Every veteran resource, in one searchable place

Veterans Crisis Line

24/7 · free · confidential

Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online. For veterans, service members, and their families.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 · everyone

Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or crisis.

Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)

Community counseling

Confidential counseling for combat veterans and families — readjustment, PTSD, MST, and grief. 24/7 call center.

National Center for PTSD

PTSD information & tools

Trusted PTSD education, self-help tools (PTSD Coach app), and treatment locators.

SAMHSA National Helpline

Mental health & substance use

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service.

Coaching Into Care

For families of veterans

A VA program that helps families encourage a veteran to seek care. As of 2024 this line routes to the VA Caregiver Support Line.

Make the Connection

Stories & resource locator

Veterans' real stories plus a locator for nearby mental-health resources.

St. Petersburg Vet Center

St. Petersburg FL · Vet Center (readjustment counseling)

VA Vet Center providing free, confidential counseling for veterans, service members, and their families in a non-medical setting. Services include help with PTSD, depression, military sexual trauma, bereavement, couples and family counseling, substance-use and homeless referrals, and connection to VA benefits.

Tampa Vet Center

Tampa FL · Vet Center (readjustment counseling)

Official VA Vet Center offering free, confidential counseling for veterans, service members, and their families in a non-medical setting. Services include individual, group, couples, and family counseling for PTSD, depression, grief, and military sexual trauma, plus substance use and transition referrals.

Pasco County Vet Center

New Port Richey FL · Vet Center (readjustment counseling)

VA Vet Center in Pasco County offering free, confidential, non-medical counseling to veterans, service members, and their families. Services include individual, group, couples, and family therapy for PTSD, depression, military sexual trauma, bereavement, and readjustment, plus substance-use referrals and transition support.

Veterans Alternative (Warrior Wellness Program)

Holiday FL · combat-veteran PTSD wellness program

Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving combat veterans and their significant others through a free five-day Accelerated Wellness Program for post-traumatic stress. Therapies include Accelerated Resolution Therapy, iRest, adaptive yoga, and equine therapy. Lodging, meals, and transportation during the program are provided.

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Main contact center

The front door to VA benefits, health care, and disability claims.

VA Disability Compensation

Service-connected disability

File or manage a disability claim and check your rating online.

Board of Veterans' Appeals

Decision reviews & appeals

Options if you disagree with a VA decision — supplemental claims, higher-level review, and Board appeals.

VA Pension

Low-income wartime veterans

Tax-free monthly pension, plus Aid & Attendance for those who need daily help.

VA Life Insurance (VALife / SGLI)

Insurance

Guaranteed-acceptance whole life (VALife) and service-member group life coverage.

eBenefits / VA.gov Account

Manage benefits online

Sign in with Login.gov or ID.me to track claims, download letters, and update your info.

National Resource Directory

Resource finder

Vetted directory of national and state resources for service members, veterans, and families.

State Veterans Affairs Directory (NASDVA)

Find your state benefits

Directory from the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs with direct links to every state and territory veterans affairs department. State benefits such as tax exemptions, tuition aid, and veterans homes vary widely and stack on top of federal VA benefits.

St. Petersburg VA Regional Benefit Office (Veterans Benefits Administration)

St. Petersburg FL · VA regional benefits office (serves all of FL)

The Veterans Benefits Administration regional office serving all of Florida, at the Bay Pines campus. Assists veterans and families with disability compensation, pension, education benefits, home loans, life insurance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment claims.

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA)

Largo FL · state veterans agency

Florida's state veterans agency, headquartered near Bay Pines in Largo. It helps veterans and dependents file for federal and state benefits through State Veterans' Service Officers, operates the state veterans' nursing homes and domiciliary, and provides claims assistance and referrals statewide.

Pinellas County Veterans Services Division

Clearwater FL · county veteran service office

County government division with accredited veteran service officers who help Pinellas County veterans, dependents, and survivors apply for and file VA and State of Florida benefit claims at no cost. Offices in Clearwater (2189 Cleveland St.) and St. Petersburg (501 First Ave. N).

VA Health Care Enrollment

Enroll & manage care

Apply for VA health care, find priority groups, and manage appointments.

VA Community Care

Care in your community

When VA can't provide the care you need nearby, community providers may be covered.

My HealtheVet

Patient portal

Refill prescriptions, message your care team, and view records online.

VA Dental (VADIP)

Dental coverage

VA dental care eligibility and the VA Dental Insurance Program.

CHAMPVA

Family health coverage

Cost-sharing health coverage for eligible spouses and children of certain veterans.

TRICARE

Military health plan

Health coverage for retirees, Guard/Reserve, and families.

VA Telehealth Services

Virtual VA care at home

Official VA hub for telehealth: video appointments with VA providers from home or a mobile device, plus clinic-based connections to specialists across the country. Includes resources for getting connected, including help bridging the digital divide.

VA Rehabilitation & Prosthetic Services

Prosthetics & sensory aids

Official VA hub for prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, orthotics, hearing aids, eyeglasses, blind rehabilitation, and assistive technology for enrolled veterans, generally at no cost. Home of the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS).

VHA Audiology Services

Hearing loss & hearing aids

VA hearing care at more than 650 sites; audiology can be scheduled directly without a primary-care referral. Hearing aids, repairs, and batteries are provided at no cost to eligible enrolled veterans, with teleaudiology available for remote care.

VA Blind Rehabilitation Service

Blind & low-vision rehab

VA's national vision-loss rehabilitation program: residential blind rehabilitation centers, outpatient low-vision clinics, and Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) coordinators who arrange assessments and training in mobility, daily-living skills, and assistive technology. For veterans whose vision loss cannot be corrected with regular eyeglasses.

Blinded Veterans Association

Blinded veterans peer support

Congressionally chartered VSO founded in 1945 for blind and low-vision veterans; services are open to any blinded veteran regardless of membership. Field service representatives, themselves blinded veterans, help connect veterans to VA blind rehabilitation and benefits, backed by regional peer-support groups nationwide.

VA Geriatrics & Extended Care

Long-term & elder care

Official VA hub for aging veterans covering home-based primary care, homemaker/home health aide, respite, adult day care, State Veterans Homes, medical foster homes, nursing home care, palliative care, and hospice. Also includes a section on paying for long-term care through VA, Medicare, Medicaid, and other options.

Dental Lifeline Network (Donated Dental Services)

Donated dental care network

National nonprofit whose volunteer dentists and labs donate comprehensive dental treatment, prioritizing veterans who are 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile and cannot afford care. Availability varies by county and some areas have waitlists; the application page lists which counties are open.

Everyone for Veterans

Free dental for veterans

Nonprofit that matches honorably discharged veterans experiencing financial hardship, and spouses living with them, with volunteer dentists for free comprehensive dental care. Not for dental emergencies, and wait times vary by location and volunteer availability.

C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center (Bay Pines VA Healthcare System)

Bay Pines FL · VA medical center

Main medical center of the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, serving veterans across a multi-county area of central and southwest Florida. Provides inpatient, primary, specialty, and mental health care, plus outpatient clinics throughout the region.

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (VA Tampa Healthcare System)

Tampa FL · VA medical center

VA medical center in Tampa serving veterans across central Florida. Provides inpatient and outpatient care including general medicine, surgery, mental health, spinal cord injury, and polytrauma rehabilitation, with community-based outpatient clinics throughout the region.

