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HUD-VASH Program Expands Supportive Housing for Homeless Veterans in Mid-Missouri

Today, an announcement was made regarding additional supportive housing assistance through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program. This initiative combines HUD rental assistance with case management and clinical services from the VA. Since 2008, 48,385 vouchers have been awarded, helping 42,557 formerly homeless veterans find homes. The latest funding will provide 15 more vouchers, totaling 90 for homeless veterans in mid-Missouri. The Housing First approach prioritizes quick access to permanent housing, aligning with the needs of those experiencing homelessness.

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HUD-VASH Program Expands Supportive Housing for Homeless Veterans in Mid-Missouri

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  1. The supportive housing assistance announced today is provided through theHUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program which combines rental assistance from HUD with case management and clinical services provided by VA. Since 2008, a total of 48,385 vouchers have been awarded and 42,557 formerly homeless veterans are currently in homes because of HUD-VASH. The local dollars received will pay for 15 additional vouchers, bringing the total number of vouchers to 90 for homeless veterans in mid-Missouri.

  2. Housing First • Housing First is an approach that centers on providing homeless people with housing quickly and then providing services as needed. • What differentiates a Housing First approach from other strategies is that there is an immediate and primary focus on helping individuals and families quickly access and sustain permanent housing. • This approach is consistent with what most people experiencing homelessness want and seek help to achieve.

  3. Average Cost/Day Comparison

  4. Before and After

  5. Where do homeless Veterans come from?Veterans from HCHV Contracted Facilities/Shelters = 40% Veterans living outside or in cars = 31%

  6. HSTMVH has 90 HUD-VASH vouchers. Over 150 Veterans have been placed in Supportive Housing.

  7. HUD-VASH STAFF:Sarah Froese-PSR SupervisorBlake Witter-HUD-VASH CoordinatorKristi Stephens-HUD-VASH Case ManagerAmy Bantz-HUD-VASH Case ManagerVacant-HUD-VASH Case Manager

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