Veteran Resources

Veteran Resources with direct URLs to quick-access links for benefits, health, housing, employment, education, financial/legal, VSOs, and more.

Disclaimer: This page is informational and not a substitute for professional or legal advice. If you’re in immediate danger or crisis, call 988 (press 1 for Veterans) or call emergency services.

Federal Government Veteran Benefits & Assistance

resources after your service

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Benefits & Claims
https://www.va.gov
VA Health Care Services
https://www.va.gov/health-care
National Resource Directory (NRD) – searchable directory of services
https://nrd.gov

Crisis & Mental Health Support

avoidance does not work

Veterans Crisis Line – 24/7 support (Dial 988 then Press 1; Text 838255)
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
VA Mental Health
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/
Make the Connection – mental health resources and stories
https://www.maketheconnection.net/
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org/
Give an Hour – mental health support resources
https://giveanhour.org/

Housing & Homelessness Support

not a handout, a hand up

VA Homeless Programs
https://www.va.gov/homeless/
HUD‑VA Supportive Housing (HUD‑VASH)
https://www.hud.gov/helping-americans/housing-choice-vouchers-homeless-veterans
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (24/7 resources/contact info)
https://www.va.gov/homeless/resources.asp

Employment & Career Support

time to transition

U.S. Department of Labor – VETS
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets
Hire Heroes USA
https://www.hireheroesusa.org
Hiring Our Heroes
https://www.hiringourheroes.org
CareerOneStop – American Job Centers
https://www.careeronestop.org
GI Bill® (VA Education Benefits)
https://www.va.gov/education
VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E / Chapter 31)
https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/
Student Veterans of America (SVA)
https://studentveterans.org

Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs)

here to help, YOU

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
https://www.dav.org
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
https://www.vfw.org
The American Legion
https://www.legion.org
VA – State Veterans Benefits (choose your state)
https://www.va.gov/state-veterans-benefits/
Military.com – news & veteran information
https://www.military.com
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
https://nchv.org