Resources for Veterans – Crisis Support, VA Benefits, and Records

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.

Records Lost in the 1973 NPRC Fire

Roughly 16 to 18 million service files burned in July 1973. Our guide explains who was affected and what to do if your claim was denied because your records could not be found.

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.