Resource Directory

Emergency financial assistance for Arizona military families and veterans facing hardship.

State housing authority for rental assistance and homelessness response.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Glendale-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 Scottsdale-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 Phoenix-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.

Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS) connects veterans with benefits counseling, claims assistance, housing support, employment programs, veteran cemeteries, and the Arizona State Veteran Home. ADVS operates offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott, Yuma, Show Low, Lake Havasu City, and other locations statewide.

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

Readjustment counseling and mental health services for veterans.

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services administers Arizona-specific veteran employment programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

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

American Legion Department of AZ accredited service officer support for Flagstaff-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 Prescott 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 Glendale area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

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

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

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

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

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

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

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

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Mesa 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 Mesa veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

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

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

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

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Mesa 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 Tucson veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Phoenix area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Free civil legal help for Flagstaff-area veterans from DNA-People's Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Flagstaff, AZ. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Scottsdale-area veterans from Community Legal Services (Arizona), the legal-aid organization serving Scottsdale, AZ. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Phoenix-area veterans from Community Legal Services (Arizona), the legal-aid organization serving Phoenix, AZ. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

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

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Glendale-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 Chandler veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

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

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

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

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

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