American Legion - Department of Ohio
Veterans benefits, claims assistance, legislative advocacy, and emergency assistance.
Garrison Command
Veteran resourcedirectory
106 organizations across a 14-county catchment area, compiled by Operation Meraki and updated May 2026. Search by service, or filter to your county.
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Statewide7 resources
Veterans Benefits: 1-800-827-1000 | Crisis: 988 Press 1
VSO - Claims & Benefits Help
AMVETS - Department of Ohio
Veterans service organization offering claims help, advocacy, and community support.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Ohio HQ
Free VA claims assistance, transportation, and benefits help. Statewide offices.
Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS)
Oversees all 88 County VSO offices. Benefits navigation, advocacy, and statewide programs.
Paralyzed Veterans of America - Great Lakes Chapter
Specialized claims help for veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders.
VFW - Department of Ohio
Free VA claims assistance and veterans advocacy statewide. 500+ posts across Ohio.
Vietnam Veterans of America - Ohio
Claims assistance and advocacy specifically for Vietnam-era veterans.
Franklin County28 resources
Homeless Hotline: (614) 274-7000
Coordinated Entry / Homeless Hotline
211 Central Ohio (LSS)
Information and referral for housing, food, utilities, and more.
Columbus Homeless Hotline (Community Shelter Board)
Central Point of Access for ALL Franklin County emergency shelters. Call first.
Day Services & Drop-In Centers
Maryhaven Columbus Engagement Center
Behavioral health, addiction services, and homeless engagement.
The Open Shelter
Day services, advocacy, meals, and support for homeless and marginally housed individuals.
Domestic Violence Shelters
CHOICES (LSS Domestic Violence)
Emergency shelter, advocacy, legal assistance for DV survivors.
YWCA Columbus — DV Services
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, advocacy for domestic violence survivors.
Emergency Shelters
Choice Women's Emergency Shelter
Emergency shelter for women. Contact hotline for placement.
Friends of the Homeless / FOH Men's Shelter
130-bed men's emergency shelter; Navigator program for housing placement.
Homeless Families Foundation
Emergency and transitional shelter for families with children.
LSS Faith Mission (Men & Women)
Emergency shelter for men and women; meals, case management, services.
Nancy's Place — Women's Shelter
Women-only emergency shelter. Contact hotline for current location.
Southeast Healthcare — Homeless Services
Shelter, mental health, substance use, and healthcare services integrated.
Volunteers of America — Men's Shelter
Men's emergency and transitional shelter. Access through Homeless Hotline.
YMCA Van Buren Center
Emergency shelter for men. Access through Homeless Hotline.
YWCA Family Center
Emergency shelter for women and families.
Legal Aid & Prevention
Franklin County JFS — PRC
Prevention Resource Center: rental and utility assistance, shelter diversion.
Legal Aid Society of Columbus
Free civil legal aid including eviction defense and housing rights.
Meals & Food Resources
Hunger Network of Greater Columbus
Network of feeding programs, hot meals, and pantries across Franklin County.
Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Regional food bank serving Franklin County; pantry locator at midohiofoodbank.org.
Mental Health & Crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Mental health and suicide crisis; also connects to housing/homeless crisis resources.
ADAMH Franklin County Crisis Line
Mental health and addiction crisis support for Franklin County residents.
Veteran-Specific Services
LSS Faith Mission — Veterans Housing
Transitional housing and supportive services for veterans.
VA Central Ohio — Homeless Veterans Program
Outreach, medical/psychiatric screening, transitional housing, HUD-VASH, and SSVF.
Volunteers of America — Veterans SSVF
SSVF-funded rapid rehousing and prevention for veterans facing homelessness.
VSO - County Service Office
Franklin County Veterans Service Office
Benefits claims, emergency financial assistance, transportation, and referrals for Franklin County veterans.
VSO - DAV Service Office
DAV - Columbus Service Office
Free VA claims and benefits assistance at the Columbus VA Outpatient Clinic.
Youth & Young Adult Services
Columbus House — Transitional Youth Housing
Transitional housing and supportive services for homeless youth.
Star House (Ages 14–24)
Drop-in center for youth/young adults; meals, showers, case management.
Fairfield County14 resources
Dial 2-1-1
Coordinated Entry / Helpline
211 Fairfield County
Primary information and referral hotline for all Fairfield County services.
Domestic Violence Shelters
The Lighthouse (DV Shelter)
Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in Fairfield County.
Emergency Shelters
Lancaster-Fairfield CAA — Family Shelter
Only emergency shelter for homeless families in Fairfield County; 4 private units.
LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County
24-bed emergency shelter for adults; meals, hygiene, case management, veterans services.
The Foundation Shelters
Emergency shelter for men, women, and women with children.
Housing Authority
Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
Public housing, HCV/Section 8 vouchers, emergency shelter referrals.
Mental Health & Addiction
Fairfield County ADAMH Board
Mental health and addiction services; Network of Care provider referrals.
LSS Faith Mission — Sober Living Program
Up to 1-year sober living with peer support and intensive case management.
Permanent Supportive & Transitional Housing
Fairhaven Place (LSS Permanent Supportive Housing)
Furnished SRO apartments with weekly case management, budgeting, employment support.
Lancaster-Fairfield CAA Supportive Housing
Rent, deposit, utilities, and mortgage prevention assistance. Documentation required.
Prevention & Financial Assistance
Lancaster-Fairfield CAA — Homeless Prevention
Rent, deposit, utilities, and mortgage assistance. Funds limited; documentation required.
Veteran-Specific Services
LSS Faith Mission — Veterans Transitional Housing
Veterans transitional housing; life skills, employment, housing case management.
SSVF — LSS Faith Mission (9-County Coverage)
Covers Fairfield, Hocking, Perry, Ross, Fayette, Pickaway, Highland, Adams, Brown counties.
VSO - County Service Office
Fairfield County Veterans Service Office
VA claims, emergency assistance, and benefits navigation for Fairfield County veterans.
Licking County8 resources
Coalition for Housing: (740) 345-1970
Coordinated Entry / Helpline
Licking County Coalition for Housing
Central coordinated entry for homeless services in Licking County.
Domestic Violence Shelters
Center for New Beginnings (DV Shelter)
Domestic violence emergency shelter for Licking County residents.
Emergency Shelters
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Warming Center)
Emergency warming center; call to confirm activation.
Salvation Army of Newark
Emergency shelter and services for men, women, and families.
St. Vincent Haven (Men 18+)
50-bed emergency, program-based shelter for homeless men 18 and older.
Outreach & Engagement
Newark Homeless Outreach
Street outreach services for homeless individuals in Licking County.
Veteran-Specific Services
SSVF — Licking County Coalition for the Homeless
SSVF services for homeless/at-risk veterans in Coshocton, Knox, and Licking Counties.
VSO - County Service Office
Licking County Veterans Service Office
VA claims, emergency assistance, transportation, and referrals for Licking County veterans.
Pickaway County5 resources
Region 16: (740) 335-7921
Domestic Violence Shelters
Haven House of Pickaway County
DV and homeless shelter; crisis intervention, case management, legal advocacy.
Emergency Shelters
Hope House of Pickaway County
Emergency overnight shelter; dinner, breakfast, and next-day lunch provided.
Prevention & Financial Assistance
Pickaway County Community Action
One-time rent payment to prevent homelessness; no listed overnight shelter in county.
Veteran-Specific Services
SSVF — LSS Faith Mission (Fairfield-led, covers Pickaway)
SSVF veterans services covering Pickaway County through LSS Faith Mission.
VSO - County Service Office
Pickaway County Veterans Service Office
VA claims, emergency financial assistance, and benefits for Pickaway County veterans.
Delaware County5 resources
Emergency Shelters
Family Promise of Delaware County
Temporary shelter for women and families; up to 60 days. Case management services.
Heart of Ohio Women's & Family Shelter
Temporary shelter for women and families who are homeless.
Prevention & Financial Assistance
Pathways to Hope Fund
Rent assistance for qualifying Delaware County residents.
Veteran-Specific Services
Salvation Army — Delaware & Union County SSVF
SSVF veterans services covering Delaware, Madison, Marion, Morrow, and Union Counties.
VSO - County Service Office
Delaware County Veterans Service Office
VA claims, financial assistance, and benefits navigation for Delaware County veterans.
Madison County4 resources
Emergency Shelters
Bridges CAP — HELP House Emergency Shelter
Emergency homeless shelter serving Madison and Shelby Counties; case management, housing.
Outreach & Engagement
United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties
Coordination of housing and social services for Madison County residents.
Veteran-Specific Services
Salvation Army — Madison County SSVF
SSVF veteran services via Salvation Army covering Delaware, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Union.
VSO - County Service Office
Madison County Veterans Service Office
VA claims and emergency assistance for Madison County veterans.
Ross County6 resources
Ross County CAC: (740) 702-7222
Coordinated Entry / Helpline
Ross County Community Action — Resource Center
Homeless Crisis Response Program; day services and emergency shelter at night.
