Browse guides to veteran resources and services in Rhode Island.
Housing assistance programs for veterans including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and homeownership support.
VA benefits information including disability compensation, pension, and claims assistance.
Healthcare options for veterans including VA medical centers, community care, and mental health services.
Employment resources for veterans including job training, career counseling, and hiring programs.
Legal assistance for veterans including discharge upgrades, records requests, and pro bono legal services.
Education benefits for veterans including GI Bill, tuition assistance, and vocational training.
Recently verified veteran resources serving Rhode Island.
If a Rhode Island veteran disagrees with a VA decision, the official decision-review options are a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.
Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving Rhode Island. Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.
The Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services administers Rhode Island-specific veteran employment programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Benefits for surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased Rhode Island veterans, including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), survivors pension, education benefits, and burial benefits.
Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for Rhode Island veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.
SSVF provides rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention for very low-income Rhode Island veteran families, including temporary financial assistance for rent, utilities, deposits, and case management through VA-funded community partners.
