Who are Homeless Veterans? 26% of homeless population are veterans.* 33% of male homeless population are veterans. 15% served before the Vietnam Era. 47% served during the Vietnam Era. 17% served after the Vietnam Era. 67% served three or more years. 33% were stationed in a war zone. 25% have used VA homeless services. 89% received an honorable discharge. 85% completed high school/GED compared to 56% of non-veterans. 79% reside in central cities. 70% suffer from substance abuse problems.* 45% suffer from mental illness.* 46% are age 45 or older compared to 20% of non-veteran homeless citizens. nchv.org/images/uploads/HomelessVeterans_factsheet.pdf
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