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
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
~26,690
Not connected to VA care
BUTLER COUNTY
20,306
Total Veterans
~13,400
Not connected to VA care
WARREN COUNTY
13,300
Total Veterans
~8,800
Not connected to VA care
TRI-COUNTY TOTAL
~73,863 Total Veterans in service area
UNCONNECTED TO VA CARE
~48,970 Our primary service population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates | VA National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics | Applied national rate of 66.3% of Veterans not using VA health care

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 who are not connected to VA care | the population most at risk for suicide. 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 pursuing funding through the VA Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program and is building coordination with the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission, and local Veteran post organizations.

"The Veterans most at risk are the ones who aren't asking for help. We go find them."

| 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

All enrolled Veterans receive a baseline mental health screening using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to assess risk and 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.

Who We Serve

If you've served,
we serve you.

48,970+
Estimated Veterans in Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties not currently connected to VA care | our primary service population.
42%
Of Veterans engaged by Fox grant programs nationally enroll in VA health care for the first time as a direct result of program participation.
91.8%
Of high-risk Veterans served by Fox grant grantees nationally report a measurable reduction in suicide risk factors.

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

Case Management Focus

An experienced community services professional specializing in case management, service coordination, and connecting individuals to resources. Carries a caseload of 35 | 40 Veterans and manages intake, service planning, and ongoing care coordination.

Community Services Background Case Management C-SSRS Certified Currently In Place

Veteran Services Coordinator

Outreach & Peer Support

A Veteran with lived experience serving as the program's community-facing presence | conducting outreach at VFW and Legion posts, shelters, courts, and faith communities across Hamilton, Butler, and Warren Counties. Leads peer support and mental health screenings.

United States Veteran Peer Support Specialist C-SSRS Certified Hiring | October 2026

Where We Work

We go where
Veterans are.

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VFW, DAV & American Legion

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

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Veterans Treatment Court

Partnership with Hamilton County's Veterans Treatment Court to reach justice-involved Veterans before, during, and after court involvement.

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Cincinnati VA Medical Center

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

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Housing & Shelter Partners

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

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Faith Communities

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

🎓

University Veteran Centers

Partnering with UC and Xavier Veterans resource centers to reach recently separated student Veterans in transition.

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Hamilton County VSC

Co-located intake hours at the Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission for seamless same-day referrals.

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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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