Veterans Resources

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

National

Veterans, active-duty service members, and familiesHealthcare, disability benefits, education benefits, housing support, caregiver services, mental health care, burial benefits, and survivor resources

.https://www.va.gov

VA Benefits Administration

National

Veterans and dependentsAssistance with disability compensation, pensions, education benefits, home loans, insurance, and survivor benefits

.https://benefits.va.gov

VA Health Care System

National

Eligible veteransMedical care, specialty care, mental health services, rehabilitation, pharmacy services, and preventive healthcare.

https://www.va.gov/health-care

Veterans Crisis Line

National

Veterans, service members, and families24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones. Call 988, then press 1 or text 838255

.https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

National Resource Directory (NRD)

National

Veterans, service members, families, caregivers. Directory of verified resources for healthcare, employment, housing, benefits, and community support.

https://www.nrd.gov

Elizabeth Dole Foundation – Hidden Heroes

National

Military caregivers and familiesSupport, education, resources, and recognition for military caregivers

.https://www.hiddenheroes.org

Benefits.gov – Veterans Benefits

National

Veterans and familiesHelps identify eligibility for government assistance programs including VA benefits, healthcare, housing, and financial assistance.

https://www.benefits.gov

American Legion

National / Local Posts

Veterans and familiesVeteran advocacy, community support, benefits assistance, scholarships, and service programs

.https://www.legion.org

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

National / Local Posts

Veterans who served overseas and familiesClaims assistance, advocacy, financial grants, community programs, and veteran support.

https://www.vfw.org

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

National

Veterans with disabilities. Free benefits counseling, claims assistance, transportation programs, and advocacy for disabled veterans.

https://www.dav.org

Wounded Warrior Project

National

Veterans and families affected by service-related injuriesMental health support, wellness programs, peer connection, financial assistance, and caregiver support.

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Veteran Caregiver Support Program (VA)

National

Family caregivers of veteransEducation, caregiver coaching, respite support, resources, and assistance navigating VA services.

https://www.caregiver.va.gov

National Veterans Foundation- Burial Arrangements

National

Useful article regarding what is needed for Veteran arrangements.

https://nvf.org/va-burial-arrangements/