Who Can Call

• Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

• Family members, friends and supporters calling on behalf of Veterans

• VA Medical Centers and other VA facilities and staff

• Federal, state and local partners

• Community agencies and providers who serve Veterans who are homeless

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Why Make the Call to 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838)

• It's free and confidential

• You'll get access to trained VA counselors

• It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• You'll get information about VA homeless programs, health care and other services in your area

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What Happens when Veterans make the call

• A trained VA staff member asks a few questions to find out what you need

• Then, you're connected to the nearest VA staff person who can help

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What Happens when others make the call

• Family members and non-VA providers receive information about available homeless programs and services

• They can keep their information confidential or leave contact information so staff can follow up

 

Make the Call​

• Dial 1-877-4AID-VET(1-877-424-3838)

• Access VA’s services for homeless and at-risk Veterans, available 24/7

 

Chat Online​

• Homeless Veteran Chat

• Confidential,

• 24/7 online support for Veterans and friends

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Locate Your Local VA Medical Center Now

• Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center (VAMC) and ask for a Homeless Coordinator.

• Use the VA locator tool www.va.gov/directory to find your nearest VAMC and call or visit today.

 

VA Medical Center (VAMC)

• Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center (VAMC) and ask for a Homeless Coordinator.

• Use the VA locator tool www.va.gov/directory  to find your nearest VAMC and call or visit today.

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HOUSING SHELTERS

 

*Photo ID Required *Admissions start at 2PM

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida

639 W. Central Blvd

407-426-1250

Servicewomen, Men, Families with Children

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Orlando Union Rescue Mission

410 W. Central Blvd

407-423-3596

Serves: Women and Children

407-422-4855

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Salvation Army of Orange County

416 West Colonial Dr                          

407-423-8581           

Serves: Women, Men Families with Children

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Harbor Center Against Domestic Violence

Serves: Women, Women with Children             

407-886-2856

 

HEALTH HOUSE CARE

 

Primary Care Access Network

101 Westmorland Dr.                            

407-836-7226

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Shepherd’s Hope                               

407-876-6699

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Orlando VA Medical Center

5201 Raymond St                               

407-629-1599

 

Health Care Center for the Homeless

232 N. Orange Blossom Trail                   

407-428-5751

 

MEALS

(L=Lunch; D=Dinner)

 

Coalition for the Homeless                    

639 W. Central Blvd                           

(D) Mon-Sat 7:00PM

(D) Sun 5:00PM

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Daily Bread                                 

808 W. Central Blvd 

(L) Mon-Fri 12-1:00PM                         

(L) Sat-Sun 11AM-12:00PM

 

Salvation Army                                                                                    

624 Lexington Dr                               

(D) Mon-Fri 4:00PM

 

FOOD PANTRIES

 

Joy Metropolitan Community Church

2351 S. Ferncreek                               

407-8941081

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Rescue Orlando Inc

103 W. Kaley St                                 

407-246-0061

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Salvation Army

400 W. Colonial Dr                             

407-423-8581

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Greater Orlando Food Bank

150 W. Michigan St 

407-849-0079

 

LEGAL SERVICES

 

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

122 E. Colonial Dr. Suite 200                   

407-841-7777

 

Legal Aid Society of Orange County

100 E. Robinson St                               

407-841-8310

 

Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc              

1-800-476-1837

 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS

 

Center for Drug Free Living                     

407-425-0014

 

Alcoholics Anonymous                             

407-260-5408

 

Suicide Awareness                               

407-425-5157

 

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

 

United Way 2-1-1                                 

2-1-1 or 407-839-4357

 

Orange County Information Center                 

3-1-1

 

Speech And Hearing Impaired                     

7-1-1

 

Orange County Sheriff’s Department               

407-254-7000

 

Seminole County Sheriff’s Department             

407-665-6650

 

Osceola County Sheriff’s Department             

407-348-1100

 

Orlando Police Department                       

407-246-2470

 

Vet Center                                       

407-857-2800

 

Veteran’s Services (Benefits)                   

407-836-8990

 

Department of Children and Families           

1-866-762-2237

 

Medicare Hotline                               

1-800-633-4227

 

Christian Services Network                       

407-425-2523

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Catholic Charities                               

407-658-0999

 

Lakeside Behavioral Health                       

407-875-3700

 

Goodwill Industries                             
407-872-0770

 

Workforce Plus Career Center                   

1-800-757-4598

 

Social Security Administration                 

1-800-772-1213

 

Jewish Family Services                           

407-644-7593

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Department of Motor Vehicles             

407-836-4145

 

Suicide Hotline                                               

1-800-273-8255