The American Legion
Local posts, accredited service officers and community and family programs.
- Coverage:
- National
- Eligibility:
- Eligible veterans and their families.
- Phone:
- 1-800-433-3318
Last reviewed 9/22/2026
Veteran resources
Help that is official, current and easy to reach
Organizations we can verify, organized around what you actually need. We link to official sources so you can confirm details yourself.
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VA Homeless Programs / National Call Center
Housing assistance, HUD-VASH referrals and 24/7 help for veterans facing homelessness.
1-877-424-3838 · www.va.gov/homeless/
Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support by phone, text and online chat for veterans, service members and their families.
Dial 988 then press 1 · www.veteranscrisisline.net
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Local posts, accredited claims assistance and community programs.
- Coverage:
- National
- Eligibility:
- Eligible veterans of overseas service and their families.
- Phone:
- 1-833-839-8387
Last reviewed 9/22/2026
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