Cleveland County Veterans Services

09/17/2026

September is National Recovery Month 🌻

Cleveland County is committed to supporting residents facing mental health and substance use challenges, including the veterans in our community who have served and sacrificed for us.

The resources below are available around the clock — please save and share them with your community.

📞 In crisis? Call or text 988, the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
🎖️ Veterans, press 1 after dialing 988 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line, connecting you directly with responders trained to support the military community.

Need help connecting to recovery resources in Cleveland County? Call or text a local Peer Support Specialist with lived experience who can meet you where you are and support you in your recovery journey: 980-880-CARE (2273).

Reach out. Recovery works. 💙

09/10/2026

Come see us at Shelby High School’s Military and Veteran Appreciation Night. We want to thank all Veterans for their service🇺🇸

09/10/2026

Cleveland County Veterans Services will be closed to the public from Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25 for the NCACVSO Fall conference.

The office will reopen on Monday, September 28. We hope to see you soon!

09/03/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Safe Harbor Church in Kings Mountain for supporting our Veterans Care Corner for the month of September!

Their generous donation included snacks, care baskets filled with hygiene and cleaning supplies, as well as pet baskets with food and treats for our Veterans’ fur babies. 🐾❤️

This is what community is all about — connecting our community with our Veterans and showing them that their service and sacrifices are never forgotten.

We are so grateful to Safe Harbor Church for helping us care for and support the Veterans in our community.

🇺🇸 Veterans, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

09/01/2026

2026 Cleveland County Veterans Day Parade – Applications Open! 🇺🇸

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 11th at 10 AM in Uptown Shelby as our community lines the streets to say thank you to the veterans who have given so much for our freedom.

This year's theme: "Honoring All Our Veterans: America's 250th"
📋 No fee to enter — everyone is welcome to be part of this special tribute!
⏰ Deadline to apply: November 4th

Let's show our veterans just how much they mean to us. Pick up your application at Cleveland County Veterans Services or find it online at: bit.ly/cc-veterans-services

08/21/2026

Thinking about continuing your education? Consider Cleveland Community College and connect with their Veterans Affairs office, located on the 2nd floor of the Jack Hunt Campus Center!

At Cleveland Community College, we’re proud to support those who have served. 🇺🇸
Our Veterans Affairs services are here to help military service members, veterans, and eligible dependents use their education benefits and successfully transition into college life.

Here’s how we can help:
- Assistance with GI Bill® and other VA education benefits
- Help with certification and required documentation
- Guidance through the enrollment process
- Support from staff who understand the unique needs of military-connected students

If you’re ready to take the next step in your education, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here to help you every step of the way.

💻 Learn more about eligibility, required documents, and how to get started here:
🔗 https://clevelandcc.edu/financial-aid/veterans-affairs/
📞 704-669-4028

08/17/2026

🎉 Join us in celebrating Julie's 5-year anniversary with Veterans Services!

Her dedication speaks for itself: "It is an honor to serve those who have served our country, and I will never stop advocating for, supporting, and standing beside our veterans."

Thank you for pouring your heart into this work, Julie — our veterans and this community are so lucky to have you. Here's to the next chapter! 💛🇺🇸

08/15/2026

Beautiful day at Keeter Stadium for Day 3 of the American Legion World Series! Don’t forget veterans receive FREE admission today. 💙