FREE RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
You don't have to navigate this alone. Below are free, confidential resources available to every veteran and service member, regardless of discharge status or whether you're enrolled in VA care. If you can't find what you need, contact us and we will help you find it.
In Crisis Right Now
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Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988, then Press 1 | Text 838255 | Chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net. Free and confidential, 24/7. You do not need to be enrolled in VA care.
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TTY (hearing loss) — 1-800-799-4889
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Emergency — Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room
Mental Health & Wellness
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VA Mental Health Services — mentalhealth.va.gov
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Vet Center Call Center — 1-877-927-8387 (877-WAR-VETS), 24/7 — free, confidential counseling for veterans and families, no VA enrollment required
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PTSD Foundation of America — Peer support and mentorship for combat veterans
VA Benefits & Claims
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VA Benefits Hotline — 1-800-827-1000 (claims, back pay, benefits questions; Mon–Fri, 8am–8pm ET)
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VA.gov — Apply for benefits, health care, disability compensation, and education benefits online
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eBenefits / VA claims status — Track an existing claim or upload documents
Family & Caregiver Support
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Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) — Stipends, health insurance, and support for caregivers of eligible veterans, open to veterans of all eras
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Military & Veteran Family Support — Local Vet Center family counseling
Housing & Homelessness Support
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National Call Center for Homeless Veterans — 1-877-424-3838, 24/7
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VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) — Local rental and utility assistance