Resources for Veterans


Resources for Veterans

Veteran AI Doctor is committed to supporting the veteran community beyond healthcare provider matching. This page provides links to essential resources, support services, and benefits available to veterans and their families.

Emergency & Crisis Support

Veterans Crisis Line

Available 24/7/365 - Confidential Support

  • Call: 988, then press 1
  • Text: 838255
  • Chat: VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat
  • TTY: 1-800-799-4889
  • Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889

The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their families with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Available to all veterans, even if not enrolled in VA benefits.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • Call: 988
  • Available 24/7 for anyone in crisis

Emergency Medical Services

  • Call: 911 for immediate medical emergencies

VA Health Care & Benefits

VA Health Care

Main VA Health Information

Find a VA Facility

VA Health Care Eligibility

VA Community Care Program

When VA facilities cannot provide care, veterans may receive care from community providers.

My HealtheVet

Manage your VA health care online

  • Website: www.myhealth.va.gov
  • View medical records, refill prescriptions, schedule appointments, message your provider

VA Telehealth Services

Disability Benefits & Compensation

VA Disability Compensation

For veterans with service-connected disabilities

Disability Rating Calculator

Check Your Claim Status

Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs)

Free assistance with VA claims and appeals:

Mental Health Resources

VA Mental Health Services

  • General Mental Health Support: 1-877-222-VETS (8387)
  • Website: www.mentalhealth.va.gov
  • Coaching Into Care: Support for families - 1-888-823-7458

PTSD Resources

National Center for PTSD

  • Website: www.ptsd.va.gov
  • PTSD Coach App: Free mobile app for managing PTSD symptoms
  • About Face: Video testimonials from veterans with PTSD

PTSD Treatment Programs

Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Support

Vet Centers

Readjustment Counseling for Combat Veterans

  • Phone: 1-877-927-8387
  • Website: www.vetcenter.va.gov
  • Services: Free counseling for combat veterans and families, no VA enrollment needed
  • 300+ community-based centers nationwide

Additional Mental Health Support

Education & Career Benefits

GI Bill & Education Benefits

VA Education Benefits

Types of GI Bill Benefits:

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill
  • Montgomery GI Bill
  • Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E)
  • Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance

GI Bill Comparison Tool

Employment & Career Services

VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

Employment Resources:

Housing & Homelessness Assistance

VA Home Loans

VA Home Loan Guaranty Program

Housing Assistance & Grants

Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Veterans Homelessness Prevention

  • National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)
  • Website: www.va.gov/homeless

HUD-VASH Program

  • Housing Choice Vouchers combined with VA case management
  • Contact your local VA Medical Center

Financial Assistance & Benefits

VA Pension Benefits

For wartime veterans with limited income

Life Insurance

Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI)

Burial & Memorial Benefits

National Cemetery Administration

  • Phone: 1-800-535-1117
  • Website: www.cem.va.gov
  • Free burial in VA national cemeteries, headstones, and markers

Burial Benefits:

  • Burial allowance
  • Plot or interment allowance
  • Presidential Memorial Certificate

Legal Services & Advocacy

Veterans Legal Resources

Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

American Bar Association Veterans Claims Assistance

National Veterans Legal Services Program

Military Records

National Personnel Records Center

Family & Caregiver Support

VA Caregiver Support

Caregiver Support Line

  • Phone: 1-855-260-3274
  • Website: www.caregiver.va.gov
  • Support for family members caring for veterans

Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

  • Monthly stipend, training, respite care, health insurance

Family Benefits

Survivor Benefits

Military OneSource

Service-Connected Conditions

Common Service-Connected Conditions Resources

Agent Orange Exposure

Burn Pit Exposure (PACT Act)

Gulf War Illness

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Hearing Loss & Tinnitus

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Women Veterans

Center for Women Veterans

Women Veterans Call Center

  • Phone: 1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636)

Women's Health Services

  • Gender-specific health care
  • Maternity care coordination
  • Intimate partner violence support

Minority Veterans

Center for Minority Veterans

State Veterans Services

Each state has a Department of Veterans Affairs or Veterans Services office providing:

  • State-specific benefits
  • Claims assistance
  • Employment services
  • State veterans homes

Find Your State Veterans Office:

Additional Veteran Organizations

Service and Support Organizations

Outdoor & Recreation Programs

Service Dogs & Adaptive Sports

Transportation Assistance

Veterans Transportation Service (VTS)

Free or low-cost transportation to VA medical appointments

  • Contact your local VA Medical Center

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Transportation

Free rides to VA medical appointments

Substance Abuse Support

VA Substance Use Disorder Services

SAMHSA National Helpline

  • Phone: 1-800-662-4357 (24/7)
  • Free, confidential treatment referral service

Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous

Technology & Digital Resources

VA Mobile Apps

VA Health and Benefits App

  • Manage health care and benefits on the go

VA Video Connect

  • Telehealth video appointments

PTSD Coach

  • Manage PTSD symptoms

CBT-i Coach

  • Improve sleep with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

Mindfulness Coach

  • Learn mindfulness skills

Download from App Store or Google Play

VA Online Tools

Important Phone Numbers - Quick Reference

Service Phone Number
Veterans Crisis Line 988, then press 1
VA Health Care 1-877-222-VETS (8387)
VA Disability 1-800-827-1000
GI Bill 1-888-442-4551
Homeless Veterans 1-877-4AID-VET (424-3838)
Caregiver Support 1-855-260-3274
Women Veterans 1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636)
Vet Centers 1-877-927-8387
VA Home Loans 1-877-827-3702
DAV Transportation 1-877-426-2838

Stay Connected

VA News & Updates

Social Media

Follow VA on social media for updates and information:

  • Twitter: @DeptVetAffairs
  • Facebook: @VeteransAffairs
  • Instagram: @DeptVetAffairs

Need More Help?

If you can't find what you're looking for or need additional assistance:

  1. Contact Veteran AI Doctor Support: [email protected]
  2. Call VA Main Line: 1-800-827-1000
  3. Visit Your Local VA Facility: Find Locations
  4. Contact a Veteran Service Organization: See VSO list above

Remember: You served your country. These benefits and services are yours. Don't hesitate to reach out for help.

Veteran AI Doctor is an independent service and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency. All resource links are provided for informational purposes. Please verify all information directly with the respective organizations.

Last Updated: December 9, 2025