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RESOURCES

Operational Support Directory

You Served. We've Got Intel.

Curated resources for veterans — from crisis lines to career programs, housing assistance to hard-to-find benefits. No hunting. No dead ends. Just direct links to real support.

Veterans Crisis Line — Call or Text 988, Press 1
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Crisis 24/7

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential support for veterans in crisis and their families. Available 24/7 via phone, chat, and text.

Crisis

Mission 22

Veteran suicide prevention through community, treatment programs, and peer support. Raises awareness of the 22 veteran suicides per day.

Crisis FREE

Stop Soldier Suicide

Active-duty and veteran crisis intervention — peer mentors, clinical case managers, and crisis response team assigned to you personally.

Crisis FREE

Headstrong Project

Free, stigma-free mental health care for post-9/11 veterans and their families. Zero copays, no bureaucracy — just direct access to therapy.

Crisis

Cohen Veterans Network

Network of 25+ mental health clinics across the U.S. providing affordable, evidence-based care to post-9/11 vets and families.

Crisis FREE

Give an Hour

Free mental health care from volunteer providers nationwide. Matches veterans to licensed therapists at no cost.

Crisis

Make the Connection

VA resource connecting veterans to mental health support, personal stories, and tools. Destigmatizes seeking help.

VA Benefits OFFICIAL

VA.gov — Main Portal

Your one-stop for all VA benefits: disability claims, health care enrollment, education benefits, home loans, and more.

VA Benefits OFFICIAL

eBenefits

Manage your VA benefits and military records online — disability ratings, payment history, letters, and DoD records.

VA Benefits FREE

DAV — Disabled American Veterans

Free claims assistance from trained VSOs. Helps file, track, and appeal VA disability claims. No cost, ever.

VA Benefits

American Legion

VSO with 13,000+ posts nationwide. Free benefit counseling, claims help, and advocacy at local, state, and federal level.

VA Benefits

VFW — Veterans of Foreign Wars

VFW Service Officers provide free, expert guidance on VA claims, appeals, and benefits navigation in all 50 states.

VA Benefits

AMVETS

VSO and accredited claims agents helping vets maximize their VA benefits. Outreach programs in underserved communities.

VA Benefits TOOL

VA Benefits Explorer

Interactive tool on VA.gov to discover all benefits you may be eligible for based on your service and situation.

Employment FREE

Hire Heroes USA

Free career coaching, resume writing, and job placement for veterans. Placed 100,000+ vets and military spouses.

Employment FREE

American Corporate Partners

Year-long mentorship from senior professionals at 100+ major companies. Career guidance, networking, and executive connections.

Employment

RecruitMilitary

Veteran-specific job fairs, career events, and job board connecting military talent with veteran-friendly employers.

Employment

Hiring Our Heroes

U.S. Chamber of Commerce program running fellowships, hiring events, and employer connections for transitioning service members.

Employment FREE

Onward to Opportunity (O2O)

Free employment training and certification for veterans and military spouses. Offers 20+ industry certifications.

Employment FREE

USO Pathfinder

Free transition support — career coaching, employment events, and USO center resources for separating service members.

Employment

Warrior-Scout

Intelligence-driven talent network connecting veterans with companies that specifically value military skills and mindset.

Education OFFICIAL

GI Bill Comparison Tool

Official VA tool to compare GI Bill benefits by school — see your estimated housing allowance, tuition, and book stipend.

Education

Pat Tillman Foundation

Scholarships for military veterans and spouses — not just financial, but a network of high-impact leaders.

Education

Folds of Honor

Educational scholarships for children and spouses of fallen or disabled service members. $1,000-$5,000 per year.

Education

Student Veterans of America

Largest network of student veteran chapters on college campuses. Advocacy, resources, and community on campus.

Education FREE

Warrior-Scholar Project

Free academic boot camps at top universities to prepare veterans for the rigors of college coursework before they enroll.

Education FREE

Military OneSource (Education)

DoD-funded counseling and education guidance — tutoring, school search, financial aid guidance, 24/7 support.

Housing OFFICIAL

HUD-VASH Program

The VA and HUD joint program providing Housing Choice Vouchers and case management for homeless veterans.

Housing

Operation Homefront

Financial assistance, transitional housing, and strong bond programs for military families nationwide.

Housing

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

Directory of emergency housing resources, transitional programs, and veteran-specific homeless prevention services.

Housing

Homes for Heroes

Real estate and mortgage specialists who give back significant savings to veterans buying or selling homes.

