July 18, 2009 - National Association of American Veterans



Resources for Homeless Veterans in the DC, Maryland and Virginia Metropolitan Area

The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is the only national organization solely dedicated to improving opportunities for homeless Veterans. For more information call toll-free phone number (1-800-VET-Help) or 800-838-4357 to get homeless Veterans access services. In addition, call VA’s National Call Center Homeless Veterans toll-free hotline: 1-877-424-3838 (1-877-4AID-VET) or visit homeless for help with housing, jobs, health care, education and other Veterans benefits.

Stand Downs – VA Stand Downs are one-to three day events that provide services to homeless Veterans, such as: food, shelter, clothing, health screens, VA benefits counseling, Social Security benefits counseling, and referrals to a variety of other services such as housing, legal, employment and substance abuse treatment. To get access to these services: Go to the Homeless Veterans Program Coordinator. Homeless Veteran Program Coordinators are responsible for helping Veterans access VA and community-based help.

The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) provides community-based help for homeless Veterans through its partners such as Friendship Place of Washington, DC, the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, and the DC Office of Veterans Affairs and other nonprofit organizations throughout the greater Washington metropolitan area. NAAV, Inc. also provides counseling and emergency assistance referrals, pro bono legal, respite care, employment, and VA claims and benefits assistance. For further call (202) 465-3296 or email: burnsc1@; .

Suicide – If you are experiencing any signs of depression and/or lack of interaction with family and friends, the first thing to do is to ask for help. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

VET Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to any Veteran who served in a combat zone. Some of the services include: individual counseling; group counseling; marital and family counseling; bereavement counseling; guidance and referrals; alcohol/drug assessments; information and referrals to community resources, military sexual trauma counseling and referrals. To access services: Call the VA Center Staff at the VA Readjustment Counseling Service Call Center Monday through Friday during normal business hours at 1-877-927-8387(VETS).

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Safelink Wireless Phone Application – NAAV, Inc. provides a free Safelink Wireless Phone and Minutes Program Application to all Veterans who qualify. Up to 1, 250 Free Texts and 250 Free Minutes Every Month! For more information visit for SafeLink Ad or 1-888-493-0748; Fax 1-888-572-7931; email: . Tell Customer Service Representatives you were referred by NAAV, Inc.

Other Resources for Emergency Assistance Help or Referrals in the DC Metropolitan Area

Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America

Nancy Switzer, National President

8719 Colesville Road

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Phone: (301) 585-4000; Fax: (301) 585-0519

E-mail: switzer3@

AMVETS

Cleve Geer, National Commander

4647 Forbes Boulevard

Lanham, Maryland 20706-4380

Phone: (301) 459-9600; Fax: (301) 459-7924

E-mail: amvets@

Website:

Blinded Veterans Association

Al Avian, Executive Director

477 H Street, NW

Washington, DC 20001-2694

Phone: (202) 371-8880; Fax: (202) 371-8258

E-mail: aavina@

Website: bva@

Disabled American Veterans

Barry A. Jesinoski, Executive Director

807 Main Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20024-2410

Phone: (202) 554-3501; Fax (202) 554-3581

E-mail: not available

Website:

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National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

Baylee Crone, Executive Director

333 ½ Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20003

Phone: (202) 546-1969; Fax: (202) 546-2063

Toll Free: 1 (800) VET-HELP(838-4357)

Email: bcrone@

Website:

National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV)

Constance A. Burns, Founding President/CEO/Veterans Service Officer

1725 I Street, NW Suite 300 (Third Floor); P.O. Box 6865, DC 20020-0565

Washington, DC 20006-2423

Phone: (202) 465-3296; Fax: (202) 583-2402

E-mail: burnsc1@

Website:

National League of Families

Mr. Mark L. Stephensen

Chairman of the Board

1005 N. Glebe Road

Suite 170

Arlington, VA 22201

E-mail: mstephensen@bhs.

Website: pow-

National Military Family Association

Joyce Wessel Raezer, Executive Director

2500 North Van Dore Street

Suite 102

Alexandria, VA 222302

Phone: (703) 931-6632

Fax: (703) 931-4600

E-mail: joyce.raezer@

Website:

National Veterans Foundation

Floyd Meshad, Founder and President

9841 Airport Blvd., Suite 517

Los Angeles, CA 90045

Phone: 1 (888) 777-4443

E-mail: vetsupport@

Website:

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Paralyzed Veterans of America

Homer S. Townsend, Jr., Executive Director

801 18th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20006-3517

Phone: (202) 872-1300; Fax: (202) 416-7643

E-mail: homert@

Website:

Vietnam Veterans of America

John Rowan, National President

8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Phone: (301) 585-4000; Fax: (301) 585-0519

E-mail: jrowan@

Website:

All American Solutions

Bob Feltman, President and CEO

Helping Veterans Get Jobs (NAAV’s New Partner)

Phone: (786) 702-0217

E-mail: bobfeltman03@





Toulson Enterprises, LLC

Cliff Toulson, President (NAAV’s New Partner)

The Small Business Certification People

Recognized by D&B as a Top Performing Small Business

12138 Central Avenue, Suite 335

Mitchellville, MD 20721

Phone: (301) 684-8007

E-mail: info@

District of Columbia, Office of Veterans Affairs

Mr. Matt Cary, Director

Department of Veterans Affairs

441 – 4th Street, NW Suite 870 North

Washington, DC 20001

Phone: (202) 724-5454; Fax: (202) 724-7117

E-mail: matt.cary@

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Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs

Mr. Edward Chow, Junior, Secretary

The Jeffrey, Building, 4th Floor

16 Francis Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: (410) 260-3838; Fax: (410) 216-7928

E-mail: echow@ndva.state.md.us

Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Mr. Vincent Burgess, Commissioner

900 East Main Street

Ground Floor, West Wing (Pocahantas Building)

Richmond, VA 23219

Phone: (804) 786-0286; Fax: (804) 786-0302

E-mail: vince.burgess@dvs.

