Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 then press 1Text 838255
Start here if you are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or need housing support. Stable housing is the foundation for every other form of recovery.
Not sure where to begin? These three lines connect you to immediate housing support — call any time.
VA Homeless Veterans Call Center
877-424-383824/7 national hotline for veterans who are homeless or at risk
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211 / 877-541-7905Statewide referral line for housing, food, and social services
Visit websiteVeterans Center of North Texas (VCNT)
214-600-2966DFW-area transitional housing and case management intake
Visit websiteThese organizations provide housing assistance, homelessness prevention, and supportive services specifically for veterans and their families — starting with North Texas.
Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
Eligibility: Male veterans experiencing homelessness; must be clean and sober
Intake: Call intake line or walk in during business hours
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Eligibility: Women veterans with substance use disorders
Intake: Call admissions or referral through VA
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Eligibility: Homeless veterans eligible for VA health care
Intake: Contact social work service at Dallas VAMC
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Eligibility: All individuals experiencing homelessness; veterans prioritized
Intake: Call The Bridge intake or 211 for coordinated entry
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Eligibility: Adults experiencing homelessness; veteran-specific services available
Intake: Walk-in intake at The Bridge or referral through MDHA
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Eligibility: Individuals and families experiencing homelessness including veterans
Intake: Referral through coordinated entry system
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Eligibility: Veterans and families in crisis; income guidelines apply
Intake: Call local Salvation Army center or visit intake office
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Eligibility: Homeless veterans; priority for chronically homeless
Intake: Referral through VA or direct contact with VOA Texas
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Eligibility: Families with children experiencing homelessness including veteran families
Intake: Call intake line or referral through MDHA coordinated entry
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Eligibility: Adults and families experiencing homelessness including veterans
Intake: Walk-in or call for availability
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Eligibility: Individuals experiencing homelessness; veterans welcome
Intake: Walk in during operating hours
Visit websiteDallas County — all Dallas College campuses
Eligibility: Student veterans and dependents enrolled at Dallas College
Intake: Visit any campus Veteran Resource Center or call
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Eligibility: Texas veterans and their families
Intake: Contact local TVC office or call statewide hotline
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Eligibility: Low-income households including veterans; income limits vary by program
Intake: Apply through TDHCA portal or local subrecipient
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Eligibility: Texas veterans with honorable service; active-duty eligible
Intake: Apply online through the VLB portal
Visit websiteMajor metro areas across Texas
Eligibility: Very low-income veteran families (≤ 50% AMI)
Intake: Find local Texas SSVF grantee via VA SSVF directory
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Eligibility: Individuals experiencing homelessness including veterans
Intake: Walk-in intake at Prospects Courtyard or call
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Eligibility: Individuals experiencing homelessness including veterans
Intake: Contact SEARCH outreach team or visit day center
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Eligibility: Homeless veterans in the Central Texas catchment area
Intake: Contact Austin VA social work or call HCHV coordinator
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Eligibility: Low-income veteran families at risk of homelessness
Intake: Call intake line or apply through Family Endeavors website
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Eligibility: All individuals experiencing homelessness; veterans prioritized
Intake: Call Austin ECHO hotline or visit a coordinated entry access point
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Eligibility: Individuals and families experiencing homelessness including veterans
Intake: Call coordinated entry line or visit partner agency
Visit websiteNationwide — all VA medical centers
Eligibility: Homeless veterans eligible for VA health care
Intake: Referral through local VA homeless program or VAMC social work
Visit websiteNationwide — community-based grantees in every state
Eligibility: Very low-income veteran families (≤ 50% AMI)
Intake: Contact local SSVF grantee or call the VA Homeless Hotline
Visit websiteNationwide — community nonprofit partners
Eligibility: Homeless veterans; priority for chronically homeless and women veterans
Intake: Referral through VA or direct contact with local GPD provider
Visit websiteNationwide — network of 2,000+ community organizations
Eligibility: All veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Intake: Use the NCHV provider locator or call directly
Visit website46 states plus D.C.
Eligibility: Veterans and veteran families; varies by program
Intake: Contact local VOA affiliate or call national office
Visit websiteNationwide — all VA medical centers
Eligibility: All veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Intake: Walk into any VA medical center or call the Homeless Hotline
Visit websiteNationwide — 30+ chapters
Eligibility: Post-9/11 service members, veterans, and military families
Intake: Apply online or call local chapter
Visit websiteNationwide — local affiliate network
Eligibility: Veteran families meeting local Habitat partner criteria
Intake: Apply through local Habitat affiliate
Visit websiteNationwide — policy and research
Eligibility: Open resource — no individual eligibility required
Intake: Access reports and tools online
Visit websiteNortheast U.S. — expanding nationally
Eligibility: Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk; all eras of service
Intake: Call intake line or walk in to a Veterans Inc. location
Visit websiteStatewide — California
Eligibility: California veterans with qualifying service
Intake: Apply online through CalVet portal
Visit websiteStatewide — Florida
Eligibility: Florida veterans and eligible dependents
Intake: Call FDVA or visit a county veterans service office
Visit websiteStatewide — New York
Eligibility: New York veterans and families
Intake: Contact regional DVS office or call statewide line
Visit websiteStatewide — Georgia
Eligibility: Georgia veterans and eligible dependents
Intake: Visit a local field office or call statewide number
Visit websiteStatewide — North Carolina
Eligibility: North Carolina veterans and families
Intake: Contact a county veterans service officer or call state office
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Eligibility: Arizona veterans and eligible family members
Intake: Call statewide line or visit a Veterans Benefits Counselor
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