Resource Directory

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Akron, OH veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Akron, OH veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Toledo-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.

SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Akron who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Akron area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Dayton-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Cleveland-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Columbus, OH veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Toledo veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Toledo veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

If a Ohio veteran disagrees with a VA decision, the official decision-review options are a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Cincinnati area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Cincinnati veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Cleveland veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) provides career counseling, training, education, and job placement for Ohio veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Cleveland veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Cleveland veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Monthly VA pension for wartime Ohio veterans 65+ or permanently disabled with limited income, plus Aid and Attendance for those who need help with daily activities.

HUD-VASH combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management and clinical services for Ohio veterans who are homeless or at risk. Apply through your local public housing authority and nearest VA medical center.

Free civil legal help for Dayton-area veterans from Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE), the legal-aid organization serving Dayton, OH. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. ABLE's Dayton office provides free civil legal help across the Miami Valley.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services administers Ohio-specific veteran housing programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Dayton, OH administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Toledo, OH administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Columbus, OH administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Cincinnati-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Columbus area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Akron-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Akron veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Akron veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Akron, OH. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

American Legion Department of OH accredited service officer support for Cincinnati-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Cincinnati, OH. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Cincinnati area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Columbus-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Columbus area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Toledo-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Columbus veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Cincinnati veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

American Legion Department of OH accredited service officer support for Dayton-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Akron area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Akron area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Toledo-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Cleveland-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Cleveland area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Columbus veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Free civil legal assistance for low-income veterans in Ohio.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Dayton-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Akron veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Cleveland veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Free civil legal help for Columbus-area veterans from Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio, the legal-aid organization serving Columbus, OH. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.