Resource Directory

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Warren, MI 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 Flint, MI veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Lansing-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 Ann Arbor-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 Detroit-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 Ann Arbor, MI veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Lansing 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 Ann Arbor-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

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

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

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency administers Michigan-specific veteran benefits programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

If a Michigan 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.

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency administers Michigan-specific veteran family programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

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

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

Free civil legal help for Warren-area veterans from Lakeshore Legal Aid (Macomb County), the legal-aid organization serving Warren, MI. 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 Warren 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 Warren, MI. 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 Flint area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

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

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Flint, MI. 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 Lansing-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

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

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

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Ann Arbor, MI. 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 Grand Rapids-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Free civil legal help for Grand Rapids-area veterans from Legal Aid of Western Michigan, the legal-aid organization serving Grand Rapids, MI. 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 MI accredited service officer support for Grand Rapids-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 Grand Rapids, MI. 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 Detroit-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 Detroit area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

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

Free civil legal help for Detroit-area veterans from Lakeshore Legal Aid, the legal-aid organization serving Detroit, MI. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

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

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency administers Michigan-specific veteran housing programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Warren, MI 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 Grand Rapids, MI 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.

Michigan state veterans affairs office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and connections to state veteran programs.