Homeless or about to lose housing and a veteran: call the VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7
Kentucky and Indiana (national VA) · Checked 2026-10-28
Get these first
none (calling does not require papers)
Steps
- Call 877-424-3838, any time, day or night. It is free and confidential.
- Family, friends and community workers can also call for a veteran.
- Or walk in to the nearest VA Medical Center and ask for the Homeless Coordinator.
- Have your DD-214 if you can (the VA can help get it; needs confirmation).
Official details
- What you can get
- Trained professionals are standing by to connect you to your nearest VA for help. Official source
- Who can get it
- If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness Official source
- How to apply
- contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 Official source
- Where to apply
- Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center (VAMC) and ask for a Homeless Coordinator. Official source
- Who decides
- Not confirmed yet
- How fast they decide
- Call us at 877-424-3838 (we’re available 24/7). Official source
- Keep your benefits during an appeal
- Not confirmed yet
Sources
- https://www.va.gov/homeless/ checked 2026-10-28
- https://www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp checked 2026-10-28


