Requirements & Goals
Your pathway to stability, independence, and renewed purpose
Application Process
Veterans who are looking to stay at Shepherd's Heart must apply to the VA's Comprehensive Homeless Program, located at the Heinz Division of Pittsburgh VA, then be accepted into the Per Diem program. Veterans are accepted for a 3-month period. Near the end of 3 months, the Veteran will be re-evaluated for another 3-month period. Length of stay at SHVH can extend up to two years. SHVH will work closely with Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) to help Veterans get connected to VA services, such as clinical case management, entitlement benefits, housing, socialization skills, vocational rehabilitation, compensated work therapy, and behavioral health services include treatment for substance use disorder.
Bus stops are located close by for easy access to transportation throughout Pittsburgh.
Requirements to stay in SHVH:
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Participate in community meetings
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Meet with their case manager a minimum of one time a month
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Obtain some form of employment and save a portion of their earnings OR have an established plan of obtaining employment
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Adhere to all guidelines established in the living agreement/contract.
Goals of the Program
Working together toward lasting independence and renewed purpose
Residential Stability
Achieving residential stability of Veterans through secure transitional housing and support toward permanent housing solutions
Skill & Income Growth
Increasing the skill level and/or income of Veterans through employment assistance, vocational training, and financial education
Self-Determination
Developing a greater level of self-determination within Veterans, empowering them to make positive choices and rebuild their lives with dignity
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Review our eligibility criteria, download the application, or contact us to learn more about the program.