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