Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

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Agencies

1. X Charleston Food Pantry
2. X United Way of Coles County, Inc.
3. X Sarah Bush Lincoln
4. X CASA of East Central Illinois
5. X Sexual Assault Counseling and Information Service (SACIS)
6. X Eastern Illinois University
7. X Social Security Administration
8. X Tuscola Public Library
9. X Sullivan Pre-School
10. X Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters
11. X Moultrie County Counseling Center
12. X Shelbyville Public Library
13. X SBL Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program
14. X Shelby County Public Health Department in conjunction with the IL Department of Public Health
15. X Shelby County Public Health Department
16. X Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc.
17. X Federal Communications Commission
18. X West Central Development Council
19. X HOPE of East Central Illinois
20. X Charleston Township
21. X Gambro Healthcare Center
22. X Moultrie County Health Department
23. X Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois
24. X Catholic Charities
25. X Choices Pregnancy & Health
26. X Meridian Senior Living
27. X Mattoon Lions Club
28. X Alcoholics Anonymous-AA
29. X SafeLink Wireless
30. X Sexual Assault and Family Emergencies (SAFE)
31. X Harper Grace Counseling

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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.