Resource Directory

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

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving St. Louis, MO 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.

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

Free civil legal help for Kansas City-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 Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Springfield, MO 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 Kansas City, MO veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Lee's Summit 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 Kansas City veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Springfield, MO 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.

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

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

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

Community-based VA Vet Center serving St. Louis 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 Kansas City, MO 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.

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Independence, MO 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 Lee's Summit, MO veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Kansas City-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 Springfield-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.