The Supportive Services For Veteran Families (SSVF) program provides supportive services to Veteran families in Mecklenburg County who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The program prioritizes the delivery of rapid re-housing services to homeless Veteran households. It provides a range of supportive services designed to promote housing stability.
Our services encompass a comprehensive array of support for Veteran households, including:
- Case management service
- Health care navigation
- Financial assistance
- Employment and job coaching
- Legal aid assistance
- Advocacy to additional veteran’s benefits
- Connection to additional community support
The SSVF program uses allocated funds to address immediate needs such as short-term rent and utilities, rental and utility arrears, moving expenses, childcare costs, apartment application fees, client transportation expenses, broker’s fees, and other relevant expenditures. These resources are applied in adherence to eligibility requirements, with the primary goal of directly enhancing the housing stability of low-income Veterans and facilitating their successful integration into stable living environments.
Veteran eligibility includes:
- Veteran with a discharge other than dishonorable
- A single person or family in which the head of household or the spouse of the head of household is a Veteran
- Very low income of less than 80% of the area median
- Currently homeless or currently residing in permanent housing and in danger of becoming homeless (restrictions apply)
Veterans seeking assistance should call Tonya Lawrence, Supportive Services Supervisor, at 704-370-3257.
SSVF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Supportive Services for Veteran Families
- Veterans National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- North Carolina Homeless Management Information System Public Notice
VETERANS’ RIGHTS
As a Veteran, you have the right to be:
- Treated equally, professionally, and with respect, regardless of your gender, legal history, ability/disability, age, sexuality, race, ethnicity, housing status, or any other protected class.
- Assessed for available services as a Veteran with your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued photo identification (ID), whether or not you have your DD214.
- Access or be directly referred to services you need for which you are eligible and that are available within your local community.
- To have your phone number and general location with a time you can be reached requested so you can receive a text message, phone call, or in¬person follow-up within a reasonable time and to assist you with applying for a subsidized Universal Services Administration Lifeline phone plan when needed.
Who to contact with concerns: Sharon Davis at 704-370-3218 or swdavis@ccdoc.org.