Veterans served us. Now we serve them.
This veteran suddenly found herself homeless after helping others led to her losing her own housing. CCSOMO was able to help her achieve stable housing and regain her independence. PHOTO: John Farmer de la Torre/CCSOMO
OVERVIEW OF CCSOMO VETERANS PROGRAMS
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) provides vital services to veterans and their families through two programs.
CCSOMO currently offers the following veterans programs, which are described in more detail on this webpage.
- Homeless Veterans Re-integration Program (HVRP)
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
A CCSOMO HVRP Employment Specialist helps a veteran complete paperwork after providing assistance with online job applications, a task the veteran had found insurmountable. PHOTO: John Farmer de la Torre/CCSOMO
Homeless Veterans Re-integration Program (HVRP)
Program Description
The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) exists to reintegrate homeless veterans into the labor force by placing them into family-sustaining employment and to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless veterans.
HVRP works with employers and training institutes in the communities where the veterans live to identify opportunities and overcome barriers.
Eligibility
- Veterans with low or very low-income who are imminently at-risk of homelessness--this is defined as facing imminent loss of primary nighttime residence--and veterans who are literally homeless with no residence and no sufficient resources or support network immediately available.
- Anyone who has served in the U.S. military for at least one day of active duty service and was discharged with anything other than a dishonorable discharge.
Application Process
Veterans are screened for eligibility and enrolled in HVRP by an Employment Specialist assigned to their area of residence. Employment Specialists work out of CCSOMO's Joplin, Springfield, and Poplar Bluff offices to service the 39 southernmost counties in Missouri.
This veteran and his wife lost their jobs, which drew them to the Missouri, shortly after arriving. That's when his wife needed a new heart. CCSOMO helped both and now they are on the road back to self-sufficiency. PHOTO: John Farmer de la Torre/CCSOMO
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program
Housing First
Program Description
The program utilizes a Housing First Approach. The essential idea of Housing First is that people’s need for housing is a basic one that should be met as quickly as possible, without any preconditions. The Program is designed to help Veteran Families regain housing stability after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness. CCSOMO SSVF case managers offer eligible Veteran Families outreach, case management, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. Case managers also provide time-limited payments to third parties, e.g. landlords, utility companies, moving companies, and licensed childcare providers, to further the goal of achieving sustainable housing.
Eligibility
- Veterans with low or very low-income who are imminently at-risk of homelessness--this is defined as facing imminent loss of primary nighttime residence--and veterans who are literally homeless with no residence and no sufficient resources or support network immediately available.
- A person who served in the active military, naval or air service, regardless of length of service, and who was discharged or released therefrom, excluding any one who received a dishonorable discharge or was discharged or dismissed by reason of a general court-martial.
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST CCSOMO OFFICE TO LEARN MORE
Veterans or their family members are encouraged to call any local CCSOMO office to begin the process of determining eligibility for assistance. They may also write CCSOMO at info@ccsomo.org.
CAPE GIRARDEAU OFFICE
Call 573.335.0905
Serving the HVRP and SSVF program in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Iron, and Madison counties.JOPLIN OFFICE
Call 417.624.3790
Serving the HVRP and SSVF program in Barry, Barton, Barry, Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, and Newton counties.SIKESTON OFFICE
Call 573.481.0659
Serving the HVRP and SSVF program in Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott, and Stoddard counties.SPRINGFIELD OFFICE (PORTLAND)
Call 417.368.0914
Serving the HVRRP in Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, LaClede, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster, and Wright counties.
Serving the SSVF program in Dallas, Douglas, LaClede, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, and Wright counties.
- Special note regarding SSVF availability in select counties
CCSOMO does not offer the SSVF program in Christian, Greene, and Webster counties. For these counties, please contact The Kitchen in Springfield.VAN BUREN / POPLAR OFFICE
Call 573.323.4044
Serving the HVRP and SSVF program in Butler, Carter, Dent, Howell, Oregon, Reynolds, Ripley, Shannon, Texas, and Wayne counties.
