Help for veterans in Alabama
The short answer
Homeless or about to be? Call the VA at 1 877 424 3838, 24 hours. In crisis, dial 988 and press 1. For help filing for benefits, contact your county office of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Housing help for veterans
The VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans connects veterans and their families to VA housing help, any time of day.
Official page: va.gov/homeless
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255, to reach the Veterans Crisis Line any time.
Official page: veteranscrisisline.net
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) has Veterans Service Offices in Alabama counties. A Veterans Service Officer can help you and your family apply for VA and state benefits.
Official page: va.alabama.gov
VA health care
You can apply for VA health care online, by phone or in person. The VA site explains who can get it and what to bring.
Official page: va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply
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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.