Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for placement at HP?

Any person, who is a veteran in good standing, who has a psychiatric disability and may be in danger of homelessness.

What types of accommodations are offered?

Single or double rooms in the main house or group home. The Cooperative Apartment Program offers one bedroom and two bedroom apartments.

What are some of the requirements to live at HP?

Veterans must be willing to maintain sobriety and medical compliance. People with a history of aggressive or abusive behavior, fire setting or sexually inappropriate behavior or offenses are not eligible for placement. We are a community program and therefore feel an obligation to the community at large, to not put anyone at risk. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sexual orientation or political persuasion.

What is medical compliance?

Our primary concern is with health and safety. An example of medical compliance would be, if you fell down and broke your leg, we would expect you to seek medical attention and follow the recommendations of medical personal. Similarly, we would expect you to follow the recommendations of your treatment team in terms of mental health.

Does HP provide treatment and/or counseling?

No. HP is not a treatment modality and we specifically do not provide treatment. Treatment is provided by outside resources. We simply try to provide the additional supports for maintaining stable housing.

How much does it cost to live at HP?

The VA has guidelines for rates, however HP evaluates each veteran’s ability to pay on a case-by-case basis. HP does offer 25% of its beds at a reduced rate.

Does HP offer a sober environment?

Yes, all residents must maintain sobriety. Veterans who are newly sober often relapse, causing much disruption for those veterans currently succeeding in their recovery. Therefore, we prefer residents to have a significant track record of sobriety under their belt, before being placed at HP. This is vital to our current residents continued success in this area. However, a high percentage of our residents are dually diagnosed.

What does dually diagnosed mean?

This is a term indicating that in addition to a mental health diagnosis, the veteran may also have been diagnosed with a substance abuse problem.

How long can I live at HP?

HP can be utilized as transitional or permanent housing. Veterans can stay as long as they like providing they are compliant with program expectations and the program is able to meet their needs within the model provided.