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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 1Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential support for veterans in crisis and their families. Available 24/7 via phone, chat, and text.
Mission 22
Veteran suicide prevention through community, treatment programs, and peer support. Raises awareness of the 22 veteran suicides per day.
Stop Soldier Suicide
Active-duty and veteran crisis intervention — peer mentors, clinical case managers, and crisis response team assigned to you personally.
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.
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.
Give an Hour
Free mental health care from volunteer providers nationwide. Matches veterans to licensed therapists at no cost.
Make the Connection
VA resource connecting veterans to mental health support, personal stories, and tools. Destigmatizes seeking help.
VA.gov — Main Portal
Your one-stop for all VA benefits: disability claims, health care enrollment, education benefits, home loans, and more.
eBenefits
Manage your VA benefits and military records online — disability ratings, payment history, letters, and DoD records.
DAV — Disabled American Veterans
Free claims assistance from trained VSOs. Helps file, track, and appeal VA disability claims. No cost, ever.
American Legion
VSO with 13,000+ posts nationwide. Free benefit counseling, claims help, and advocacy at local, state, and federal level.
VFW — Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Service Officers provide free, expert guidance on VA claims, appeals, and benefits navigation in all 50 states.
AMVETS
VSO and accredited claims agents helping vets maximize their VA benefits. Outreach programs in underserved communities.
VA Benefits Explorer
Interactive tool on VA.gov to discover all benefits you may be eligible for based on your service and situation.
Hire Heroes USA
Free career coaching, resume writing, and job placement for veterans. Placed 100,000+ vets and military spouses.
American Corporate Partners
Year-long mentorship from senior professionals at 100+ major companies. Career guidance, networking, and executive connections.
RecruitMilitary
Veteran-specific job fairs, career events, and job board connecting military talent with veteran-friendly employers.
Hiring Our Heroes
U.S. Chamber of Commerce program running fellowships, hiring events, and employer connections for transitioning service members.
Onward to Opportunity (O2O)
Free employment training and certification for veterans and military spouses. Offers 20+ industry certifications.
USO Pathfinder
Free transition support — career coaching, employment events, and USO center resources for separating service members.
Warrior-Scout
Intelligence-driven talent network connecting veterans with companies that specifically value military skills and mindset.
GI Bill Comparison Tool
Official VA tool to compare GI Bill benefits by school — see your estimated housing allowance, tuition, and book stipend.
Pat Tillman Foundation
Scholarships for military veterans and spouses — not just financial, but a network of high-impact leaders.
Folds of Honor
Educational scholarships for children and spouses of fallen or disabled service members. $1,000-$5,000 per year.
Student Veterans of America
Largest network of student veteran chapters on college campuses. Advocacy, resources, and community on campus.
Warrior-Scholar Project
Free academic boot camps at top universities to prepare veterans for the rigors of college coursework before they enroll.
Military OneSource (Education)
DoD-funded counseling and education guidance — tutoring, school search, financial aid guidance, 24/7 support.
HUD-VASH Program
The VA and HUD joint program providing Housing Choice Vouchers and case management for homeless veterans.
Operation Homefront
Financial assistance, transitional housing, and strong bond programs for military families nationwide.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Directory of emergency housing resources, transitional programs, and veteran-specific homeless prevention services.
Homes for Heroes
Real estate and mortgage specialists who give back significant savings to veterans buying or selling homes.
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.
Volunteers of America — Housing
Transitional and permanent housing programs in 40+ states for veterans. Emergency placement assistance available.
National Veterans Legal Services Program
Free appeals assistance and systemic legal advocacy for veterans denied benefits. Experts in BVA and federal appeals.
Veterans Legal Institute
Free legal services for veterans in need — civil legal issues, benefits appeals, housing, family law, and discharge upgrades.
Vets First Legal Services
VSO-based legal support through AMVETS — discharge upgrades, claims, and civil legal navigation at no cost.
Military Legal Assistance (JAG)
Active duty and reserve members can access JAG Corps for wills, POA, consumer law, taxes, and more at no cost.
Swords to Plowshares
Free legal services for low-income veterans in California — discharge upgrades, benefits, housing, employment, and family law.
Veterans Benefits Banking Program
Links veterans who are unbanked or underbanked with FDIC-insured banks offering free or low-cost accounts.
PenFed Foundation
Predatory lending prevention, emergency financial assistance, and asset-building programs for military and veterans.
Semper Fi & America's Fund
Immediate financial assistance for critically ill/injured service members and veterans — rent, utilities, medical equipment.
Operation Homefront — Financial
Emergency financial assistance grants for qualifying military families — car repair, rent, utilities, and food.
USAA
Financial products built specifically for military members and veterans — banking, insurance, investments, and loans.
Navy Federal Credit Union
Largest credit union in the world, serving all branches. Better rates, lower fees, and products designed for military life.
VA Telehealth Services
Video and phone appointments with VA providers from home. Access primary care, mental health, specialty care, and more.
TRICARE
Health coverage for active duty, Guard/Reserve, retirees, and their families. Find plans, providers, and coverage details.
Team Red White & Blue
Physical and social activity programs connecting veterans to their communities — running, cycling, events, and more.
Connected Warriors
Free trauma-sensitive yoga for veterans and first responders. Programs nationwide and online. No experience needed.
Wounded Warrior Project
Programs for physical health, mental wellness, and social connection for warriors injured post-9/11.
Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Nation's largest nonprofit supporting military caregivers — Hidden Heroes program, resources, and caregiver community.
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.
Blue Star Families
Research, programming, and community for active-duty and veteran families addressing the unique challenges of military life.
Military OneSource
DoD-funded 24/7 resource for all service branches — counseling, financial consultations, tax prep, and family support.
National Military Family Association
Advocacy, scholarships, and programs for military families — Operation Purple camps for kids of deployed parents.
Boulder Crest Foundation (PATHH)
Progressive Alternative Training for Healing Heroes — residential retreat for combat vets using post-traumatic growth model.
K9s For Warriors
Provides trained service dogs for veterans with PTSD, TBI, and military sexual trauma. Completely free. 85%+ success rate.
Bob Woodruff Foundation
Finds and funds programs that help injured veterans reintegrate. Database of hard-to-find local and national resources.
America's Warrior Partnership
Integrates veteran support organizations at the community level — aggregates local resources you can't Google easily.
Operation Heal Our Patriots
Week-long wilderness retreat for combat-wounded couples — spiritual, relational, and emotional healing in Alaska. Free.
Warrior Sailing Program
Sailing as rehabilitation and adventure therapy for disabled veterans. Races, expeditions, and skill building. Completely free.
VETTED Foundation
Job placement with background-screening waivers for veterans with records. Addresses employment barriers nobody talks about.
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.