Resources for Veterans and Families
Connecting you with the organizations and services that can help.
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Our curated directory includes local and national resources for veterans and their families.
Crisis & Emergency
Veterans Crisis Line, suicide prevention, and emergency assistance resources.
Mental Health
Counseling, PTSD support, and mental health services for veterans and families.
Housing & Shelter
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rental assistance programs.
Financial Assistance
Bill assistance, financial counseling, and emergency aid for veterans in need.
Employment
Job training, placement assistance, and career development for veterans.
Healthcare & VA
VA healthcare enrollment, medical services, and benefits information.
Browse our full searchable directory of 40+ veteran resources.
Full Resource Directory
Trusted Resources for Veterans and Families
Use this directory as a starting point for urgent support, VA benefits, housing, mental health care, employment, education, legal help, and family services. If you are unsure where to start, contact Bridge for Veterans and we will help point you in the right direction.
Crisis & Emergency
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Immediate mental health crisis support for anyone in the United States.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use concerns.
FindTreatment.gov
A federal directory for substance use and mental health treatment providers.
2-1-1
Local referrals for food, housing, utility help, transportation, and other community needs.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Crisis counseling and support after disasters or traumatic events.
VA Benefits & Healthcare
VA.gov
Apply for VA health care, disability, education, records, and other federal benefits.
VA Health Care
Learn about VA health care eligibility, enrollment, and services.
VA Benefits
Explore disability compensation, pension, education, home loan, life insurance, and burial benefits.
VA Facility Locator
Find VA medical centers, clinics, Vet Centers, cemeteries, and regional offices.
Ohio Department of Veterans Services
State-level benefits, programs, records assistance, and Ohio Veteran resources.
County Veterans Service Offices
Find county-level Veterans Service Officers for local benefits support in Ohio.
Mental Health & Peer Support
Vet Centers
Community-based counseling for Veterans, service members, and families.
Make the Connection
Veteran stories and mental health resources from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Coaching Into Care
VA support for family members and friends encouraging a Veteran to seek care.
PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Education and tools for understanding PTSD, trauma, and treatment options.
NAMI
Mental health education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families.
Give an Hour
No-cost mental health services and support for military and Veteran communities.
Housing, Food & Basic Needs
VA Homeless Veterans
VA programs for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
24/7 support for Veterans who are homeless or at risk. Call 877-424-3838.
HUD-VASH
Rental assistance and case management for eligible homeless Veterans.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Help for very low-income Veteran families facing housing instability.
Feeding America
Find local food banks and hunger relief programs.
Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build
Housing, repairs, and community support initiatives for Veterans.
Financial & Legal Assistance
Operation Homefront Critical Financial Assistance
Financial help for eligible military and Veteran families facing urgent needs.
Modest Needs
Short-term emergency grants for individuals and families facing temporary hardship.
USA.gov Military and Veterans
Government information for benefits, finances, records, and family support.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Servicemembers
Financial protection resources for service members, Veterans, and families.
Ohio Legal Help
Plain-language legal information and referrals for Ohio residents.
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Civil legal help for eligible residents in Northeast Ohio.
Employment & Education
DOL VETS
Employment resources and protections for Veterans from the U.S. Department of Labor.
CareerOneStop Veterans Job Matcher
Translate military experience into civilian careers and job searches.
Hire Heroes USA
Free career coaching, resume support, and job search help for Veterans and spouses.
OhioMeansJobs
Ohio job search, training, resume, and career planning tools.
GI Bill Benefits
VA education benefits for Veterans, service members, and eligible family members.
Student Veterans of America
Campus and career support for student Veterans.
Family, Caregivers & Community
Wounded Warrior Project Resource Center
Connection to programs and partner resources for wounded Veterans and families.
Disabled American Veterans
Benefits advocacy, transportation support, and claims assistance.
The American Legion
Veterans service, advocacy, community programs, and local posts.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans advocacy, claims assistance, and community support.
Blue Star Families
Community, career, caregiver, and family support for military-connected families.
Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Support and advocacy for military and Veteran caregivers.
TAPS
Grief support for families of fallen military service members and Veterans.
Folds of Honor
Educational scholarships for spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders.
Important: If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in emotional distress or thinking about suicide, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
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- Veterans in crisis? Veterans Crisis Line: 988, Press 1