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Supportive Services for Veteran Families - Heartland Human Care Services - Ravenwood Office

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Resource Name:Supportive Services for Veteran Families - Heartland Human Care Services - Ravenwood Office

address

4411 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

Eligibility

To be eligible, participants must reside in the City of Chicago or Suburban Cook County, have a household income less than 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI), be a member of a veteran family (single individual or multi-person household), AND meet one of the following criteria:-be at risk of losing permanent housing within 14 days (i.e., possess an eviction notice or scheduled eviction court date)-be residing in a "doubled up" situation and be able to provide a notarized letter from the leaseholder that states the need to vacate the unit within 14 days-be experiencing literal homelessness or residing in housing that is not meant for human habitation (i.e., park, street, condemned housing)-be fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence

Hours

Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Contact 311 and ask for "short term help" or call the SSVF hotline at (773) 336-6088.

Fees

Free

Service area

Chicago, IL
Heartland Human Care Services' Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is funded by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and administered by Heartland Human Care Services to provide supportive services for low- or very-low-income veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing. The services are designed to increase the housing stability of veterans and veteran families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Homeless veterans (and families) are placed in scattered-site apartments in the city of Chicago or Cook County with independent landlords. The SSVF program provides temporary financial assistance directly to the landlord based on the needs of the veteran household. Participants at risk of homelessness receive financial assistance to help them remain in their current housing (usually rental payments). All participants are offered employment services and receive intensive case management, housing location and inspection services, and referrals to other services, such as clinical, educational, and legal services. This program serves 220 veterans and their households annually.

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211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Heartland Human Care Services
Heartland Human Care Services supports people as they build on their strengths. They address immediate needs today, such as housing and advocacy, while providing job and financial training for tomorrow.