Reply #9: You should have a Vet group

[sandnsea]

Most towns do, no matter how small. They will know the system in your region or state. After that, I would look for an agency or nonprofit that works specifically with the homeless. He is likely to do better if he has a home, but he will need the kind of hand-holding assistance that only those who work with the chronic homeless tend to understand. He has to go through the 4 hour trips and all the rest, and it'll probably take somebody who can keep after him in order to get it done.

I've heard of some places that manage SSI checks and other money for alcoholics and/or the disabled. Be very very very careful because some of them have turned out to be frauds.

A good friend could definitely make all the difference for him, but at the same time there are things that he has to show up for.