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EmploymentWADepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Seattle, WA veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Vancouver area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Free civil legal help for Seattle-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Vancouver area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Spokane 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 Seattle-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.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Olympia area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Vancouver who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Tacoma-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Olympia-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Bellevue, WA 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 Spokane area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Free civil legal help for Spokane-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
American Legion Department of WA accredited service officer support for Spokane-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
American Legion Department of WA accredited service officer support for Olympia-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Tacoma, WA 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.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Seattle-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Spokane 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 Seattle area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Spokane area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Seattle area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Vancouver-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Vancouver veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Olympia veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Spokane veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Olympia, WA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Seattle-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 Spokane-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 Seattle veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Employment and training services for Washington veterans including job placement and career counseling.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Olympia, WA 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 Olympia-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
American Legion Department of WA accredited service officer support for Tacoma-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Seattle veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Spokane veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Bellevue 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 Olympia 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 Olympia veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Olympia-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Free civil legal help for Vancouver-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Tacoma veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Vancouver veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Spokane-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Bellevue-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.
Free civil legal help for Bellevue-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Vancouver veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Bellevue area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Tacoma, WA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Bellevue who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Tacoma area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
