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    Vet Centers

    Free, private counseling in your community, separate from VA hospitals.

    Who it serves: Combat veterans, service members, and their families

    Vet Center Call Center. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

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    TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)

    Grief support, peer mentors, and help with survivor benefits for anyone grieving a military loved one.

    Who it serves: Families and friends of fallen service members and veterans

    800-959-TAPS. Open 24/7.

    Source: TAPS (nonprofit). Last checked November 5, 2026.

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    SAMHSA National Helpline

    Free, private help finding treatment and support groups near you, for any substance problem.

    Who it serves: Anyone, including family members

    Free. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English and Spanish. Or text your ZIP code to 435748. They help you find care; they do not give counseling.

    Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Last checked November 7, 2026.

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  • Disability Housing Grants

    Money to buy, build, or change a home to fit a service-connected disability.

    Who it serves: Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

    The VA helps veterans with a service-connected disability get job training and find work.

    Who it serves: Veterans and service members with a service-connected disability

    VA benefits line.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • Find a Free Accredited Representative

    Search for a trained, VA-approved helper who can file claims with you for free.

    Who it serves: Veterans and family members

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • Apply for VA Health Care

    Apply online, by phone, by mail, or in person for VA health care.

    Who it serves: Veterans

    VA health benefits line.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • VA Disability Compensation

    Tax-free monthly payments for health problems caused or made worse by your service.

    Who it serves: Veterans with a service-connected condition

    VA benefits line.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • PACT Act Toxic Exposure Benefits

    Health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxins.

    Who it serves: Veterans and survivors

    MyVA411 main VA information line.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • VA Caregiver Support Line

    Support and information for people caring for a veteran.

    Who it serves: Family members and caregivers of veterans

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • Women Veterans Call Center

    Women veterans can call to get answers about VA benefits and health care.

    Who it serves: Women veterans, their families, and caregivers

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • VA Travel Pay

    Get money back for travel to VA or approved community care appointments. File within 30 days.

    Who it serves: Veterans who qualify for travel pay

    Beneficiary Travel help line.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • DAV Free Rides to VA Appointments

    Volunteer drivers give free rides to VA medical appointments.

    Who it serves: Veterans going to VA medical appointments

    Call the Volunteer Transportation Coordinator at your VA medical center to book a ride.

    Source: DAV (Disabled American Veterans, nonprofit). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • VA Patient Advocate

    Get help with a problem or complaint about your VA care. Every VA medical center has one.

    Who it serves: Veterans using VA health care

    If your local advocate cannot fix it, call the White House VA Hotline. Open 24/7.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • CHAMPVA Health Coverage for Families

    Helps pay health care costs for some spouses, survivors, and children of veterans.

    Who it serves: Some family members of disabled or deceased veterans

    CHAMPVA customer service.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • Eldercare Locator

    Find local help for older adults, like meals, rides, and in-home care.

    Who it serves: Older adults and their caregivers

    Monday to Friday, daytime hours.

    Source: U.S. Administration for Community Living. Last checked October 31, 2026.

  • Local VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators

    Find the Suicide Prevention Coordinator at your nearest VA. They help veterans at risk get follow-up care and support.

    Who it serves: Veterans and the people who care about them

    Dial 988, then Press 1, if you need help right now.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked November 5, 2026.

  • VA Mental Health Care

    Sign up for in-person or video therapy through the VA for PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, and more.

    Who it serves: Veterans

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked November 5, 2026.

  • Mental Health Help for Returning Service Members

    VA mental health support made for people leaving the military, including care in the first year after you separate.

    Who it serves: Service members leaving the military and recent veterans

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked November 5, 2026.

  • Free VA Mental Health Apps

    Free phone apps from the VA for sleep, stress, anger, PTSD, and more. No account needed for most.

    Who it serves: Veterans, families, and anyone who wants them

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked November 5, 2026.

  • Give an Hour

    Free mental health care from volunteer licensed professionals, plus the "Know the Five Signs" guide to spotting emotional pain.

    Who it serves: Service members, veterans, and military families

    Source: Give an Hour (nonprofit). Last checked November 5, 2026.

  • Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

    Sign up to tell the VA about burn pit or other airborne exposures. You can also ask for a free health exam.

    Who it serves: Veterans and service members who served in certain areas

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked November 5, 2026.

  • VA Center for Women Veterans

    Information on benefits, health care, and services made for women veterans.

    Who it serves: Women veterans

    1-855-VA-WOMEN women veterans call center.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked November 5, 2026.

  • Wounded Warrior Project

    Free programs for mental health, physical health, careers, and connecting with other veterans.

    Who it serves: Veterans and service members injured during service on or after September 11, 2001, and their families

    Source: Wounded Warrior Project (nonprofit). Last checked November 5, 2026.

  • VA Substance Use Treatment

    Treatment for problems with alcohol, drugs, prescription medicines, and tobacco. Includes counseling, detox, medicine, and live-in care.

    Who it serves: Veterans. Apply for VA health care to get ongoing treatment.

    VA mental health line. Weekdays, daytime hours (Eastern). It helps you find care, and you do not need to be enrolled to call. You can also walk in to any VA medical center.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked November 7, 2026.

  • Free Naloxone (Narcan) from the VA

    Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose. The VA provides it free and teaches you and your family how to use it.

    Who it serves: Veterans enrolled in VA health care

    Ask your VA provider. If you are not enrolled, ask a pharmacist. Naloxone is sold without a prescription; some places charge a fee.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked November 7, 2026.

  • VA Service Dog Benefits

    The VA pays for vet care and gear for an approved service dog. The VA does not give you the dog.

    Who it serves: Veterans with vision, hearing, or major mobility problems, including mobility problems caused mainly by a mental health condition

    Ask your VA provider. They send the request to your local VA prosthetics office.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service). Last checked November 7, 2026.

  • VA PAWS Service Dog Training Pilot

    Veterans with PTSD help train future service dogs in weekly classes. You do not keep a dog.

    Who it serves: Veterans with PTSD near a pilot site

    Only at 5 VA sites: Anchorage AK, Asheville NC, Palo Alto CA, San Antonio TX, and West Palm Beach FL. Ask your VA provider there.

    Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov). Last checked November 7, 2026.

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