The Veterans’ Residence, located in West Hempstead, is a cooperative partnership with the Veterans Administration, the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, the United Veteran Beacon House, Inc., and Family and Children’s Association.

This residence provides permanent housing for up to eight honorably discharged veterans seeking quality, affordable, and substance-free accommodations in the community. The partnering agencies provide a variety of services to residents, including assistance with job placement and transportation to the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Northport.

Capacity

 8 beds

Referral Sources

• Beacon House
• Nassau County Veterans Service Agency
• Northport Veterans Administration Medical Center
• Veterans Administration

Type of Veteran Serviced

• Veterans who have demonstrated a history of compliance with recommended VA or community-based treatment related to health, mental health, substance abuse and vocational issues will be considered for the program.
• Veterans with chemical dependency histories must have documented completion of one year sobriety prior to being considered.
• Veterans with a diagnosed mental illness must have demonstrated six months of psychiatric stability including medication compliance. Must be capable of managing their own medication.

Type of Veteran Not Serviced

• Veterans with a history of sex offense arrests and convictions
• Veterans with felony convictions within the past three years
• Veterans who have a history of suicidal ideation or gestures within the past three years
• Veterans who received a dishonorable discharge from military service

Services Offered

Permanent housing for Veterans who were honorably discharged and are seeking quality, affordable, and substance abuse free accommodations in the community.