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(330) 740-2450
1915 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH 44504
Fax: (330) 788-3501
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Closed Sat & Sun | Closed All Federal Holidays
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Veteran Resource Directory

Your Service Officer may refer you to one of the numbered links below, or you can use them to learn more about specific benefits and resources. Contact the Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission at 330-740-2450 for assistance or to get started.

  1. About the Office
  2. VA Claims and Benefits Assistance
  3. Disability Compensation Support
  4. Pension and Survivors Benefits
  5. Aid and Attendance Guidance
  6. Military Record Retrieval (DD-214 / NPRC Requests)
  7. VA Healthcare Enrollment
  8. VA ID Card / MyHealtheVet Setup
  9. Burial Benefits and Memorial Assistance
  10. National Cemetary Information
  1. Emergency Financial Assistance 
  2. Utility Assistance Programs
  3. Military Injury Relief Fund (MIRF)
  4. Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship Program (WOS)
  5. Transportation to VA Medical Centers
  6. Nursing Home Outreach
  7. Homeless Veterans Outreach / Housing Referrals
  8. Education and Home Loan Benefits
  9. Employment and Vocational Support
  10. Women Veterans Support
  1. Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program
  2. Dependent and Spouse Benefit Support
  3. Guidance to Local and State Resources
  4. Mental Health and Crisis Resources
  5. Community Events and Outreach
  6. News and Announcements
  7. Forms and Downloads
  8. FAQ
  9. Contact Us
  10. Office Hours and Location
How We Serve

We help Ohio’s Mahoning County veterans and their families access the benefits they’ve earned — from disability and pension claims to education, home loans, and temporary financial aid. We also provide transportation to VA medical centers, support local patriotic events, and assist veterans in nursing homes with VA benefits.

Services Available to Veterans

  • VA Claims Assistance – Help applying for disability, pension, survivors benefits, DD-214s, and burial benefits.

  • Emergency Financial Assistance – Temporary aid for eligible veterans and families in need.

  • Transportation – Daily rides to VA medical centers in Cleveland and Parma (by appointment).

  • Utility Assistance – Seasonal help for qualified households meeting income and asset guidelines.

  • Burial & Memorial Support – Grave markers, flag holders, flags, and Memorial Day ceremonies.

  • Nursing Home Outreach – Assistance for veterans or spouses in long-term care facilities.

  • Military Injury Relief Fund (MIRF) – Compensation for injured veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan service.

  • War Orphans Scholarships – Tuition help for children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans.

  • Community Resources – Guidance on aid from federal, state, and local organizations.

Contact & Office Information

Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission
1915 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, OH 44504

Phone: 330-740-2450 
Fax: 330-788-3501

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed: The Friday following Thanksgiving

Request Military Records (NPRC)

Need a copy of your DD-214 or other service records? Request them directly from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) at archives.gov/personnel-records-center.