The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is disappointed to announce that two Veteran Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) locations will be closing. The 2023-2025 State Budget, as passed by the legislature, does not provide enough funds for continued operation of all three VHRP sites, which serve military veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
The VHRP locations in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay will close by September 30th of this year, while the remaining location in Union Grove will remain open for male and female veterans. July 14th is the last day applications are being reviewed at the Chippewa Falls and Green Bay locations. Applications will continue to be accepted for Union Grove.
Veterans currently residing at the Chippewa Falls and Green Bay facilities will be offered alternative placement options and will continue to receive assistance through supportive services.
WDVA would like to extend gratitude to the employees of Lutheran Social Services who staffed the two locations for their hard work and dedication to Wisconsin veterans.
If you or someone you know may be a veteran experiencing housing insecurity, there are resources available:
- 211 – 211 is a free and confidential service that connects you with thousands of local programs and services. Simply dial 211 on your phone to reach trained community resource specialists available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- 988+1 – Call 988 and press ‘1’ or text 838255 to get connected to the Veteran Crisis Line for 24/7/365 confidential crisis support. You will be connected to a real person qualified to support veterans.
- Veteran Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP) – VORP is a WDVA program that connects veterans to community services and provide case management and support, with a special focus on treatment and recovery.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Resources – Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) to access veteran homeless resources or visit VA.gov/homeless.
