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Alliance Releases Brief on Veterans Homelessness

Last Monday, the National Alliance to End Homelessness released a one-page brief entitled Data Point: Veteran Homelessness in the United States. The brief provides key data on homelessness among veterans as reported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … Continue reading

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Volunteers Needed!

The Metropolitan Homelessness Project is looking for some great new volunteers to assist staff and residents in the shelter. We need help with the following: 1) Respite Drivers- these volunteers help us to ensure that our respite residents make all … Continue reading

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A new beginning for one of our own…

Bill has suffered with homelessness and alcoholism for over 3 decades. He was referred to AOC from the VA Medical Center after a recent alcohol binge. Bill was diagnosed with military trauma, PTSD and depression after he was connected to … Continue reading

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Program Director’s Corner

I often wonder why so many people are living on the streets as I drive to and from work each day. It is obviously a problem we have not found the answer to. I think to myself; “Is it a … Continue reading

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What are the outcomes of the VetTran Program?

The Veterans Transitional Housing Program began in January 2008.  Since that time, 165 veterans have participated in our program. 61% have moved from AOC to stable housing.  That means 101 men have been helped off the streets of Albuquerque in … Continue reading

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AOC Referral Form

AOC Referral Form and Policy

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VA Release of Information

VA Form Release of Information

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Resources for Veterans

Veterans Outreach Program (VOP) Access to VA medical,  psychiatric,  substance abuse,  job counseling, social work and case management services available. VOP hours of operation: Monday,  Tuesday and Friday 8:00am to 11:30am.  Phone: 505-256-2784.  Located at: Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless. Suicide … Continue reading

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Like a roller coaster…

When Marine veteran “Jimmy” came to AOC, he had no idea where his next meal was coming from.  He was recently discharged from jail, with no place to go,  and a list of what seemed like impossible tasks.  ”I need a job … Continue reading

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Partnerships create positive outcomes…

The Metropolitan Homelessness Project (MHP) strives to work diligently with our community partners, to better serve homeless veterans in need. Continue reading

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