Website:

Income Assistance for Homeless Veterans

There are five programs that may provide income assistance if you are homeless:

1. Social Security – a monthly benefit program for people 62 and over

2. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – a monthly benefit for people who are disabled

3. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – a monthly benefit for people who are disabled

4. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) – a cash benefit and work opportunity program for families with children that are most in need

5. VA Compensation – a monthly benefit paid to Veterans who are disabled because of an injury or disease that developed or worsened during military active duty

For more information call 1 (800) 827-1000 or your local VA Medical Center Social Worker.

One-Stop Career Centers – Free job search and employment centers are open to the public and in local communities across this nation. The Centers provide information and assistance to people seeking a job and/or need education and training to obtain a job. To find a local One-Stop in your area call toll-free 1 (877) 872-5671 or visit: cwt..

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Getting your Military Records

You can request discharge or separation documents by completing standard Form 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records, at research and mail or fax to: National Personnel Records Center, 1 Archives Drive, St. Louis, MO 63138; Phone: (314) 801-0800; Fax: (314) 801-9195.

Veteran Affairs Vet Center Program

Website: vetcenter. or call 1 (877) 927-8387(VETS)

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

Website: or call 1 (800)-VET-HELP(838-4357)

VA Benefits

Website: vba.

Phone: 1 (800) 827-1000

Veterans Stand Down Schedule

Website: homeless/standdown.asp

Housing

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Website:

Employment Opportunities for Veterans

Compensated Work Therapy/Transitional Residence Program

Website: cwt.

Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF)

Website: homeless/ssvf.asp; supportive-services-for-vet; Homeless/ssvf/doc/ssfvUniversity/ssf

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families program was established in 2011 to promote housing stability among homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families nationwide.

Registered Apprenticeship: Your Talent Development Solution

Call (202) 693-2796 or visit oa

Veterans’ Employment and Training Service visit vets

Employment

One-Stop Career Center

Website:

Phone: 1 (877) 872-5627 (US2 JOBS)

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FEDS HIRE VETS

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Hakeem Basheerud-Deen, Director, Veterans Services

1900 E Street, NW-Room 7439K

Washington, DC 20415

Phone: (202) 606-3602; Fax: (202) 606-6017

E-mail: hakeem.basheerud-deen@

Veterans Employment Program Office

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Kelly S. Woodall, Veterans Employment Program Manager

Veterans Services

Phone: (202) 606-7305; Fax: (202) 606-6017

E-mail: vet_employment@

Spiritual Wellness – The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. provides spiritual wellness resources and moments of meditation for Veterans and their families. Counseling referrals are also available upon request call (202) 465-3296 or visit click on tab for spiritual wellness or moments of meditation.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Website: pubs/10101.html

Phone: 1 (800) 221-5689

Veterans Crisis Line

Website:

Phone: 1 (800) 273-8255 Press 1

Veterans Legal Assistance

National Veterans Legal Service Program

Ronald B. Abrams, ext. 111

Barton F. Stichman, ext. 114

1600 K Street, NW Suite 500

Washington, DC 20006

Phone: (202) 265-8305

E-mail: ron_abrams@

Website:

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The Veterans Law Firm

Peter J. Meadows, P.A.

1314 E. Las Olas Blvd. Suite 1088

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Phone: 1 (800) 868-2813; Fax: 1 (800) 868-2815

Greenberg & Bederman LLP

Earlene Rosenberg-Morgan, Esquire

1111 Bonifant Street

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Phone: (301) 589-2200; Fax: (301) 589-6706

E-mail: erosenberg-morgan@

Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

2101 L Street, NW Suite 420

Washington, DC 20037

Phone: (202) 628-8164; 1 (888) 838-7727 (toll-free)

Fax: (202) 628-8169

E-mail: mail@

Website:

DC, Maryland and Virginia Housing and Emergency Assistance Referrals

Friendship Place

Kally Canfield, Division Director

Veterans First Program for SSVF

4713 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20016

Phone: (202) 248-2801; (202) 364-1419

Fax: (202) 248-2874

E-mail: kcanfield@

Community Resource and Referral Center, Washington, DC

A Service Center for Homeless and At-risk Veterans

1500 Franklin Street, NE

Washington, DC 20018

Hours: 27/4

Phone: (202) 636-7660 ext. 8660

Southeast DC

SE Veterans Center & Accessing Housing DC

Gregory Crawford, Executive Director

820 Chesapeake Street, SE

Washington, DC 20032

Phone: (202) 745-8685

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