Veterans Services
Standing with Veterans Across Southern Oregon
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Department at ACCESS proudly oversees five counties: Jackson, Josephine, Coos, Curry, and Douglas. Veterans’ needs in our region are significant. Through case management, rental assistance, healthcare connections, and other vital services, the SSVF team addresses the issue of Veteran homelessness and helps rebuild lives with stability and dignity.
The SSVF is funded through grants administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), foundational support, and generous private donors.
Need help? If you are a Veteran in need of assistance, please call 541 774-4322.
Supportive Services for Veterans
At ACCESS, we offer progressive case management for Veterans. Our team connects Veterans with VA Benefits and healthcare, educational and employment opportunities, transportation, childcare connections, clothing, tools, and household goods.
SSVF also assists Veterans with the recovery of lost or stolen documents from the VA, DMV, or County records. We help Veterans get their driver’s license, ID, and other essential items.
Rental Assistance & Housing Support
If you are a Veteran in need of housing support, you are not alone—and help is available. Whether you are currently unhoused or worried about losing your housing, our team is here to listen and connect you with the resources you need.
The SSVF can help with security deposits, housing connections, utility payments, temporary rental assistance, eviction prevention, and more.
The Rapid Rehousing program admits homeless Veterans and pairs them with a Case Manager to assess their needs. The goal is to help them exit the streets as quickly as possible by housing them in motels or shelters. Once placed in a temporary housing situation, their Case Manager works to connect them with resources, assemble their critical documents, and support them on their path to stability.
Many Veterans are unstably housed or facing eviction. For those who have been served with an eviction notice, a Case Manager at the SSVF is assigned to them in order to help them gain stability again.
This can include financial assistance to catch up on payments, mediating issues with the Veteran’s current landlord, referrals to legal services, or collaborating with our ACCESS Housing Partnerships department to find a Veteran a new landlord and living situation better suited to their needs.
A Team That Cares
SSVF enrolls 30+ Veterans each month into our programs to transition them out of homelessness, connect them with services, and help them thrive.
This work is made possible by a team of passionate, highly skilled staff members who put their hearts into everything they do. Many of the Veterans we serve are “service resistant,” often struggling with feelings of shame or embarrassment about their situation. Many do not reach out until they are in crisis. Our staff, many of whom are Veterans themselves, greet them with compassion, reminding them that they are valuable members of our community.
Landlords: Partner with ACCESS to House Veterans
Landlords and property managers play a vital role in helping Veterans find a place to call home. Through ACCESS Housing Partnerships, you can make a meaningful difference in the life of Veterans—while also benefiting from reliable tenant support and reduced risk.
We are actively seeking landlords who are willing to rent to Veterans in our community. ACCESS staff provides consistent, dependable rental support and works closely with both tenants and landlords to ensure successful, long-term placements.
Veteran Success Stories
Chris & Emmett’s Story
“My name is Chris, and I am a Marine Corps Veteran who has been helped by ACCESS. I feel compelled to share how deeply this organization has impacted my life.
As a combat Veteran, coming home and adjusting to civilian life was difficult and I struggled. But at ACCESS, my Case Manager treated me like a real person, not some number to be processed. In just four short months of getting treatment, I have a secure, safe place to live and the confidence that I can do this. You guys at ACCESS gave me respect, dignity, and hope for the future.”
Robert’s Story
𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗽’𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀. When he needed services and support, he ran into numerous roadblocks. Eventually, he ended up unhoused and sleeping in his jeep during harsh Oregon winters.
The VA connected him to ACCESS, where his Case Manager Jennifer became a cheerleader for his progress. Jennifer helped Robert get housing support including a deposit and rental assistance in a peaceful area. “I’m grateful,” he said. “I think about it all the time. I was sleeping in my Jeep, and now I have a roof over my head.”
When he’s not attending appointments at the VA in White City, Robert is exploring the great outdoors. “A goal of mine,” he says, “is to start volunteering for the Game and Fish Department. I want to help improve habitats for salmon and steelhead.” ACCESS is proud to stand beside Robert as he continues to thrive in his new home. Says Jennifer, “Robert is a go-getter. I am so impressed by his determination!”
