Veterans’ Assistance and Benefits Resources

Find helpful links, contacts, and information about available Veteran benefits and resources near you.

Veterans Affairs Welcome Kit

Finding your way through Veteran benefits can seem overwhelming. The VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned.

Website: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/

Accessing Your VA Records

Locate your VA records and documents online to more easily manage your benefits.

Apply for a Veteran ID card
Request military records
Review medical records
Learn how to apply for a discharge upgrade
View VA payment history
Request a certificate of eligibility (COE)

Website: https://www.va.gov/records/

Your Local VA Services

Find a VA location or in-network community care provider near you.

Health care facility
In-network community provider
Pharmacy
Urgent care
Emergency care
Benefits office
Cemetery
Vet center

Website: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/

VA Benefits Forms

Utilize this easy keyword search for the forms you need to manage your VA benefits.

Website: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/

VA Health Care Application

Apply for VA health care, learn how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online.

Phone: (877) 222-8387

Website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/

Veteran Pension Benefits

For wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income, learn whether you meet requirements and apply for monthly payments.

Phone: (800) 827-1000

Website: https://www.va.gov/pension/

Veteran Family and Caregiver Benefits

Programs that spouses, dependents, or survivors may qualify for include:

Life insurance
VA survivors pension
Education allowance for dependents (Chapter 35)
Health care (e.g., CHAMPVA)
Other

Website: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/

Mental Health Support for Veterans

Explore a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options, and more⁠.

PTSD
Military sexual trauma
Depression
Grief
Substance Abuse
Anxiety

Website: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/

Homelessness/Housing Support

For Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans for support and assistance.

Phone: (877) 424-3838

Website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/

Crisis Support

The Veterans Crisis Line provides free confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.

Phone: Dial 988 (then press 1)

Text: Text 838255

Online Chat: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/