Cincinnati Metro Area · Hamilton, Butler & Warren Counties

No Veteran
Left Behind.

McBride Pathways for Veterans connects at-risk Veterans in Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties to the support, care, and benefits they've earned | starting in the community, not in a clinic.

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SERVICE
17.6
Veterans lost to suicide every day nationwide
54.4%
Had no VA contact in the 5 years before death
73K
Veterans in our 3-county service area
48K+
Not currently connected to VA care

🎖️ GRANT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT

McBride Pathways for Veterans has been selected as a recipient of the VA Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) — effective October 1, 2026. We are now accepting referrals and serving Veterans in Butler, Hamilton, and Warren Counties. #SSGFoxGrant

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This program is funded by a grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The views expressed are those of McBride Pathways for Veterans and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the U.S. Government.

Outreach
Peer Support
Case Management
Benefits Coordination
Mental Health Screening
VA Enrollment
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Our Service Area

Hamilton, Butler & Warren Counties

Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, Ohio

HAMILTON COUNTY
40,257
Total Veterans
BUTLER COUNTY
20,306
Total Veterans
WARREN COUNTY
13,300
Total Veterans
TRI-COUNTY TOTAL
~73,863 Total Veterans in service area
OUTREACH FOCUS
3 Counties served through community-based outreach and referrals

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates | VA National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics

Who We Are

Built by a Veteran,
for Veterans.

McBride Pathways for Veterans was founded by a United States Veteran who knows firsthand what it means to navigate life after service | and what it looks like when a fellow Veteran is struggling in silence.

We are a Cincinnati-based nonprofit serving Veterans across Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties, with proactive outreach to Veterans who may not yet be connected to VA or community services. We don't wait for Veterans to come to us. We go where they are.

Our founder currently supports five Veterans who experienced housing displacement, providing direct, wrap-around care before any grant or program existed. McBride Pathways for Veterans is that commitment, scaled.

McBride Pathways for Veterans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and recipient of the VA Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). We serve Veterans across Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties through outreach, case management, suicide-prevention support, resource navigation, and coordinated referrals. #SSGFoxGrant

"Some Veterans may never walk through the door asking for help. We bring outreach into the community."

| McBride Pathways for Veterans

275 Veterans served annually
3 Dedicated staff members
8+ Professional certifications
0 Cost to Veterans

What We Do

Comprehensive support,
start to finish.

Every service we provide is designed to meet Veterans where they are | not where the system expects them to be. All services are free and confidential.

01

Community Outreach

We actively find Veterans who are not connected to VA care | at VFW and American Legion posts, shelters, courts, churches, and community gathering spots across Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties.

02

Mental Health Screening

Enrolled Veterans participate in the VA program-evaluation measures required by the award, including PHQ-9, ISEL-12, SES, and WEMWBS at enrollment and program exit. Suicide risk is addressed using the VA/Columbia C-SSRS process and approved safety procedures. Additional needs screening may be used when appropriate to guide service planning.

03

Peer Support

Veteran-to-Veteran peer support from staff with lived military experience. One-on-one sessions, group engagement, and ongoing connection to reduce isolation and build trust.

04

Case Management

Dedicated case managers develop individualized service plans and coordinate referrals to clinical, housing, financial, and community resources | ensuring no Veteran falls through the cracks.

05

VA Benefits Enrollment

We walk Veterans through VA health care enrollment, disability compensation claims, housing assistance, and education benefits | step by step, at no cost.

06

Care Coordination

Warm handoffs to the Cincinnati VAMC, Vet Center, Hamilton County ADAMHS, and crisis services. We make the connection | we don't just hand out phone numbers.

Veterans

If you've served,
we serve you.

3
Counties served through proactive outreach, coordinated referrals, and Veteran-centered support.
3
Ohio counties served: Hamilton, Butler, and Warren.
1
Coordinated referral pathway connecting each Veteran with the right next step.

Our People

Trained. Committed. Here.

Founder & Program Director

Aunye McBride

A United States Veteran and Cincinnati community leader who founded McBride Pathways for Veterans from lived experience | not a boardroom. Currently providing direct support to Veterans experiencing housing displacement in the Cincinnati area.

ASIST Certified | June 2026 Mental Health First Aid · Talbert House Suicide & Self-Harm Risk · Talbert House Case Management · Talbert House Cultural Humility & Poverty · Talbert House Substance Use Disorders · Talbert House OHMAS Behavioral Health Coursework

Veteran Services Coordinator

Nicole Speller

A dedicated community services professional conducting outreach across Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties at VFW and DAV posts, American Legion chapters, shelters, Veterans Treatment Court, and faith communities. Provides individualized case management, mental health screening, service planning, peer support, and VA benefits coordination for an active caseload of 40 to 50 Veterans.

Community Services Background Case Management C-SSRS Certified

Veterans Services Coordinator

Jessica Coakley

A dedicated community services professional supporting Veterans and their families across Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties. Assists with case coordination, resource navigation, service planning, and connecting Veterans to VA and community programs.

Veterans Services Coordinator Community Services Resource Navigation Joined October 2026

Where We Work

We go where
Veterans are.

🎖️

VFW, DAV & American Legion

Our outreach is anchored in Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties's Veteran post organizations | where trust already exists.

⚖️

Veterans Treatment Court

Executive Director-led outreach to Veterans Treatment Courts and Veterans Justice Outreach programs to establish reliable referral pathways for justice-involved Veterans.

🏥

Cincinnati VA Medical Center

Coordinating warm referrals and care handoffs with the Cincinnati VAMC and Vet Center to connect Veterans to clinical care.

🏠

Housing & Shelter Partners

Monthly outreach at housing resource centers and transitional housing programs for Veterans experiencing displacement.

⛪

Faith Communities

Building trust through Cincinnati's church and faith networks | particularly in communities with high Veteran populations.

🎓

University Veteran Centers

Developing relationships with college and university Veteran resource centers to reach student Veterans in transition.

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Hamilton County VSC

Developing referral relationships with County Veterans Service Commissions so Veterans can be connected quickly to appropriate community and VA resources.

📱

Digital Outreach

Targeted, peer-voiced outreach on social media to reach Veterans across Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties zip codes.

Reach Out

We're here.
Let's talk.

Whether you're a Veteran who needs support, a family member concerned about someone you love, or a community partner who wants to work with us | reach out. Every message is read by a real person.

Organization McBride Pathways for Veterans
Address Mason, Ohio 45040
Website mcbridepathways.org
Veterans Crisis Line 988 · Press 1 · Free · Confidential · 24/7

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How can we help?

All inquiries are confidential. We respond within one business day.

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This website includes information about a program funded in part by a grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein are those of McBride Pathways for Veterans and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.