WE CAN HELP

Helping America's service members, veterans and their families has, and always will be our top priority.
Assistance 
The VFW offers a wide range of assistance programs aimed at helping veterans of every generation. Whether that means providing free, professional help filing or appealing a VA claim, offering scholarships for post-secondary education or providing emergency financial relief when times get tough, the VFW is there for America's veterans.
The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. 
Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255​ and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Who Can Call
  • Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
  • Family members, friends and supporters calling on behalf of Veterans
  • VA Medical Centers and other VA facilities and staff
  • Federal, state and local partners
  • Community agencies and providers who serve Veterans who are homeless
Why Make the Call to 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838)
  • It's free and confidential
  • You'll get access to trained VA counselors
  • It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • You'll get information about VA homeless programs, health care and other services in your area

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VA CLAIMS & SEPARATION BENEFITS
UNMET NEEDS FINANCIAL GRANTS
​STUDENT VETERAN SUPPORT
​MENTAL WELLNESS
IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA (IAVA)
SUICIDE PREVENTION
DOD SUICIDE PREVENTION
VA HOMELESS PROGRAMS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

​​VA Resources:
  • Vet Centers – Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
  • Veterans Crisis Line – If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
    • For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.
  • VA Women Veterans Call Center – Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 6:30PM ET)
  • VA Caregiver Support Line – Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 5PM ET)
  • Download VA’s self-help apps – Tools to help deal with common reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time.
  • VA Mental Health Services Guide – This guide will help you sign up and access mental health services.
  • MakeTheConnection.net – information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.
Community Resources:Veteran Service Organizations:
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