Veteran Resources

📞 24/7 Hotline

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) anytime. Free, confidential. Connects veterans and their families to local VA homeless programs and community resources on the spot.

Call 1-877-4AID-VET → 🏘️ HUD-VASH

HUD-VASH Housing Vouchers

Section 8 housing vouchers specifically for homeless veterans, combined with VA case management. Contact your local VA to apply. Covers rent in private market housing nationwide.

Apply at your VA → ⚡ Rapid Rehousing

SSVF — Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Short-term financial assistance and supportive services to rapidly rehouse veterans and prevent homelessness. SSVF providers operate in most counties nationwide.

Find SSVF provider → 🏗️ Transitional

VA Grant & Per Diem (GPD)

Community-based transitional housing programs funded by the VA — a bridge between the street and permanent housing with supportive services included.

Find GPD program → 🌐 Coalition

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

Advocacy and resource directory. Find local veteran-specific housing programs using their nationwide provider locator. Tracks funding, policy, and community-level services.

Find local programs → 🤝 VOA

Volunteers of America — Veterans

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing at VOA programs nationwide. Case management and support services included.

Find a VOA program →

🍽️ VA

VA Food Security Guide

Official VA guide for food insecure veterans — SNAP enrollment, food pantries, meal programs, and local social services connections. Download and share.

Download guide → 🥫 Food Bank

Feeding America — Find Your Food Bank

Locate your nearest food bank. 200+ food banks nationwide — many have veteran-specific programs and walk-in pantry hours. Enter your zip code and go.

Find food bank → 🕊️ Nonprofit

MAZON — Veterans Food Programs

MAZON actively funds and advocates for veteran food assistance programs. Connects veterans to direct food services and fights food insecurity at the policy level.

Access resources → 📋 SNAP

SNAP for Veterans

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — many veterans qualify regardless of discharge status. Apply through your state agency or get help at benefits.gov.

Check eligibility → 📞 USDA Hotline

USDA Nutrition Hotline

Call 1-800-821-5920 for free help navigating federal food assistance programs — SNAP, WIC, senior nutrition, school meals, and more. Mon–Fri 10am–4pm ET.

Call 1-800-821-5920 → 🌱 Local

Veteran-Specific Food Pantries

Many local VA medical centers and community organizations operate food pantries exclusively for veterans. Ask your VA social worker or call 211 to find one near you.

Find local pantry →

🆘 Crisis

Veterans Crisis Line

24/7 confidential crisis support. Call 988 (press 1), text 838255, or chat online. Staffed by VA employees and volunteers — many veterans themselves.

Get help now → 🏥 VA

VA Mental Health Services

Free mental health care for eligible veterans including therapy, PTSD treatment, substance use programs, and peer support through VA medical centers nationwide.

Explore VA services → 🤝 Peer

Make the Connection

Veteran-to-veteran stories and resources from the VA. Real stories of veterans who found support — helps break stigma and show the path forward.

Hear from veterans → 🕐 Free Counseling

Give an Hour

Network of licensed mental health professionals providing free care to military members, veterans, and their families. Find a provider near you who gives one hour of care per week — at no cost to you.

Find free counseling → 🧠 PTSD

VA PTSD Resources

PTSD treatment programs, self-help tools, PTSD Coach app, and provider resources from the VA's National Center for PTSD — the world's leading PTSD research center.

Access PTSD support → 📞 Active Duty

Military OneSource

Free, confidential counseling for active duty, Guard, Reserve, and their families. Up to 12 sessions per issue at no cost. Call 800-342-9647 anytime.

Get counseling →

📋 Disability

VA Disability Claims

File a disability claim, check claim status, and understand the ratings process. Start at VA.gov — the official portal with step-by-step guidance and online filing.

File or check claim → 🎓 Education

GI Bill & Education Benefits

Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Voc Rehab (VR&E), and other education benefits. Includes the GI Bill comparison tool for schools and programs.

Explore education benefits → 🏢 Jobs

Hiring Our Heroes

U.S. Chamber of Commerce program connecting veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses with employers. Job fairs, mentorship, and career programs nationwide.

Find opportunities → ⭐ Career Help

Hire Heroes USA

Free career coaching, résumé writing, and job search support from transition specialists. 100% free for veterans and military spouses — no catch.

Get free career help → 🎖️ VSO

VSO Directory — Free Claims Help

Veterans Service Organizations provide free help filing VA claims. Top VSOs: DAV, AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion — accredited agents, no charge, no middlemen.

Find a VSO → ⚕️ Health Care

VA Health Care Enrollment

Enroll in VA health care, find a VA facility, and manage your health benefits. Most veterans qualify — don't leave earned health care on the table.

Enroll in VA health care →

🗺️ Nationwide

Find Any VA Facility

VA facility locator — find VA medical centers, Vet Centers, community clinics, and regional benefit offices anywhere in the country by zip code or city.

Find nearest VA → 🏠 Walk-In

Vet Centers — Walk-In Counseling

Vet Centers provide community-based counseling and mental health services for veterans and families. Walk-ins welcome. No VA enrollment required. 300+ locations nationwide.

Find a Vet Center →