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LegalOHDial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Akron-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.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Dayton, OH veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Step-by-step official VA instructions for Ohio veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.
Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for Ohio veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Toledo, OH veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Cleveland, OH veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
State housing finance agency providing mortgage assistance, rental programs, and housing resources for Ohio residents including veterans.
Support services for military and veteran families in Ohio including counseling and family readiness programs.
Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving Ohio veterans. Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Dayton veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Dayton 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 Akron-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Akron-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 Toledo veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Toledo 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 Cincinnati veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Columbus-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Tax-free monthly payments for Ohio veterans with service-connected conditions. File or check a claim online, by phone, or with free help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
Free civil legal help for Akron-area veterans from Community Legal Aid (Akron), the legal-aid organization serving Akron, OH. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services administers Ohio-specific veteran family programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Free civil legal help for Cincinnati-area veterans from Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, the legal-aid organization serving Cincinnati, OH. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Cincinnati, 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 Cleveland, 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.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Dayton area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Akron veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
American Legion Department of OH accredited service officer support for Akron-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Toledo area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Cincinnati 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 Cleveland-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Columbus, OH. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Dayton-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Dayton veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Toledo area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Toledo, OH. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Cincinnati veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
American Legion Department of OH accredited service officer support for Cleveland-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Cleveland area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
American Legion Department of OH accredited service officer support for Columbus-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Ohio state veterans affairs office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and connections to state veteran programs.
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