RESOURCES
At LIVE WITH HONOR, INC., we support those who’ve served our country. Serving residents of Portage County and the surrounding Northeast Ohio area, we’re here to help you navigate a wide range of local state, and federal resources, like those listed below, providing benefits you may not even know you are eligible for. All of our services are 100% free.
Whether you are just starting out or need help with specific benefits, we’re here to support you. Learn more about us on our What We Do page or Contact Us to send us an email to let us know how we can assist. You can also reach a Veterans Advisor by phone any day of the week, including evenings, at 330-541-5090.
CRISIS SUPPORT – FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, 24/7
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- Veterans Crisis Line – Connect with a real person trained to support veterans, service members, and their supporters. Dial: 988 then Press 1 or Text: 838255 or Chat online
- National Call Center for Homeless Veterans – Veterans, family members, friends, and supporters can Dial: 1-877-424-3838
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DISABILITY RATINGS/COMPENSATION RATES
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- VA Disability Ratings & Calculator (U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
- Current VA Disability Compensation Rates (U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
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FINANCIAL/GENERAL SUPPORT
State of Ohio & Federal
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- American Legion – Find a Post near you
- Ohio Department of Veterans Services and Find Ohio County Veterans Services Offices
- Ohio Veteran Facilities and Population Trends (Ohio Ranks #6 in total veteran population)
- Driver’s License – Free for 100% Disabled Veterans (Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles)
- Military License Plates – Up to Two Free (Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles)
- U.S. Social Security Administration
- U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
- Veterans of Foreign Wars – Find a Post near you
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Portage County & N.E. Ohio Region
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- Alpha 11 Veterans Logistics, Inc. (Advocating for and connecting veterans with benefits and support)
- Blue Star Mothers – Ohio Chapter 2 (Support deployed military, veterans events and gold star families)
- Community Resource Guide for Portage County (PDF) provided by Job and Family Services
- Rolling Thunder – Ohio Chapter 2 (Promote POW/MIA awareness)
- Social Security Administration (444 Enterprise Parkway, Ravenna, Ohio)
- Sub Zero Mission – Painesville, Ohio (Helping homeless veterans stay warm and connect with services)
- Veterans Service Commissions: *Lorain CO *Portage CO * Summit CO (Financial, transportation, benefits)
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FOOD PANTRIES/HOT MEALS
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- Center of Hope (Hot meals and food pantry, 1081 West Main St., Ravenna, Ohio)
- Kent Social Services (Hot meals and food pantry, 1066 South Water St., Kent, Ohio)
- P.A.C.C. – Patricia Ann Cargill Charities (Helping to end hunger and food insecurity, Akron, Ohio)
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HEALTH CARE/MENTAL HEALTH
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- Axess Point Community Health Centers in partnership with Family & Community Services
- Canine Companions (Provides service dogs to veterans with disabilities, adults, children, and more)
- Coleman Health Services (Behavioral health, residential, employment and support services)
- Healing Heroes with Horses (Amoroso Farms in Deerfield, Ohio)
- Health Insurance – Free or low cost based on eligibility criteria (Tri-Care Health Plans)
- Re-Entry Program for Justice-Involved Individuals (Ohio Means Jobs, 253 S. Chestnut St., Ravenna, Ohio)
- O.U.R Place – Open United Recovery (Bravehearts Veterans Group, 260 West Main St., Ravenna, Ohio)
- Patriot’s on the Fly- Mentor, Ohio (Fly fishing education and restorative community for disabled veterans)
- Townhall II – Health Network (Mental health, addiction, crisis intervention, 155 N. Water St., Kent, Ohio)
- VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System (VA clinics for primary, mental health, and specialty care)
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HOUSING/SHELTERS
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- Freedom House – Portage County (Transitional housing for homeless veterans, 1213 Anita Drive, Kent, Ohio)
- PMHA – Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority (2832 State Route 59, Ravenna, Ohio)
- Shepherd’s House – Portage County (Temporary housing, hot meals, 2645 State Route 59, Ravenna, Ohio)
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families and Housing & Emergency Support (705 Oakwood St., Suite. 106, Ravenna, Ohio)
- Valor Home – Lorain County (Transitional housing for homeless veterans, 221 W. 21st St., Lorain, Ohio)
- Valor Home – Summit County (Transitional housing for homeless veterans, 1121 Exeter Road, Akron, Ohio)
- Veterans Haven – Youngstown/Warren Area (Transitional housing for homeless veterans)
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TRAINING/EDUCATION
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- Center for Adult and Veterans Services (Kent State University – “Gold Star” Military Friendly School)
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- CH. 35 Benefit Rates for Educational Assistance for Survivors/Dependents (U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
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- College Credit for Military Training/Experience (Ohio Dept. of Higher Education)
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- Education Programs, Scholarships & Services (Ohio National Guard)
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- Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship (Ohio Dept. of Education)
- Training/Employment Services for Transition to Civilian Life (U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
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EMPLOYMENT/CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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- Careers & Employment Assistance (U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
- Career One Stop – For Career Exploration, Training, Jobs (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
- Career One Stop – Veteran & Military Transition Center and Veterans Job Matcher
- Military Service Career Center including the Military Skills Translator (Ohio Means Jobs)
- My Next Move for Veterans (Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor)
- Ohio Means Jobs (Portage County Job & Family Services)
- Warrior Saber (Recognizing veterans for continued excellence, service, honor, expertise in professional life)
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