The HUD-VASH Program is a collaborative partnership between   HUD, VASH, and the GHA.

The HUD-VASH Program is a collaborative partnership between HUD, which provides Housing Choice Section 8 Vouchers, the Veterans Administration, which provides Supportive Housing (VASH) through case management and supportive services for eligible homeless veterans and the GHA, which distributes the vouchers. This therapeutic program provides permanent independent housing for eligible homeless veterans.

If you are a Homeless Veteran and eligible for VA Health Care, the HUD-VASH Program may be able to help you.  This program offers case management through a VA Social Worker and permanent housing through the Public Housing Authority.

To qualify:

• You must be homeless, on the street, living in your car, abandoned building, or emergency shelters.
 
• You must be residing in a transitional housing program, but homeless prior to entry, or at risk of being homeless or pending eviction.

The Veteran will be expected to maintain compliance with their treatment plan by actively communicating with their Social Worker, keeping scheduled appointments, and following recommendations from your treatment team.

To apply, your must have:

• A Valid ID or driver’s license
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
• Marriage License
• Documentation of Homelessness
If family members will live with veteran, they will need to provide information noted above

For help contact:

Beaumont HUD-VASH
Contact person:  Elaine Robinson, cell 281-513-3128- Includes area within 1 hour radius of Beaumont VA Outpatient Clinic

Galveston HUD-VASH
Contact person:  Orville McNeil, cell 409-383-7019- Includes Galveston County and some parts of Houston

Houston HUD-VASH
Contact:  McGovern Drop-In Center, 713-794-7848 or 713-794-7533