Veteran care resources you shoud know
VA Aid & Attendance (A&A) Pension Benefit
SSVF – Supportive Services for Veteran Families
VA Aid & Attendance (A&A) Pension Benefit
- A supplemental income benefit for veterans who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Can provide $1,300–$2,600+ per month toward housing or in-home care
- Often underutilized because it's not automatically offered—you have to apply
Veteran Directed Care (VDC) Program
SSVF – Supportive Services for Veteran Families
VA Aid & Attendance (A&A) Pension Benefit
- Allows eligible veterans to self-direct their own care, including hiring caregivers (even family)
- Funds can be used toward in-home support or shared housing costs
- Available in many states through VA Medical Centers
SSVF – Supportive Services for Veteran Families
SSVF – Supportive Services for Veteran Families
VA Mental Health & Substance Use Housing Support
- Grants provided to nonprofits to help low-income veterans and their families with housing stability
- Can cover rental assistance, security deposits, utility payments, and temporary housing
- Not limited to homeless veterans—those at risk qualify too
VA Mental Health & Substance Use Housing Support
VA Mental Health & Substance Use Housing Support
VA Mental Health & Substance Use Housing Support
- Veterans in recovery or mental health treatment may qualify for transitional housing stipends
- Includes support for sober living homes, halfway houses, and PTSD-safe spaces
- Often covered under GPD (Grant & Per Diem) and local HUD-VASH programs
VA-Approved Group Homes & Residential Care Homes
VA Mental Health & Substance Use Housing Support
VA-Approved Group Homes & Residential Care Homes
- Some states allow VA benefits to be used in approved residential or group homes for veterans
- Often cheaper than assisted living or nursing care
- Includes care oversight, meals, and help with ADLs
State-Level Veterans Housing Assistance Programs
VA Mental Health & Substance Use Housing Support
VA-Approved Group Homes & Residential Care Homes
- Many states offer separate grants or low-interest loans for veteran housing
- Includes rent subsidies, home repairs, or shared-living reimbursements
- Often managed by State Departments of Veterans Affairs or housing authorities