New Poster Connects Veterans with Workforce Benefits, Services

Poster highlights critical resources available to vets and their families

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio is making it easier for veterans to access the benefits they've earned through their service, starting with a new, easy-to-read and downloadable poster to be displayed at places of employment across the state.

The poster was recently created by the Ohio Department of Veterans Services in partnership with the Ohio Department of Commerce in accordance with Senate Bill 39, now enacted as Section 4113.13 of the Ohio Revised Code.

The new poster streamlines key information into a single, accessible format to help veterans in the workforce understand and connect with the benefits available to them. By allowing Ohio employers to print and display the poster at their worksites or feature it on their websites, this initiative helps to ensure veterans and their families have better and more direct access to information regarding available resources and support. The poster is available for download here.

Resources and benefits highlighted in the poster include:

• Access to Ohio Department of Veterans Services programs, complete with contact details and website information for direct support.
• The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Crisis Line, including all necessary contact information.
• Substance abuse and mental health treatment programs designed specifically for veterans' needs.
• Educational, workforce, and training resources to support veteran career growth and advancement.
• Information on tax benefits and exemptions available to Ohio veterans and their families.
• Instructions on obtaining an armed forces designation on Ohio driver's licenses or identification cards.
• Guidance on eligibility for unemployment benefits under both state and federal programs.
• Legal services tailored to address a range of military-related and personal matters.

"We want Ohio to be the most veteran- and military-friendly state in the nation. Doing more to connect service members past and present to key resources and well-earned benefits always will be part of that mission," said ODVS Director John C. Harris Jr. "My sincere thanks goes out to the State Legislature and our partners at the Department of Commerce for supporting that need, and to all the men and women - and their loved ones - who serve so selflessly."

As part of a statewide commitment to supporting veterans, Ohio businesses are invited to print and display the poster in a location easily accessible to employees. This proactive measure helps to ensure veteran employees remain aware of the benefits and services available to them.

For a comprehensive look at the array of resources and services available to Ohio veterans, those currently serving, and their families, please visit OhioVets.gov and the OhioCARES website.