Bshs 442: Advocacy for the Homeless

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War veterans and their families should never be forgot or put aside. I chose to be an advocate for the homeless veteran because this is a very sad situation. These people fought for our freedom and they should never be forgotten. Before anyone can be an advocate for the homeless veteran, people need to understand the reasons why veterans become homeless and learn about the supportive services that are out there. When it comes to assisting the veteran, the advocate needs to know about the many services that are out there which will help to empower veterans and allow them to become independent. Housing for the Veteran The Department of Housing has created a guide or plan for the homeless veterans called Continuums of Care (HUD, n.d.). V.A. housing or housing that is supported by the V.A., has what is called drop-in centers. Advocates need to know about this resource and make sure that the veterans know that it is available to them. It is my job to make sure that the veteran knows that they can call the office and make an appointment to talk to me or any advocate at any time. Then transportation can be arranged and a housing arrangement can be made and everything can be completed before the veteran leaves the office that day. No veteran should ever be homeless, so as an advocate I will do everything possible to make sure that veterans are well educated on the subject of housing and they never have to be on the streets. Medical Care for the Veteran All veterans that have had an honorable discharge can get treatment at a VA clinic or hospital. As just like most insurances, veterans have a co-pay that must be paid when they receive the service. If the veteran cannot afford their co-pay and they give evidence of not being able to pay, then he or she will be treated at no cost to them. This will go on until the veteran starts receiving income. As
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