Help for veterans in Arkansas
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 with benefits, find your County Veteran Service Officer on the Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs map.
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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
Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs
The Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs (ADVA) says County Veteran Service Officers help veterans and their families get the benefits they have earned. Use the ADVA map to find yours. ADVA main line: 501 683 2382.
Official page: veterans.arkansas.gov/veteran-services-map
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.