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Veteran Benefits Assistance | Supportive Services for Veteran Families - Shelter, Inc.

1333 Willow Pass Road, Suite 206, Concord, CA 94520

Eligibility

Veteran who is a single person, the head of household or the spouse of the head of household; discharged under conditions other than dishonorable with at least a single day of active duty; homeless or at risk of homelessness looking to obtain/maintain permanent housing; Income less than 50% of AMI or no income. Capable of sustaining permanent housing after short-term, intensive case management and or financial assistance.

Required documents

Proof of military service (i.e., DD-214)

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
925-957-7592

Voice - Main Number

https://www.shelterinc.org

Languages

English and Spanish

Application process

Call to complete screening. If deemed eligible for the next step you will be referred to a case manager.

Fees

None

Service area

Contra Costa County

Description

Serves Contra Costa County homeless veterans or those who are at risk of losing their housing to either maintain or obtain housing. Provides limited financial assistance with rent, security deposit, utility assistance, and other assistance depending on available funding. Offers short term or service intensive transitional housing for both men and women. Provides eligible veteran families temporary financial assistance, outreach services, case management, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits which may include; health care services, daily living services, personal financial planning, transportation services, fiduciary and payee services, legal services, child care services, and housing counseling services.

Providing organization

Shelter Inc

Provides programs to help homeless Contra Costa residents obtain and maintain permanent housing, promote innovative homeless prevention preograms, increase economic self sufficiency and enhance enhance human dignity. Establishes and operates interim housing, transitional housing and long-term affordable housing, including supportive services and special needs population services. Homeless Prevention Program provides financial assistance for move-in costs, and rent and mortgages in arrears. Education and information is given to the community about homelessness, and the specific issues and needs of homeless people. Utilizes volunteers and accept donations of money, furniture and household articles (with some limitations).