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Helping Veterans at high risk of homelessness on Coast Live

Posted at 11:58 AM, Jul 09, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-09 11:58:56-04

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Our nations’ Veterans are facing a greater threat of homelessness due to the current widespread economic impact of COVID-19. To combat this issue, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced in May that it has expanded support services enabled by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. We talk to Dr. Keith Harris, National Director of Clinical Operations, about these programs offering immediate assistance for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Learn more at www.va.gov/homeless.