New Port Richey VA Clinic (VA Tampa Healthcare System)

New Port Richey FL · VA outpatient clinic

VA outpatient clinic serving Pasco County veterans, part of the VA Tampa Healthcare System (James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital). Services include primary care, mental health care, dental, eye and vision care, audiology, physical therapy, pharmacy, prosthetics, and radiology. Located at 7900 Little Road.

Baldomero Lopez State Veterans' Nursing Home

Land O' Lakes FL · state veterans nursing home

State-run 120-bed skilled nursing home operated by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs in Pasco County, serving eligible honorably discharged veterans. Includes a secure memory-care unit. Admission requires Florida residency and a physician-certified need for skilled nursing care.

PACT Act & Your VA Benefits

PACT Act overview & claims

Official VA guide to the PACT Act, which expanded benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Covers the 20+ new presumptive conditions, health care eligibility, free toxic exposure screenings, and how to file disability claims.

Airborne Hazards & Open Burn Pit Registry

Burn pit exposure registry

VA registry for veterans exposed to burn pits and airborne hazards. Since a 2024 redesign, veterans who deployed to covered locations between 1990 and 2021 are included automatically from DoD records, with a clear opt-out; participation does not affect benefits eligibility.

VA Agent Orange Exposure

Agent Orange herbicide exposure

Official VA hub on Agent Orange herbicide exposure for veterans of Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, and C-123 aircraft service. Covers the free Agent Orange Registry health exam, presumptive conditions such as certain cancers, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes, and related health care and disability benefits.

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Camp Lejeune contaminated water

VA benefits for veterans who served at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987. Lists eight presumptive conditions, including several cancers and Parkinson's disease, plus no-copay health care for 15 covered conditions and family-member reimbursement.

Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses

Gulf War illness & exam

Official VA page on medically unexplained illnesses linked to Gulf War service in the Southwest Asia theater. Covers the free Gulf War Registry health exam plus related health care and disability compensation.

VA Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Radiation exposure & registry

Official VA page for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation, including atmospheric nuclear weapons tests (1945-1962), the occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and nuclear cleanup missions. Explains the free Ionizing Radiation Registry health exam, presumptive conditions, and related health care and benefits.

VA Asbestos Exposure Claims

Asbestos illness & claims

VA eligibility page for disability compensation tied to asbestos contact during service, common in shipyards, mining, construction, demolition, and brake or clutch work. Lists the evidence needed: medical records, service records showing your job, and a doctor's statement linking the illness to service.

VA Military Exposures Hub

All military exposures index

VA's central index of recognized military environmental exposures, browsable by health concern, war or operation, and exposure type, from Agent Orange and contaminated water to burn pit smoke and radiation. Includes an A-Z list plus links to health registries and benefit information.

Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com)

Asbestos illness & claims help

Medically reviewed guides on asbestos exposure, mesothelioma symptoms, and VA claims for exposed veterans. Privately run advocacy organization (attorney-sponsored); their symptoms guide is a useful early-detection primer.

VA Education & GI Bill

Education benefits

Post-9/11 and Montgomery GI Bill, transfer of benefits, and enrollment help.

Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E, Ch. 31)

Retraining & careers

Career counseling, retraining, and support for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Yellow Ribbon Program

Tuition beyond the GI Bill

Participating schools and VA split extra tuition costs the GI Bill doesn't cover.

VET TEC

High-tech training

Funds coding, IT, and data bootcamps without using GI Bill entitlement.

DoD SkillBridge

Transition internships

Civilian industry training and internships during your final 180 days of service.

Student Veterans of America

Campus chapters

1,500+ campus chapters, scholarships, and support for student veterans.

Apprenticeship.gov

Earn while you learn

Registered apprenticeships — many usable with the GI Bill.

My Next Move for Veterans

Career explorer

Match your military job to civilian careers and see training paths.

GI Bill On-the-Job Training & Apprenticeships

Earn while you train

Use GI Bill benefits while working in a VA-approved apprenticeship or on-the-job training program in trades like plumbing, electrical, or law enforcement. Pays a monthly amount for living expenses on top of your wages, plus a books-and-supplies stipend under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

VA Education & Career Counseling (Chapter 36)

Free career counseling & planning

Free Personalized Career Planning and Guidance: career counseling, educational planning, academic support, and resume help for veterans, service members, and eligible dependents. Open to anyone eligible for a VA education benefit and to those within roughly a year of separation.

GI Bill Licensing & Certification Test Reimbursement

Certification test fee payback

The VA reimburses up to $2,000 per test for licensing and certification exams required for a job, such as CDL, journeyman, and IT certifications, using part of your GI Bill entitlement. Approved prep courses can also be covered under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DEA.

Florida Dept. of Veterans' Affairs — Education Benefits (Bill Young Tuition Waiver)

Statewide FL · state education benefits

Official state agency page on Florida veteran education benefits, including the Congressman C.W. Bill Young Veteran Tuition Waiver, out-of-state and Purple Heart fee waivers, and priority course registration at Florida public colleges, universities, and career centers.

DOL VETS

Employment & USERRA rights

Veterans' Employment & Training Service — job programs and re-employment (USERRA) rights.

CareerOneStop — Veterans

Jobs, training & centers

DOL job search, training finder, and American Job Center locator.

USAJOBS — Veterans

Federal jobs & preference

How to use veterans' preference and special hiring authorities for federal jobs.

FedsHireVets

Federal hiring info

The government's one-stop for veteran federal employment.

Hire Heroes USA

Free career coaching

Free one-on-one coaching, resume help, and job-search support for veterans and spouses.

Army Reserve Private Public Partnership (P3)

Employment via Army partnerships

Army Reserve program connecting Soldiers, veterans, and family members to employers, credentialing, and training through nationwide corporate and academic partnerships. Army Reserve Employment Specialists provide the services; use "Find Your Local P3 Rep" and "Register for Services" on the site to start.

Hiring Our Heroes

Fellowships & hiring events

U.S. Chamber corporate fellowships, job fairs, and employer connections.

RecruitMilitary

Job board & career fairs

Veteran job board and nationwide hiring events.

Onward to Opportunity (IVMF)

Free career training

Syracuse University free professional certifications for transitioning service members, veterans, and spouses.

FourBlock

Career readiness

Free career-readiness program and professional network for veterans and spouses.

Helmets to Hardhats

Construction trade apprenticeship placement

National nonprofit that connects veterans and transitioning service members with registered union construction apprenticeships — paid earn-while-you-learn training that can be used alongside GI Bill benefits. No prior construction experience required.

American Corporate Partners (ACP)

Year-long one-on-one mentorship

National nonprofit that pairs veterans and active-duty military spouses with a corporate professional for a free year of one-on-one career mentoring, networking, and resume guidance. Over 40,000 participants mentored since 2010.

VetsinTech

Tech careers & training

Registered 501(c)(3) connecting veterans and military spouses to tech-industry education, employment, and entrepreneurship, with free training run alongside major technology companies and 25+ local chapters nationwide.

ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve)

Guard/Reserve & employers

Helps Guard and Reserve members and civilian employers understand USERRA rights and resolve conflicts.

CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas — Veteran Services

Tampa Bay FL · regional workforce board

Regional public workforce board for Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, formed by the July 2024 merger of CareerSource Tampa Bay and CareerSource Pinellas. Provides veterans and eligible spouses priority of service, plus career counseling, resume help, and job placement at career centers across the Tampa Bay area.

CareerSource Pasco Hernando — Veteran Employment Services

New Port Richey FL · regional workforce board

Regional workforce board serving Pasco and Hernando counties. Provides veterans and eligible spouses priority of service, one-on-one job search and resume assistance, computer access, and referrals to VA employment and vocational rehabilitation programs. Disabled Veterans Outreach Program specialists assist those with significant barriers to employment.

Operation New Uniform (ONU)

Tampa FL · veteran career transition nonprofit

Nonprofit providing a free career readiness program for veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses transitioning to civilian careers. Includes assessment, training, coaching, and ongoing alumni support. Runs in-person cohorts in the Tampa Bay area plus online access; headquartered in Jacksonville.

Florida Dept. of Veterans' Affairs — Employment Services

Statewide FL · state veterans agency

Employment page of Florida's state veterans agency. Describes career services, Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) and Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) specialists, the Employ Florida Vets jobs portal, and veterans' hiring preference for veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible spouses.

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

24/7 housing crisis line

Immediate help for veterans who are homeless or at risk. Free and confidential, 24/7.

HUD-VASH

Housing vouchers + case mgmt

Rental assistance vouchers paired with VA case management and clinical services.

SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)

Rapid re-housing

Community grants that keep very low-income veteran families housed or quickly re-house them.

VA Home Loans

VA-backed mortgages

No-down-payment home loans, refinancing, and help avoiding foreclosure.

Homes For Our Troops

Adapted homes

Builds mortgage-free, specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.

Operation Homefront

Family stability

Transitional and permanent housing plus financial assistance for military families.

St. Vincent de Paul CARES (SVdP CARES) — Veteran Homeless Programs

St. Petersburg FL · SSVF veteran rehousing

Nonprofit operating the VA-funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Grant Per Diem programs, plus a shallow-subsidy program and suicide-prevention services. Provides rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and rental assistance for veterans across roughly 22 Florida counties, including Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk.

Boley Centers — Veteran Services

St. Petersburg FL · veteran supportive housing

Nonprofit offering permanent supportive and transitional housing for homeless and disabled veterans and their families through programs including Duval Park, Jerry Howe Transitional Housing, Mastry Apartments, and Morningside Safe Haven. Also provides homeless-veteran employment and reintegration services in Pinellas and Pasco counties.

HEP (Homeless Empowerment Program)

Clearwater FL · shelter & veteran housing

Pinellas County nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing, food, and support services for homeless and low-income individuals and families, including veterans. On-site services include medical, dental, and mental health care, workforce development, and a dedicated veterans shuttle.

Pinellas Hope (Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Petersburg)

Clearwater FL · shelter & supportive housing

Catholic Charities emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing campus for homeless adults, with 40 apartment units dedicated to U.S. military veterans. Offers shelter, meals, medical and mental health care, employment support, education, and case management toward stable housing.

Volunteers of America of Florida — Veteran Services

St. Petersburg FL · veteran supportive housing

Florida nonprofit and the state's largest provider of supportive housing for veterans, serving 19 communities from Pensacola to Key West. Offers transitional and supportive housing and SSVF assistance for low- or no-income veterans and their families, plus a home-repair program in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee counties.

Tampa Crossroads — Veterans Assistance Center

Tampa FL · SSVF veteran rehousing

Tampa nonprofit operating the VA-funded Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. Helps homeless veterans obtain permanent housing and assists low-income veterans at risk of homelessness with housing stability, offering case management, career and mental health counseling, and peer mentoring from veteran staff.

Army Emergency Relief (AER)

Army · emergency aid

Interest-free loans and grants for soldiers, retirees, and families in need.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Navy & Marines · aid

Interest-free loans, grants, and budget counseling for sailors, Marines, and families.

Air Force Aid Society

Air & Space Force · aid

Emergency financial assistance and education grants for Airmen, Guardians, and families.

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

Coast Guard · aid

Interest-free loans and grants for the Coast Guard family.

VFW Unmet Needs

Grants for basic needs

Grants (not loans) to help military families with basic life needs during hardship.

USA Cares

Post-9/11 emergency aid

Emergency financial assistance and housing help for post-9/11 veterans and families.

Semper Fi & America's Fund

Catastrophically injured

Financial, housing, and lifetime support for critically ill or injured service members and veterans.

MilTax (Military OneSource)

Free military tax filing

DoD-funded free tax software and phone tax consultants for active duty, eligible family members, survivors, and veterans up to 365 days after separation or retirement. No income limit; covers federal and up to five state returns.

IRS Free Tax Prep (VITA / TCE)

Free volunteer tax preparation

IRS-certified volunteers prepare basic returns free for people generally making $69,000 or less, plus TCE sites focused on taxpayers 60 and older. Includes site locators for both programs.

VA Debt Management (Overpayments & Copays)

VA debt relief options

Official VA page for reviewing benefit overpayment and copay balances, making payments, and requesting waivers, disputes, or other financial relief. You have one year from your first debt letter to request a waiver.

211 (United Way)

Local help · dial 211

Free, confidential 24/7 connection to local help — food, utilities, rent, and more.

Stateside Legal

Free legal info & forms

Plain-language legal help and a locator for free legal aid for military families and veterans.

ABA Military Pro Bono Project

Pro bono attorneys

Connects eligible active-duty families with volunteer civilian attorneys.

National Veterans Legal Services Program

Benefits appeals

Advocacy and representation to secure the benefits veterans have earned.

VA Accredited Representatives

Claims help

Find a VA-accredited VSO, attorney, or claims agent to file or appeal at no cost.

CFPB Office of Servicemember Affairs

Consumer protection & complaints

Federal consumer-protection resources for servicemembers, veterans, and military families, including SCRA and Military Lending Act rights and scam alerts. Its complaint system forwards issues to financial companies and tracks their responses.

Military OneSource

24/7 · all things military life

Free 24/7 DoD hub — counseling, taxes, spouse help, relocation, and more.

Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)

Spouse jobs

Employers committed to recruiting and hiring military spouses.

MyCAA

Spouse tuition assistance

Up to $4,000 in tuition help for eligible spouses pursuing licenses or credentials.

TAPS — Survivors

Grief & survivor support

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors — 24/7 care for families grieving a military death.

VA Caregiver Support

For family caregivers

Programs, a support line, and a stipend for family caregivers of veterans.

Blue Star Families

Community & programs

Connection, support, and programs for military and veteran families.

National Military Family Association

Advocacy & scholarships

Spouse scholarships, camps for military kids, and family advocacy.

Fisher House Foundation

Free lodging near hospitals

Free 'home away from home' lodging for military and veteran families while a loved one is hospitalized.

Elizabeth Dole Foundation (Hidden Heroes)

Military caregivers

Support, community, and resources for the family members caring for wounded, ill, or injured veterans.

VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

Survivor monthly compensation

Tax-free monthly VA payment for surviving spouses, children, or parents of service members who died in the line of duty or veterans who died from a service-connected condition. Explains eligibility, required evidence, and how to apply.

