Veteran Help Resources

Government and Military Organizations

These organizations are typically run by the government or the military and offer a broad spectrum of services and benefits.

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) The VA is the primary government agency for veterans' services, covering health care, benefits, and memorials.

  • Website: https://www.va.gov/

  • Main Info Line: 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411)

  • VA Crisis Line: Call or text 988, then Press 1. This service provides confidential support 24/7 for veterans and their loved ones.

    • Text: Send a text to 838255.

    • Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

• Military OneSource This is a Department of Defense-funded program that provides free services and support to active-duty service members, their families, and veterans who have separated within the last 365 days.

  • Website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

  • Phone Number: 800-342-9647

• National Resource Directory (NRD) The NRD is an online database of vetted resources for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers, with resources from the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs.

  • Website: https://nrd.gov/

  • Phone Number: 800-424-3838 (National Call Center for Homeless Vet 

Major Non-Profit Organizations

These are well-known non-profit groups that provide essential services to veterans and their families.

• The American Legion As a congressionally chartered veterans service organization, The American Legion offers a variety of programs, including advocacy, financial assistance, and mental health resources.

  • Website: https://www.legion.org/

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) The DAV is dedicated to empowering veterans with disabilities to lead high-quality lives. They provide free assistance with benefits claims, employment, and transportation.

  • Website: https://www.dav.org/

• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) The VFW provides a wide range of assistance, including helping with VA benefits claims, offering scholarships, and providing community support.

  • Website: https://www.vfw.org/

• Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) The WWP focuses on helping post-9/11 veterans and service members with serious injuries. They offer programs for physical and mental health, career counseling, and long-term care.

  • Website: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

  • Phone Number: 888-997-2586

Crisis and Suicide Prevention

For a veteran or service member in crisis, here is a list of essential resources, including suicide prevention and homelessness hotlines, and additional support websites. These resources offer immediate, confidential help for veterans and service members in distress.

• Veterans Crisis Line

  • Phone Number: Dial 988, then Press 1.

  • Text: Send a text to 838255.

  • Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

  • What they do: This is a 24/7, confidential resource that connects veterans and their loved ones with caring, qualified responders. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to use this service.

Homelessness and Housing Support

These organizations focus on getting veterans off the streets and into safe housing.

• National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

  • Phone Number: 877-424-3838 (877-4AID-VET)

  • Website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp

  • What they do: This hotline is available 24/7 for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Trained counselors provide confidential support and connect veterans with housing solutions, assistance programs, and other resources.

• National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV)

  • Phone Number: 800-838-4357 (800-VET-HELP)

  • Website: https://nchv.org/

  • What they do: The NCHV is a non-profit organization that provides emergency and supportive housing, food, hygiene supplies, and job training for homeless veterans.