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If you are experiencing a crisis:

  Understanding the signs of a crisis (link)

 

 

 

Criteria for receiving Service from Aura Home Women Vets:

US Military female veteran (Proof of Service)

Unsheltered or at risk of losing current shelter
Employment at risk due to financial problems
Medically Stable

Referrals from:

  • NC Cares 360
  • United Way
  • Veterans Affairs
  • NC Coalition to End Homelessness/BoS R2
  • Self-Referrals

Aura Home Women Vets 

We subscribe to the Housing First model as practiced by the V.A.This is the principle that housing is a  basic right and the housing program should identify and address the needs of the people it serves from the people’s perspective. These principles are foundational for its hallmark features of providing immediate access to permanent, subsidized, independent housing without the prerequisites of treatment participation or sobriety. These principles also contribute to this model being called “Housing First” as opposed to the preexisting model that requires a demonstration of “housing readiness” before the person is provided permanent, non-transitional housing. 

Aura Home Women Vets also adopted and employs the Client Billl of Rights.  Which details Stated Rights for Persons Experiencing Homelessness This Client Bill of Rights asserts that, as someone seeking services based on an experience of homelessness, you are entitled to the following rights regarding your treatment:

  • Respect and Dignity
  • Services Free of Discrimination
  • Self-Determination
  • Safety
  • Privacy
  • Inclusion and Participation in Decisions about your Welfare
  • Transparency in Agency Policies that Affect the Services you Receive

The policy also outlines the Grievance Process for any client who believes that their rights have been violated.

Other resources for Veterans (links):  

Recommended links: Federal, State and Local Resources

Veteran's Year Round Discounts

 

 

 

Building a safe shelter for homeless women veterans in Western North Carolina

Aura Home Women Vets
501(C)3 EIN# 47-2041216

Contact Information

The Aura Home For Women Vets office:

St Matthias Episcopal Church Parish House, 1 Dundee St - Asheville, NC 28801

Mail: P.O. Box 14, Asheville NC 28802

Phone: 828-771-6979.

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