VA Survivors Pension

Wartime survivor needs-based pension

Monthly needs-based payment for qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime veterans who meet income and net-worth limits set by Congress. A separate benefit from DIC.

Travis Manion Foundation

Leadership & survivor programs

Runs leadership and character programs for veterans and families of the fallen, including the 7-month Spartan Leadership Program, Character Does Matter youth mentoring, and Survivor Expeditions. Acquired The Mission Continues in September 2025, making it one of the largest veteran service organizations in the country.

Think GREAT Foundation

Prior Lake MN · military spouse scholarships

Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) awarding educational scholarships to military spouses pursuing degrees and career training. Applications run through an online portal on their site; they also host the annual Home Front Heroes Gala.

Folds of Honor

Scholarships for military families

Awards educational scholarships, K-12 through post-graduate, to spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Over 73,000 scholarships awarded since 2007; applications open February 1 to March 31 each year.

Operation Helping Hand of Tampa Bay

Tampa FL · families of hospitalized veterans

All-volunteer nonprofit (a Tampa MOAA chapter initiative) assisting wounded and injured service members and their families receiving care at the James A. Haley VA Polytrauma Rehabilitation Unit. Funds therapeutic programs, travel, lodging, and emergency expenses, and hosts community dinners for patients and families.

SBA — Veteran-Owned Business

Start & grow

Programs, funding, and counseling for veteran entrepreneurs.

Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)

Local business help

Free training, mentoring, and Boots to Business for transitioning service members and veterans.

Bunker Labs (Vets in Residence)

Startup community

National network helping veteran and spouse entrepreneurs launch and grow.

VA Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Contracting with VA

Verification and contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses.

SBA Certify — Veteran-Owned (VOSB/SDVOSB)

Federal certification

Get certified to compete for set-aside federal contracts.

SBA Boots to Business

Free entrepreneurship course

Free SBA entrepreneurship training offered through the DoD Transition Assistance Program: a two-day introductory course on business ownership fundamentals plus an optional online follow-on (B2B Revenue Readiness). Open to transitioning service members and military spouses, with a Reboot version for those without installation access, including veterans.

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)

University startup bootcamp, free

Experiential entrepreneurship and small-business training for post-9/11 veterans, transitioning service members, and Guard/Reserve members, delivered through a consortium of eight universities led by Syracuse's IVMF. Free to participants, including travel and lodging; 2026 sessions are scheduled.

Veterans Florida — Entrepreneurship Program

Statewide FL · state veteran business nonprofit

Nonprofit created by the State of Florida in 2014 to support veterans and military families. Runs the no-cost, state-funded Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, offering business training, mentorship, and networking through partner universities and centers statewide for veterans, service members, and military spouses.

Valor2Venture

Tampa FL · veteran entrepreneurship

Tampa-based nonprofit and Veterans Florida Entrepreneur Program cohort partner that helps veterans, service members, and first responders start and grow businesses through cohorts, workshops, and mentoring.

Action Zone, Inc.

Tampa FL · veteran entrepreneur support

Tampa nonprofit (501c3) supporting veteran, military-connected, and first-responder entrepreneurs. Based at Hillsborough County's Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, it offers tiered programs (Activate, Incubate, Accelerate) with workshops, mentoring, and courses for founders at idea, launch, and scaling stages.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Free claims help & rides

Free benefits claims assistance, transportation to appointments, and advocacy.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Service & advocacy

Free claims help, financial grants, and a nationwide post network.

The American Legion

Service & advocacy

Career, benefits, and community programs plus accredited claims service officers.

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

Spinal cord / neuro

Specialized support for veterans with spinal-cord injury or disease.

Wounded Warrior Project

Post-9/11 wounded

Mental health, career, and connection programs for wounded post-9/11 veterans.

AMVETS

Service & advocacy

Free national service officer claims help and veteran programs.

Team Red, White & Blue

Health & community

Local chapters connecting veterans through physical and social activity.

Hillsborough County Veteran Community Services

Tampa FL · county veteran service office

Hillsborough County government department. Accredited Veterans Service Officers help veterans, dependents, and survivors access federal, state, and local benefits at no cost, including compensation and pension claims and military records searches. Based at the Veteran Resource Center at Veterans Memorial Park.

Pasco County Veterans Services

Port Richey FL · county veteran service office

County veteran service office with state-accredited Veteran Service Officers who assist Pasco County veterans and dependents with VA claims preparation, benefits counseling, appeals, and military records searches. Offices in Port Richey, Land O' Lakes, and Dade City. Services are free.

Request Military Records / DD-214 (eVetRecs)

National Archives

Order your DD-214 and Official Military Personnel File online.

Veteran ID Card (VIC)

Proof of service

Apply for a free VA-issued photo ID that proves your veteran status.

Correct Your Military Records

DD-149 / discharge upgrade

How to correct records or apply for a discharge upgrade.

Replace Military Medals

Awards & decorations

Request replacement of service medals and awards.

Download VA Benefit Letters

Proof of service & benefits

Sign in to download your VA Benefit Summary, benefit verification, and service verification letters online. Standard proof for loans, property tax exemptions, and veteran discounts.

VA Adaptive Sports & Arts

Rehabilitation & recreation

Adaptive sports, clinics, and arts programs that aid recovery for disabled veterans.

Women Veterans Call Center

For women veterans

Confidential help connecting women veterans to VA benefits and services (call or text).

VA Center for Minority Veterans

Minority veterans

Advocacy and outreach ensuring minority veterans get equitable access to benefits.

VA LGBTQ+ Veteran Care

LGBTQ+ veterans

Inclusive VA health services and information for LGBTQ+ veterans.

DAV Transportation Network

Rides to VA appointments

Free volunteer rides to VA medical appointments.

Gary Sinise Foundation

Adapted homes & wellness support

National nonprofit that builds specially adapted custom homes and provides home modifications, mobility devices, and mental wellness programs for severely wounded veterans, first responders, and their families.

K9s For Warriors

Service dogs for PTSD

National nonprofit that pairs rescued dogs trained as service dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Provided at no financial cost to the veteran.

America's VetDogs

Guide & service dogs

Provides guide dogs and service dogs at no cost to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities. Training and transportation to its Smithtown, NY campus are included free of charge.

Team Rubicon

Disaster-relief volunteering

Veteran-led humanitarian nonprofit that deploys volunteers, called Greyshirts, to disaster response and recovery operations across the U.S. and abroad. Offers veterans a way to keep serving alongside a team, with training provided and no prior experience required.

Southeastern Guide Dogs (Dogs Inc)

Palmetto FL · guide & service dogs for veterans

Accredited nonprofit school in Palmetto that trains and provides guide dogs, PTSD service dogs, and skilled companion dogs at no cost. Its Paws for Patriots program serves veterans who are visually impaired or have service-connected disabilities, with lifetime follow-up support.

K9 Partners for Patriots

Brooksville FL · service dogs for veterans with PTSD/TBI/MST

Brooksville-based 501(c)(3) that pairs veterans with service-related PTSD, TBI, or military sexual trauma with rescue dogs and trains each team together over a roughly 24-week program at no cost. Not affiliated with the VA. Aims to reduce veteran suicide.

Heroes on the Water — Tampa Bay Chapter

Tampa Bay FL · therapeutic kayak fishing

Local chapter of a national nonprofit offering no-cost therapeutic kayak-fishing outings for veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families in the Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee county areas. Kayaks and gear are provided; no experience needed. Contact by email.

