VA Homeless Programs

“The Overton Brooks VAMC Homeless Program has the very best Social Workers in the VA! Facing challenges with strength, determination and confidence is what matters and they have done it. This team is talented, committed, and hard working.” Check out the picture of just some members of the team-picture includes Alice King, Ashley Brunious, Roslyn Downs, LaShonda Tademy, RoShandra Swan, Yolanda Burnom, and Letetia Henderson. ”

— Chocka Sullivan, LCSW-BACS, Homeless Program Manager

Overton Brooks VAMC

Homeless Program Social Workers

Workplace & VISN

Shreveport, LA, VISN 16

How long have you been employed by the VA?

The Overton Brooks homeless team members have been employed by VA a number of years ranging from 3 years to 11 years.

Branch of Service:

Some team members served in the Army

Why did you become a social worker?  What do you like about working in VHA homeless programs?

We made the decision to be Social Workers in the homeless program because we believe in the VA mission and our abilities to provide services to our vulnerable population.

“The Time Is Right for Social Work and Social Workers” says it all for Overton Brooks VA Healthcare for the Homeless Veterans Social Workers. The pandemic as well as hurricanes present the need for people who can successfully work together as a team to provide services to individuals who are already struggling emotionally, physically, and mentally.

What else would you like to share about your team?

As a team, we enjoy virtual activities and office parties. We are a true work family that cares for one another!