We are deeply committed to addressing the urgent needs of senior veterans, finding new solutions to housing veterans, and ensuring that all veterans have access to community-based mental health services.
Formerly homeless senior veterans, unhoused veterans, and other traditionally underserved veterans confront a crisis marked by complex physical and mental health issues, limited finances, and inadequate family support. For some veterans, accessing VA care is not an option. Expanding access to community-based care will help to alleviate veterans’ challenges and enhance well-being.
ousing providers and advocates continue to struggle to keep pace with the demand for services. Complicated by a lack of affordable housing, a shortage of treatment and shelter beds, and a dramatic increase in acuity, progress toward meaningful solutions may seem insurmountable, but we are hopeful at Swords to Plowshares.
Swords has doubled in budget, staff, and has significantly expanded programs and services over the past 10 years. With 200 staff across eight sites, ensuring that veterans are connected to the breadth of services we offer can be challenging for both staff and veteran clients.