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Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Supportive Services for Veteran Families provides support to veterans and their families to find permanent housing, prevent eviction, obtain documentation, secure benefits (SSI or VA), and increase skills and income.

Locations

Availability Location
Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm
Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm

Veterans Housing Program (SSVF) - Portland

237 NE Broadway St #100

Portland, OR 97232

Phone: (971) 317-9660
Fax: (971) 229-4008
Services:

Veterans Housing Program (SSVF) - Salem

3878 Beverly Ave NE

Bulding H, Suite 5

Salem, OR 97305

Phone: (971) 304-7140
Fax: (971) 915-0345
Services:

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) is funded by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. Easterseals Oregon administers SSVF in Multnomah, Marion, and Polk Counties. The Program provides supportive services for low or very low-income Veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing.

Services offered, as they relate to housing stability:

  • Outreach Services
  • Case Management Services
  • Assistance with applying for VA benefits
  • Assistance with obtaining other public benefits and needed services within the community
  • Limited financial assistance when necessary to stabilize housing
  • Housing Placement Services
  • Referrals to employment services (provided through Easterseals Oregon)

Program Eligibility

  • Head of household or spouse of head of household must be a veteran. *
  • Household annual income cannot exceed 80% of the Multnomah or Marion/Polk County area median income (AMI)
  • Household must be homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless
  • Household needs only short-term temporary assistance to stabilize permanent housing

* Veteran is defined as a person who has served in any branch of the United States military who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. National Guard requires federal activation to be eligible.

**Homeless Or At Imminent Risk of Becoming Homeless is Defined As One of the Following:

  • At risk of losing permanent housing (i.e. possess an eviction notice or scheduled eviction court date)
  • Living on the street or in housing that is not meant for human habitation (i.e. park, vehicle, condemned housing)
  • Currently living in a shelter or other transitional housing program serving the homeless
  • Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence

Documentation Required to Enroll in SSVF:

  • Photo ID for all adults in the household
  • DD Form 214 that shows discharge status (SSVF cannot serve individuals with a dishonorable discharge status)
  • Proof of all household income
  • Copies of lease or landlord agreement (if currently housed)
  • Copy of eviction or notice to vacate
  • Social Security cards of all members of the household
  • Other as needed by intake staff to determine eligibility

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