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Provides emergency communication and verification of conditions related to requests for emergency leave for members of the military.

Offers general mental health counseling and for specific issues: sexual trauma counseling related to military service (military sexual assault), post traumatic stress disorder due to combat service, veteran reintegration counseling, couseling for victims of spousal/partner abuse, and bereavement couseling. Counseling may be offered in individual and group settings. Does not deal with legal issues.

Provides assistance with food, shelter (rent or mortgage), utility bills (gas and electric), principal car payments, and other needed services for veterans, active duty military, and dependent survivors. Assistance is in the form of vouchers. Amount of assistance is based on demonstrated need. Also available to make community presentations about these services.

Offers a walk-in food pantry serving veterans and their families through the Troop and Family Support Service (73rd TFAC Region 6 Rickenbacker ANGB) and through the Ohio Army National Guard RTI (DSCC-Defense Supply Center Columbus) Whitehall.

Offers Veterans and eligible beneficiaries the opportunity to purchase dental insurance at a reduced cost. Contracts with certain dental insurance providers to offer dental services to eligible veterans and their dependents. Offered plans will vary and may include diagnostic, preventative, surgical, emergency and endodontic/restorative treatment.

Offers educational benefits to eligible dependents of certain veterans. Generally provides up to 45 months of benefits to eligible participants. However, some eligible dependents may be able to receive up to 81 months of GI Bill benefits, if they qualify for multiple benefit programs. Can be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeships and on the job training. Other educational programs may be authorized under certain circumstances.

Provides counseling to veterans and the families of veterans regarding their VA education benefits with the assistance of an on site US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VetSuccess Counselor. Provides counseling on making the transition from military to academic life and offers referrals to other federal, state and county veteran's organizations. Provides counseling on the opportunity to receive college credit at Cleveland State University for military experience.

Investigates reported child abuse or neglect of military dependents and takes appropriate follow-up action; coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies.

Hosts events to suit caregivers' busy schedules such as local neighborhood get together events, caregiver days, and weekend long caregiver retreats. Offers activities, education, support tools, and resource connections to help caregivers.

Provides temporary housing for veterans and active-duty military personnel who are receiving treatment at a military or Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center and their families.

Provides vouchers for school clothing, winter coats, and boots for children of Veterans.

Connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat or text. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available through online chat.

Provides counseling, spiritual care, emergency assistance, and a support group for families of deployed military personnel.

Provides support groups (TAPS Care Groups) and peer-to-peer support for those who have suffered the loss of someone who is a member of the military or a veteran. TAPS Care Groups are operated by TAPS accredited Peer Mentors who have themselves lost loved ones in the line of duty. Also offers a national hotline for those who grieving the death of a military loved one.

Provides seminars and presentations on a variety of family related topics. Also offers support groups for single parents and mothers of young children.

Offers a free seven week class. Teaches a practical approach to toddler and preschool parenting issues.

Provides counseling, spiritual care, emergency assistance, and a support group for families of deployed military personnel.

Provides refresher courses and tutoring in English, math, and computers to eligible individuals who are pursuing education past high school. Additional services include academic and financial aid advising, career assessment and counseling, GI Bill and VA benefits information and referrals, educational testing and assessment, assistance with college admissions, scholarship opportunities and transfer assistance, personal enrichment workshops and motivational speakers, and social opportunities.

Provides supportive services to low-income veterans and their families living in or transitioning to permanent housing. Offers outreach, case management, health care referrals, legal assistance referrals and help with fee payments, daily living costs and service referrals, housing counseling services, personal financial planning services, transportation expense assistance and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. Additionally, the program may also provide time-limited payments to third parties (ex. landlords, utility companies, moving companies and licensed child care providers) if these payments help veteran families stay in or acquire permanent housing on a sustainable basis.

Contacts deployed military personnel on behalf of families experiencing an event which requires an urgent communication such as a death, illness, or birth of a child. Offers emergency leave verification and basic information and referral. Provides access to emergency funds available through the various military aid societies (Army Emergency Relief, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society, and the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance). The funds can be used for a variety of purposes such as medical care, car repair, emergency travel and utility bill payment assistance. Assistance may come in the form of an interest free loan, a direct grant, or some combination of the two.

Provides chiropractic services for veterans and their families. Chiropractors throughout the United States treat at least 1 Armed Services member per week at no charge.

Provides a national network of mental health professional volunteers who have agreed to provide an hour a week of free mental health counseling. Availability may vary by area, but counseling can be for: anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, sexual health and intimacy concerns, bereavement counseling, brain injuries, child and adolescent counseling, critical incident stress debriefing, divorce, family issues, gambling addiction, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender issues, general counseling, marriage counseling, parent education, pastoral counseling, postpartum counseling, sexual assault counseling, sexual/love addiction counseling, substance use disorder counseling.

Provides volunteer attorneys that offer legal assistance to personnel of the armed forces who are enlisted in the reserves or National Guard and are currently activated, or are on active duty. Assists enlisted personnel and their families in exercising their rights under the Soldiers' and Sailors Civil Relief Act. Also, will provide legal assistance for wills, powers of attorney, living wills, and durable power of attorney for health care. Will not assist with legal matters such as divorce and child custody (does not represent in court).

Matches children in need of friendship and adult role model with caring volunteers. Offers various mentor programs including Community-Based Programs and School/Site-Based Programs. - Community-Based Programs include Big Couples, Mentoring Children of Prisoners, Mentoring Children of Military Families, and Bigs in Blue. - School/Site-Based Program include Lunch Buddies, High School Bigs, and Sports Buddies programs. - Additional programming includes Pathways to Success - tutoring, mentoring and family engagement programming and Big Futures - workforce and college readiness program for high school students.

Offers general mental health counseling and for specific issues: sexual trauma counseling related to military service (military sexual assault), post traumatic stress disorder due to combat service, veteran reintegration counseling, couseling for victims of spousal/partner abuse, and bereavement couseling. Counseling may be offered in individual and group settings. Does not deal with legal issues.