Resource Directory

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

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Toledo-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.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Ann Arbor, MI 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.

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

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Chicago-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 Austin area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Home loan benefits for veterans and service members, including no down payment and competitive interest rates.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving St. Louis 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 Syracuse, NY veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

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.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Augusta-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 Sacramento, CA 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 Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Pinellas County-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Employment and training services for Illinois veterans including job placement and career counseling.

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

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

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Warren 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 Greensboro who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Syracuse, NY. 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 Spokane area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

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

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

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

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

Free legal representation for low-income veterans in New York City including discharge upgrades and benefits appeals.

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.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Nashville-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.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Chandler area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Pensacola area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

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

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

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Grand Rapids-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.

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

Support services for military and veteran families in Texas including counseling, financial aid, and family programs.

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

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

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

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

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Murfreesboro veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Comprehensive services for veterans including transitional housing, employment assistance, and supportive programs.

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

State workforce and training resources for veterans.

Free civil legal help for Prescott-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.

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

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving El Paso, TX 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 Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Chicago, IL veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in San Francisco 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 TX accredited service officer support for Corpus Christi-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.