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

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;

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.