Resource Directory

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Tacoma veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Free civil legal help for Tacoma-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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Vancouver, 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.

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

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Olympia area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Spokane, WA. 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 Olympia-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Spokane, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Seattle, 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.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Tacoma veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.