Resource Directory

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

Free civil legal assistance for low-income veterans in Florida including benefits appeals and housing issues.

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

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

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

Free employment services for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses including resume help and job placement.

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

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

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Rockford-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 Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board administers Mississippi-specific veteran employment programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

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

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Athens-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

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

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

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Bellevue, WA 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.

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

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

Tax-free monthly payments for Vermont veterans with service-connected conditions. File or check a claim online, by phone, or with free help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer.

Step-by-step official VA instructions for Utah veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.

SSVF provides rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention for very low-income Texas veteran families, including temporary financial assistance for rent, utilities, deposits, and case management through VA-funded community partners.

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.

The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs administers South Carolina-specific veteran healthcare 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 Independence area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) provides career counseling, training, education, and job placement for New York veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in San Jose, CA. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Sacramento 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 Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving San Diego-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

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

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

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

Free civil legal assistance for low-income veterans in Delaware.

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

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

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

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

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs administers Louisiana-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

Benefits for surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased Louisiana veterans, including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), survivors pension, education benefits, and burial benefits.

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

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

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Peoria 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 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.

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

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

Benefits for surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased Idaho veterans, including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), survivors pension, education benefits, and burial benefits.

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

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Albany 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 Rochester 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 Houston-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Free civil legal help for Scranton-area veterans from North Penn Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Scranton, PA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. North Penn Legal Services' Scranton office serves Lackawanna County veterans.

Free civil legal help for San Antonio-area veterans from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, the legal-aid organization serving San Antonio, TX. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.