Transitioning from homelessness, active-duty, or from incarceration without that safe space can be distressing not just for those veterans on the street, but also those in shelters and transitional programs who are seeking sustainable housing and personal stability. Many veterans are eligible for homeless benefits through Veterans Affairs, but a substantial number of veterans are not eligible for VA benefits because of discharge status or VA restrictions. Veterans who have served in the Reserves or the National Guard are generally not eligible for VA benefits if they become homeless unless they also suffer a VA disability or served deployed for combat. Estimates that as many as 70% of veterans do not self-identify as veterans either because of prior bad experience with Veterans Affairs or other veterans. Fortunately, most communities have general public transitional programs with an emphasis on supportive services and housing placement.