Resource Directory

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Winston-Salem-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 Durham, NC veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.

Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

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

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

HUD-VASH combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management and clinical services for North Carolina veterans who are homeless or at risk.

Apply through your local public housing authority and nearest VA medical center.

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

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Asheville 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 Fayetteville 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 Winston-Salem-area veterans experiencing homelessness.

CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Winston-Salem area veterans.

Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Durham 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 Durham area veterans.

Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Raleigh 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 Charlotte veterans.

Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Free civil legal help for Fayetteville-area veterans from Legal Aid of North Carolina - Fayetteville Office, the legal-aid organization serving Fayetteville, NC.

Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues. The Fayetteville office serves the Fort Liberty-area veteran community.

Free civil legal help for Durham-area veterans from Legal Aid of North Carolina - Durham Office, the legal-aid organization serving Durham, NC.

Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Free civil legal help for Charlotte-area veterans from Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, the legal-aid organization serving Charlotte, NC.

Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Asheville area.

SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Fayetteville veterans with eligible offenses.

Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Fayetteville veterans.

Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Durham area.

Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

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

American Legion Department of NC accredited service officer support for Fayetteville-area veterans.

Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Winston-Salem veterans.

Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Durham-area veterans.

Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Durham veterans.

Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Durham, NC.

Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Greensboro 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 Greensboro veterans.

Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Raleigh area.

SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Raleigh-area veterans.

Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Raleigh veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living.

Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

American Legion Department of NC accredited service officer support for Raleigh-area veterans.

Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Charlotte area.

Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Charlotte 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 Charlotte veterans with eligible offenses.

Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Charlotte veterans.

Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Greensboro, 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.

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