Veteran in crisis or worried about one? Call 988, then press 1. Text 838255. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
Vols4Vets

Book update page

If a Veteran or Military Family Is Homeless or Close to It

This Vols4Vets.com page keeps current links, phone numbers and source notes for the book chapter.

Official-source caution: Vols4Vets.com is a routing companion to the book. Official agencies, crisis lines, providers and program pages control action, eligibility, deadlines, phone numbers and forms.

Who this helps

Veteran, spouse, caregiver, adult child, friend, local helper.

Best first step

Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans and ask for the closest official help path.

What to gather

Current location, safe callback number, veteran status, household size, income situation and whether tonight is safe.

Safety notes

  • Do not wait for a shelter bed to be confirmed before you start the call. Start the call first.
  • Do not assume a housing worker already knows this family is at risk. Say it plainly.
  • Do not let embarrassment delay the first call. The programs in this chapter exist for exactly this situation.

Resource cards for this chapter

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Call 877-424-3838 anytime day or night

Phone: 877-424-3838
Official website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp

What to gather: None needed to call

Source type: Federal

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.

VA Find Locations

Search by ZIP code and service type

Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/

What to gather: ZIP code, needed service and transportation limits

Source type: Official VA locator

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

Tennessee 211

Call 211 or search online

Phone: 211
Official website: https://www.uwtn.org/tn-211

What to gather: ZIP code, need type and urgent safety concerns

Source type: Community resource referral system

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

Website update page purpose

Use this page to check current official links, phone numbers and source notes that can change after the printed book.

Back to Start Here When It Is Urgent

Last source package check: 2026-07-06. This page does not provide legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.