Need help?
We're here to help.
If you're a veteran who is homeless, about to lose housing, or sleeping in your car — you are exactly who we exist for. Start with one call.
📞 (509) 362-6130Or email info@hbvets.org
In crisis right now? Don't wait for a callback — call 988 and press 1 or text 838255. The Veterans Crisis Line is free, confidential, and answers 24/7. You don't need to be enrolled in VA benefits.
What happens when you call
You call — or we call you
Reach us at (509) 362-6130, or leave your info below and our intake manager will call you back. No paperwork required to start the conversation.
We listen and assess
A veteran talks with you about your situation: housing, health, documents, benefits. If we're not the right fit, we connect you with someone who is.
We act now
Urgent needs come first — a safe bed, food, clothing, coordination with detox or treatment if needed. Outcomes come later; action comes now.
We walk the road with you
Case management, VA paperwork, employment guidance, and up to twelve months of support toward permanent housing.
Who's eligible?
Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and ready for a structured, substance-free living environment. Our Pathfinder Houses are transitional housing — not clinical treatment — with a strict no-alcohol policy, house monitors, and daily structure. If clinical care is what you need first, we'll help coordinate detox or treatment and stay in your corner.
Straight answers
More questions? See the full FAQ →
Where can a homeless veteran sleep tonight?
Call us at (509) 362-6130 — if a Pathfinder House bed is available we move fast, and if we're not the right fit we'll connect you with someone who is. You can also call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 424-3838 or dial 211, both 24/7.
Who qualifies for HUD-VASH, and can you help me apply?
HUD-VASH combines a housing voucher with VA case management; the VA determines eligibility. Our case managers help you gather documents and navigate the application — and a Pathfinder House can be your stable bridge housing while you wait.
How do I replace a lost DD-214?
DD-214 replacement is free through the National Archives (eVetRecs) and usually takes several weeks. We request it with you through accredited providers, and help recover state IDs and Social Security cards at the same time — no documents, no problem.
I'm a veteran facing eviction — is it too late to get help?
No. At-risk veterans are exactly who we serve. Call before you're on the street: SSVF rental assistance can cover arrears and deposits, and we help coordinate it alongside our own housing options.
What if I'm still drinking or using?
Our houses are substance-free, but that doesn't mean you're turned away — we coordinate detox and treatment first, stay in your corner through it, and hold your path into a Pathfinder House.
Does it cost anything to stay at a Pathfinder House?
Residents share in the cost of the program where they're able — because having a stake in your own recovery is part of what makes it work. Programs where the men carry a share of cost see lower recidivism and stronger long-term results. What you contribute is determined by location and your ability to pay, evaluated individually. And to be clear: having no money does not mean we can't help. Call us either way.
What is the Stability First model?
Stability comes before everything else. A safe bed, a substance-free house, daily structure, and peers who've walked the same road — that foundation comes first, and the rest (documents, benefits, treatment, work, permanent housing) is built on top of it, with support for up to twelve months.
Worried about a veteran you love?
Parents, spouses, kids, and battle buddies call us all the time. You don't need the veteran's permission to ask questions — call (509) 362-6130 and we'll talk through what help looks like, how intake works, and how to bring them to the table. If they're in immediate danger, call 988 and press 1.
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