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Rural Housing Resources Rural Housing Resources 2013 NCHV Annual Conference by Longview Housing Authority Who is Longview Who is Longview Housing Authority? Housing Authority? Public Housing Authority Public Housing Authority


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by Longview Housing Authority

Rural Housing Resources Rural Housing Resources

2013 NCHV Annual Conference

  • Public Housing Authority

Public Housing Authority

  • Cover four counties in rural SW

Cover four counties in rural SW Washington Washington

  • Developed a variety of veteran

Developed a variety of veteran housing programs & services housing programs & services during the last 5 years. during the last 5 years.

Who is Longview Who is Longview Housing Authority? Housing Authority?

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HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS

  • PARTNER WITH PHA
  • PREFERENCE FOR

VETERANS

PROJECT BASED HOUSING

16 NEW REGIONAL BEDS

  • CONGRESSIONAL EAR-MARK
  • LOCAL HOME FUNDS
  • HOUSING TRUST FUNDS

REGIONAL EMERGENCY HOUSING

  • VETERAN INTERIM HOUSING-HCHV
  • SINCE Feb 2012: 30 HOUSED

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING A partnership between:

  • STATE HOME FUNDS – Rental Assistance
  • VA GPD PROGRAM – Services
  • 20 BEDS IN SCATTERED SITES
  • 10 BEDS TRANSITION IN PLACE
  • SINCE 2008:98 HOUSED

REGIONAL VASH VOUCHERS

  • MADE NOISE TO SENATOR
  • PARTNERED WITH URBAN

PHA (5 Vouchers)

  • 25 VASH VOUCHERS

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS FOR RURAL HOUSING

  • MODEL AFTER SUCCESSFUL RURAL AREAS
  • THINK REGIONAL TO BECOME COMPETITIVE
  • PARTNERSHIPS ARE EVERYTHING
  • WORK WITH YOUR PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY

FUTURE HOUSING OPTIONS

  • GRANT APPLICATION FOR SSVF
  • GRANT APPLICATION FOR HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION

CASE MANAGERS

  • VETERANS
  • HAVE A PASSION FOR

HELPING VETERANS

  • 15 TO 1 RATIO

HOME VISITS

  • MONITOR FOR DRUG &

ALCOHOL ABSTINENCE

  • CLIENT DAILY CHECK-IN

MOVE-IN ASSISTANCE

  • PROVIDE MOVING TRANSPORTATION
  • INITIAL GROCERY SHOPPING
  • MOVE-IN ESSENTIALS KIT

LOCATING HOUSING

  • LANDLORD LIAISON
  • HOUSING LIST
  • HOUSING INSPECTIONS

IMPLEMENT & SUPPORT CLIENT GOALS

  • RESIDENTIAL STABILITY
  • INCREASE IN INCOME
  • GREATER SELF-DETERMINATION

IN-HOUSE SERVICES

  • VETERAN CENTERED
  • TRANSPORTATION

VETERAN RESOURCE CENTER

  • RESUMES
  • TRAINING CLASSES
  • INTERVIEW ASSISTANCE
  • JOB SEARCH INTERNET ACCESS
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

  • LIBRARY
  • EMPLOYMENT CENTER
  • FOOD BANKS
  • COMMUNITY PROJECTS
  • BEACH/RIVER PICK-UP

EDUCATION

  • LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE
  • GOODWILL

SUPPORT GROUPS

  • PTSD
  • 12 STEP
  • SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS

AGENCIES & RESOURCES

  • LOCAL VFW POSTS
  • DAV: FURNITURE &

TRANSPORTATION

  • FOOD STAMPS
  • WORK SOURCE
  • AMERICORPS

PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY

  • HOUSING
  • HOUSING SERVICES

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM (SATP) COMPENSATION AND PENSION CLAIMS EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

  • VETERAN INDUSTRIES
  • COMPENSATED WORK THERAPY
  • SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT ASSIST.

MEDICAL

  • PRIMARY CARE
  • MENTAL HEALTH
  • DENTAL
  • OPTICAL

LOCAL VA

  • MEDICAL CENTER
  • CBOC
  • VA LIAISON

CASE MANAGER & VETERAN

  • HAMBURGER/MEAL
  • OUT FOR A DRIVE

VETERAN PLANNED TRIPS MONTHLY SOCIAL MEETING

  • MEAL & SOCIAL GATHERNING
  • MANDITORY FOR CLIENTS
  • OPEN TO ALUMNI

OUTDOOR RECREATION

  • TARGET PRACTICING
  • FISHING

QUARTERLY OUTINGS

  • BOWLING
  • SPORTING EVENTS
  • BEACH RETREAT

IMPORTANCE OF ACTIVITIES

  • COUNTER VETERAN ISOLATION
  • RETURN TO A NORMAL LIFE
  • KEEP CONNECTED TO ALUMNI
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by Longview Housing Authority

Thank You Thank You

2013 NCHV Annual Conference