Resource Directory

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Tallahassee, FL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Orlando, FL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Benefits for surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased Florida veterans, including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), survivors pension, education benefits, and burial benefits.

Step-by-step official VA instructions for Florida veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) provides career counseling, training, education, and job placement for Florida veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.

Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving Florida veterans. Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.

Monthly VA pension for wartime Florida veterans 65+ or permanently disabled with limited income, plus Aid and Attendance for those who need help with daily activities.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Miami veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

SSVF provides rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention for very low-income Florida veteran families, including temporary financial assistance for rent, utilities, deposits, and case management through VA-funded community partners.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Orlando area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Tampa area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Jacksonville veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Pinellas County-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.

American Legion Department of FL accredited service officer support for Tampa-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Jacksonville area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Tampa-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs administers Florida-specific veteran benefits programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving St. Petersburg-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the St. Petersburg area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved St. Petersburg veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving St. Petersburg veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for St. Petersburg-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in St. Petersburg, FL. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Priority employment services for veterans including job training, career guidance, and employer connections.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Jacksonville, FL administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Pensacola area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Orlando-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Pensacola-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Pensacola veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Pensacola area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Tampa veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Tampa, FL. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Miami area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

American Legion Department of FL accredited service officer support for Jacksonville-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Pensacola-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Pensacola-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Pensacola area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Tallahassee-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Tallahassee veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Tallahassee-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Orlando-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Pensacola veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Free civil legal help for Orlando-area veterans from Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, the legal-aid organization serving Orlando, FL. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Orlando veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Free civil legal help for Miami-area veterans from Legal Services of Greater Miami, the legal-aid organization serving Miami, FL. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Jacksonville-area veterans from Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, the legal-aid organization serving Jacksonville, FL. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. JALA runs a dedicated veterans advocacy unit for Northeast Florida veterans.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Jacksonville-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Jacksonville veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Jacksonville area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Tampa area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.