Black Dagger Military Hunt Club

Tampa FL · outdoor recreation therapy

Tampa-based 501(c)(3) offering no-cost adaptive outdoor activities — hunting, shooting sports, and fishing — for military veterans, their families, and Gold Star families. Programs support those recovering from spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress.

VA Burials & Memorials

Eligibility & planning

Plan ahead for burial in a VA national cemetery, headstones/markers, and survivor benefits.

National Cemetery Scheduling Office

Schedule a burial

National Cemetery Administration — locations, eligibility, and burial scheduling.

Headstones, Markers & Medallions

Grave markers

Request a government headstone, marker, or medallion for an eligible veteran's grave.

Presidential Memorial Certificates

Honor a veteran

A certificate signed by the President honoring the service of a deceased veteran.

Bay Pines National Cemetery

St. Petersburg FL · VA national cemetery

VA National Cemetery Administration cemetery at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd N, serving eligible veterans and their families in the Tampa Bay area. Provides burial of cremated remains and interment of casketed remains in existing family gravesites, plus memorial and interment scheduling.

Florida National Cemetery

Bushnell FL · VA national cemetery

A VA National Cemetery Administration cemetery in Bushnell (Sumter County), about 50 miles north of Tampa, serving the greater Tampa Bay area. Provides casket and cremation burial for eligible veterans and dependents, pre-need eligibility applications, committal services, and military funeral honors coordination.

Sarasota National Cemetery

Sarasota FL · VA national cemetery

VA National Cemetery Administration burial ground at 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, providing gravesites, columbarium niches, and memorial services for eligible veterans and family members. Office hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; grounds open sunrise to sunset.

Florida Dept. of Veterans' Affairs — Burial Benefits

Statewide FL · state burial-benefits guide

Official Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs page outlining veteran burial and memorial benefits, including national and state cemetery eligibility, government headstones, markers and medallions, burial flags, and how families arrange interment for veterans, spouses, and dependents.

Minnesota Dept. of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) — LinkVet

Minnesota · state benefits

State benefits, the LinkVet help line, and support behind every county CVSO.

Minnesota GI Bill

Minnesota · education

State education benefit for eligible MN veterans, service members, and some family members.

Minnesota CareerForce — Veterans

Minnesota · employment

Free Minnesota employment services with dedicated veteran representatives.

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota · housing & legal

Statewide help for MN veterans facing homelessness, plus legal and employment services.

Minnesota Veterans Homes

Minnesota · long-term care

State-run skilled nursing and domiciliary care homes for Minnesota veterans.

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (MN)

Minnesota · Guard & families

Connects service members and families to community support before, during, and after deployment.

State Soldiers Assistance Program (SSAP)

State financial assistance grants

MDVA subsistence assistance that pays shelter costs (rent, mortgage, property taxes), utilities, and health-insurance premiums for eligible Minnesota veterans and un-remarried surviving spouses, for up to six 30-day periods. Apply through your County Veterans Service Officer; related SSAP dental and optical benefits are listed on adjacent MDVA pages.

Find Your County Veterans Service Officer (MACVSO)

County benefits officer locator

County-by-county locator for Minnesota's certified County Veterans Service Officers, who file VA and state benefit claims for free. Every Minnesota county is required by law to have one, and most MDVA programs are applied for through them.

Every Third Saturday (ETS)

Minneapolis MN · supplies, gym & groups

Veteran-founded Minneapolis nonprofit at 5402 43rd Ave S. Veterans and immediate family can visit the supply store monthly for free clothing and household goods (proof of veteran status required), use the fitness center free on weekdays 10am-3pm, join the 5-week Warrior's Return post-traumatic-growth course, or start with the Pop-Smoke intake form. Also runs paid 6-12 month veteran internships with life- and career-coaching.

Folds of Honor Minnesota

Wayzata MN · family scholarships

Minnesota chapter of Folds of Honor, based in Wayzata, raising funds locally for educational scholarships for spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Scholarships are applied for through the national program (applications open February 1 to March 31).

Magnus Veterans Foundation

Dayton MN · veteran wellness campus

Veteran-founded 501(c)(3) running a 37-acre wellness campus on Diamond Lake in Dayton, with a medical and psychological health clinic, gym, and mindfulness and art spaces for veterans and their families. Campus tours are held the first Tuesday of each month; ask about membership and program costs.

Reuniting After War

Crystal MN · combat unit reunions

All-volunteer Minnesota 501(c)(3) that fully funds reunions for combat veterans who served together, covering travel, lodging, and meals at no cost to the veteran. Also hosts honor events for the fallen; more than 600 veterans reunited since 2017.

Eagle's Healing Nest

Residential healing & recovery

Nonprofit residential recovery community in Sauk Centre, MN for veterans and service members working through addiction, PTSD, and other invisible wounds. Offers long-term peer-supported housing plus family support programs.

MDVA Higher Education Veterans Programs

On-campus veteran support

MDVA places regional coordinators at colleges and universities across Minnesota to help student veterans access education benefits and remove enrollment barriers, and to create and manage on-campus Veterans Resource Centers. Call 1-888-LinkVet to reach the coordinator for a specific campus.

VA Minneapolis Health Care System

Twin Cities VA medical care

The VA's major medical center for the Twin Cities region, based at One Veterans Drive in Minneapolis with community clinics across the area. Offers primary, mental health, and specialty care plus online health management for enrolled veterans.

Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries

State cemetery burial benefits

MDVA operates state veterans cemeteries in Little Falls, Preston, Duluth, and Redwood Falls; burial for eligible veterans is at no cost (gravesite, headstone, and perpetual care), with a fee for spouses and dependents. Pre-registration is available to confirm eligibility in advance.

Minnesota Veterans Preference Act

Public hiring preference points

Official MDVA guide to the state law giving veterans a hiring preference in Minnesota public employment: a 10-point exam credit for veterans and 15 points for disabled veterans in local-government hiring, and preferential ranking with guaranteed interviews for state jobs. Also covers spouses of deceased or disabled veterans and how to assert the preference.

Minnesota Homeless Veteran Registry

Homelessness help & housing

MDVA registry that connects Minnesota veterans experiencing homelessness with a coordinated team of housing and service providers, open regardless of discharge type or length of service. Veterans can join directly, or anyone can refer a veteran by calling 1-888-LinkVet.

Camp Bliss

Walker MN · accessible veteran retreats

Wheelchair-accessible 48-acre retreat center on three lakes near Walker, run by 501(c)(3) Independent Lifestyles, Inc., offering weekend veteran retreats — OIF/OEF deployed, fishing, women veterans, and veterans with disabilities. Eligibility requires a DD-214 and a Minnesota driver's license or state ID; a registration deposit is fully refunded to qualifying veterans who attend, and spouses and children under 18 may come along.

Gateway Meadows Equine-Assisted Services

Dayton MN · equine therapy for veterans

501(c)(3) in Dayton MN offering equine-assisted therapy, coaching and group workshops to veterans, first responders and their families, with veteran sessions led by an Army nurse veteran and certified coach. Veterans receive services at no cost; first responders are offered a reduced rate.

