National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Available 24/7. Veterans complete an intake application to be connected to local resources. The service is free and confidential.
Volunteers of America
Provides veterans with housing counseling, personal financial assistance, health care referrals, help with childcare, legal aid, transportation, and daily living needs.
Veteran Service Commission
1849 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44115
Provides financial assistance to Veterans to cover rent or mortgage payments, including security deposits. There is a financial assistance application to complete, which can be found on the website linked below.
American Legions (various locations)
Veterans must be homeless in order to receive emergency temporary service, including temporary placement in a hotel.
| 1240 E 9th St, Ste 923, Cleveland, OH | 216.522.3504 |
| 3935 E 42nd St, Newburgh Hts., OH | 216.271.9792 |
| 19311 Lorain Rd, Cleveland, OH | 440.356.2110 |
| 15521 Broadway Ave, Maple Hts., OH | 216.662.7768 |
| 695 Cahoon Rd, Westlake, OH | 440.871.5156 |
| 20750 Arbor Ave, Euclid, OH | 216.5311.5344 |
Benefits and Advocacy / Support Services
1240 E 9th St, Rm 1017B, Cleveland, OH 44199
Provides veterans and their dependents with guidance in understanding VA benefits and submitting claim forms while both providing forms and forwarding claims.
Tragedy Assistance for Survivors
3033 Wilson Blvd, Ste 630, Arlington, VA 22201
Provides those who have suffered the loss of a military service member with assistance in understanding and obtaining survivor benefits through case management.
Ohio National Guard- Troop and Family Assistance
5990 Airport Dr NW, North Canton, OH 44270
Provides information and referrals for services that would benefit service members and their families (includes all military branches).
Frontline Services
1736 Superior Ave, 3rd Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114
Provides re-housing assistance, case management, and community benefits & services. Services may include rental deposit assistance, rent payments, transportation assistance, utility payments, clothing, furniture, and supply needs.
Education Resources for Veterans
Cuyahoga Community College - Veteran services
2900 Community College Ave, Ste 501B, Cleveland, OH 44115
Provides assistance for veterans who are students accessing school services and working toward achieving their educational goals. Individuals may also receive assistance with applying for veterans’ educational financial aid, tutoring for success, and educational accommodations for those with disabilities.
John Carrol University – Veteran Program
1 John Carroll Way, Rodman Hall, 2nd Floor, University Heights, OH 44118
Provides eligible student veterans the opportunity to attend classes nearly tuition-free. Scholarships are available for undergraduate or graduate tuition not covered by the student veteran’s GI Bill.