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Homeless Veteran Services
LZ II
A Transitional Residence located in Coatesville, PA
"May this light be a ray of hope for those who live here and a beacon drawing our lost brothers and sisters home."
LZ II Transitional Residence is a ninety-five (95) bed facility for homeless Veterans, operated by The Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center, Inc. LZ II is located on the grounds of the Coatesville VA Medical Center through a rental agreement. LZ II was instituted with a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Grant & Per Diem Program. Known as "home" to Veterans who have been homeless, LZ II has been operating since June 16, 1997.
The LZ II's mission is to offer a safe, secure, and supportive environment in a structured program. The staff of LZ II promotes a mindset that fosters respect, recovery and responsibility while steadily increasing the Veteran's independence as they successfully re-integrate into the community.
Elements of the LZ II's successful program are that resident Veterans attend scheduled AA/NA meetings, group and individual therapy sessions, and maintain a monitored savings account. Veteran benefits counselors and a job developer are available for assistance. The Transitional Residence staff provides support and guidance on implementing the action plan of each individual Veteran.
The Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center provides the Veterans of LZ II with residential stability, increased earning potential, and a supportive recovery environment. This allows for greater self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and the opportunity to achieve lasting success.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Any honorably discharged US Armed Forces Veteran with proof of military service, which is listed on the Veteran's form DD-214. If the DD-214 is not available, the LZ II staff will assist the Veteran in obtaining service records.
- Homeless
- Verified ninety-days substance free (through a community-based rehabilitation program or VA Medical Center)
Admission Application:
The primary source of referrals to LZ II comes from the Coatesville VA Medical Center Domiciliary. As a homeless Veteran is identified and determined to be an appropriate candidate for admission to LZ II, his VA clinician makes a referral. The Veteran is then referred by the clinician to the LZ II Program Coordinator for final evaluation and admission. Additional sources of referrals include other VA Medical Centers or community based rehabilitation programs where 90 days sobriety can be verified with formal documentation. Any exceptions to this referral process will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Length of Stay:
A Veteran may stay in LZ II program for up to two years. However, the actual length of stay is determined on an individual basis with consideration given to the Veteran's ability to meet his goals. The decision to re-enter the community is done in conjunction with the Program Coordinator and the Veteran's personal therapist. It is felt that a resident is ready to leave LZ II when he has followed after care, maintained recovery, secured appropriate employment or income, maintained a savings account, acquired affordable safe housing in the community, and negotiated an independent living plan. This independent living plan will include a monthly budget with short & long range goals for personal growth and success.
For further questions or information concerning LZ II programs, please direct all correspondence to:
LZ II Program Coordinator
1400 Black Horse Hill Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
Or, call 610-466-7881 for more information.
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