Help for veterans and families

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential help 24/7 for veterans, service members and families in crisis. You do not need VA benefits.

988, then press 1. Text 838255.

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

For veterans who are homeless or about to lose housing, and for family and friends helping them. Open 24/7.

877-424-3838

DoD Safe Helpline

Confidential support for service members affected by sexual assault.

877-995-5247

TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)

Support for families grieving a military loved one.

800-959-8277 (24/7)

Vet Centers

Free, confidential counseling for veterans, service members, Guard and Reserve, and families. Close to home and outside VA hospitals.

877-927-8387

National Center for PTSD

VA’s guide to PTSD: what it is, treatment options and self-help tools.

Cohen Veterans Network

Low-cost or free therapy, in person or by video, for post-9/11 veterans, service members and families.

844-336-4226

Give an Hour

Free mental health support from volunteer professionals and peer support.

Stop Soldier Suicide

Free suicide prevention and counseling for veterans and service members.

Serving Those Who Serve

Holistic healing programs such as acupuncture, meditation and stress workshops, for veterans and service members.

VA Women Veterans Call Center

Women veterans can ask about VA health care, benefits and services. Staffed by women.

855-829-6636 (call or text)

Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN)

Advocacy, case management and free legal and peer help for service women, women veterans and families.

888-502-8755 (24/7)

Final Salute Inc.

Housing, emergency money and job help for women veterans and their children facing homelessness.

Military Sisterhood Initiative

Peer support and community for women who served, through arts, workshops and groups.

Women Veterans ROCK

Help with housing, jobs, education, money and wellness for military women and women veterans.

215-836-4262

Women Veterans Interactive

Crisis relief, career help, transition resources and wellness for women veterans.

Women Veterans Alliance

A network that connects women veterans with people, programs and events.

National Women Veterans United

News, resources and gatherings for women veterans.

VA Palo Alto Women’s Trauma Recovery Program

A live-in VA program for women with PTSD, including military sexual trauma. It accepts women from across the country.

650-493-5000, ext. 22843

Foundation for Women Warriors

Childcare, housing help and other support for women veterans and their children.

310-733-2450

Grace After Fire

Peer support, money coaching and help finding care, housing and jobs for women veterans.

832-769-6582

Lady Veterans Connect

Transitional housing and support for women veterans.

859-806-4297

Michigan Women Veterans Empowerment

Training, events and mentoring. Open to all veterans.

One Savvy Veteran

Support, advocacy and help with benefits for women veterans.

Combat Female Veterans Families United

Transition help and peer support for combat female veterans and their families.

Homes For Our Troops

Builds and donates adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.

866-787-6677

Fisher House Foundation

Free lodging for families near military and VA hospitals during treatment.

888-294-8560

Swords to Plowshares

Housing, jobs, legal help and disability income help for veterans.

415-252-4788

Semper Fi & America’s Fund

Case management, money help and lifelong support for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans, all branches.

760-725-3680

Army Emergency Relief

Money help and scholarships for soldiers, retired soldiers and families.

866-878-6378

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Interest-free loans, grants and money coaching for sailors, Marines and families.

Air & Space Forces Aid Society

Emergency money, grants and scholarships for Airmen, Guardians and families.

703-972-2650

USA Cares

Money help for veteran and military families in a crisis.

800-773-0387

Operation Homefront

Money help, housing and family programs for military and veteran families.

210-659-7756

Soldiers’ Angels

Food help, care packages and support for service members, veterans and families.

210-629-0020

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes

Emergency money and peer support for disabled post-9/11 veterans and families.

Operation First Response

Emergency money and free job certifications for service members, veterans and Gold Star families.

Operation Family Fund

Help for families of people severely disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Benefits help and support for veterans with spinal cord injury or disease.

800-424-8200

Blinded Veterans Association

Support and VA claims help for blind and low-vision veterans.

800-669-7079

Amputee Coalition

Free resources, peer visitors and support groups for people with limb loss.

888-267-5669

United Spinal Association

Peer support and resources for wheelchair users and families.

American Foundation for the Blind

Resources and advocacy for people who are blind or have low vision.

Wounded Warrior Project

Mental health, wellness and benefits help for post-9/11 wounded veterans and families.

877-832-6997

Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment

The Sgt. Merlin German Call Center helps wounded, ill and injured Marines, veterans and families.

877-487-6299

Navy Safe Harbor Foundation

Supports sailors and Coast Guard members recovering from serious injury or illness.

