Resource Directory

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

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

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

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

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Athens-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.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Savannah-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.

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta, GA 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 Athens-area veterans from Georgia Legal Services Program - Athens Office, the legal-aid organization serving Athens, GA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Macon-area veterans from Georgia Legal Services Program - Macon Office, the legal-aid organization serving Macon, GA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Columbus-area veterans from Georgia Legal Services Program - Columbus Office, the legal-aid organization serving Columbus, GA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Savannah-area veterans from Georgia Legal Services Program - Savannah Office, the legal-aid organization serving Savannah, GA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

The Georgia Department of Veterans Service administers Georgia-specific veteran family programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

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

If a Georgia 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.

Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for Georgia veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.

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

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

Tax-free monthly payments for Georgia 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 Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Athens-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 Athens area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

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

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Athens 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 Athens, GA 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.

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

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Macon, GA 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.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Savannah, GA 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.

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

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

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Columbus, GA. 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 Savannah area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

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

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

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

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

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

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Augusta 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 Atlanta area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

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

SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Atlanta 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 GA accredited service officer support for Atlanta-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 Atlanta, GA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Atlanta 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 Augusta, GA 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.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Atlanta, GA 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.

State housing authority providing mortgage assistance, rental programs, and housing resources for Georgia residents including veterans.

Support services for military and veteran families in Georgia including counseling and family readiness programs.

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