SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF) | SALVATION ARMY OF DECATUR AND MACON COUNTY
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
Categories
Physical Address
229 West Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523
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;
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call for information
Fee
None
Required documents
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
Languages
English
Service area
Moultrie County, Illinois Macon County, Illinois Douglas County, Illinois
Agency info
SALVATION ARMY OF DECATUR AND MACON COUNTY
Faith-based agency providing a variety of services for individuals and families.