Supportive Services For Veteran Families (SSVF) | Family And Community Services
Family And Community Services - Housing And Emergency Support Services
705 Oakwood Street, Suite 106, Ravenna, OH 44266
Access w/o Special Facilities|Barrier Free Restrooms.
Eligibility
Serves Veterans residents of Southern Ashtabula, Geauga, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Trumbull counties who are homeless (doubling up or "couch surfing" counts as homeless) or facing homelessness. Generally serves those with very low to extremely low income. Due to program funding, there may be times when this program can only help with establishing the client in a new unit (re-housing the client); funds for ongoing rent may not always be available.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Same as site hours.
(330) 296-1111
Voice·
voice | Housing and Emergency Support
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office for more information (if calling after-hours, leave a message and the call will be returned within one business day). This program is able to assist with more homeless prevention funds such as increased length of time assistance is available for rent participants and emergency hotel for Veterans that are unsheltered or need to leave congregate sites. Note: Due to Covid-19, SSVF has become more flexible.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Portage County, Ohio
Geauga County, Ohio
Summit County, Ohio
Medina County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio
Provides first month's rent and security deposit to help Veterans establish permanent housing. Will also help with rent to help Veterans stay in their current housing. Clients are provided with benefits assistance, landlord/tenant assistance, and case management to ensure that they are connected to available community resources and VA benefits.
Last Verified
11/11/2025
Providing organization
Family And Community Services
Provides a broad continuum of community-based services to individuals and families in Northeast Ohio. Services include hot meals, emergency groceries, shelters for the homeless, emergency housing assistance, services for children, support for victims of domestic violence, veteran’s assistance, community and senior outreach, and full clinical services including counseling, case management, psychiatry and addiction services. Services provided vary by county.
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