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SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF) | SALVATION ARMY OF DECATUR AND MACON COUNTY

137 South Church Street, Decatur, IL 62523

Eligibility

Individual/Head of household or his/her spouse must be a United States veteran who served in active military, naval, or air service and discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable; Individual/Family must fall below 50% of Area Median Income for their location; Must be currently homeless OR imminently at risk of becoming homeless; Must reside or plan to reside in the state of Illinois and Macon County

Required documents

Speak with the SSVF Caseworker to find out what documents are needed to apply

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm Tue 8 am - 4 pm Wed 8 am - 4 pm Thu 8 am - 4 pm Fri 8 am - 4 pm
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/decatur
[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call for information

Fees

None

Service area

Moultrie County, Illinois
Macon County, Illinois
Douglas County, Illinois

Description

Assists low-income veterans and their families in obtaining and maintaining permanent stable housing. Assists through strengths-based goal planning to address current gaps in the Veteran's ability to secure or maintain stable and sustainable permanent housing. Services can include: Case management; Peer mentoring/advocacy from fellow Veterans; Linkage to VA and other community resources; Training in life skills, coping skills, and housing preparation; Linkage to specialists in budgeting, credit counseling, legal services, job preparation, and employment search; Temporary financial assistance to address housing barriers; Landlord/ tenant mediation

Providing organization

SALVATION ARMY OF DECATUR AND MACON COUNTY

Faith-based agency providing a variety of services for individuals and families.