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National Crisis & Mental Health Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Phone: 988 (Press 1 for Veterans)
Text: 838255
Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat

24/7 crisis support for veterans and their families

 

Veterans Crisis Line
Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Text: 838255
Chat: veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
24/7 confidential crisis intervention

 

Military OneSource
Phone: 1-800-342-9647
Website: militaryonesource.mil
24/7 support for service members, veterans, and families

 

SAMHSA National Helpline
Phone: 1-800-662-4357
Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
24/7 treatment referral and information service

 

VA Healthcare & Benefits

VA Health Care
Phone: 1-877-222-8387
Website: va.gov/health-care
Enroll in VA health care, find facilities, manage appointments

 

VA Benefits Hotline
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Website: va.gov/resources
Information on disability, education, home loans, and other benefits

 

eBenefits Portal
Website: ebenefits.va.gov
Manage VA benefits online, check claim status, update information

 

My HealtheVet
Website: myhealth.va.gov
Access VA medical records, refill prescriptions, message providers

 

VA Caregiver Support
Phone: 1-855-260-3274
Website: caregiver.va.gov
Support for family caregivers of veterans

 

Mental Health & PTSD Resources

VA Mental Health Services
Phone: 1-877-222-8387
Website: mentalhealth.va.gov

 

PTSD treatment, counseling, substance abuse support

Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)
Phone: 1-877-927-8387
Website: vetcenter.va.gov
Free counseling for veterans and families, no VA enrollment required

 

Make the Connection
Website: maketheconnection.net
Veteran stories, mental health resources, treatment options

 

PTSD Coach App
Website: ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile
Free mobile app for managing PTSD symptoms

 

Coaching Into Care

Phone: 1-888-823-7458
Website: mirecc.va.gov/coaching
Support for family members helping veterans access care

 

Employment & Education

VA Education Benefits (GI Bill)
Phone: 1-888-442-4551
Website: va.gov/education
Education and training benefits, school certifications

 

VA Vocational Rehabilitation (VR&E)
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Website: va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation
Employment services, job training, resume assistance

 

Hiring Our Heroes
Website: hiringourheroes.org/
Free career coaching and job placement for veterans

 

American Corporate Partners (ACP)
Website: acp-usa.org
Free mentorship program connecting veterans with corporate professionals

 

Onward to Opportunity
Website: ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training
Free career training and certifications for veterans and spouses

 

Housing & Homelessness

VA Home Loans
Phone: 1-877-827-3702
Website: benefits.va.gov/homeloansVA-backed home loans, refinancing, foreclosure assistance

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Veterans United

Phone: 1-855-258-3548

Website: veteransunited.com

VA Home Loan

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National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Phone: 1-877-424-3838
24/7 assistance connecting homeless veterans with resources

 

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing)
Website: va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp
Rental assistance and case management for homeless veterans

 

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Website: va.gov/homeless/ssvf
Rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, case management

 

Financial Assistance

VA Pension Benefits
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Website: va.gov/pension
Tax-free monthly payments for wartime veterans with limited income

 

VA Aid and Attendance
Website: va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound
Additional benefit for veterans who need help with daily activities

 

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Financial Grants
Website: vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants
Emergency financial assistance for veterans in crisis

 

American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance
Website: legion.org/financialassistance
Short-term financial aid for veterans and families

 

Legal Assistance

VA Legal Services
Website: va.gov/ogc/legalservices.asp
Free legal assistance for VA benefit claims

 

American Bar Association Veterans Claims Assistance
Website: americanbar.org/groups/legal_assistance_military_personnel
Pro bono legal help for veterans

 

Veterans Legal Services
Website: vetlegalservices.org
Free legal representation for VA claims appeals

 

Service Dogs & Assistance Animals

VA Service Dog Benefits

Website: veteranbenefits.mo.gov/service_support_animals/

 

Disability & Compensation

VA Disability Compensation
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Website: va.gov/disability
File disability claims, check claim status, appeal decisions

 

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Phone: 1-877-426-2838
Website: dav.org
Free assistance with VA claims and appeals

 

Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Website: benefits.va.gov/benefits
Comprehensive information on all VA benefits

 

Women Veterans

VA Women Veterans Call Center
Phone: 1-855-829-6636
Website: va.gov/womenvet
Healthcare, benefits, and support services for women veterans

 

Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN)
Website: servicewomen.org
Advocacy and support for women service members and veterans

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Rosie Network

Website: therosienetwork.org/

Entrepreneurship Support

 

Family & Caregiver Support

VA Caregiver Support Line
Phone: 1-855-260-3274
Website: caregiver.va.gov
Resources for family caregivers of veterans

 

Military Family Support Programs
Website: militaryonesource.mil
Counseling, financial planning, relocation assistance for military families

 

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Phone: 1-800-959-8277
Website: taps.org
Support for families grieving the loss of a military loved one

 

Substance Abuse & Recovery

VA Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Phone: 1-877-222-8387
Website: mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use
Treatment programs, counseling, medication-assisted treatment

 

SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Phone: 1-800-662-4357
Website: findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Find substance abuse treatment facilities nationwide

 

Peer Support & Community

Team Rubicon
Website: teamrubiconusa.org
Veteran-led disaster response and community service

 

Team Red, White & Blue
Website: teamrwb.org
Social and fitness programs connecting veterans to communities

 

The Mission Continues
Website: missioncontinues.org
Veteran service programs and community impact projects

 

Wounded Warrior Project
Phone: 1-888-997-2586
Website: woundedwarriorproject.org
Programs and services for wounded veterans

 

Missouri-Specific Resources

Missouri Veterans Commission
Phone: 1-800-382-9605
Website: mvc.dps.mo.gov
State veterans benefits, claims assistance, veterans homes

 

Missouri Veterans Service Officers
Website: mvc.dps.mo.gov/county-veterans-service-officers
Free local assistance with VA claims and benefits

 

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital (Columbia, MO)
Phone: 1-573-814-6000
Website: columbiamo.va.gov

 

Kansas City VA Medical Center
Phone: 1-816-861-4700
Website: kansascity.va.gov

 

John J. Pershing VA Medical Center (Poplar Bluff, MO)
Phone: 1-573-686-4151
Website: poplarbluff.va.gov

 

Local Clinton, MO Area Resources

Golden Valley Memorial Hospital
Phone: 1-660-890-7300
Address: 1600 N 2nd St, Clinton, MO 64735
Website: gvmh.org

 

Clinton Healthcare and Rehab
Phone: 1-660-885-2244
Address: 1300 E Ohio St, Clinton, MO 64735

 

Henry County Veterans Service Officer
Phone: 1-660-885-7230
Address: 100 W Franklin St, Clinton, MO 64735

 

Additional Resources

VA Mobile Apps
Website: mobile.va.gov/appstore
Free apps for health, benefits, and mental health support

 

Veterans History Project
Website: loc.gov/vets
Preserve and share veteran stories with the Library of Congress

 

VA National Cemetery Administration
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Website: cem.va.gov

Burial benefits and cemetery information

 

For immediate crisis support, call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Last Updated: November 2025