Cincinnati veteran assistance programs prevail in helping retired and active military members find employment, housing, benefits and financial relief.
Cincinnati veteran organizations ready to help you and those you love.
Veteran job assistance and housing information you need.
Free programs for Cincinnati veterans.
Programs that offer counseling and medical help for veterans.
According to the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the total veteran population is expected to decrease from 20 million in 2017 to 13.6 million in 2037. While the total veteran population is decreasing, the minority veteran population is expected to increase from 23.7 million in 2017 to 32.8 million in 2037. It has also been stated by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, that 11% of adult homelessness are vets.
These Cincinnati family assistance programs may be the answer you need.
Educational/ Job Assistance
AMVETS
36 E 7th Street, Suite 215, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-684-2671
Offers many programs and services which include, assistance filing VA claims, employment search, scholarships, and post-deployment training.
American Legion
11100 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45218
513-825-0900
Offer donations that go to the veteran’s families in times of need and assist them in a path to a better life, through college scholarships.
Catalyst
11079 Deerfield Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
937-414-9165
Program that teaches veterans how to translate their experience from the military to benefit corporate America at a suitable level for their skillset.
Cincinnati VA Medical Center
909 Vine Street, Room 107, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513-977-6818
Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required supports.
Disabled American Veterans
1500 W Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
513-522-3400
Offers a lifetime of support, whether its needing rides, medical assistance, or employment for veterans and families.
Easterseals Military and Veteran Services
2400 Reading Road, Suite 212, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-878-2200
Services include emergency resources, education, job training, and employment. Easterseals provides emergency financial resources, medical attention, benefits information, and housing.
GI Bill Education and Training
1-888-442-4551
Education Opportunities through the GI Bill, work with veterans to not only enroll in school but also assist them in using some of their military experience to receive credits already.
Hiring Our Heroes
hiringourheroes@uschamber.com
Offers resume platforms, job training and access to career fairs for veterans and their spouses.
Impact Services
7030 Beech Hollow Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45236
513-245-4932
Offers transitional and permanent housing to homeless veterans.
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries – Services for Veterans
10600 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215
513-771-4804
Offers support to veterans to obtain employment and economic stability. This program is available all throughout the greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area, Adams, Brown, and Clermont counties.
T-Mobile Veteran Program
1-844-428-9675
T-Mobile is committed to helping veterans, as they strive to hire 10,000 veterans and their spouses in the next 5 years and offer specific benefits for veteran families. Some of those benefits include military leave, reserve training, deployment coverage, healthcare, and child care subsidy. To assist veterans to transition from the military, T-Mobile partners with FourBlock to sponsor recruiting events, career seminars, and tailored training programs. Enroll in FourBlock’s Career Readiness Program to get started.
Tristate Veterans Community Alliance
2400 Reading Road, Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH 45202
(Located inside the United Way Building)
513-845-6822
Partners with local service providers, corporations, academic institutions and government organizations to increase awareness and access to services in the areas of employment, education, health, wellness and family support.
Silent Professionals
Direct pipeline to jobs available within the defense and private security industry as well as unique corporate security job opportunities.
Vehicles for Veterans
1674 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-885-8798
Assists disabled veterans with transition services, help for homeless veterans, advocacy, and employment assistance.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
3318 E Sharon Road Cincinnati, OH 45241
513-563-6830
Offers transition and employment services, student grants, benefits and wellness plans to veterans, active members, and guard and reserve forces.
Volunteers of America (VOA)
115 W McMicken Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-639-3743
Offers employment training and assistance, emergency, transitional, and permanent housing for these veterans. They also have access to treatment centers.
Volunteers of America Veterans Resource Center
7938 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45231
513-521-7700
Provides homeless veterans with housing and access to local community goods and services. The rehabilitation facility provides services such as job training, housing assistance, mental illness diagnosis, group classes, and substance abuse treatment.
Walmart’s Careers with a Mission
1-800-925-6278
Walmart’s Careers with a Mission program employs veterans who have been honorably discharged. Transitional resources are offered to those coming back from overseas.
Help is everywhere. Learn more about abuse treatments and statistics for veterans.
Financial Assistance
Easterseals Military and Veteran Services
2901 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-878-2200
513-878-2200 – Emergency Resources
513-475-6792 – Employment
Services include emergency resources, education, job training, and employment. Easterseals provides emergency financial resources, medical attention, benefits information, and housing.
Ohio Veterans Bonus Program
P.O. Box 373, Sandusky, Ohio 44871
1-877-644-6838
The Ohio Veterans Bonus Programs assist active service members and veterans that served in Afghanistan era. If you are eligible you can receive a bonus of 500$-1500$ in bonus pay.
Respect the Vet
810 Forest Avenue, Suite 1 Milford, OH 45150
513-608-8000
Respect the Vet provides financial planning assistance for veterans and their families to receive benefits free of charge.
Housing Assistance
Cincinnati VA Medical Center
909 Vine Street, Room 107, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513-977-6818Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required supports.