Veterans on the Lake Resort

Ely MN · barrier-free veteran resort

501(c)(3) barrier-free resort on Fall Lake near the Boundary Waters, founded in 1982 to give disabled veterans and their families accessible cabins, docks and pontoons. Reservation priority goes to disabled veterans, veterans 65+, active duty and the non-veteran disabled; lodging is paid, with a 10% discount for veterans and current military.

Hometown Hero Outdoors

Stillwater MN · free outdoor adventures

Stillwater-based 501(c)(3) (EIN 82-3021911, founded 2017) that runs hunting, fishing and other outdoor adventures for veterans, service members and first responders as peer support and recreational therapy. Membership is free to join and trips are at no cost to participants; the group maintains an active 2026 event calendar.

Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch — Operation Welcome Home

Stewartville MN · free family retreats

Nonprofit ranch in southeastern Minnesota running no-cost weekend retreats for veterans, service members and their families — including winter, summer and fall family camps and a Families of the Fallen retreat — funded by a Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs grant. Veterans must show a DD-214 and proof of Minnesota residency (active duty from any state qualify); a $50 refundable deposit holds a spot.

Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake

Marine on St. Croix MN · veteran campground

Nonprofit campground run by the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Association, serving veterans since 1926 with 24 cabins, RV and tent sites, a marina, boat rentals and a swimming beach. Open to active duty, Guard/Reserve, honorably discharged and disabled veterans, retirees, veteran families and sponsored guests; nightly site fees apply and summer camping runs April 15 to October 15.

Minnesota Veterans Outdoors

Chaska MN · disabled-veteran hunts

501(c)(3) that runs free guided outdoor recreation events for Minnesota veterans with disabilities — a spring turkey hunt and fall deer hunt at Camp Ripley plus the Trolling 4 Troops fishing day, with meals and lodging provided at no cost. Open to veterans with disabilities who are Minnesota residents; apply online through the site, with participants chosen by lottery.

Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans

Minneapolis MN · veteran peer network

Veteran-led 501(c)(3) (EIN 27-3516215) that runs monthly gatherings with guest speakers, weekly "Career Track" coaching sessions, and an Accountability Ally peer-support program for veterans, active military, and their families. Built on a "pay it forward" model in which veterans who have already made the civilian transition mentor those going through it.

Honor Flight Twin Cities

Lindstrom MN · free memorial honor flights

All-volunteer 501(c)(3), founded 2008, that flies WWII, Korean War and Vietnam veterans to Washington D.C. for a one-day visit to their memorials, entirely free to the veteran. Open to eligible veterans living within 70 miles of the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport (including western Wisconsin); 26 flights and 5,000+ participants to date, with the 27th flight set for October 5, 2026 and a waiting list of over 200 veterans.

Minnesota Armed Forces Service Center

MSP Airport · free troop lounge

All-volunteer Minnesota 501(c)(3) running a free lounge inside security at MSP Airport (Concourse A entrance, Level 2), open daily with food, showers, bunk rooms, luggage storage and a family play area. Free to traveling DoD ID card holders — active duty, Guard, Reserve, retirees, dependents and Purple Heart recipients.

Serving Our Troops

St. Paul MN · deployed-family connection dinners

Saint Paul nonprofit that since 2004 has served 150,000+ steak dinners across 17 projects, hosting simultaneous meals for deployed Minnesota National Guard soldiers overseas and their families back home, linked by live video. Runs in partnership with the Minnesota National Guard; the most recent project listed is Saint Paul to Djibouti in 2026.

Wounded Warriors Guide Service

Stanchfield MN · free outdoor adventures

All-volunteer Minnesota nonprofit, founded in 2009, that runs year-round hunting, fishing, long-range shooting and camping trips for veterans with a VA service-connected disability. Membership and all trip expenses are free; recent outings include Lake Superior lake trout fishing and the annual Crosslake family camping weekend, next scheduled for August 27-30, 2026.

Veterans on the Water

Arlington MN · accessible fishing trips

Minnesota 501(c)(3) founded in 2016 by a Vietnam veteran that runs free guided fishing trips for veterans on lakes across the state, from single-day outings to multi-day trips on Lake Kabetogama and Lake Winnibigoshish. The fleet includes wheelchair-accessible pontoons; trips are at no cost, though multi-day trips require a $100 deposit that is returned to the veteran on the last day.

Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America — Adaptive Sports

Twin Cities · adaptive sports, SCI

The Minnesota chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America runs a year-round adaptive sports and recreation program out of the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, including trap shooting, air rifle and pistol, archery, bocce, bowling, and scuba, plus support for veterans competing in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games and VA Winter/Summer Sports Clinics. Some benefits are member-only, but the chapter invites non-member veterans and others with disabilities to inquire about participating.

Minnesota Warriors Ice Hockey

Vadnais Heights MN · disabled-veteran hockey

501(c)(3) and the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Disabled Warrior hockey program in Minnesota, fielding teams by skill level in the Twin Cities metro, St. Cloud, Duluth and the Iron Range. Open to veterans with a service-connected disability at any skill level, and donation-funded so cost is not a barrier to playing.

Fishing For Life — Military R&R

Minneapolis MN · veteran fishing outings

Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) founded in 2004 whose Military R&R (Relationships through Recreation) program runs fishing and outdoor outings for veterans, wounded warriors and their families, including the annual Holes 4 Heroes ice-fishing tournament on Medicine Lake in Plymouth (15th annual held February 2026). The organization hosts over 160 events a year across Minnesota and surrounding states.

Bridging

Twin Cities MN · furniture bank

Twin Cities 501(c)(3) furniture bank providing donated furniture, beds, and household goods to people moving into housing; a referral from one of its 270+ partner agencies (case manager, healthcare, or faith-based provider) is required. An $80 appointment fee applies; self-pickup is free and metro delivery costs $230, and a case manager may be able to help with fees.

Minnesota Veterans Food Pantry (MNVP)

Golden Valley MN · veteran food pantry

Minnesota 501(c)(3) founded on Veterans Day 2024 that funds free groceries for food-insecure veterans, primarily the pop-up Veteran Food Pantry held the third Tuesday of each month at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Free and confidential for any veteran who is food insecure; partners include the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and DAV Minnesota.

Homeless & Wounded Warriors MN

Emily MN · emergency veteran aid

All-volunteer Minnesota 501(c)(3) providing short-term emergency financial assistance to vulnerable and homeless veterans statewide — rent and mortgage payments, utilities, vehicle payments, and accessible home modifications. Also helps veterans connect to earned VA benefits; no cost to veterans.

Minnesota Veterans Assistance Fund (Fund 85)

St. Paul MN · emergency needs grants

Non-repayable emergency grants for Minnesota-resident veterans, deployed service members' families, and surviving minor children, covering shelter, food, utilities, transportation, and medical costs. American Legion membership is not required, but applications start at a local Legion Post; payments go directly to vendors, with a $5,000 lifetime maximum.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota — Military & Veteran Services (CORE)

Statewide MN · veteran housing & casework

Minnesota nonprofit that has partnered with the state Department of Veterans Affairs since 2008 to run the CORE program (casework, outreach, referral, education), covering case management, behavioral health, caregiver support and respite, financial counseling, home-delivered meals, and supportive housing in the Twin Cities metro with a rent subsidy. Services are free to qualifying veterans; for housing, start by contacting your County Veterans Service Officer to check eligibility.

