VA is committed to ending Veteran homelessness. No one who has served our country should ever go without a safe, stable place to call home. The HUD-VASH program exists to assist veteran's with establishing and maintaining housing. Intensive case management is provided to the veteran.

Provides shelter, case management, life skills, and education services to young people ages 16 to 21, who are preparing for independent living. The program provides young people with a safe, supportive environment while they learn the skills necessary to succeed on their own. The VOA Axis180 offers safe, affordable shelter, life skills education and training, interpersonal skill building, education completion, job preparation skills, mental and physical health care, and case management. 2-bedroom units available for youth who are parenting. ​The goal of the VOA Axis180 is to assist homeless young people in making a successful transition to self sufficiency, prevent long-term dependency on the social services system, and provide an option for older youth who need assistance in transitioning into adulthood.

The Office of Homeless Education facilitates the enrollment, attendance, and success of children and youth in transitional housing in the Sioux Falls School District. The term "homeless children and youth" is defined by law as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those who are sharing the housing of other persons; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or campgrounds; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals; are awaiting placement in foster care; are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus/train stations or similar settings; and migratory children living in the above circumstances. Referrals are made for assistance with various needs the student may have.

When to call the McKinney-Vento Advocate? Student is kicked out of their house-might have a place to stay tonight but doesn't have a long term plan Family is in crisis- They appear to need basics: hygiene, clothing, food, and other necessitates Domestic violence situations- parent may have fled, worried about getting their students to school Student mentions doesn't know where they are staying tonight Student doesn't have enough food at home Student is missing a lot of school because of multiple address changes Student mentions they are living with friends or relatives What can McKinney-Vento staff help with? Provide basis needs: food (free school breakfast and lunch), clothing, shoes hygiene items McKinney-Vento transfer to stay at their school of origin (No need to change schools because of housing issues) Transportation options if living outside the attendance area Community referrals Eliminate barriers to education

Provides intensive case management support services to homeless individuals in order to help stabilize symptoms of mental illness and promote the highest possible level of independent living. Services provided to eligible clients include psychiatric treatment, medication management, medication and symptom monitoring, referrals and linkage to community resources, assistance in applying for resources such as food stamps, Social Security benefits, Medicaid, and subsidized housing, and education regarding mental illness and strategies of treatment.

The Mental Health Service Line provides connection to outpatient mental health services, psychiatry services, local recovery coordination, care coordination, and peer support services. Telehealth service options are available.

The SSVF program provides homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing services to help Veteran families keep, or rapidly transition to permanent housing. For veterans and their families that meet all eligibility criteria and are enrolled with the program, the program can provide: Outreach to Veterans Case management - Financial assistance (for securing/preserving housing) Utility assistance for water, lights, and heating for current, past due, disconnection notices, previous address, and deposits Rental assistance Security deposits - Other financial assistance Child care costs Moving costs Transportation expense Help applying for Department of Veterans Affairs assistance and other benefits Help connecting Veterans with other community resources and services

Delivers outreach to build relationships and to distribute basic necessities of snacks and water, clothing, blankets, and hygiene products. Assesses service-ready individuals, co-responds to crisis intervention, provides and facilitates service referrals, and provides transportation to safe locations in the community. Street Outreach also provides relatives transportation to medical appointments and court appearances.

The Care Center is the hub of many resources at the Center of Hope. Services provided include computers and phone/fax - Guests can use, at no charge, for resume and employment/job searching; and Pastoral Care - Individuals can receive one on one counseling with the pastoral team, including getting connected with the Earn-Your-Way program. Weekly programs include: - ​Wednesday - ​9:30am - 11:00am, - Women's Coffee Break and Men's Life Bible study groups (During the school year) - Tuesday 9:30am - Transition to Transformed Bible Study, lead by Center of Hope staff at the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House

Provides primary health services free of charge for the homeless. This includes those living in shelters, transitional housing, on the streets, or doubled up with friends, neighbors, or relatives. Counseling services available.

Fifteen 5 Ministries helps young adults grow in the faith, realize their purpose, and discover the gifts they can share with others. - One-On-One Mentoring Including job counseling and general guidance (for those who are transitioning out of treatment, jail, homeless, etc.) Basic hygiene products Street outreach - Word Investigation (For young men only) 7:00pm, Wednesdays

Providing community outreach and support to Native unhoused members in the Sioux Falls area. Individualized case management is tailored to meet the individual's immediate and long-term needs.

Financial assistance is provided to households who are willing to go through financial education and learn to be accountable for their spending and saving. Services include supportive housing for adults, rapid re-housing for families, homeless prevention for families, rental assistance, utility assistance, financial advising and education, food box program, clothing closet for adult and children, representative payee services for individuals on SSI/SSDI, and street outreach.

The Daytime program provides the following services for the homeless and working poor: Daytime shelter (day rooms)- open to all (not just those who are staying overnight at the shelter) Showers and restrooms with hygiene items available Laundry services including soap & laundry sheets Children's play area equipped with developmental toys Phones and computers for housing and jobs searches Case Manager on site to connect with needed resources - Lunch meal served each day

Homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained responders. Callers will be connected with a homelessness specialist at the nearest VA facility. The hotline is intended to assist homeless Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers and others in the community.

Point of contact for information for the National Homeless Veteran Call Center, Veterans Justice Outreach, Grant and Per Diem Program, and the HUD VASH Program (which is a voucher program to house veterans). Services provided at local VA's. Call this number to get connected with the local offices.

Provides short-term emergency housing and supportive services to homeless Veterans in a safe, secure and respectful environment designed to enhance individual growth, employment options, finance and housing opportunities.

Provides a bed, 3 daily meals, case management, referrals to other services within the community. For shelter services, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Also, provides payee services to the general public.