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Our community resources guide, compiled by our Mental Health Homeless program team. Categorized by areas of housing, employment, transportation, legal support and more. Links to non-VA

programs does not equate to VA endorsement of provided resources. VA Detroit is proud of the excellence care our many health care services offer to our Veterans and want to highlight

recognition of our quality and service in several specialty services. VA Detroit's Fisher House provides high quality, temporary lodging to families and caregivers of Veterans and

active duty servicemembers who are undergoing an episode of care at the VA Detroit Healthcare System Medical Center or in conjunction with a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) authorized

hospital stay in the local community. VA Detroit's Fitness Center offers monthly classes and a dedicated staff to help Veterans, employees and others reach their physical fitness goals.

Who Are Former Prisoners of War? Since World War I, more than 142,000 Americans, including 85 women, have been captured and interned as POWs. Not included in this figure are nearly 93,000

Americans who were lost or never recovered. Only one fifth of America's former POWs since World War I are still living (about 22,641). More than 90% of living former POWs were captured

and interned during World War II. About 15,367 former POWs are in receipt of compensation for service-connected injuries, diseases, or illnesses. The Medical Foster Home Program (MFH) is a

voluntary program that offers safe, long-term care in a home setting. MFH is affordable care and is a great alternative to institutional care.