Official resources for Veterans, service members, families & caregivers

Veterans resource directory

Help when and where you need it.

Direct links to essential VA and federal resources for health care, records, mental health, disability claims, housing, education, employment, caregivers, and military service documents.

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Immediate help

You do not have to face a crisis alone.

Emergency

Immediate danger or medical emergency

Call emergency services now.

Call 911
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Health & records

Manage care and bring your history together.

My HealtheVet on VA.gov

Refill prescriptions, manage appointments, send secure messages, and review or download medical records.

Manage your health

Get Complete VA Medical Records

Official instructions for requesting records online, by secure message, mail, fax, or in person.

Request medical records

PACT Act & Toxic Exposures

Learn how the PACT Act expands VA health care and benefits for toxic-exposed Veterans and survivors.

Review PACT Act benefits
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Mental health & specialized support

Confidential care built around Veteran experiences.

Vet Centers

Community-based counseling for eligible Veterans, service members, and families, including readjustment and bereavement support.

Find Vet Center support Call 877-927-8387

National Center for PTSD

Evidence-based information about PTSD, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources for families.

Visit the PTSD center

Military Sexual Trauma Support

Learn about VA health services related to military sexual trauma. Eligibility does not depend on a VA disability rating.

Get MST support information

Veterans Crisis Line

24/7 confidential crisis support by phone, text, or online chat.

Open crisis support Call 988, then press 1 · Text 838255
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Claims & benefits

Understand benefits, file claims, and find accredited help.

How to File a Disability Claim

Review evidence requirements and file online, by mail, fax, in person, or with trained help.

Review filing instructions

Accredited Representatives & VSOs

Find a VA-accredited VSO representative, attorney, or claims agent. Accredited VSO claim help is free.

Find accredited help

Decision Reviews & Appeals

Compare Supplemental Claims, Higher-Level Reviews, Board Appeals, and clinical appeals.

Review appeal options

VA Records & Benefit Letters

Access benefit letters, payment history, military personnel files, health records, and other VA documents.

Access VA records
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Housing & homelessness

Support for stable housing, home loans, and urgent needs.

VA Homeless Programs

Connect with housing, health care, employment, justice, and other support for Veterans who are homeless or at risk.

Get housing-crisis help 24/7: 877-424-3838

VA Housing Assistance

Explore VA-backed home loans, refinancing, adapted housing grants, and help avoiding foreclosure.

Explore housing benefits
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Education, employment & transition

Use earned benefits to build what comes next.

Veteran Readiness & Employment

Chapter 31 support for Veterans whose service-connected disabilities affect employment or independent living.

Explore VR&E
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Families, caregivers & survivors

Resources for the people who serve beside the Veteran.

Family & Caregiver Benefits

Explore health, education, financial, survivor, and caregiver benefits for eligible family members.

Explore family benefits

Family Caregiver Assistance

Learn about the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and how to apply.

Review caregiver assistance Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274

Burial & Memorial Benefits

Learn about burial eligibility, pre-need decisions, memorial items, allowances, and national cemeteries.

Explore memorial benefits
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Military service records

Retrieve the documents that preserve your service history.

National Archives Service Records

Request a DD214, Official Military Personnel File, replacement medals, and certain service medical records.

Request service records

VA Records

Download benefit letters and access available VA and military records through VA.gov.

Access VA records
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Find help & contact VA

Reach the right office, facility, or support line.

Find VA Locations

Search for VA health facilities, Vet Centers, benefits offices, cemeteries, and other services near you.

Find a VA location

Contact VA

Find secure messaging, phone numbers, technical support, and benefit-specific contact options.

Contact VA MyVA411: 800-698-2411

VA Benefits Hotline

Call for questions about disability compensation, pension, claims, and other VA benefits.

Call 800-827-1000

VA Health Benefits Hotline

Call for questions about VA health care eligibility, enrollment, and benefits.

Call 877-222-VETS (8387)

Keep important numbers where you can reach them.

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