Resource Directory

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Newport News-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.

Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving Virginia. Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.

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

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Alexandria, VA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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

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

Support for Virginia family caregivers of eligible veterans, including the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, stipends, training, respite care, and caregiver support coordinators.

Tax-free monthly payments for Virginia veterans with service-connected conditions. File or check a claim online, by phone, or with free help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer.

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

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Newport News 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 Alexandria-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 Chesapeake-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

State housing finance agency providing mortgage assistance, rental programs, and housing resources for Virginia residents including veterans.

VA health care system serving Virginia veterans with medical, mental health, and specialty care services.

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services administers Virginia-specific veteran housing programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Arlington who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.

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

American Legion Department of VA accredited service officer support for Chesapeake-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 Chesapeake area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Richmond 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 Norfolk-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

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

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

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

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Virginia Beach, VA 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.

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