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VAAccredited county Veterans Service Officer for Arlington area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Richmond, VA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Norfolk 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 Newport News-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Free civil legal help for Chesapeake-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.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Richmond area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
American Legion Department of VA accredited service officer support for Virginia Beach-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Arlington veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Newport News area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Arlington-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.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Alexandria 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 Roanoke, 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 Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Newport News, 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 Arlington, VA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Virginia Beach, VA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Alexandria-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Virginia state veterans affairs office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and connections to state veteran programs.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Roanoke veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Free civil legal help for Richmond-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 Chesapeake area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
American Legion Department of VA accredited service officer support for Norfolk-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Norfolk veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Alexandria, 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.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Richmond who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Norfolk-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.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Richmond-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
American Legion Department of VA accredited service officer support for Newport News-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Arlington-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Chesapeake, 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.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Norfolk area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Alexandria veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Virginia Beach-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Newport News veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Arlington area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Norfolk area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Alexandria veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Arlington 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 Arlington area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Employment and training services for Virginia veterans including job placement and career counseling.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Chesapeake area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Roanoke 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 Roanoke area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Norfolk 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 Virginia Beach-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Arlington, 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.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Chesapeake 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 Alexandria 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 Newport News-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 Richmond area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Newport News, VA veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
