VOICE OF AMERICANEWSVeterans first
For the men and women who served — and the families who served with them. These are the official places to get help. If you are in crisis, call now: 988, then press 1.
Veterans Crisis LineDial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7 — for veterans, service members and their families.www.veteranscrisisline.net ↗VA benefitsDisability compensation, pension, housing and burial benefits — apply and check your claim status at VA.gov.www.va.gov ↗VA health careHow to apply for VA health care and find a VA medical center near you.www.va.gov ↗GI Bill & educationEducation and training benefits for veterans and their families.www.va.gov ↗Careers & employmentVeteran Readiness and Employment, job help and support for the move to civilian life.www.va.gov ↗Military OneSourceFree support for service members and military families: counselling, relocation, money and more.www.militaryonesource.mil ↗Veteran-owned businessesFunding, training and contracting help for veteran entrepreneurs from the U.S. Small Business Administration.www.sba.gov ↗
These links go to official U.S. government and public-service websites. Voice of America News is not the Department of Veterans Affairs and does not handle benefits or claims. Have a story about veterans that America should hear? Write to tips@voiceofamericanews.com.