Easterseals Military and Veteran Services
2901 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-878-2200
513-878-2200 – Emergency Resources
513-475-6792 – Employment
Services include emergency resources, education, job training, and employment. Easterseals provides emergency financial resources, medical attention, benefits information, and housing.
Housing Assistance
1-800-827-1000
Assistance to help veterans receive loans to build, purchase, renovate, and refinance their homes. There is also a special adaptive grant for disabled veterans that assist them to purchase or make necessary changes to their home to live more independently.
Housing Help for Veterans
1-844-872-4681
Series of programs to assist veterans with their housing through loans, grants or in-home care. Some of these specialized programs for veterans include VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL), home equity, and assistance for older veterans that need access to medical care within their homes.
Impact Services
7030 Beech Hollow Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45236
513-245-4932
Offers employment, transitional and permanent housing to homeless veterans. They also work with the VA to help veterans get the exact services they need.
Joseph House Treatment and Recovery for Veterans
1526 Republic St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-241-2965
Provides addiction services to veterans. Each veteran will receive a specific program that meets their needs. Other services include housing and means of living.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program
1-877-424-3838
Provides vouchers to eligible homeless veterans and their families to find safe and sustainable housing. This program targets homeless veterans who are the most vulnerable, such as severe mental or physical health problems and/or substance use disorders.
Volunteers of America (VOA)
115 W McMicken Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-639-3743
Helps homeless veterans off the streets by providing employment training and assistance, emergency, transitional, and permanent housing for these veterans. They also have access to treatment centers.
Volunteers of America Veterans Resource Center
7938 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45231
513-521-7700
Provides homeless veterans with housing and access to local community goods and services. The rehabilitation facility provides services such as job training, housing assistance, mental illness diagnosis, group classes, and substance abuse treatment.
Medical Assistance
Cincinnati VA Medical Center
909 Vine Street, Room 107, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513-977-6818Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required supports.
Disabled American Veterans
1500 W Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
513-522-3400
Offers a lifetime of support, whether its needing rides, medical assistance, or employment for veterans and families.
Easterseals Military and Veteran Services
2901 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-878-2200
513-878-2200 – Emergency Resources
513-475-6792 – Employment
Services include emergency resources, education, job training, and employment. Easterseals provides emergency financial resources, medical attention, benefits information, and housing.
Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission
230 E. 9th St., Room 1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-946-3300
1-800-273-8255, Press 1 – The Veterans Crisis Hotline
Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission currently has a new VA Medical Center (VAMC) Transportation Program. Metro passes are available at no cost for VAMC Cincinnati medical appointments. Veterans who call into the Crisis Hotline can receive confidential support 24/7.
Joseph House Treatment and Recovery for Veterans
1526 Republic St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-241-2965
Provides addiction services to veterans. Each veteran will receive a specific program that meets their needs. Other services include housing and means of living.
Substance Abuse Rehab for Veterans
1-800-827-1000
Veterans who abuse substances may be more likely to experience homelessness due to the legal and work-related problems that come with a substance use disorder. Use the location search of Help.org to find a rehab center near you.
T-Mobile Veteran Program
1-844-428-9675
T-Mobile is committed to helping veterans, as they strive to hire 10,000 veterans and their spouses in the next 5 years and offer specific benefits for veteran families. Some of those benefits include military leave, reserve training, deployment coverage, healthcare, and child care subsidy. To assist veterans to transition from the military, T-Mobile partners with FourBlock to sponsor recruiting events, career seminars, and tailored training programs. Enroll in FourBlock’s Career Readiness Program to get started.
The Cincinnati Vet Center
801B W. 8th Street, Suite 126, Cincinnati, OH 45203
513-763-3500
The Cincinnati Vet Center operates as part of the VA, providing post-war readjustment counseling to veterans and their families. This counseling includes family counseling, bereavement counseling for families who experience an active duty death, military sexual trauma counseling and more.
Tristate Veterans Community Alliance
2400 Reading Road, Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH 45202
(Located inside the United Way Building)
513-845-6822
Partners with local service providers, corporations, academic institutions and government organizations to increase awareness and access to services in the areas of employment, education, health, wellness and family support.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
3318 E Sharon Road Cincinnati, OH 45241
513-563-6830
Provides transition and employment services, student grants, benefits and wellness plans to veterans, active members, and guard and reserve forces.
Volunteers of America (VOA)
115 W McMicken Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-639-3743
Helps homeless veterans off the streets by providing employment training and assistance, emergency, transitional, and permanent housing for these veterans. They also have access to treatment centers.
Volunteers of America Veterans Resource Center
7938 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45231
513-521-7700
Provides homeless veterans with housing and access to local community goods and services. The rehabilitation facility provides services such as job training, housing assistance, mental illness diagnosis, group classes, and substance abuse treatment.
Without many of these organizations, it is possible that some veterans and their families in Hamilton County and other communities would not be able to maintain self-sufficiency. If there are any Cincinnati veteran assistance programs we have missed, please let us know at The Voice of Black Cincinnati.
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