The Veteran's Incarcerated Project, a joint project with the King County Veterans Program, was established in 1996 to address the needs of veterans’ incarcerated in the King County Correctional Facility, offering alternatives to jail and referral to housing, employment services, and treatment. Many of the veterans have come to the jail due to un-treated drug and alcohol issues, poverty, homelessness, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The program provides:

• transitional housing for veterans upon release from the jail,
• assessment and referral to the Seattle VA Medical Center for treatment including drug, alcohol and mental health counseling,
• job referral and placement services, and
• assistance with court appearances and early release requirements.