Homes for the Brave is a Transitional living facility serves veterans who have been referred from Fairfield County homeless shelters and veterans involved in treatment at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System who have chronic health, mental health or substance abuse issues. The facility serves a limited number of homeless who are non-veterans and in need of transitional housing and who demonstrate motivation for rehabilitation. The transitional program is a psycho-educational and psycho-social rehabilitation program that assists people in learning the skills needed to transition back into the community. Support services include substance abuse groups, life-skills coaching, mental health counseling and treatment, vocational training, and medical and clinical services. Case managers work with VA case managers to assist veterans in skills development and money management to enable residents to save for apartments of their own. Section 8 Housing Vouchers may be available to graduates of this facility. Shelter Plus vouchers may also be available to graduates who still need supportive case management services. Length of stay is up to 24 months. Eligibility: Homeless individuals, veterans and non-veterans, living in area homeless shelters who have demonstrated motivation by remaining alcohol and drug free for at least 14 days and/or are working towards work restoration; Homeless veterans who are actively involved in treatment at VA Healthcare System Rehabilitation programs; Homeless non-veterans who are actively involved in a treatment program at a DMHAS funded facility. Fee: 30% of incomeApplication: Referral from area homeless shelters or by VA Connecticut Healthcare SystemDocuments:Recent bio-psycho social report from primary clinician and TB test with results documentedServices: Transitional Housing/Shelter, Transitional Housing/Shelter for VeteransSite hours: Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM; After hours covered by on-site house manager

Mission Statement: With an emphasis on Veterans, we provide the housing and services necessary to help homeless individuals return to a productive and meaningful life.