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

SSG Maxwell Goodman — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:52:53 -0400

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 21 at 2016 3:56 PM

PO1 John Miller — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:56:59 -0400

Where did you get that information from?

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jun 21 at 2016 4:05 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:05:13 -0400

Lost me there, how can you help before being homeless? That would imply they had a place to live and became homeless. Government doesn't work that way, you must be homeless before they will act.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 21 at 2016 4:09 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:09:09 -0400

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.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2016 7:22 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:22:47 -0400

They helped me and I wasn't homeless.

Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2016 7:38 PM

SN Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:38:20 -0400

I think it has more to do with area and work load than anything else. The VA here in Tucson, is overloaded and has difficulty assisting everyone. Luckily, there is the Red Cross and the have a program for homeless or may become homeless. The program is SSVF (Support Services for Veteran Families), they helped me tremendously.

Response by SGT David T. made Jun 22 at 2016 7:53 AM

SGT David T. — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 07:53:42 -0400

In reading some of your responses, you may wish to consider chapter 7. If you do it right, you should be able to keep your house.

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Jun 22 at 2016 10:29 PM

SSG Mark Franzen — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 22:29:15 -0400

that's not true they will help you in any way they can.

Response by Anita Nowocin made Jun 29 at 2016 4:43 PM

Anita Nowocin — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:43:54 -0400

That is a good question to ask the VA!