Resource Directory

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Olympia-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 Spokane-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 Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Spokane, WA 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 Tacoma-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.

SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Tacoma 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.

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

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Seattle 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 Seattle veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs administers Washington-specific veteran housing programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

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

Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving Washington veterans. Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.

Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving Washington. Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Olympia, WA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Seattle, WA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs administers Washington-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Vancouver, WA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

HUD-VASH combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management and clinical services for Washington veterans who are homeless or at risk. Apply through your local public housing authority and nearest VA medical center.

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.

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Spokane, WA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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

If a Washington 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 Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs administers Washington-specific veteran family programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs administers Washington-specific veteran healthcare programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

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

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

State housing finance agency providing mortgage assistance, rental programs, and housing resources for Washington residents including veterans.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Olympia 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 Olympia 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.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Bellevue 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue 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 WA accredited service officer support for Bellevue-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Bellevue 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 Vancouver area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Vancouver-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

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.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Vancouver, WA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Vancouver 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Tacoma 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 Olympia veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Bellevue 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 Bellevue-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

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

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Vancouver 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 Tacoma-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Free civil legal help for Tacoma-area veterans from Northwest Justice Project - Tacoma Office, the legal-aid organization serving Tacoma, WA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.