Technical Assistance Resource Page: Veterans (2009)
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Description:
There are services and resources specifically available to veterans. Some aspects of these resources are complicated and limited to certain groups of veterans or based on certain eligibility factors. This document provides a tool to assist in accessing and understanding these resources. Updated 09/2011
Content:
According to the 2005 American Community Survey, approximately 23.4 million people are veterans of the U.S. military. Of the 23.4 million, approximately one-third served during the Vietnam era, less than 20% are Gulf War veterans, and around 30% are veterans of the Korean War and World War II. Veterans make up only 34% of the general adult male population however, 40% of men who experience homelessness are veterans.
Since September 11th, the number of individuals providing active duty service has increased significantly. With this increase comes concern that there will be a surge of veterans experiencing homelessness in the upcoming future as a result of the activities in Iraq and Afghanistan, making it necessary to recognize the importance of preventing homelessness for future veterans. (Cunningham, Henry, & Lyons, 2007)
According to research, the needs of veterans who experience homelessness often are not different from the needs of other persons experiencing homelessness and there are many systems and services in place that can provide assistance (National Coalition for the Homeless, 2007). (Author)
Type of Resource:
PATH Resource
Publication Date:
2009
Location:
Needham
Phone:
617-467-6014