MAKE THE CONNECTION
The Veterans Administration has launched a website, "Make The Connection", that Has Shared Experiences and Support for Veterans. Connecting veterans and their friends and family members with information, resources and solutions to issues affecting their lives. Visit the website: http://www.maketheconnection.net/
VETERANS LINKS:
Free Access to National Parks
National Resource Directory for Veterans
VA Crisis Hotline
Center for Women Veterans
Information for Iraqi Freedom Veterans
Chillicothe VA Medical Center
Lancaster VA Medical Clinic
Dental Care Resources For Veterans
Mesothelioma (Asbestos Exposure)
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer Resource
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network
Veterans Addiction Support
Addiction Resources
Veteran Owned Small Business Guide
NEWSPAPERS:
Marine Corps Times
Navy Times
Airforce Times
Stars & Strips Newspaper
OHIO STATE VETERAN'S BENEFITS
OHIO VETERAN HOUSING PROGRAMS:
Ohio Veterans Home: The Ohio Veterans Home Agency is a State of Ohio establishment comprised of two facilities, a home located in Sandusky, Ohio (approximately 60 miles west of Cleveland) and a home located in Georgetown, Ohio (approximately 45 miles east of Cincinnati). The Georgetown Home is a licensed nursing home providing two levels of nursing care – standard care and special care (Alzheimer/ Dementia). The Sandusky Home, in addition to offering standard care and special care in its licensed nursing home, also offers Veterans Hall (DOM), a domiciliary for those who are able to function in an independent living situation, and DOM+ for those requiring very limited assistance (supervised care) but who do not require the level of care provided to nursing home residents.
Learn more about the Ohio Veterans Home
OHIO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND VA CLAIMS:
County Veterans Service Officers are extensively trained to assist with the preparation and submission of VA claims, compensation and appeals.
Learn more about Compensation and VA Claims
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Financial assistance is available through your County Veterans Service Office on a short term basis to eligible veterans and their dependents.
Learn more about Financial Assistance
MILITARY INJURY RELIEF FUND:
Ohio grants money to individuals injured while in active service as a member of the armed forces of the United States and while serving under operation Iraqi freedom or operation enduring freedom. Effective August 21, 2008 MIRF is exempt from State Taxation
OHIO EDUCATION BENEFITS
OHIO WAR ORPHANS SCHOLARSHIP:
In order to be eligible for consideration of a scholarship, the child of an eligible person must meet the following requirements: (1) At the time of application, have attained his or her sixteenth but not his or her twenty-first birthday; (2) At the time of application, if a child of a veteran who entered the armed services: (a) As a legal resident of Ohio, have resided in the state for the last preceding year; (b) Not as a legal resident of Ohio, have resided in the state for the year preceding the year in which application for the scholarship is made and any other four of the last ten years; (3) Be in financial need, as determined by the Board.
Learn more about the Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
OHIO GI PROMISE:
In an effort to enhance the benefits for veterans established in the federal Post-9/11 GI Bill, effective on August 1, 2009, the University System of Ohio is taking a proactive step to better serve those who serve our country. The following are components of our state-level initiative, the Ohio GI Promise.
Learn more about the Ohio GI Promise Program
OTHER OHIO STATE VETERAN BENEFITS
BURIAL BENEFITS:
Burial Benefits are available for eligible veterans. (Contact your County Veteran Service Officer)
Learn more about Burial Benefits
MILITARY RECORDS/AWARDS/MEDALS AND DECORATIONS:
Your County Veterans Service Office has forms available and can assist veterans and their families in search of military records, discharges, awards, and medals. (Contact your County Veteran Service Officer)
Learn more about Military Records
MILITARY/VETERAN LICENSE PLATES:
Ohio's Bureau of Motor Vehicles has many military/veteran license plates available to eligible veterans.
Learn more about Military/Veteran License Plates
TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS:
Many of the organizations and County Veterans Service Offices across Ohio free transportation to local VA facilities. (Contact your County Veteran Service Officer)
UPDATING YOUR DISCHARGE:
Your County Veterans Service office has the forms available to request updates to your discharges and can assist you in submitting the form properly. (Contact your County Veteran Service Officer)
RECREATIONAL BENEFITS:
Ohio offers the following recreation benefits for qualifying veterans:
• Hunting & Fishing Licenses for qualified veterans
FOR INFORMATION CALL 1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543)
• Boating Licenses for qualified veterans
FOR INFORMATION CALL 877-426-2837