571-970-6369

Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)

Free assistive technology for wounded, ill and injured service members.

833-227-3272

Guide Dogs of America

Free guide and service dogs for people who are blind and for veterans.

Brain Injury Association of America

Brain injury information, answers and local resources.

800-444-6443

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence

DoD’s guide to brain injury for service members, veterans and families.

VA Caregiver Support Line

Help, training and support for caregivers of veterans.

855-260-3274

Military OneSource

Free counseling, money planning and support for service members and families, 24/7.

800-342-9647

American Red Cross Hero Care Network

Emergency messages to deployed members and help connecting families with resources.

877-272-7337

Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Support, peer groups and resources for military and veteran caregivers.

Caregiver Action Network

Help desk and peer support for family caregivers.

855-227-3640

National Military Family Association

Scholarships, camps and support for military spouses and kids.

703-931-6632

USO

Centers, family programs and transition help for service members and families.

888-484-3876

Veterans’ Families United

Resource guides for veterans and families, plus small one-time travel help.

VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

Job training, school and career help for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

800-698-2411

Hire Heroes USA

Free one-on-one career coaching for veterans and military spouses.

Helmets to Hardhats

Connects veterans with paid apprenticeships in the building trades.

RecruitMilitary

Job boards and career fairs for veterans and military spouses.

Marine For Life

Job and transition help for Marines, veterans and families.

Project Return to Work

Free job training, placement and career counseling for injured veterans and spouses.

720-359-1541

Sentinels of Freedom

School and career support, with housing help, for severely wounded post-9/11 veterans.

National Veterans Legal Services Program

Free legal help with VA appeals, discharge upgrades and military retirement.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VA health care, disability, education, home loans and more.

800-827-1000

National Resource Directory

A government directory of checked resources for service members, veterans and families.

USAGov benefits finder

Find government help with food, housing, health care and bills.

844-872-4681

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Free help filing VA claims, plus rides to medical visits.

The American Legion

Free benefits help, peer support and local posts.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Free VA claims help from accredited service officers.

AMVETS

VA claims help, job help and scholarships.

301-459-9600

Military Order of the Purple Heart

Service and support for combat-wounded veterans and families.

Team Rubicon

Veterans volunteer to help after disasters.

Team Red, White & Blue

Fitness, events and community for veterans and families.

Gary Sinise Foundation

Started by actor Gary Sinise. Builds custom smart homes for severely wounded veterans. Also gives mobility devices, adapted vehicles, mental wellness help and support for Gold Star families.

Hidden Heroes: Bob Hope Financial Assistance

Tom Hanks chairs this Elizabeth Dole Foundation campaign. Its Bob Hope fund gives emergency grants to military and veteran caregivers facing a utility shutoff, a food shortage or a disaster.

The Taylor Foundation

Started by Corey Taylor of Slipknot. Raises money for local groups that help service members, veterans and first responders living with PTSD.

The Scars Foundation

Started by Sully Erna of Godsmack. Funds proven mental health programs for anyone who is struggling. It has supported Guitars for Vets.

Guitars for Vets

Free 10-week guitar lessons for veterans. Each veteran gets a new guitar at the end. Supported by Gibson and The Scars Foundation.

855-448-4376

Heart and Armor Foundation

Started by singer John Mayer. Funds research and programs on veterans’ health, including sleep problems.

Camp Southern Ground

Started by musician Zac Brown. Programs for veterans such as Warrior Week and Warrior PATHH, plus family camps and summer camp for military kids.

JBJ Soul Foundation

Started by Jon Bon Jovi. Helps fund housing for homeless veterans and others. Runs JBJ Soul Kitchen community restaurants in New Jersey.

Robert Irvine Foundation

Started by celebrity chef Robert Irvine. Food, wellness and community programs for service members, veterans, first responders and families.

Bob Woodruff Foundation

Started by ABC News reporter Bob Woodruff and his wife, Lee, after he was hurt in Iraq. Funds programs for veterans and families and offers a career portal.

Pat Tillman Foundation

Started by family and friends of Pat Tillman, the NFL player who left football to serve as an Army Ranger. Tillman Scholars get scholarships and leadership training.

Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation

Led by Taya Kyle, widow of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle. Helps military and first responder couples strengthen their marriages.

Merging Vets & Players (MVP)

Started by sports reporter Jay Glazer and Nate Boyer, a Green Beret and former NFL player. Workouts and peer support for veterans and retired pro athletes.