FOR VETERANS

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC.
HONOR HOME
330-752-2134 or 330-631-3075
Transitional housing is available in Stark County for  homeless veterans including women with children
Registration with the Homeless Hotline is  required by calling 330-452-4363

Family  & Community Services provides a network of social service programs such as basic needs assistance, counseling and behavioral health services, legal advocacy, education and mentoring programs in 23 Ohio counties.
705 Oakwood St

Main Office
Suite 221
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-297-7027
https://fcsserves.org/

FREEDOM FARM AT WHISPERING GRACE HORSES
12882 Kimmens Rd SW
Massillon, OH 44647
330-265-5119
Certified  Veteran Ready faith based therapy horse and human relationship program 
https://whisperinggracehorses.org/

HOGS HELPING HEROES
2599 Fox Ave SE
Minerva, OH 44669
330-205-8439
Provides Veterans in the Minerva area with physical help, financial assistance or discounted services. Help may be available for home  needs such as construction, plumbing, electrical, computer and lawn services. Vehicle and motorcycle repair assistance may also be available
https://www.hogshelpingheroes.org/

PROJECT HEALING WATERS FLY FISHING
Akron Chapter 330-495-7407
This national organization promotes the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings. All equipment and fishing trips are provided free of charge.
https://www.phwffakron.org/
https://projecthealingwaters.org/

LEGACY OF HONOR
229 E Main St
Suite C
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 806-9649
This agency works to meet the needs of Veterans, First Responders and their families who request help in whatever the situation requires.
http://www.honorthelegacy.org/

LOUIS STOKES MEDICAL CENTER
CANTON COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC
733 Market Ave S. 
Canton, OH 44702 
330-489-4600
www.va.gov

NAMI (National Alliance on mental Illness)
Local 330-455-6264
NAMI National  Helpline 800-950- NAMI (6264) Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., ET.
For crisis text "NAMI" to 74174
Support  for people with mental illness or dual diagnosis and their families
www.namistarkcounty.org/support groups 
https://www.nami.org/
https://namiohio.org/

NATIONAL CALL CENTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
1-877-424-3838
https://www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp

REAL WARRIORS CAMPAIGN
The campaign is part of the Military Health System and provides mental health information and referrals. It links service members, veterans and their families with care and provides free, confidential resources including online articles, print materials, videos and podcasts.
For confidential support 24/7 call 1-866-966-1020
https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/Real-Warriors-Campaign

WARRIOR BEAT
Trevor Meyer 330-685-2621
Uses professionally facilitated on-line interactive drum therapy to help US Military Veterans who suffer from PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and other mental and physical ailments. drumming as a means to treat the symptoms of PTS and Anxiety. All services are  free and any necessary materials are provided.
http://warriorbeat.org/

WARRIOR'S JOURNEY HOME
P.O. Box 67121
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222
330-715-5683
Weekly or bi-weekly  Healing Circle meetings  focused on the unseen wounds of war and military service which may use Native American ceremony or traditional religious practices. The common factor is the unique experience of the veteran and their family expressed through a sacred ritual. Meetings are open to family and interested friends of veterans as well. Currently there are meetings in Akron, Wooster and Tallmadge
http://warriorsjourneyhome.org/
http://warriorsjourneyhome.org/locations/

WoVeN WOMEN VETERANS NETWORK
 1-877-449-6836
Nationwide network of peer support groups that focus on improved quality of life for women veterans. The program consist of a series of 8 weekly theme meetings offered both online or in person
https://www.wovenwomenvets.org/

GUIDES TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
A wide variety of financial resources for Veterans and active-duty military can be found here. These sites list resources nationwide to assist with  housing, homelessness, education, emergency funds, funerals, and general aid and relief programs.
https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/military-financial-assistance-guide.html
http://www.operationwearehere.com/FinancialAssistance.html
https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/veteran-housing-assistance-with-apartments/
http://freegrantsforveterans.org/
https://www.nationaldebtrelief.com/veteran-resource-guide/

INFORMATION LINKS

https://www.alternativetomeds.com/blog/veterans-and-substance-abuse/
Comprehensive information and resources for addiction and mental health treatment and support for veterans

https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/veterans/
Information about the Contingency Management treatment program being offered through the VA

https://saluteheroes.org/get-help/resources/
This site offers a broad range of resources and assistance  programs for veterans and their families for all aspects of life. 

https://www.creditkarma.com/home-loans/i/va-benefits-guide
Information, explanations  and links to VA benefits such as home loans, disability benefits and programs, and education, training and employment benefits

https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=531
This site lists and links to a wide variety of highly-rated nonprofits dedicated to veterans and military service members in the areas of wounded troops services, military social services and  military family support