There are many organizations dedicated to assisting veterans. We have added some especially helpful national ones below.
We also have listings of local alternative resources in:
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential crisis support, for veterans and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
US Phone
Dial 988 then press 1
Text:
Online Chat
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/
Europe:
Call +1 844-702-5495 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
Southwest Asia:
Call +1 855-422-7719 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
Pacific:
Call +1 844-702-5493 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
Air Force Aid Society
For over eight decades, the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) has taken care of our own. As an official charity of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, AFAS provides a support community where those who are called to serve can achieve and sustain financial stability. Each year over 17,000 Airmen, Guardians, and their families rely on AFAS for support and assistance as they navigate military life. While much has changed over the last 80 years, our mission remains the same: To help Airmen and Guardians when they need us most
American Veterans
Mission is to enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live through leadership, advocacy and services.
U.S. Phone
301-683-4031
Mailing Address
511 West 165th Street, Unit 309
New York, NY, 10032
Army Emergency Relief
Army Emergency Relief (AER) was organized as a private nonprofit organization in February 1942 to provide emergency financial assistance to U.S. Army Soldiers (both active duty and retirees) and their eligible family members.
U.S. Phone
866-878-6378
Web Inquiry
https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/offices/
Mailing Address
2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 13161, 13th Floor
Arlington, VA 22202
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation
The Got Your 6 Network is a diverse collection of national organizations with broad reach or locally based organizations, and those focused on a single area of expertise and need. With partners across the country, our growing Network reaches millions of veterans, service members, and their families where they live and work.
US Phone
646-341-6879
email
general@bobwoodrufffoundation.org
Mailing Address
1350 Broadway STE 905
New York, New York 10018
Code of support Foundation
Code of Support Foundation (COSF) provides essential and critical one-on-one assistance to struggling service members, veterans and their families (SMVF) who have the most complex needs. We are dedicated to leveraging the nation’s full spectrum of resources to ensure all members of our military, veterans and their families receive the support services they need and through their collective sacrifice have earned.
Gary Sinise Foundation
We serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.
U.S. Phone
(615) 575-3500
Web Inquiry
https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/contact
Mailing Address
PO Box 40726
Nashville, TN 37204
Military One Source
Primary services provided include: New Parent Services, Child Care, Special Needs Assistance, Education Assistance, Transition Assistance, Spouse Transition/Education, Financial Consultation. Wounded Warrior, Non-Confidential Medical Counseling.
U.S. Phone
800-342-9647
Live Web Chat
https://livechat.militaryonesourceconnect.org/webchat/
Mailing Address
3101 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
NATIONAL aSSOCIATION OF aMERICAN vETERANS
NAAV assists eligible service members, veterans, and their families experiencing financial hardship. Services include: Emergency Assistance Referrals, Counseling, Real Estate/Personal Finance, Education and Training, Religious Services.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Free, confidental 24/7 line operated by the VA, connecting Veterans to trained professionals who will connect you to the nearest VA for help.
National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them. The NRD is hosted, managed, maintained, sustained and developed by the Defense Health Agency’s Recovery Coordination Program.
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society
NMCRS is here to help active duty and retired Sailors, Marines, and their families get through difficult times. Our services are free and confidential, and our compassionate staff understands the unique challenges of military life. Learn more about our programs and services and how we can help.
U.S. Phone
800-654-8364
Mailing Address
875 N. Randolph Street Ste 225
Arlington, VA 22203
Operation Homefront
By connecting the American donor community to our military families through a robust array of valued and life-changing programs that address the specific short-term and critical financial assistance, long-term stability, and recurring support needs they experience, Operation Homefront is able to help military families overcome many of the challenges inherent in military life. The result: stronger, more stable, and more secure military families.
US Phone
210-659-7756
email
Mailing Addresses
17319 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 505
San Antonio, TX 78232
PO Box 650052
Sterling, VA 20165
Patriot LINK (Code of Support Foundation)
Resource Directory that allows veterans to search for local organizations aimed at assisting them in needs such as: Health Care, Education, Employment, Housing, Legal, Transition, and Support Networks.
VA Housing Assistance
VA housing assistance to buy, build, or refinance a home/loan. Home purchases assistance and financial counseling available through the Homeless Veteran Hotline.
U.S. Phone
800-698-2411
Web Inquiry
VA Chatbot (In Beta Testing)
https://www.va.gov/contact-us/virtual-agent/
Address
810 Vermont Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20420
vA hOMELESS pROGRAMS
Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required supports.
U.S. Phone
877-484-3838
Web Inquiry
VA Chatbot (In Beta Testing)
https://www.va.gov/contact-us/virtual-agent/
Mailing Address
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420
Veterans Association of America
Veterans Association of America, Inc. is an organization that provides legal assistance, housing, employment opportunities, business ownership, discharge upgrades, medical assistance, family outreach, and other pressing issues that stand as debilitating factors preventing veterans and their families from receiving the “quality care” deserved throughout mainstream society.
U.S. Phone
800-590-2173
Mailing Address
511 West 165th Street, Unit 309
New York, NY, 10032
VFW Financial Grants
This program provides financial assistance up to $2,500 to assist daily necessities in the form of a grant and is paid the creditor(s) directly.
U.S. Phone
833-839-8387
Web Inquiry
https://www.vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants
Mailing Address
406 W. 34th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
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