Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System., Menlo Park Division., Homeless Veterans Rehabilitation Program., Vocational Education Center

United States Government

A residential treatment program designed to provide homeless veterans with the skills necessary to function self-sufficiently in society.

Description:

A 6 month residential co-ed treatment program designed to provide homeless veterans with the skills necessary to function self-sufficiently in society. Residents attend skills training classes, participate in therapy and support groups and attend community meetings. A complete mental and physical evaluation is made and a treatment program developed to improve well-being. Vocational assessment and assistance with job search provided. Participants continue to attend some meetings and activities for a time following discharge from the program.

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops within 2 blocks.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Spanish

Accessibility Options:

Disabled Parking
Elevator
Ramp
Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

For "non-services connected" NSC veterans: no fee for vets who make less than $25,000 per year, otherwise $5 per day charge. "Service connected" veterans: no charge. Cash and checks accepted.

Audience:

Homeless veterans

Eligibility:

Honorably discharged homeless veteran, medically and psychiatrically stable, willing and able to return to full-time work

How to Apply:

Apply by phone Monday-Friday, 9-12, 1-3.

Service Wait Estimate:

2-8 weeks for inpatient admission.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
Monterey County
Northern California
Sacramento County
San Benito County
San Francisco County
San Joaquin County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Santa Cruz County