Veteran-Centered Care
Supporting Those Who Served
Saints Alive, Daily Needs Assistance (DNA), is committed to helping veterans overcome barriers to stability, well-being, and a stronger connection to their community. Every veteran’s circumstances are different. Some need assistance with food, clothing, or personal-care essentials, while others need help identifying resources and understanding where to turn for additional support.
Through our partnership with local AMVETS Post 1928, we draw on the experience and knowledge of fellow veterans to better understand these needs and identify possible sources of assistance. That collaboration helps guide our efforts to connect veterans with resources suited to their individual circumstances.
Depending on eligibility and local availability, assistance may be accessible through county veterans service offices, other government agencies, or community organizations. Knowing whom to contact and how to begin can be challenging. We strive to help veterans find a starting point, ask the right questions, and explore the support that may be available to them.
At the heart of our mission is respectful, personalized daily needs assistance. By listening without judgment and responding with compassion, we work to ease immediate hardships, improve quality of life, and build lasting community connections. We want every veteran we serve to know that their service is valued, their needs matter, and they do not have to face difficult times alone.
Below is a practical directory of veteran resources serving Franklin County and Central Ohio, with contact information checked against official websites on September 24, 2026. Call before visiting to confirm appointments, eligibility, and available assistance.
Crisis support · 24/7
988, then press 1
For benefits, financial assistance, or transportation, Franklin County Veterans Service Commission is a good first call: 614-525-2500. It helps veterans access VA benefits, temporary financial assistance, and medical transportation.
For urgent assistance, use these contacts. Call 911 for an immediate life-threatening emergency.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, then press 1. Text 838255. Website and online chat
Free, confidential support 24/7 for veterans, service members, and concerned loved ones. VA enrollment is not required.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
877-424-3838. Website
Available 24/7 to connect veterans experiencing or facing homelessness with local VA assistance.
Franklin County Homeless Hotline — Community Shelter Board
614-274-7000.
Emergency shelter access and referrals, 24 hours a day.
Serves the broader community, including veterans.
LSS 211 Central Ohio
Dial 211 or 614-221-2255.
Free, confidential referrals for food, housing, utilities, and other community needs.
The following offices and organizations provide ongoing assistance in Columbus and Franklin County.
Franklin County Veterans Service Commission
614-525-2500;
vsc.intake@franklincountyohio.gov.
Memorial Hall,
280 E. Broad St.,
Room 100,
Columbus, OH 43215.
VA benefits assistance, temporary financial assistance, and medical transportation. Call or email to schedule an appointment.
Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic — VA Central Ohio
614-257-5200 or 888-615-9448.
420 N. James Rd., Columbus, OH 43219.
Primary and specialty care, mental health and PTSD care, women’s health, prescriptions, and caregiver support. Ask for the appropriate clinic or program.
Columbus Vet Center
614-257-5550.
855 Bethel Rd.,
Columbus, OH 43214.
After-hours Vet Center call center: 877-927-8387.
Confidential counseling for eligible veterans, service members, and families, including PTSD, military sexual trauma, grief, and readjustment. VA health-care enrollment is not required; the center determines eligibility.
AMVETS Department of Ohio — Columbus Service Officer
614-388-7342;
bstormont@ohamvets.org.
Becky Stormont,
420 N. James Rd., Room 1A044,
Columbus, OH 43219.
Local AMVETS service officer contact for veterans seeking benefits assistance.
Call to discuss your needs and arrange a visit.
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana — Supportive Services for Veteran Families
614-629-9960;
veteransinfo@voaohin.org.
624 Harmon Ave.,
Columbus, OH 43223.
Housing stability assistance for qualifying low-income veterans and families, including homelessness prevention, housing counseling, temporary financial assistance, transportation, and referrals.
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio — Veterans Team
Intake: 888-246-4420.
1108 City Park Ave., Suite 100,
Columbus, OH 43206.
Free civil legal assistance for qualifying clients. Veterans services include help with certain VA benefit issues, overpayments, and discharge-related barriers; the organization also handles housing and public-benefit matters.
OhioMeansJobs Columbus–Franklin County
614-559-5052.
1111 E. Broad St.,
Columbus, OH 43205.
Website: Veteran services
Job searches, career advice, training connections, and veteran employment services. Identify yourself as a veteran when contacting the center.
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging — COAAA
614-645-7250 or 800-589-7277.
3776 S. High St.,
Columbus, OH 43207.
Aging and disability resources, caregiver support, and connections to in-home assistance. Ask about Veteran-Directed Care for eligible veterans needing help at home.
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
614-277-3663;
info@mofc.org.
Food pantries, markets, and meal resources available to the broader community, including veterans. The online locator searches by ZIP code.
Mid-Ohio Market at Gantz Road
614-317-9487.
4041 Gantz Rd.,
Grove City, OH 43123.
A direct location for fresh food and pantry groceries. Check current shopping hours and registration instructions before visiting.
For veterans living outside Franklin County, these nearby county offices are useful starting points. Ask the office in your county of residence about benefits claims, financial assistance, transportation, and documentation requirements.
Delaware County Veterans Services
740-833-2010
Historic Courthouse,
91 N. Sandusky St., Ground Floor,
Delaware, OH 43015.
Fairfield County Veterans Service Commission
740-652-7920
1550 Sheridan Dr.,
Suite 301,
Lancaster, OH 43130.
Licking County Veterans’ Service Commission
740-670-5430.
Transportation: 740-345-0353
935 Buckeye Ave.,
Newark, OH 43055.
Madison County Veteran Service Center
Pickaway County Veterans Services
740-474-3650
141 W. Main St., Suite 300,
Circleville, OH 43113.
Union County Veterans Services
937-642-7956;
veterans@unioncountyveteransohio.gov
835 E. Fifth St., Suite B,
Marysville, OH 43040.
When calling, explain the most immediate need—such as food today, shelter tonight, an overdue bill, transportation, counseling, or a benefits claim—and ask what documents to bring.
If your DD214 is missing, ask the county veterans office for help obtaining military records. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net