Posted on Jun 21, 2016

Why does the VA only help when you are homeless and not before?

SSG Maxwell Goodman

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CSM Darieus ZaGara

Posted >1 y ago

While I am sure there are situations where a Veteran is left out in the cold, fundamentally I would have to disagree. The VA offers many programs to Veterans, unfortunatley it is challenging ensuring that Veterans are aware of what they offer. If Veterans do not regiser we cannot hold anyone else accountable for there inaction.

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SSG Maxwell Goodman

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i am going to call them now

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SSG Maxwell Goodman

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So they told me that they only help people that have had money problems because of the Military

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CSM Darieus ZaGara

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And they provided no other solution? What city or town are you in?

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SSG Maxwell Goodman

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CSM Darieus ZaGara - La Junta, Colorado

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PO1 John Miller

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SSG Maxwell Goodman
Where did you get that information from?

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SFC Joseph Weber

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Yeah. I don't understand. I have a house and get lots of help.

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SSG Maxwell Goodman

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I am close on losing my home and seems like everyone I call for help the first ? they ask are you homeless and I tell them no and they say we only help the homeless

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PO1 John Miller

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SSG Maxwell Goodman
There are other resources. First I would ask these people that you're calling for help if there is a service they can recommend. There are also (usually) community services that will assist veterans at risk of homelessness.

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