Resource Directory

Free civil legal help for Columbia-area veterans from Mid-Missouri Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Columbia, MO. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

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.

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.

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.

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

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Columbia 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 St. Louis-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

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.

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 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 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.

Monthly VA pension for wartime Missouri veterans 65+ or permanently disabled with limited income, plus Aid and Attendance for those who need help with daily activities.

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

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.

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.

The Missouri Veterans Commission administers Missouri-specific veteran family 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 Missouri veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.

If a Missouri 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.

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.

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.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Kansas City 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 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.

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.

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.

Free civil legal help for Kansas City-area veterans from Legal Aid of Western Missouri, the legal-aid organization serving Kansas City, MO. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

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.