VA Benefits & Emergency Assistance
VA benefits, healthcare & emergency assistance for veterans
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and Press 1, or Text 838255 — 24/7 confidential support
VA Benefits Hotline: 1-800-827-1000
Homeless Veterans: 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)
Medical Emergency: Call 911 or go to the nearest VA Emergency Department
Enroll in VA healthcare to access medical, dental, and mental health services. Priority groups based on service-connected disabilities, income, and other factors.
Monthly tax-free payment for service-connected disabilities or injuries. Rates range from 10% to 100% disability rating.
Monthly payments for wartime veterans with limited income. Veterans Pension and Survivors Pension available.
Tuition assistance, housing allowance, and book stipend. Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, and vocational training.
VA home loans with no down payment and competitive rates. Purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans available.
Request military service records needed for benefits. Free service — usually processed within 10 business days.
Locate VA hospitals, clinics, and community care providers. Schedule appointments online or by phone.
Prescription medications at low or no cost. Mail-order pharmacy and refill services available.
PTSD treatment, counseling, substance abuse programs. Confidential support available 24/7.
Prosthetic devices, wheelchairs, hearing aids, and adaptive equipment. Physical and occupational therapy services.
Integrative health services — yoga, meditation, acupuncture, nutrition. Focus on overall wellness and prevention.
Nursing homes, assisted living, adult day care, respite care. Home-based primary care and caregiver support.
24/7 crisis support and housing assistance. Connect with local resources immediately.
Housing Choice Vouchers combined with VA case management. Permanent housing for chronically homeless veterans.
Transitional housing for homeless veterans with supportive services and case management included.
Rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention. Financial assistance for rent, utilities, and deposits.
Grants for home modifications for disabled veterans. SAH and SHA grants up to $109,986 (2025).
Help with rent, utilities, and emergency expenses. Contact your local VA social worker or Veterans Service Officer.
Job training, employment services, resume help, and accommodations. Chapter 31 benefits for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Job search assistance, career counseling, and training through the Veterans Employment and Training Service.
Employment opportunities from veteran-friendly employers with transition assistance and career resources.
Small business training and mentorship through Boots to Business and SBA support programs.
Veterans receive preference in federal job applications, with special hiring authorities for disabled veterans.
Translate military skills to civilian job requirements with resume builders and interview prep resources.
Monthly benefit for surviving spouses and dependents of service-connected deaths.
Education benefits for spouses and children. Chapter 35 benefits and Fry Scholarship.
Health insurance for eligible family members. Covers spouses and dependents when veteran has 100% disability rating.
Support services and stipends for family caregivers through the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
Burial in VA national cemeteries, headstones, burial flags, burial allowances, and memorial certificates.
Financial assistance for childcare for eligible veterans during treatment, job training, or job search.