Federal Grant Award Summary

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System received a $3.33 million Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The organization will provide mandatory supportive services including outreach, case management, assistance with VA benefits navigation, and coordination of other public benefits for very low-income veteran families. These required core services address housing instability and homelessness prevention for veteran households residing in permanent housing, transitioning to permanent housing, or seeking appropriate housing following permanent housing exits.

In addition to required services, Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System may deploy optional temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants, including child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental and utility assistance, security and utility deposits, moving costs, and general housing stability supplies. The organization may also provide legal assistance and financial management services as supplementary supports. Operating across 32 counties in Tennessee, Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System will employ the SSVF program's housing-first approach and rapid re-housing model to quickly stabilize homeless veterans in permanent housing and prevent future homelessness among at-risk veteran families.