HOMELESS VETERAN SUPPORTIVE SERVICES | PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
SSVF is a Veterans Affairs funded program which is delivered through Primary Health Care. This program is focused on helping homeless and unstably-housed Veterans and their families living in Warren, Polk, Dallas, Jasper, Story, and Marshall Counties. Services provided include:
CASE MANAGEMENT services that will assist participants in obtaining VA and other public benefits, including: health care referrals, daily living referrals, personal financial planning, fiduciary and payee referrals, legal services, housing counseling services, employment and training referrals.
TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (TFA) which may include rent assistance, moving expenses, security and utility deposits, transportation, and child care. All financial services based on eligibility and available funding.
Location
1200 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
Voice
Fax
(515) 248-1530
Website
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, last intake is at 3:30 pm
Application process
Call to set up an appointment and to complete a screening, if no phone is available, client can come to the office to set up an intake appointment
Required documents
Eligibility
Veteran (and family) experiencing homelessness or in an unstable housing condition with income less than 50% of the median county income, must have at least one day of active service in full time military service and discharge status with anything other than dishonorable
Fee
None
Languages
English, Spanish
Agency info
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Provides medical, dental, behavioral, and preventive services.