Find a safer housing path
Find immediate shelter and hotline support, transitional housing, HUD-VASH, SSVF rapid rehousing, and longer-term pathways for veterans facing housing instability.
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Browse official VA.gov starting points by need. Internal links lead to local facilities or the crisis actions above.
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Benefits & Disability
Health Care & Locations
Official VA.gov resource
Apply for VA health care
Review VA health care application information and get started on VA.gov.
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Locations by market
Phoenix, Tucson, Austin, Sacramento & nationwide
Go to the local section for market health systems and the nationwide facility locator.
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Claims & Appeals
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Check a claim or appeal status
Use VA.gov to check the progress of an eligible claim, review, or appeal.
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Review a VA decision
See the official options for requesting another review of a VA decision.
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Education / GI Bill
Housing & Homelessness
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Housing help and homeless services
Open VA's starting point for housing support when homelessness is a concern.
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VA-backed home loan types
Review official information about VA-backed home loan options.
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Employment
Caregivers
Survivors & Family
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Benefits for family members
Browse VA benefit starting points for eligible family members and caregivers.
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Survivor compensation
Review VA resources about compensation for eligible survivors.
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Crisis & Mental Health
General VA Contact & Help
External News
Current Military News
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Housing & Homelessness
Homeless Services
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and long-term housing assistance. Ending veteran homelessness is the core mission of Paths for Heroes.
24/7 Hotline
📋 View full homeless services guide — city-by-city shelters, state contacts, emergency hotlines →
🥫 Arizona food guide + housing guide are companion starting points — find food banks, SNAP help, and veteran food programs →
🎖️ View the Arizona veteran employment & benefits guide — jobs, VA benefits, VSOs, hiring incentives, and transition support →
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 →
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.
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VOA
Volunteers of America — Veterans
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing at VOA programs nationwide. Case management and support services included.
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Food Insecurity
Food & Nutrition Support
Food assistance for veterans and military families — no shame, no runaround. SNAP benefits, local food banks, and VA-connected programs.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Mental Health
Mental Health Support
Free and low-cost mental health resources for veterans, active duty, and military families — organized by need, no gatekeeping.
Crisis
🧠 View full mental health guide — PTSD, TBI, MST, substance use, family support →
🌵 View the Arizona veteran mental health guide — crisis help, peer support, counseling, MST resources, and local referrals →
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.
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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.
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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.
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Employment & Benefits
Employment & Benefits Navigation
VA benefits you earned, job programs built for veterans, and education resources — cut through the bureaucracy and know what you're owed.
Jobs
🎖️ View the full Arizona veteran employment & benefits guide — workforce programs, VA navigation, employer resources, and transition support →
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 →
Official VA.gov resource
VA Accredited Representative FAQs
Read about VA accreditation and how to connect with representatives who assist with benefit claims.
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Health Care & Locations
Health Care & Locations
VetPerks.app serves Phoenix, Tucson, Austin, Sacramento, and national markets. Direct VA contacts and local veteran orgs for each market.
Phoenix, AZ
Official VA.gov resource
Phoenix VA Health Care System
Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center — 650 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix AZ 85012. Mental health, housing case managers, and homeless outreach on staff. (602) 495-5100
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Tucson, AZ
Official VA.gov resource
Southern Arizona VA Health Care
3601 S. 6th Ave, Tucson AZ 85723. Full mental health services, Vet Center walk-in counseling, and homeless veteran programs. (520) 520-6660
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Austin, TX
Official VA.gov resource
Austin Area VA Clinic
Austin VA Outpatient Clinic — 7901 Metropolis Dr, Austin TX 78744. Mental health, primary care, and referrals to Waco VAMC for full services. (512) 566-4000
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Sacramento, CA
Official VA.gov resource
Official VA.gov resource
Nationwide
VA Northern California Health Care System
Mather VA Medical Center — 10535 Hospital Way, Mather CA 95655. Full mental health services, PTSD treatment, homeless programs, and Vet Center locations in Sacramento. (916) 943-5000
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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.
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