Health Care for Re-Entry Veterans (HCRV) Services and Resources

Link

https://www.va.gov/homeless/reentry.asp

Sponsor

Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Description

Helps veterans achieve success and avoid homelessness following release from incarceration in state or federal prison. Provides outreach and assessment services; referral services to connect veterans to clinical, mental health, and social services, such as job assistance; and short-term case management support.

What This Program Offers

HCRV services offered to veterans prior to release from incarceration in state or federal prisons, including outreach and assessments to assist with planning for community re-entry. The Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO) conducts outreach to veterans involved with the earlier stages of the criminal justice system.

HCRV services provided after release from incarceration include:

• Referring and connecting veterans to healthcare, mental health, and social services, like job assistance
• Short-term assistance with case management

Contact the HCRV state specialist to request assistance.

Who Can Receive Services from This Program

• Veterans incarcerated in state and federal prisons

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Housing and Homelessness • Mental Health • Re-entry and Community Supervision • Social Service Supports • Vocational Training, Education, and Employment