Emergency Shelters
Ross County CAC Men's Shelter
Emergency overnight shelter opened December 2023. Day services 8am–4pm.
Prevention & Financial Assistance
Southeastern Ohio Legal Services
Legal aid, rent/mortgage/deposit assistance, and rapid rehousing for Ross County.
Veteran-Specific Services
SSVF — LSS Faith Mission (covers Ross County)
SSVF veteran services covering Ross and surrounding counties via LSS Faith Mission.
VSO - County Service Office
Ross County Veterans Service Office
VA claims, emergency funds, and benefits navigation for Ross County veterans.
VSO - DAV Service Office
DAV - Chillicothe Service Office
Free VA claims assistance at the Chillicothe VAMC.
Hocking County3 resources
Emergency Shelters
Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter
Temporary shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Hocking County; coordinates with health services.
Veteran-Specific Services
SSVF — LSS Faith Mission (covers Hocking County)
SSVF veteran services covering Hocking County via LSS Faith Mission.
VSO - County Service Office
Hocking County Veterans Service Office
VA claims and emergency assistance for Hocking County veterans.
Perry County3 resources
Prevention & Financial Assistance
Perry County Job & Family Services
Emergency assistance, housing prevention, and utility help for Perry County.
Veteran-Specific Services
SSVF — LSS of Central Ohio (Perry County)
SSVF services for homeless/at-risk veterans in Perry County.
VSO - County Service Office
Perry County Veterans Service Office
VA claims and emergency assistance for Perry County veterans.
Fayette County4 resources
Region 16 Coordinated Entry: (740) 335-7921
Coordinated Entry / Helpline
CAC Fayette County — Region 16 Coordinated Entry
Coordinated entry for Clinton, Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, and Ross Counties.
Emergency Shelters
Brick House Emergency Shelter
Shelter for single women, couples with/without children, single-parent families since 1985.
Veteran-Specific Services
SSVF — LSS Faith Mission (covers Fayette County)
SSVF veteran services covering Fayette County via LSS Faith Mission.
VSO - County Service Office
Fayette County Veterans Service Office
VA claims and emergency assistance for Fayette County veterans.
Union County4 resources
Community Support
The Hope Center
Support and practical resources for Union County individuals and families in need.
Emergency Shelters
IMPACT Station
Emergency shelter and services for homeless individuals in Union County.
Veteran-Specific Services
Salvation Army — Union County SSVF
SSVF veteran services covering Delaware, Madison, Marion, Morrow, and Union Counties.
VSO - County Service Office
Union County Veterans Service Office
VA claims and emergency assistance for Union County veterans.
Muskingum County5 resources
Coordinated Entry / Helpline
Zanesville Salvation Army
Primary emergency shelter and services hub for Muskingum County.
Emergency Shelters
First United Methodist Church of Zanesville
Seasonal emergency shelter support for Muskingum County.
Trulight Ministries
807 Putnam Ave., Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 487-0221 / Text: (740) 704-8531
Offsite winter shelter hours
Offsite winter shelter for men and women; call or text for availability.
Veteran-Specific Services
SSVF — Community Action Program (Morgan & Muskingum)
SSVF veteran services covering Morgan and Muskingum Counties via Community Action.
VSO - County Service Office
Muskingum County Veterans Service Office
VA claims and emergency assistance for Muskingum County veterans.
Knox County5 resources
Domestic Violence Shelters
New Directions — DV & Crisis Services
24/7 crisis helpline, DV emergency shelter, advocacy, and support groups.
Emergency Shelters
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Emergency Shelter — Knox
Emergency shelter and rental assistance for Knox, Holmes, Coshocton, and Ashland Counties.
The Winter Sanctuary
Seasonal emergency shelter connecting homeless individuals with resources in Knox County.
Veteran-Specific Services
SSVF — Licking County Coalition (Knox Coverage)
SSVF services for veterans in Coshocton, Knox, and Licking Counties.
VSO - County Service Office
Knox County Veterans Service Office
VA claims and emergency assistance for Knox County veterans.
Coshocton County5 resources
Emergency Shelters
First Step Shelter
Emergency shelter with crisis helpline for Coshocton County.
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland CAC — Coshocton Office
Emergency shelter program and rental assistance for Coshocton County.
Second Chance Emergency Shelter
Emergency shelter for homeless individuals in Coshocton County.
Veteran-Specific Services
SSVF — Licking County Coalition (Coshocton Coverage)
SSVF veteran services in Coshocton, Knox, and Licking Counties.
VSO - County Service Office
Coshocton County Veterans Service Office
VA claims and emergency assistance for Coshocton County veterans.
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