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EmploymentVAHUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Roanoke veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Roanoke-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Richmond, VA. 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 Roanoke-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
American Legion Department of VA accredited service officer support for Richmond-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 Arlington veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Arlington-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Free civil legal help for Norfolk-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.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Richmond 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 Newport News area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Free civil legal help for Newport News-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.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Richmond veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Norfolk-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Chesapeake 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 Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Roanoke veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Norfolk veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Virginia Beach-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.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Richmond veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Richmond-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.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Richmond veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Richmond, 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 Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Newport News, VA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Norfolk-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Chesapeake veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Newport News area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Norfolk 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 Virginia Beach veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Arlington, 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 Chesapeake, VA 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 Roanoke-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Chesapeake veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Newport News veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
American Legion Department of VA accredited service officer support for Roanoke-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Virginia Beach area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Alexandria 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 Chesapeake-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Chesapeake, VA. 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 Arlington-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Newport News-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Norfolk, VA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Newport News, 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.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Richmond-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 Newport News who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Newport News veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Chesapeake veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Newport News area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Virginia Beach 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 Alexandria-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Virginia Beach veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Roanoke, VA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
