veteran Homelessness, Part 1: What is Veteran Homelessness?
    Aug 19 2024
    We’re bringing you a special three-part mini-series introducing you to Veteran homelessness.

    In Part 1, we provide you with a high-level overview of Veteran homelessness: what the definition of homelessness is, what the factors are that increase a Veteran’s risk of becoming homeless, and the progress to date.

    Follow along with our helpful PDF: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/podcast/Intro_to_Vet_Homelessness_Part1.pdf Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
    https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_P1.pdf
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    Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locations

    Learn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homeless
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    31 mins