Crisis Support — Available 24/7

Veterans Crisis Line

Call 988 and press 1

Chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net

Text 838255

Major VA Expansion — PACT Act

Veterans Exposed to Toxins Now Eligible for VA Health Care

In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, ALL Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service — at home or abroad — are now eligible for VA health care.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

va.gov — Benefits, health care, and services for veterans.

Vet Centers

Call 1-877-927-8387 — Readjustment counseling for combat veterans and their families.

Ask VA Online Portal

ask.va.gov — Submit questions and get answers from VA staff online.

Find a VA Facility Near You

Locate VA hospitals, clinics, and benefit offices in your area.

National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates

nova.org — Find accredited veterans’ advocates and attorneys nationwide.

Coalition for Homeless Veterans

cfvhomeless.org — Providing resources and advocacy for homeless veterans.

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs

floridavets.org — Florida’s official entry point for state and federal benefits. Free state Service Officers: (727) 319-7440.

Veterans Florida

veteransflorida.org — State nonprofit connecting Florida veterans to careers, education, and entrepreneurship programs.

VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)

department.va.gov — Network covering all Florida VA medical centers, 90+ outpatient clinics, and CBOCs.

All Florida VA Facilities Directory

va.gov — Official VA directory of every Florida medical center, clinic, and Vet Center.

National Archives — eVetRecs

archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records — Request DD-214s and military service records online (free for veterans and next of kin).

VA Records Portal

va.gov/records/get-military-service-records — Request service records through VA.gov using an ID.me account.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

dav.org — Free claims assistance, transportation to medical appointments, and benefits advocacy.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

vfw.org — Accredited Service Officers help file VA claims at no cost.

The American Legion

legion.org — Nationwide network of accredited service officers and post-level support.

VA Find an Accredited Representative

va.gov/get-help-from-accredited-representative/find-rep — Official VA tool to find any accredited VSO, attorney, or claims agent.

Make the Connection

maketheconnection.net — VA platform connecting veterans to mental health resources and peer stories.

Cohen Veterans Network

cohenveteransnetwork.org — Free or low-cost mental health clinics for post-9/11 veterans and military families.

Give an Hour

giveanhour.org — Free one-on-one counseling and peer support for veterans and military families.

National Center for PTSD

ptsd.va.gov — The VA’s authoritative resource on PTSD treatment, self-help tools, and provider information.

VA Caregiver Support Program

caregiver.va.gov — Stipend, training, respite care, and counseling for family caregivers. Caregiver Support Line: 1-855-260-3274.

VA Family & Survivor Benefits (DIC)

va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits — Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for surviving spouses, children, and parents.

Wounded Warrior Project

woundedwarriorproject.org — Benefits services, mental wellness, career programs, and free C&P exam preparation.

National Veterans Foundation

nvf.org — Lifeline for Vets crisis line and resource referrals: 1-888-777-4443.