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VISN 17 - VA
North
Texas Health Care
System
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Comprehensive Homeless Center
In 1990, Dallas
VA Medical Center introduced a Comprehensive Homeless Center (CHC), which
helps mentally and physically ill homeless veterans rejoin the community
as productive citizens.
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- Compensated
Work Therapy (CWT)
This
therapeutic work program provides vocational re-training for
homeless veterans, allowing them to prepare to re-enter the
workforce while earning income. The Transitional Work
Experience program places veterans at industrial locations and
functions as a temporary employment service. The Transitional
Residence program provides a home environment for veterans who are
enrolled in the CWT program. This program is currently
available in Dallas and Bonham.
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- Day Resource
Veterans Rehabilitation Program
Combines
a CWT program with substance abuse treatment and is located at
the City of Dallas Day Resource Center, 901 South Ervay in
downtown Dallas.
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- Domiciliary
Care Program
VANTHCS
has a comprehensive inpatient assessment, treatment and
rehabilitation program specifically for homeless veterans.
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- Health Care
for Homeless Veterans Program
An
outreach program emphasizing assistance for mentally ill and
chemically addicted homeless veterans which includes structured
residential care focusing on compliance with prescribed treatment,
sobriety, employment and independent living. Veteran benefits
counseling is also available.
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- VA Transitional Housing Program
There are two VA transitional
housing programs available to homeless veterans enrolled in homeless
treatment programs.
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- Fort Worth
Homeless Veterans Program
This
is a joint venture between VA and Fort Worth's Presbyterian Night
Shelter, providing veterans an opportunity to work for pay while
participating in a residential treatment program. Modeled after
the Day Resource Veterans Rehabilitation Program, the Fort Worth
program arranges for veterans to attend chemical addiction treatment
groups to enhance their self-reliance through other special
programs. The Fort Worth Homeless Veterans Program also includes
outreach services, Social Security counseling and VA
benefits/application assistance.
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Veterans who are in need of any of these services are
encouraged to contact the Comprehensive Homeless Center's Outreach Team at
either of the following locations:
Dallas Day Resource Center
901 South Ervay
Dallas, TX
(972) 953-8227
Homeless Veterans Rehab Program
2320 Cypress St.
Fort Worth, TX
(817) 225-7160
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| Reviewed/Updated Date:
April 23, 2008 |
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