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Veteran Help

Find help with care, housing, work or a benefits claim. Each program has its own rules; ask which route fits your service history and needs.

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What this covers

VA health care enrollment, veteran housing programs, veteran employment services, benefits claims assistance, peer support, veteran crisis services, and veteran service organizations.

Does not cover: Active duty military services or military family support during deployment (contact Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647).

Who is this for?

Veterans of any branch and era of military service. Many programs also serve veteran family members.

How help usually works

VA and community programs have different service and enrollment rules. Ask which program fits your health, housing, work or benefits need. A VA-accredited representative can help with benefits claims.

When help can start: Enrollment, claims and housing have separate timelines. Ask how to follow up and whether there is a waitlist.

How to start

  1. For crisis support, call 988 and press 1. VA enrollment is not required to call.
  2. For care or housing, contact the VA or a local veteran service program.
  3. For a claim, check the representative’s VA accreditation and ask what help is offered.

What to bring

For applications, ask which service and income records are needed. Tell the program if your discharge papers or other records are missing.

If you need help soon

For immediate danger, call 911. For veteran crisis support, call 988 and press 1.

Can't find what you need? 211 · 911 — Call 211 where available — free and confidential. In an emergency, call 911.