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Veterans service groups tell commission community‑based peer programs reduce homelessness and suicide risk
Summary
Representatives from the California Association of Veteran Service Agencies and local veteran service providers described peer‑led outreach, suicide prevention, and housing programs that they said reduce homelessness and improve outcomes for aging and justice‑involved veterans.
At the commission’s advocacy spotlight, representatives from the California Association of Veteran Service Agencies (CASVA) and local veteran service providers described peer‑run outreach, suicide prevention, housing and employment programs for veterans and urged continued funding and technical support.
Speakers described the high proportion of older veterans among people experiencing homelessness and the complex health and trauma needs that cohort presents. Robert Sweibben of US Vets and Michael Blecker of Swords to Plowshares outlined programs that…
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