We welcome any male Veteran with at least one day of active duty service other than training, who has a desire to live clean and sober, received a discharge other than dishonorable, and is motivated to improve his situation. We encourage interested individuals to contact a staff member to arrange a tour of the facility and schedule a screening. We understand that no one is perfect and recognize that many individuals face barriers that can impact housing and recovery.
Eligibility for participation is determined through an individualized review process that considers program requirements, participant safety, community standards, and applicable regulations. Certain criminal histories may affect eligibility. For more information, please call (503) 364-1728.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant is required to be a veteran and not have a dishonorable discharge.
- Applicant is required to be homeless or at risk of being homeless.
- Applicant is required to be clean and sober at time of enrollment and throughout program. This includes marijuana usage.
- Applicants with convictions involving violence or other offenses that may present significant safety concerns will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of VETcare. Applicants with convictions for arson are not eligible for admission.
- Applicant is required to have an income source or are working toward developing an income source.
- Applicant is required to pay 30% of net monthly income towards program fee and are required to save 20% of income to facilitate transition to independent living.
- Applicant must have the desire to obtain life skills leading towards independent living.
- Applicant is required to provide unassisted self-care. Self-care includes, but is not limited to waking up, getting into or out of bed, eating, and bathing, using the toilet and cleaning up after yourself.
- Applicant will take all medications as prescribed on your own.
- Applicant must be able to co-exist in a Trauma Informed, cooperative living environment and be able to respond positively to behavioral redirection.
- Applicant will attend regular house meetings.
- As part of the treatment plan, the applicant may be mandated to attend group and/or individual counseling with a Mental Health or Chemical Dependency professional.
- As part of the case management plan, the applicant may be required to participate in job search activities, vocational assessment, resume preparation, and volunteer work opportunities on-site and in the community.
- As part of the case management plan, applicant is required to seek independent housing opportunities for future housing needs.
- As part of the case management plan, applicant may agree to follow-up case management services for 180 days after completion of the program.