VASH & SSVF Data Entry Guidance

Background

With the introduction of VASH being entered into HMIS, it is important to understand the difference between the programs and the workflow in the system. To avoid issues like overlapping programs, we will review how to ensure the HMIS data entry is correct.

SSVF

For very low-income Veterans, SSVF provides case management and supportive services to prevent the imminent loss of a Veteran's home or identify a new, more suitable housing situation for the individual and his or her family; or to rapidly re-house Veterans and their families who are homeless and might remain homeless without this assistance.

VASH

The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA provides these services for participating Veterans at VA medical centers (VAMCs), community-based outreach clinics (CBOCs), through VA contractors, or through other VA designated entities.

Resources

SSVF & VASH HMIS Workflow Guide (PDF)
US Department of Veteran Affairs SSVF Overview (Website)
Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing Overview (Website)