Basic Needs Assistance - Veterans / Surviving Dependents / Miltary Families | Carroll County Veterans Service Commission

Provides assistance with food, shelter (rent or mortgage), utility bills (gas and electric), principle car payments, and other needed services for Veterans, active duty military, and dependent survivors. In some cases, may assist with indigent burial. Assistance is in the form of vouchers. Amount of assistance is based on demonstrated need.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

160 2nd Street Southwest, Carrollton, OH 44615

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Fax

(330) 627-0118

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment. Client will be provided forms and will be given an appointment to return with documentation.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

- Must be a legal resident of Carroll County for at least 90 days prior to making application for financial assistance. - Must be an honorably discharged Veteran with at least 90 days of active military service beyond training) or active duty service member. - Dependents of Veterans may also apply. - Considers many factors when determining financial need including income from work, benefits from county, state and the federal government, and the claimant's living expenses and assets. - Funeral assistance is only provided for indigent Veterans. - Client can receive assistance as often as determined by the agency on a case-by-case basis.

Languages

None.

Service area

Carroll County, Ohio

Agency info

Carroll County Veterans Service Commission

Assists Veterans and their families in applying for all VA benefits and temporary financial assistance for basic living needs.