Resources For Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

There are a number of resources available through the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) that Veterans may be eligible for. For more detailed information on VA resources please visit: https://www.va.gov/greater-los-angeles-health-care/health-services/homeless-veteran-care/

Are you a Veteran experiencing a housing crisis?

Qualifying Veteran Households are defined by:

A Veteran Household:

1. Either (a) a Veteran; or (b) a household in which the head of household, or the spouse of the head of household, is a Veteran. A household can be just the Veteran.
2. The Veteran is a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than Dishonorable, or Bad Conduct Discharge if issued under a General Court Martial. For Veterans with multiple discharges, the best discharge status may be used for SSVF eligibility.
3. Currently a Veteran experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness

Veteran Temporary Housing (Interim Housing) Hotline 

For temporary housing referrals, please call:

310-268-3350

Monday - Friday

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For a Veteran who needs temporary housing shelter outside of normal business hours, please call Volunteers of America (available 24/7) at 213-623-8580.

Temporary Housing Program Contact List

For a comprehensive list of temporary housing providers, please click HERE

Transitional Housing Pamphlet (PDF)

Veteran Access Centers

West LA VA Community Resource and Referral Center

Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless can walk into what is commonly referred to as “the Welcome Center” during normal business hours and get connected with a VA social worker, receive a health screening, be referred to a temporary housing program, and access other services, including free legal and employment assistance.

11301 Wilshire Blvd, Building 402, Los Angeles, CA 90073

310-268-3269

Monday - Friday

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) offer sites where Veterans or family members can receive walk-in support or connection to services. They are:

1. JVS SoCal
   vpan@jvs-socal.org
   1180 Durfee Ave., Ste. 200, South El Monte, CA 91733
2. Veterans West
   vpan@veteranswest.org
   5155 Rosecrans Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
3. Goodwill SoCal
   vpangoodwill@goodwillsocal.org
   13400 Riverside Dr., Ste 100, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
4. Battleship Iowa
   vpan@veteranswest.org
   250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731
5. JVS SoCal
   vpan@jvs-socal.org
   38345 30th St. E, Suite A-1, Palmdale, CA 93550
6. VPAN HQ: Bob Hope Patriotic Hall
   veterans@dmh.lacounty.gov
   1816 S. Figueroa St., 6th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Veteran Housing Resources

For Veterans currently experiencing homelessness and looking for housing, the following link provides housing information for HUD VASH eligible veterans: https://www.lahsa.org/veteranaffairs/home/map