Safe Housing
A clean, secure bed in one of two residential units — a stable home base while the path to permanent housing comes together.
A safe place to move forward — for Veterans facing homelessness.
Veteran Forward provides low-barrier bridge housing and wraparound support that helps single adult Veterans move from crisis to permanent housing. Same-day admissions when possible. No sobriety or income required to come inside.
Housing First · A real bed the same day, when one is open
10
Beds Available
90-Day
Average Path to Housing
80%+
Permanent Housing Exits
What We Provide
Everything a Veteran needs under one roof
From the first night's bed to a signed lease, our team coordinates housing, healthcare, and benefits so Veterans can focus on stability.
Case Management
A dedicated case manager builds a personalized housing plan with each Veteran and walks beside them at every step.
VA Healthcare Access
Direct connection to VA medical, mental health, and substance-use services through our Houston VA partners.
Benefits Enrollment
Hands-on help applying for VA benefits, disability claims, IDs, and entitlements Veterans have already earned.
Income Development
Employment support, job referrals, and income planning so Veterans can sustain housing long after they leave the program.
Meals & Transport
Daily meals plus transportation to VA appointments, interviews, and housing viewings — no barriers to showing up.
How It Works
From first call to front door
A clear, low-barrier path designed to get Veterans inside quickly and into permanent housing steadily.
1
Reach Out
Call, apply, or get referred. We respond fast.
2
Intake
A brief, judgment-free screening for eligibility.
3
Move In
Same-day admission when a bed is available.
4
Stabilize
Case management, healthcare, and benefits begin.
5
Move Forward
Transition into permanent housing with a plan.
A Community That Shows Up
Dignity, support, and a place to call home
More than a bed — Veteran Forward surrounds each Veteran with people, partners, and the everyday stability that makes moving forward possible.
Who Can Apply
Built to say yes, not no
Veteran Forward is a low-barrier, Housing First program. If you served and you need a place to stabilize, start here.
- U.S. military Veteran (single adult, male or female)
- Currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Eligible for VA health care or services
- No sobriety requirement for admission
- No income requirement for admission
- Willing to work toward a permanent housing goal
Not sure if you qualify?
Don't rule yourself out. Our team reviews every Veteran individually and can help connect you to the right resource even if Veteran Forward isn't the perfect fit.
Call 211 Texas for community resources, or reach out to us directly to talk it through.
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Word of Truth Outreach Ministries
Word of Truth Outreach Ministries operates Veteran Forward to honor the men and women who served by meeting them in their hardest moment with dignity, shelter, and a real path home. We believe housing is the foundation that makes recovery, employment, and healing possible — and that no Veteran should sleep outside while they wait for it.
As a VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) provider, Veteran Forward works hand in hand with the Houston VA to deliver coordinated bridge housing and supportive services.
VA Grant & Per Diem Provider
Per Diem Only Bridge Housing
Every Veteran deserves a door that opens.
If you served and you need a place to stabilize — or you know someone who does — start the conversation today.
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Let's get a Veteran inside.
Whether you're a Veteran seeking housing or a partner making a referral, send us a message and our team will follow up quickly.
- Visit / Mail 4754 Sunbeam Street, Houston, TX 77033
- VA Partners Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center & Webster VA Clinic
- In Crisis Right Now? Veterans Crisis Line — 988, Press 1
Thank you — your request was received.
A member of the Veteran Forward team will reach out soon. If you need help right now, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, Press 1.