Supportive Services for Veteran Families at the University of Vermont 401 Water Tower Circle, Suite 102, Colchester, VT US
Who Are We
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) at the University of Vermont (UVM) is a program to help very-low income Veteran families who are homeless or imminently at risk of homelessness gain and retain stable housing. SSVF programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to provide services to Veterans and their families.
Program Eligibility
1. A Veteran or a member of a family in which the head of household, or the spouse of the head of household, is a Veteran. The term “Veterans” for purposes of SSVF means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, regardless of length of service, and who was discharged or released therefrom. Veteran excludes a person who received a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces or was discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces by reason of the sentence of a general court-martial.
2. Very Low Income: Less than 50% of the Area Median Income (to be determined during the screening process).
3. Experiencing literal homeless or facing homelessness within 30 days.
Area of Service
SSVF at the University of Vermont provides homeless services throughout all 13 counties in the state of Vermont and in Clinton County, New York.
Services Offered
- Outreach
- Rapid Rehousing Assistance
- Homeless Prevention Services
- Case Management
- Housing Counseling Services
- Landlord Supports
- Financial Counseling Services
- Temporary Financial Assistance
- Returning Home Services
- Health Care Navigation Services
- Shallow Subsidy Services
- Legal Services
- Connections to VA benefits and Programs
- Connections to public benefits provided by Federal, State, or local agencies
- Connection to SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) services
- Connections to Employment Services
Who do I contact?
If you are a Veteran or know of a Veteran family experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness within the next 30 day days please call our intake line at 802-656-3232. If we are not able to assist you we will be able to provide referrals for other programs throughout Vermont and Clinton County, NY.
About Us
SSVF at the University of Vermont has met the standards and achieved accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA)
COA accreditation affirms that an organization meets the highest national standards of best practice and establishes the organization’s credibility as effective and professionally sound. In addition, it provides assurance to all of our stakeholders that SSVF at the University of Vermont is delivering high-quality services in our community, conducting its operations successfully, and managing its funds effectively.
SSVF at the University of Vermont
SSVF at the University of Vermont has been providing SSVF services since 2013 and provides services to approximately 146 Veteran families annually.
VETERANS RIGHTS
As a Veteran you have the right….
1. 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.
2. To be assessed for available services as a Veteran with your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued photo identification (ID), whether or not you have you DD214.
3. To access or be directly referred to services you need for which you are eligible and that are available within your local community.
4. 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:
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
at the
University of Vermont
Rebecca Gural, Program Manager
P: 802-656-3232
Email: Rebecca.Gural@uvm.edu
2022 Point-in-Time Report
The efforts of the Vermont Veterans Committee on Homelessness leading into 2020 resulted in an all-time low number of Veterans in VT with a steady multi-year decline ending in 2020, which then shifted to a 45% year-over-year increase in 2021 and a slight decrease in 2022. Veteran’s homelessness continues to decline in the overall population; Veterans experiencing homelessness were 3.6% of the overall populations of households experiencing homeless in 2022 which is down from 3.9% in 2021. The changes from 2020 to 2022 can largely, if not solely, be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic response.
2022 VT Statewide Count
100 Veterans (2021 counted 103 Veterans for reference)
Chittenden County CoC: 14 Veterans (2 Chronically Homeless; 0 Unsheltered, 14 Emergency Shelter, 0 Transitional)
VT Balance of State: 86 Veterans (14 Chronically Homeless; 4 Unsheltered, 49 Emergency Shelter, 33 Transitional)
Veteran Resources
Contact Information for Helpful Resources
Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs https://veterans.vermont.gov
Friends of Veterans https://fovvtnh.org
Veterans2Veterans Group https://www.veterans2veteransgroup.com
Department of Defense Military Caregiver Support Guide https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/Caregiver-Resources/
Vermont Veterans Outreach Team https://www.ngfamily.vt.gov/Programs-Services/Vermont-Veteran-Outreach/
Josh’s House https://joshpallottafund.org/joshs-house/
Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program https://erap.vsha.org
Vermont Economic Services Division https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd
Vermont 211 https://vermont211.org
Clinton County Department of Social Services https://www.clintoncountygov.com/dss
Resume Builder https://www.resumebuilder.com/military-to-civilian-resume-examples/
How to Start a Small Business – A Veteran’s SMB Guide with Tools and Financial Resources https://digital.com/veterans-business/
Best Online Colleges for Veterans 2022 https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-colleges/military/