Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF)

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)


Section 604 of the Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008, Public Law 110-387, authorized VA to develop the SSVF Program.


Supportive services grants have been awarded to selected private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that will assist very low-income Veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing. Grantees will provide a range of supportive services to eligible Veteran families that are designed to promote housing stability.


For GPD Veterans, prior to referring a Veteran household to SSVF for TFA only, it is important to assess whether additional services may be needed to support a family’s ability to successfully maintain their housing placement. If it is determined that there is not a need for ongoing financial assistance, and there is a Grant and Per Diem Case Management grantee in your community, then the Veteran household should be referred to this grantee for ongoing (up to 6 months) case management. The packet must be used by GPD staff when seeking one-time TFA for literally homeless Veteran households who would remain homeless "but for" SSVF assistance.


Both packets can be found at https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/ forms/1b. HUD-VASH and SSVF Homelessness Prevention Services All Homelessness Prevention Veterans must be screened using the Homelessness Prevention Screening tool. Information about prevention screening can be found at https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/ssvf-initiatives/

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

According to Veterans Affairs, about 250,000 Service members transition to civilian life each year. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, resources, and tools to Service members and their loved ones to help prepare for the move from military to civilian life. In addition to the 250, 000 military to civilian life transitioning veterans, approximately 35,000 veterans are experiencing homelessness and another 160,000 veterans are incarcerated. Despite public opinion, most vulnerable veterans are not eligible for VA benefits and must rely on the communities for access to resources and services.

  • Supportive Services for Veteran Families

    Supportive Services for Veteran Families


    Section 604 of the Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008, Public Law 110-387, authorized VA to develop the SSVF Program. Supportive services grants have been awarded to selected private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that will assist very low-income Veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing. Grantees will provide a range of supportive services to eligible Veteran families that are designed to promote housing stability.


    SSVF programs provide outreach and case management services and assist participants to obtain VA benefits and other public benefits. SSVF services include housing counseling, legal services, benefits advocacy, rental and utility assistance, childcare support, moving and storage costs, and transportation. If it is determined that there is not a need for ongoing financial assistance, and there is a Grant and Per Diem Case Management grantee in your community, then the Veteran household should be referred to this grantee for ongoing (up to 6 months) case management. Grantees will provide a range of supportive services to eligible Veteran families that are designed to promote housing stability. To receive supportive services under this program:

    • Must be a member of a veteran family.

    • There must exist a documented housing crisis, either street/shelter homeless or documented imminent risk of becoming street or shelter homeless in 30 days or less.

    • Proof that all other resources have been tried and denied, and “but for” the temporary financial assistance from SSVF, the Veteran will not become permanently housed or will return to homelessness in 30 days or less.

    Most all SSVF programs that serve transitioning veterans also provide sustainable and supportive housing services to the community-at-large, only with reduced services and for those experiencing certain conditions such as domestic violence, mental illness or drug/alcohol abuse.

  • SSVF Programs / New York

    HELP USA / NYC

    From our beginning as a shelter for families in Brooklyn, we’ve expanded to become a leader in the fight against homelessness. Today, we serve people of all backgrounds, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. We provide shelter to meet people’s immediate needs, as well as support to succeed as individuals, as families, and as communities.

    815 Burke Ave,

    Bronx, NY 10467

    Phone: (646) 619‐3277


    Jericho Project / NYC

    Jericho Project is a nationally-acclaimed nonprofit ending homelessness at its roots by enabling homeless individuals and families to attain quality housing, employment and mental and physical health services. The 40 year old nonprofit serves over 3,000 individuals, including over 700 veterans, annually. Jericho has been a key partner in New York City’s initiative to end veterans’ homelessness, and is leading bold, innovative strategies to do the same for families and young adults.

    Veterans Program

    39 Broadway, 5th Floor

    New York, NY 10006

    Telephone: 646-970-7170

    Email: ssvf@jerichoproject.org


    Services for the UnderServed / NYC 

    Services for the UnderServed (S:US) envisions a city where everyone has a roof over their head, is healthy, productive and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose. Founded in 1978, S:US works with over 37,000 individuals and their families every year to create pathways to rich and productive lives by offering housing, employment, skills-building, treatment, and recovery services.

    Services for the UnderServed

    463 7th Avenue, 17th Floor

    New York, NY 10018

    212-633-6900

    info@sus.org


    Volunteers of America / NYC

    Homelessness is not hopelessness. Working together for brighter futures behind every door. Guided by the experience of more than 16,000 professionals living and working to make life better in their local communities, our plan for today and tomorrow is clear: transform lives by improving the health, happiness, and stability of our communities.

    349 East 149th Street

    Bronx, NY 1045

    Phone: (718) 993‐3564

    Contact: Malia


    The Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration

    The Center provides peer counseling by Veterans and nonclinical support specifically designed to help Veterans reintegrate into their communities. Sometimes all someone needs is camaraderie and time around like-minded individuals offered through the Center’s free programs, workshops and services. Veterans who may require further assistance, we help them access additional community services.

    727 Grant Ave.

    Lake Katrine, NY 12449

    Phone: (845) 481-4004

    Contact: Gavin Walters

    Email: info@hvncvr.org


    Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project

    Named to honor the memory of an Iraq war hero from Mount Sinai, NY, the Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Project is a peer-to-peer program for Veterans facing the challenges of PTSD and TBI. Launched in 2012 as a pilot partnership, the Dwyer Project takes a confidential, one-on-one, peer-to-peer approach that has rapidly captured the attention and support of both veterans and mental health professionals.

    100 Veterans Memorial Highway

    Hauppauge, NY 11788

    Phone: (631) 853-8345

    Contact: Nancy Tappin

    Email: vetspeertopeer@suffolkcountyny.gov

  • Supportive Services for Veteran Families / National

    D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families

    Syracuse University has a historic commitment to serving veterans and their families and the founding of the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families in 2011 further expands that commitment to serve across the country and beyond.


    Supported by a world-class advisory board and public and private partners, our professional staff delivers unique and innovative programs in career, vocations, and entrepreneurship education and training to transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. The IVMF also provides actionable and nationally impacting research, policy analysis and program evaluation; and works with communities and non-profits across the nation to enhance service delivery for the 19 million veterans throughout the United States and their families.

  • Supportive Services for Veteran Families / New York

    Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (NYC)

    Transitional Services for New York, Inc. is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City.  We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence.  


     Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider.


    Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first  while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.

    10-16 162nd Street,

    Whitestone, NY, 11357

    Phone: (718) 746-6647

    Site: https://www.tsiny.org/



    Black Veterans For Social Justice (NYC)

    Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program

    Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs are initiatives supported by the United States Department of Labor to recruit, assess, counsel, train, and place homeless veterans into employment in all five boroughs of New York City. BVSJ places special emphasis on supportive retention of veterans and provides this service regardless of gender identity, size of family unit or criminal justice history. The project also serves veterans who are HIV+ and refers veterans to housing.


    We provide and specialize in the following services:

    • Job Placement
    • Vocational Training
    • Resume Development
    • VA Benefits Counseling
    • Interview Attire
    • Transitional and Permanent Housing Placement
    • Transportation for Job Interviews
    • Employment Workshops and Job Club

    Black Veterans for Social Justice

    665 Willoughby Ave,

    Brooklyn, NY 11206

    Phone: (718) 852-6004

    For an appointment please contact:

    HVRP1 Employment Specialist: (718)852-6004 Ext. 252

    HVRP1 Job Coach: (718)852-6004 Ext. 269

    Or email us at: hvrp1@bvsj.org



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