Help for veterans in Minnesota

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, contact your county veterans service officer.

Need help tonight?

911Danger or emergency right now 988Call or text. Crisis or thinking about suicide. 24 hours 211Shelter, food, bills, anything else 1 800 799 7233Someone hurting you at home. Text START to 88788

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.

Call 1 877 424 3838 VA homeless programs

Official page: va.gov/homeless

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255, to reach the Veterans Crisis Line any time.

Dial 988, press 1 Veterans Crisis Line

Official page: veteranscrisisline.net

County Veterans Service Officers

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs says to contact your County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) to learn which benefits you may get. Find yours at macvso.org or call 1 888 546 5838 (1 888 LinkVet). Have your DD 214 ready.

I am a veteran

Official page: mn.gov/mdva/resources/iamaveteran

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.

How to apply

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.