National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Free and confidential. Connects you to your nearest VA.
Official page: va.gov/homeless
Help for Veterans in Vermont: Housing, Crisis Support and VA Care
Help for Vermont veterans who are homeless or at risk: the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, the Veterans Crisis Line, the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs and VA care in White River Junction.
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Hi friend. Thank you for your service. If you need a place to stay or someone to talk to, there are free lines made for veterans, and they are open any time.
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Who do I call if I'm a veteran with no home?
Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877 424 3838. The call is free and confidential, and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They connect you to your nearest VA for help.
Official page: va.gov/homeless
What if I'm in crisis?
Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. It is for veterans, service members and loved ones.
Official page: 988lifeline.org/get-help
What does the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs do?
It helps you file federal VA benefit claims and runs state veteran benefits. It is independent of the federal VA. Call 802 828 3379 or toll free in Vermont at 888 666 9844, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm. The office is at 118 State Street in Montpelier.
Official page: veterans.vermont.gov
Is there other housing help for veterans?
VTLawHelp lists the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program at 844 820 3232, plus the National Call Center at 877 424 3838 and the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs at 888 666 9844. Veterans facing eviction or foreclosure can contact the South Royalton Legal Clinic at VLGS.
Official page: vtlawhelp.org/homeless-shelters-and-help-homeless-people
Where is VA health care in Vermont?
The White River Junction VA Medical Center is at 163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction, and its page lists hours as 24/7, though hours differ by service. The Burlington Lakeside VA Clinic is at 128 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 260, Burlington.
Official page: va.gov/white-river-junction-health-care/locations/white-river-junction-va-medical-center
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Bunkly tip: the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs says it is independent of the federal VA, so it can be a good place to ask questions about both.
Who to call in Vermont
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.
Official page: 988lifeline.org/get-help
Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
Help with VA claims and state benefits. Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm.
Official page: veterans.vermont.gov
White River Junction VA Medical Center
Primary care, specialty care and mental health services at 163 Veterans Drive.
Official page: va.gov/white-river-junction-health-care/locations/white-river-junction-va-medical-center
VA Homeless Programs
Information on housing programs for homeless and at risk veterans.
Official page: va.gov/homeless
Legal Services Vermont and Vermont Legal Aid
Free civil legal help for eviction and benefits problems.
Official page: vtlawhelp.org/homeless-shelters-and-help-homeless-people
More help in Vermont
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