Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from contractors who can provide residential housing services and supportive care to homeless veterans at the Northport VA Medical Center in New York. The goal of the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program is to provide a safe and secure environment with on-site psychosocial support services to help veterans recover and find permanent housing. The contractor will be expected to provide a range of services, including case management, counseling, and daily structured groups and activities to promote social skills building and healthy lifestyle.
Some key requirements for the contractor include:
* Providing a 40-bed program with basic personal hygiene products, meals, and laundry facilities
* Offering case management and permanent housing placement services
* Collaborating with VA programs and services to encourage veterans to complete their recovery and housing placement goals
* Providing sufficient staffing and supplies to support the program
* Having experience working with homeless individuals with chronic medical, mental health, and substance abuse problems
* Being able to assess and anticipate crises and provide therapeutic interventions and activities as needed.