Salvation Army St. Cloud — Homeless Veterans Program

St. Cloud MN · transitional veteran beds

Transitional housing run in partnership with the VA since 2009, with beds for up to seven homeless veterans at a time plus case management toward permanent housing, employment, and sobriety. Serves Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties; veterans can call the case manager or walk in weekdays 8:30am–4:00pm.

Minnesota Military Family Foundation

Golden Valley MN · emergency family grants

All-volunteer Minnesota 501(c)(3) that makes emergency financial grants to currently serving service members and their families — active duty, National Guard and Reserve, all branches — facing a crisis not covered by other programs; it reports over $7 million distributed to more than 2,500 families since 2004. Families do not apply directly: a Minnesota Soldier & Family Readiness Center (1-888-234-1274) verifies the need and forwards the request to the MMFF board.

Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund (MMAF)

Statewide MN · combat-service grants

Statewide 501(c)(3) that makes cash grants to Minnesota service members who served in a combat zone since 9/11 and to their families: $5,000 to families of those killed in combat, $2,000-$10,000 to Purple Heart recipients based on injury severity, and $500 for combat-zone service. Privately funded with no public money, it has awarded more than $13.6 million to over 20,000 recipients since 2005.

Wings for Widows

Minnesota · free widow financial coaching

Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) offering free one-on-one financial coaching from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professionals to widowed men and women, with a dedicated track for service members, veterans and their immediate family members of every branch, service era and discharge status. Coaching covers estate settlement, budgeting and debt management, credit and fraud prevention, and banking and investments at no cost.

Pawsitivity Service Dogs for Veterans

St. Paul MN · service dogs

Saint Paul 501(c)(3) founded in 2012 that rescues shelter dogs and trains them as service dogs for veterans with PTSD, TBI, mobility limitations, vision or hearing loss, and seizure disorders. Veterans are never charged for the dog or the training; the organization places a small number of dogs each year and training takes 6-12 months.

Believet Canine Service Partners

Northfield MN · service dogs

Northfield, Minnesota 501(c)(3) that trains and places service dogs with American military veterans living with PTSD, MST, and other disabilities. Dogs are provided free of charge; veterans apply directly through the organization's website.

Patriot Assistance Dogs

Detroit Lakes MN · psychiatric service dogs

ADI-accredited 501(c)(3) founded in 2011 that trains mostly rescued dogs as certified psychiatric service dogs for military veterans with PTSD, TBI, and related conditions, placed at no cost to the veteran. Applicants must be honorably discharged, reside in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, or Wisconsin, be in ongoing mental health treatment, and attend required training in Detroit Lakes.

Helping Paws

Eden Prairie MN · PTSD assistance dogs

Eden Prairie 501(c)(3), accredited by Assistance Dogs International, that trains and places assistance dogs with veterans and first responders who have service-related PTSD; applicants must live in Minnesota or a bordering state, be ages 24-70, and have an honorable or general discharge. The dog carries no purchase price, but recipients pay a $100 application fee plus a $300 equipment fee and cover ongoing veterinary care (the site estimates upwards of $1,000 per year), with waits running several months to two years.

Windfall Equine Therapy Center

Stillwater MN · equine therapy

Stillwater 501(c)(3) offering a 12-week equine-assisted therapy program for veterans, pairing equine specialists with licensed therapists in weekly 90-minute group sessions. The program is free — no veteran pays out of pocket; costs are covered by donations.

Veterans Defense Project

Minneapolis MN · veterans justice advocacy

Minnesota 501(c)(3) founded by veteran criminal defense attorneys that helped write the state's veterans sentencing mitigation law and the 2021 Veterans Restorative Justice Act, and trains defense lawyers, judges, and prosecutors on veterans' cases. It is an education and policy organization rather than a legal clinic — veterans facing charges should ask their defense counsel about Minnesota's veterans restorative justice sentencing options.

RogerUp

Maple Lake MN · veteran mental health & wellness

Minnesota 501(c)(3) providing mental-health and holistic-wellness support for veterans, first responders, and their families. A two-part intake and action plan connects clients to coaching, therapy referrals, and financial, employment, and daily-living help, alongside a service-dog program plus women's and faith-and-fitness programs.

Fort Wainwright

Fort Wainwright, AK

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

USCG Base Kodiak, AK

Kodiak, AK

Fort Rucker (Rucker)

Fort Rucker, AL

Davis-Monthan AFB

Tucson, AZ

General inquiries alternate contact also listed: [email protected]. Davis-Monthan AFB hosts USAF units, included per task list.

Luke AFB

Glendale, AZ

Fort Irwin

Fort Irwin, CA

MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA

Twentynine Palms, CA

MCAS Miramar, CA

San Diego, CA

Hours Mon-Fri 7am-4pm.

MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

Camp Pendleton, CA

Additional phones: 760-725-4395, 760-725-6207. SkillBridge office (same building, Rm 311) email: [email protected]. Hours Mon-Fri 7am-4pm.

MCRD San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

Naval Base Coronado

San Diego, CA

Naval Base Point Loma

San Diego, CA

Naval Base San Diego

San Diego, CA

Travis AFB

Travis AFB, CA

Page also lists a TAP-specific contact [email protected] for initial counselor assignment requests; official org email is the .mil address above. Travis AFB hosts USAF units, included per task list.

USCG Base Alameda, CA

Alameda, CA

Vandenberg SFB

Vandenberg SFB, CA

Buckley SFB

Aurora, CO

Fort Carson

Fort Carson, CO

Peterson SFB

Peterson SFB, CO

Schriever SFB

Schriever SFB, CO

Naval Submarine Base New London

Groton, CT

Dover AFB

Dover AFB, DE

Eglin AFB, FL

Eglin AFB, FL

Hurlburt Field, FL

Hurlburt Field, FL

NAS Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL

NS Mayport

Mayport/Jacksonville, FL

hours: Mon-Thu 7:30am-4pm, Fri 7:30am-3pm.

Tyndall AFB, FL

Tyndall AFB, FL

USCG Base Miami Beach / Opa-locka, FL

Miami, FL (Richmond Heights)

Fort Benning (Benning)

Fort Benning, GA

Fort Gordon (Gordon)

Fort Gordon, GA

Fort Stewart

Fort Stewart, GA

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay

Kings Bay, GA

Robins AFB

Robins AFB, GA

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Honolulu, HI

MCB Hawaii

Kaneohe Bay, HI

Secondary/admin phone: 808-496-4907. Hours Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

USCG Base Honolulu, HI

Honolulu, HI

Naval Station Great Lakes

Great Lakes, IL

Scott AFB

Scott AFB, IL

USAG Bavaria

Grafenwoehr/Vilseck (Rose Barracks), Germany

USAG Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden, Germany

Hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1630, closed weekends.

Fort Riley

Fort Riley, KS

Fort Campbell

Fort Campbell, KY

Fort Knox

Fort Knox, KY

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed federal holidays.

Barksdale AFB, LA

Barksdale AFB, LA

USCG Base New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA

USCG Base Boston, MA

Boston, MA

Fort Meade

Fort Meade, MD

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews, MD

Hours: Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 7:30-4:30, Thu 7:30-12:00.

