LZ II Transitional Residence is a ninety-five (95)-bed facility for homeless veterans, operated by The Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center, Inc. LZ II is located on the grounds of the Coatesville VA Medical Center through a shared leased agreement. LZ II was instituted with a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Grant & Per Diem Program. Known as "home" to veterans who have known homelessness, LZ II has been operating since June 16, 1997.

The LZ II mission is to offer a safe, secure, and supportive environment in a structured program that fosters respect, recovery and responsibility while increasing independence as the veteran transitions back into the community.

Resident veterans are obligated to attend regularly scheduled AA/NA meetings, group and individual therapy sessions, and maintain a monitored savings account. Veteran benefits counselors and job developers are available for assistance. The Transitional Residence staff provides direct assistance in implementing the individual action plan of each veteran.

The Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center provides the veterans of LZ II with residential stability, increased earning potential, and a supportive recovery environment. This allows for greater self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and the opportunity to achieve lasting success.

The primary source of referrals to LZ II comes from the Coatesville VA Medical Center Domiciliary. As a homeless veteran is identified and determined to be an appropriate candidate for admission to LZ II, his/her VA clinician makes an evaluation. If recommended for the application process, the veteran is referred by the clinician to LZ II for final evaluation and admission. Additional sources of referrals are other VA Medical Centers or community based rehabilitation programs where 90 days sobriety can be verified with formal documentation. Any exceptions to this referral process will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

A veteran may stay for up to two years. However, the LOS is determined on an individual basis with consideration given to the veteran's ability to meet her/his goals. The decision to re-enter the community is done in conjunction with the Program Coordinator and the veteran's personal therapist. It is felt that a resident is ready to leave LZ II when he/she has followed after care, maintained recovery, secured appropriate employment or income, maintained a savings account, acquired affordable safe housing in the community, and negotiated an independent living plan, to include a monthly budget with short & long range goals for personal growth and success.