BELLEVUE (NBC 26) — Two Veteran Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) sites, including one in the Green Bay area, are set to close after the 2023-2025 state budget did not include enough funds to keep operations going.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), the VHRP locations in Chippewa Falls and Bellevue will close by Sept. 30 of this year.
A location in Union Grove in Racine County will remain open for male and female veterans.
Veterans living in the soon-to-be closed locations will be offered options for alternative placements and will continue to receive assistance services, according to the WDVA.
If you or someone you know may be a veteran experiencing housing insecurity, there are resources available:
- 211 - 211 is a free and confidential service that connects you with thousands of local programs and services. Simply dial 211 on your phone to reach trained community resource specialists available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- 988+1 - Call 988 and press ‘1’ or text 838255 to get connected to the Veteran Crisis Line for 24/7/365 confidential crisis support. You will be connected to a real person qualified to support veterans.
- Veteran Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP) – VORP is a WDVA program that connects veterans to community services and provide case management and support, with a special focus on treatment and recovery.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Resources - Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) to access veteran homeless resources or visit VA.gov/homeless.
