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Homeless Veterans – Scope of the Problem

The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that there are 1,326 homeless veterans residing in NC. Through their Grant and Per Diem Program, they fund 182 beds in NC. ¹

Issues affecting the homeless:

Housing
Employment
Low income/poverty
Aging
Disabilities
Health (e.g., TBI, HIV/AIDS)
Mental Health (e.g., PTSD)
Alcohol and/or drug

Kuhn JH and Nakashima J.February 28, 2008. Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education and Networking Group (CHALENG) for Veterans: Washington, D.C: Department of Veterans Affairs.