Resource Directory

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

The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services administers Maine-specific veteran legal 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 Fort Worth veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

If a Indiana veteran disagrees with a VA decision, the official decision-review options are a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Pensacola-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 Fayetteville-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 Dallas 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 Raleigh-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 Virginia Beach, 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 Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Raleigh, NC veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs administers Delaware-specific veteran housing programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

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

Free civil legal help for Flint-area veterans from Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, the legal-aid organization serving Flint, MI. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Dayton, OH veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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

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

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Houston 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 Idaho.

VA medical center providing comprehensive health care for veterans in the Philadelphia area.

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

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

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

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

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Grand Rapids, 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.

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

Free civil legal help for Yonkers-area veterans from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, the legal-aid organization serving Yonkers, NY. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Fayetteville, NC 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.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Springfield 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 Chattanooga area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

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

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

Free civil legal help for Roanoke-area veterans from Blue Ridge Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Roanoke, VA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

American Legion Department of VA accredited service officer support for Alexandria-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 Buffalo veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

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

Free civil legal help for Rockford-area veterans from Prairie State Legal Services - Rockford Office, the legal-aid organization serving Rockford, IL. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Career counseling, resume help, skills translation, and job-search tools for Michigan veterans and transitioning service members, including the GI Bill and education-and-career counseling benefits.

The Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families administers Maryland-specific veteran housing programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

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

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

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

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