Fort Leonard Wood

Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Fort Bragg (Bragg)

Fort Bragg, NC

Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri 8a-4p, Thu 8a-3p, closed for lunch 12-1p, closed federal holidays.

MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Cherry Point, NC

Additional phone: 252-466-4201. Hours Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

MCB Camp Lejeune, NC

Camp Lejeune, NC

Offutt AFB

Offutt AFB, NE

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-12:00 PM, walk-ins Mon-Thu, appointment only Fri.

Nellis AFB

Las Vegas, NV

Note: Nellis AFB hosts USAF units, not itself a Space Force installation, but included per task list. Creech M&FRC satellite location: Bldg 69, 3rd Street, 702-404-0864.

Fort Drum

Fort Drum, NY

Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m., closed federal holidays.

Wright AFB

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Wright-Patterson AFB

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Altus AFB, OK

Altus AFB, OK

Fort Sill

Fort Sill, OK

Naval Station Newport

Newport, RI

Fort Jackson

Fort Jackson, SC

MCAS Beaufort, SC

Beaufort, SC

Additional phone: 843-218-6670. Hours Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm.

MCRD Parris Island, SC

Parris Island, SC

Additional phone: 843-228-3112. Hours Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm.

Shaw AFB

Shaw AFB, SC

Fort Bliss

Fort Bliss, TX

Fort Hood (formerly Fort Hood)

Fort Hood, TX

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX

JBSA-Lackland, TX

JBSA-Lackland, TX

JBSA-Randolph, TX

JBSA-Randolph, TX

Sheppard AFB, TX

Sheppard AFB, TX

Fort Belvoir

Fort Belvoir, VA

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., closed 1-4pm on 2nd/4th Wednesdays for training.

Fort Eustis (JBLE)

Fort Eustis (Newport News), VA

Fort Pickett (Pickett)

Blackstone, VA

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story

Virginia Beach, VA

Langley AFB (JBLE)

Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis), VA

MCB Quantico, VA

Quantico, VA

Hours Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.

Naval Station Norfolk

Norfolk, VA

Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads

Chesapeake, VA

USCG Base Norfolk (Portsmouth), VA

Portsmouth, VA

Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Naval Base Kitsap

Bremerton, WA

Naval Station Everett

Everett, WA

USCG Base Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA

Aitkin County

Penny Harms · Aitkin County

Anoka County

John Kriesel · Anoka County

Becker County

Anthony Mastin · Becker County

Beltrami County

Shane Gustafson · Beltrami County

Benton County

George L. Fiedler · Benton County

Big Stone County

Tammy Borgheiinck · Big Stone County

Blue Earth County

Michael McLaughlin · Blue Earth County

Brown County

John Schotzko · Brown County

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Duane Brownie · Carlton County

Carver County

Stephen Walker · Carver County

Cass County

Kristy Smart (CVSO); Stephen Sether (Asst VSO) · Cass County

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Tim Kolhei · Chippewa County

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Ryan Skog · Chisago County

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Curt Cannon · Clay County

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Logan LeClair · Clearwater County

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Karen Christianson · Cook County

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Erik Flowers · Crow Wing County

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Lisa Thomas · Dakota County

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Jacob Petersen · Dodge County

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Jacob Turner · Douglas County

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Jennifer Howard · Faribault County

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Jason Marquardt · Fillmore County

Freeborn County

Jeff Dahlen · Freeborn County

Goodhue County

Justin Kent · Goodhue County

Grant County

Robert (Rob) Larsen · Grant County

Hennepin County

Neil Doyle (CVSO) — department-wide intake; assigned representative varies by location · Hennepin County

Houston County

Rob Thoen · Houston County

Hubbard County

Jerrold Bjerke (Veteran's Service Officer); Aaron Majors (Assistant VSO) · Hubbard County

Isanti County

Jamie High (Director/Veterans Services Officer); Stacey Brown (Assistant); Erin Yerigan (Specialist) · Isanti County

Itasca County

John Prepodnik · Itasca County

Jackson County

Dustin Hunter · Jackson County

Kanabec County

Erica Bliss · Kanabec County

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Trish Appeldorn · Kandiyohi County

Kittson County

John Hamre · Kittson County

Koochiching County

Carissa MacLean · Koochiching County

Lac qui Parle County

Josh Beninga · Lac qui Parle County

Lake County

Lake County Veterans Service Office

Lake of the Woods County

Lake of the Woods County Veterans Service Office

Le Sueur County

Joe Fisher · Le Sueur County

Lincoln County

Kenton Stanek · Lincoln County

Lyon County

Heidi Fier · Lyon County

Mahnomen County

John Nelson, Veteran Services Officer · Mahnomen County

Marshall County

Brett Brandon, CW3 Retired U.S. Army, Marshall County Veteran Service Officer · Marshall County

Martin County

Douglas Landsteiner, Veteran Services Officer · Martin County

McLeod County

Cassandra Carrigan, Veterans Service Officer & Director · McLeod County

Meeker County

Tim Steinert · Meeker County

Mille Lacs County

Gary T. Martin · Mille Lacs County

Morrison County

Kristina (Kris) VonBerge · Morrison County

Mower County

Rod Streich · Mower County

Murray County

James Reinert · Murray County

Nicollet County

Nathan Tish · Nicollet County

Nobles County

Curtis Hendel · Nobles County

Norman County

John Rosenberger · Norman County

Olmsted County

Guy Sing (Assistant CVSO); Tiffany Canfield (Veterans Services Manager) · Olmsted County

Otter Tail County

Robert Emerson · Otter Tail County

Pennington County

Anthony Mapes · Pennington County

Pine County

Mindy Sandell · Pine County

Pipestone County

Renae Schuch · Pipestone County

Polk County

Kurt R. Ellefson · Polk County

Pope County

Jay Stewart · Pope County

Ramsey County

Ramsey County Veterans Service Office

Red Lake County

Kurtis R. Ellefson · Red Lake County

Redwood County

Roger Zollner, MBA · Redwood County

Renville County

Mike Harmon · Renville County

Rice County

Tracy McBroom · Rice County

Rock County

Eric Oye · Rock County

Roseau County

Martin A. Howes · Roseau County

Scott County

Derek Farwell · Scott County

Sherburne County

Larry Fonder · Sherburne County

Sibley County

Lisa Klenk · Sibley County

St. Louis County

Nadine Wells · St. Louis County

Stearns County

Cory Vaske · Stearns County

Steele County

Rene Gilormini · Steele County

Stevens County

Jay Stewart · Stevens County

Swift County

Dave Barrett · Swift County

Todd County

Pete Berscheit · Todd County

Traverse County

Trevor Beving · Traverse County

Wabasha County

Bill Kerr · Wabasha County

Wadena County

Matthew Rongstad · Wadena County

Waseca County

Christopher Hinton · Waseca County

Washington County

Ryan Carufel (CVSO Supervisor); also serving: Thallassa Gunelius, Michael Buchan, James Norton, Jeffrey Cowell · Washington County

Watonwan County

Deb Grote · Watonwan County

Wilkin County

Trevor Beving · Wilkin County

Winona County

Tom Anderson · Winona County

Wright County

Greg Pickard (Director, Veterans Services); Steve Svoboda and Elissa Selleck listed as Assistant County Veteran Service Officers · Wright County

Yellow Medicine County

Kris Holien · Yellow Medicine County