Obama Administration focuses on mental health to combat veteran homelessness

As ceremonies and events around the country pay tribute to veterans, many are looking at how the US government could improve services for veterans. One decades-old problem is homelessness.

At least 130,000 veterans are homeless each night. They represent more of the homeless population than any group, and they are also more prone to substance abuse, mental illness, and unemployment. The Obama administration has promised to tackle these issues, pledging billions of dollars to help end veteran homelessness. FSRN’s Leigh Ann Caldwell reports.