National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
A free VA line open all day and night for veterans who are homeless or about to lose housing.
Official page: va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
Help for Veterans in Nebraska: Housing, Health and Benefits
Help for veterans in Nebraska: VA homeless line, Veterans Crisis Line, the Omaha VA, County Veterans Service Officers and SSVF rent help.
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Hi friend. Thank you for your service. If you're a veteran who is homeless or about to lose your home, there is help just for you, any time of day.
Quick answers
I'm a veteran and about to lose my home. Who do I call?
Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877 424 3838, any time. A VA counselor will ask about your needs and connect you to help.
Official page: va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
I'm a veteran in crisis. What do I do?
Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, open all day and night. You can also text 838255. If you're in danger right now, call 911.
Official page: va.gov/nebraska-western-iowa-health-care/contact-us
What is a County Veterans Service Officer?
They help veterans and families with benefits, claims and Nebraska Veterans Aid. They work for the county, and NDVA has a map to find yours.
Official page: veterans.nebraska.gov/cvso
What can SSVF help pay for?
SSVF helps very low income veterans and families who are homeless or at risk with rent and utility deposits and payments, moving costs and emergency housing.
Official page: veterans.nebraska.gov/node/800
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Bunkly tip: keep a photo of your DD 214 in your email, so you can show it even if the paper gets lost.
Who to call in Nebraska
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255, any time.
Official page: va.gov/nebraska-western-iowa-health-care/contact-us
Omaha VA Medical Center
The main VA hospital for Nebraska and western Iowa, at 4101 Woolworth Ave. Mental health line 402 995 4944.
Official page: va.gov/nebraska-western-iowa-health-care/contact-us
VA Veteran Coordinated Entry Access Point
For veterans with no place to sleep tonight. It checks your needs and connects you to housing, open all hours.
Official page: uwm211.org
Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs (NDVA)
The state office for veteran benefits and services, weekdays 8 to 5. Walk ins can get copies of their DD 214.
Official page: veterans.nebraska.gov/ndva-central-office
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Sources last checked Oct 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or housing. Each person chooses which options to use.