Did You Know?

-Currently, the number of homeless Vietnam era veterans is greater than the number of service persons who died during that war (Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). Many of these homeless veterans suffer from mental illness.



-With appropriate medication and a wide range of services tailored to their needs, most people living with a serious mental illness can significantly reduce the impact of their illness and find a satisfying measure of achievement and independence.

-ShelterCare provided shelter and support to 741 individuals in our mental health programs from July 2007 to June 2008.