Berakhah House
Since 2010, the Berakhah House has been providing emergency shelter for veterans experiencing homelessness in Sioux Falls. This program was created as a true community partnership to address the growing need to serve veterans. The Sioux Falls Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Volunteers of America, Dakotas, and the Catholic Diocese joined together in this public/private/government partnership to serve local veterans.
The program provides services under the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans contract with the Sioux Falls Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. The goal is to rapidly reduce homelessness among veterans using short-term intensive services designed to reduce barriers to community housing. The Sioux Falls VA homeless case managers refer individuals to the Berakhah House to provide safe, monitored, and structured housing for veterans.
The length of stay for the majority of residents is 60 days. During their stay, veterans are provided meals, supportive services, and group activities designed to overcome barriers to independent living.
The Berakhah House provides:
- Short-term emergency housing
- A safe, secure, and respectful environment
- Enhanced individual growth
- Employment options
- Housing opportunities
Veterans Services Center
Volunteers of America, Dakotas - Veterans Services Center was established to provide drop-in services for veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
The facility is centrally located in the downtown area of Sioux Falls and within walking distance of other community resources. The Veterans Services Center offers the following:
- Laundry facilities
- Showers and bathrooms
- Computer access for job searches and resume preparation
- Referrals to VA and other community services
- Snacks
- Veterans Advocacy
- Housing referral services
Axis180
Volunteers of America, Dakotas’ Axis180 program provides young adults ages 16-21 the opportunity to transition out of unsafe environments into safe, supportive housing while they learn the skills necessary to succeed on their own. Specifically, the program assists participants with education completion, employment training and placement, financial management skills, daily living skills, and interpersonal skills.
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The Axis180 Program offers:
- Safe, affordable housing
- Life skills education and training
- Interpersonal skill building
- Education completion
- Job preparation skills
- Case management
- Staff available 24/7
- Parenting education classes and two-bedroom units are available for youth who are parenting
The goal of Axis180 is to assist young people experiencing homelessness in making a successful transition to self-sufficiency.
Application and interview needed to determine eligibility.