Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
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Programs
- X United Way of Coles County
- X Child Care Resource and Referral
- X SBL Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program
- X Healthy Moms, Healthy Kids
- X Thrifty Boutique of Sullivan
- X Portable Water
- X Easter Illinois University Speech - Language - Hearing Clinic
- X Chester P. Sutton Community Center for Seniors of Edgar County
- X Communicable Disease - STD Program
- X Communicable Disease - TB Program
- X Smoking Awareness and Cessation
- X Septic Program
- X Women, Infants and Children - Edgar County
- X Immunization Program - Edgar County
- X Car Seat Program - Edgar County
- X Family Case Management - Edgar County
- X IREAD
- X Immunization Clinic - Coles County
- X Paris Community Hospital Exercise Stress Testing
- X Coles County Senior Information Services
- X ERBA Homeless Program - Cumberland County
- X U of I Extension Youth Development
- X Choices Pregnancy & Health - Charleston
- X ERBA Homeless Program - Coles County
- X ERBA CSBG Scholarships - Edgar County
- X Charleston-Mattoon-Effingham Area Ostomy Association
- X UIC, DSCC Core Program
- X Home Medical Supplies and Equipment
- X Clinical Respiratory Assessments
- X Gambro Healthcare Patient Services
- X Hand Therapy - Central Illinois Physical Therapy, LTD
- X PACE - Personal Assistant Referral
- X Community Reintegration Program
- X Family Service Senior Resource Center – Douglas County
- X WIC/Family Case Management- Cumberland County Health Department
- X Wellness Clinic - Douglas County
- X Diabetes Education - Paris Hospital
- X Relatives Raising Children
- X A 24 - Hour CILA (Residential) Services- CTF ILLINOIS
- X Vocational Services- CTF ILLINOIS
- X Vision and Hearing Screening
- X ERBA Emergency Food & Shelter - Cumberland County
- X Individual Placement and Support (IPS)
- X Illinois Coalition for Community Services (ICCS) - Teen REACH
- X Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
- X Food Pantry- Salvation Army Mattoon Corps
- X Youth Workforce Training and Education Program
- X Home Services
- X SAIL-Community Reintegration Program: Charleston
- X Choices Pregnancy & Health- Casey
- X CSBG Family Functioning Development
- X AdvantAge 50
- X McKinney-Vento Lead Liason
- X Horizon Health Cancer Friendship Group
Location:
1300 Richmond Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information:
217-493-3103
Web Page: https://www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northcentralillinois/
Email to: heather.meyers@usc.salvationarmy.org
Program Details:
| Operating Agency: | Salvation Army of Coles & Cumberland County |
|---|---|
| Agency Type: | Social Services |
| Person In Charge: | Dana Tell - SSVF Case Manager |
| Hours: | M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Fees: | No |
| Eligibility: | You must be a Veteran or a spouse of a Veteran. You have a very low income that does not exceed 50% to 80% of area median income. Your house status is in one of the following three categories: 1. You reside in housing and lack the ability to pay all of your bills 2. You are currently homeless 3. You have left permanent housing within the past 90 days to seek other housing that better meets your family's needs or preferences. No "dishonorable" discharge |
| Intake Process: | Call prescreen person 217-278-9897 Call Heather Meyers, SSVF Outreach Coordinator: 309-2323-7097 |
| Area Served: | Throughout Illinois, Iowa and Kentucky |
| Ages Served: | Veterans- no age restrictions |
| Appt. Necessary: | No |
| Handicapped accessible: | Yes |
Program/Service Notes:
The Salvation Army provides financial and support services to Veterans and Veteran families through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. SSVF is a housing stability-focused service delivery program for very low-income Veteran families throughout Central Illinois. This program will serve Veteran families that are homeless. The goal is to stabilize these families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living.
Last Updated: May 23, 2025, 10:47 a.m.