Housing

Veterans United Home Loans

Largest dedicated VA home loan lender in the U.S. — specializes in VA loans with no down payment and no PMI.

Housing

Volunteers of America — Housing

Transitional and permanent housing programs in 40+ states for veterans. Emergency placement assistance available.

Legal FREE

National Veterans Legal Services Program

Free appeals assistance and systemic legal advocacy for veterans denied benefits. Experts in BVA and federal appeals.

Legal FREE

Veterans Legal Institute

Free legal services for veterans in need — civil legal issues, benefits appeals, housing, family law, and discharge upgrades.

Legal FREE

Vets First Legal Services

VSO-based legal support through AMVETS — discharge upgrades, claims, and civil legal navigation at no cost.

Legal FREE

Military Legal Assistance (JAG)

Active duty and reserve members can access JAG Corps for wills, POA, consumer law, taxes, and more at no cost.

Legal FREE

Swords to Plowshares

Free legal services for low-income veterans in California — discharge upgrades, benefits, housing, employment, and family law.

Financial OFFICIAL

Veterans Benefits Banking Program

Links veterans who are unbanked or underbanked with FDIC-insured banks offering free or low-cost accounts.

Financial

PenFed Foundation

Predatory lending prevention, emergency financial assistance, and asset-building programs for military and veterans.

Financial FAST AID

Semper Fi & America's Fund

Immediate financial assistance for critically ill/injured service members and veterans — rent, utilities, medical equipment.

Financial

Operation Homefront — Financial

Emergency financial assistance grants for qualifying military families — car repair, rent, utilities, and food.

Financial

USAA

Financial products built specifically for military members and veterans — banking, insurance, investments, and loans.

Financial

Navy Federal Credit Union

Largest credit union in the world, serving all branches. Better rates, lower fees, and products designed for military life.

Health OFFICIAL

VA Telehealth Services

Video and phone appointments with VA providers from home. Access primary care, mental health, specialty care, and more.

Health OFFICIAL

TRICARE

Health coverage for active duty, Guard/Reserve, retirees, and their families. Find plans, providers, and coverage details.

Health

Team Red White & Blue

Physical and social activity programs connecting veterans to their communities — running, cycling, events, and more.

Health FREE

Connected Warriors

Free trauma-sensitive yoga for veterans and first responders. Programs nationwide and online. No experience needed.

Health

Wounded Warrior Project

Programs for physical health, mental wellness, and social connection for warriors injured post-9/11.

Family

Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Nation's largest nonprofit supporting military caregivers — Hidden Heroes program, resources, and caregiver community.

Family GRIEF SUPPORT

TAPS — Tragedy Assistance Program

Free peer-based emotional support, case work, and grief programs for those who have lost a loved one in military service.

Family

Blue Star Families

Research, programming, and community for active-duty and veteran families addressing the unique challenges of military life.

Family FREE 24/7

Military OneSource

DoD-funded 24/7 resource for all service branches — counseling, financial consultations, tax prep, and family support.

Family

National Military Family Association

Advocacy, scholarships, and programs for military families — Operation Purple camps for kids of deployed parents.

Hidden Gem MUST KNOW

Boulder Crest Foundation (PATHH)

Progressive Alternative Training for Healing Heroes — residential retreat for combat vets using post-traumatic growth model.

Hidden Gem FREE

K9s For Warriors

Provides trained service dogs for veterans with PTSD, TBI, and military sexual trauma. Completely free. 85%+ success rate.

Hidden Gem

Bob Woodruff Foundation

Finds and funds programs that help injured veterans reintegrate. Database of hard-to-find local and national resources.

Hidden Gem LOCAL INTEL

America's Warrior Partnership

Integrates veteran support organizations at the community level — aggregates local resources you can't Google easily.

Hidden Gem FREE RETREAT

Operation Heal Our Patriots

Week-long wilderness retreat for combat-wounded couples — spiritual, relational, and emotional healing in Alaska. Free.

Hidden Gem FREE

Warrior Sailing Program

Sailing as rehabilitation and adventure therapy for disabled veterans. Races, expeditions, and skill building. Completely free.

Hidden Gem UNDERSERVED

VETTED Foundation

Job placement with background-screening waivers for veterans with records. Addresses employment barriers nobody talks about.

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Compiled by Veteran Vehicle Repair · Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Resources updated regularly. This page is provided as a community service. VVR is not affiliated with these organizations.