"The Palo Alto VA and Nation's Finest launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program designed to provide around-the-clock, comprehensive care and housing for seven senior veterans at a commercial apartment complex in Mountain View."
"Many of them had been justice-involved or experienced substance use disorders, all of them had been chronically homeless with no other alternatives."
"When everyone else said no, Nation's Finest, together with the Palo Alto VA and Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing, found a way to yes - keeping these veterans housed while providing them with wraparound services in their own community."
As Vietnam War veterans age into the 65+ demographic, many face challenges in housing and healthcare. In Mountain View, 12% of residents are seniors, with over 1,400 veterans. A pilot program by the Palo Alto VA and Nation's Finest aims to provide comprehensive care and housing for senior veterans, particularly those with high needs who have been chronically homeless. The initiative focuses on removing barriers to housing and securing necessary services, ensuring veterans receive the support they need to thrive in their community.
Read at San Jose Spotlight
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]