Transitional Housing

Wraparound Support Designed to Help Veterans Take Their Next Step

This program serves men, women, and LGBTQIA+ veterans, combining shelter, structure, and support with a clear focus on long-term stability. From housing navigation and case management to mental health, substance use, employment, and benefits support, veterans receive the resources they need to take meaningful next steps.

109

Veterans Served Annually

80%

Annual Placement Rate

What Transitional Housing Offers

Not every veteran needs the same kind of support. That is why our Transitional Housing program includes several housing models, each designed to help veterans move forward in a realistic, respectful, and effective way. Across every option, the goal remains the same: greater stability today and permanent housing as soon as possible.

Low Demand Program

Low-Demand housing follows a harm-reduction approach that better supports chronically homeless veterans and those who have not succeeded in more traditional treatment settings. Sobriety or participation in mental health treatment is not required as a condition of admission or continued stay, allowing veterans to access housing first while building trust, safety, and stability.

Service Intensive Transitional Housing

Service Intensive Transitional Housing offers a broader range of support, including a strong clinical focus on mental health and substance use. This setting is designed to help veterans stabilize while also working toward increased income, greater independence, and permanent housing. Services may include case management, treatment coordination, employment support, and benefits assistance.

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Helping Veterans Move Toward Permanent Housing

For veterans who are closer to a permanent housing solution, we offer short-term housing options that maintain momentum and prevent setbacks during the transition.

Bridge Transitional Housing

Bridge housing is designed for veterans who already have a permanent housing plan in place. These veterans have been offered and accepted a housing intervention such as SSVF, HUD-VASH, or support through the Housing Coalition/Continuum of Care (CoC). Bridge housing provides a safe, short-term place to stay while those next steps are finalized.

Contract Beds

Contract bed housing provides short-term housing, typically with an average stay of 90 to 180 days, depending on the veteran’s progress and housing plan. This option emphasizes accountability, recovery, and connection to community resources while Veterans move from crisis toward self-sufficiency.

What to Expect from Transitional Housing

Veterans entering Transitional Housing in Pittsburgh can expect more than a place to stay. They can expect support, structure, and a team focused on helping them move toward something more permanent.

Housing That Meets You Where You Are

We offer multiple pathways, including low-demand, service-intensive, and short-term housing options, so veterans can access the level of support that fits their current situation.

Support for Stability and Progress

While they are in this program, case managers work closely with the veteran to address the root causes of their homeless to reduce recidivism. Veterans may receive help with mental health and substance use concerns, employment, benefits, and housing coordination, depending on their individual needs and goals.

A Focus on Permanent Housing

Everything we do is designed to support the transition to long-term housing. From the start, we work with veterans to identify the right next step and help them move toward it as quickly and safely as possible.

A Program Built Around Real Progress

Every veteran’s journey looks different. Some need a lower-barrier place to begin again. Others need more structured clinical support before they are ready for permanent housing. Others need a short-term bridge to keep a housing plan on track. Transitional Housing makes room for all of those realities.

By combining safe housing with individualized support, this program helps veterans regain stability, reconnect with services, and move toward housing they can sustain long-term.

Veteran Success Story

“Veteran Michael Cunningham entered Veterans Place through the Transitional Housing program. Serving in the Army from 1987 to 1989 as a 31Q Combat Signaler, he received an honorable discharge as an E3. Thanks to the diligent efforts of the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) in facilitating his job search, we are pleased to announce that Veteran Cunningham has secured a position as a Security Guard with one of our Community Partners, earning $21.15 per hour.”

— Veteran Michael Cunningham

Transitional Housing – Veteran Success Story

A Look Inside the Transitional Housing Program

Veterans Place’s transitional housing program provides more than a place to stay, it offers stability, guidance, and support as veterans work toward greater independence. Watch the video below to hear more about the program and see how it helps veterans take meaningful steps forward.

Transitional Housing FAQ

Transitional housing gives veterans a safe, supportive place to live while they work toward stability. Veterans Place provides housing along with access to resources that help residents rebuild their lives and plan for the future.

Yes. Each townhouse includes individual bedrooms, giving every veteran a private space of their own while still being part of a supportive residential community.

Each veteran is connected with a case manager to provide one-on-one support as well as connection to all other Veterans Place programs and community partners. This support can help residents set goals and connect with the services they need.

Yes. Food and toiletries are donated so veterans can replenish supplies each week, helping make day-to-day living more manageable while they focus on their next steps.

When a veteran is ready to move into permanent housing, our case managers continue to provide follow-up support for up to six months to help ensure a successful transition and ongoing stability. In addition, thanks to the generosity of our partner organization, the Elks, veterans receive “Welcome Home Kits” when moving into their new homes. These kits include essential household items such as a microwave, silverware, dishes, cleaning supplies, sheets, and other necessities to help them get started comfortably in their new space.

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If you know of a veteran who may be interested in our Transitional Housing program, please complete our referral form to connect them with our team.

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A safe place to land. A stronger path forward.

Wraparound Support Designed to Help Veterans Take Their Next Step