Resources

VA benefits, housing, employment, mental health, food, clothing, and crisis support

Crisis Resources - Available 24/7

Veterans Crisis Line

24/7 confidential support for veterans in crisis or emotional distress.

Benefits
VA Benefits & Services

Information on disability compensation, pensions, education, healthcare, and more.

Nationwide
Mon-Fri 8am-9pm ET
Veterans and eligible family members
Housing
SSVF (Housing Support)

Supportive Services for Veteran Families - rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention.

Nationwide
Business hours
Very low-income veteran families
Employment
Hire Heroes USA

Free career coaching, resume help, and job search assistance for veterans.

Nationwide
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm local time
All transitioning service members and veterans
Employment
VA Vocational Rehab (VR&E)

Training, education, and employment support for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Nationwide
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm local
Veterans with service-connected disability rating
Mental Health
VA Mental Health Services

Counseling, therapy, PTSD treatment, and mental health care through VA.

Nationwide
24/7 hotline
VA-enrolled veterans
Mental Health
Vet Centers

Community-based counseling for combat veterans, sexual trauma survivors, and bereaved families. No VA enrollment needed.

Nationwide
Varies by location
Combat veterans, MST survivors, bereaved families
Education
GI Bill Information

Education benefits including tuition, housing, books for school and training programs.

Nationwide
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm ET
Veterans who served on active duty
Legal
VA Legal Services (Pro Bono)

Free legal help for low-income veterans through partnerships with legal aid organizations.

Nationwide
Low-income veterans
Financial
Veterans Financial Counseling

Free financial counseling to help with budgeting, debt, and financial planning.

Nationwide
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm ET
All veterans
Substance Abuse
VA Substance Abuse Treatment

Inpatient and outpatient treatment for alcohol and drug abuse.

Nationwide
24/7 hotline
VA-enrolled veterans
Mental Health
Wounded Warrior Project

Mental health programs, peer support, and resources for post-9/11 wounded veterans.

Nationwide
Business hours
Post-9/11 wounded veterans
Food
Feeding America - Veterans Program

Network of food banks across America providing food assistance to veterans and families.

Nationwide
Varies by location
All veterans in need
Food
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Food Assistance

Local VFW posts provide food assistance, meal programs, and food bank connections.

Nationwide
Varies by location
Veterans and their families
Food
SNAP Benefits for Veterans

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps) - expedited processing for veterans.

Nationwide
Varies by state
Low-income veterans and families
Food
Operation Homefront - Critical Financial Assistance

Emergency food assistance and financial help for military families in crisis.

Nationwide
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Military families with financial need
Clothing
Goodwill Veterans Services

Free professional clothing, uniforms, and interview attire for veterans seeking employment.

Nationwide
Varies by location
All veterans
Clothing
Dress for Success - Veterans Program

Professional attire and career support for women veterans entering the workforce.

Major cities nationwide
By appointment
Women veterans
Clothing
Vietnam Veterans of America Donation Program

Free clothing and household items for veterans in need through local chapters.

Nationwide
Varies by chapter
All veterans
Clothing
The Salvation Army - Veterans Services

Free clothing, furniture, and household items for veterans and military families.

Nationwide
Varies by location
Veterans and military families in need
Clothing
Suits for Soldiers

Free professional business attire for transitioning service members and veterans.

Select cities
By appointment
Transitioning service members and veterans
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