Patriots’ Landing, a supportive housing development in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, has completed its first expansion phase, increasing from five to 11 units. The temporary housing development serves veterans struggling with mental health issues or addictions, allowing veterans and their families to stay for up to two years, an increase from the previous four to six month stays. Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Ronald Welch emphasized the program’s significance: “It’s enhancing our veterans and families quality of life, and in some cases, this is during the darkest days of their lives.”
The Patriots’ Landing program provides comprehensive wrap-around services including affordable safe housing, case management, and social and mental health support. Veterans work with case workers from the nonprofit Chrysalis Center to develop a plan to secure long-term affordable housing. Veterans pay no rent for their first three months of residency; after that period, monthly rent is $400.
Upcoming Phases and Funding
Two additional housing developments are in the works as part of the project’s upcoming phases. These include six units designed for families and approximately 14 apartments for individuals, all located on the Department of Veterans Affairs main campus in Rocky Hill. The second phase, set to be complete in the spring, involves renovating existing townhomes and expanding supportive housing options for veterans.
The project is funded through COVID-19 relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and the Connecticut Department of Housing. Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz noted the broader challenges veterans face: “Our veterans are extremely humble about what they’ve done, and often sadly, they struggle with so many issues, whether it’s mental health, whether it’s addiction or whether it’s homelessness or access to affordable housing.”
This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10-21/supportive-housing-for-ct-veterans-battling-addictions-and-mental-health-issues-expands