Mental Wellness
The Silent Battle
Fostering Accessibility And Support For Veteran Mental Health Care
Mental Wellness
The mental well-being of Americaโs veterans is of the utmost importance to the VFW. This vital initiative allows us to positively impact a great number of veterans, and help to change the narrative associated with mental wellness.
VA BENEFITS
Veterans Affairs Benefits
The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for veterans of any nation in the world. The Department of Veterans Affairs health care system offers a broad spectrum of assistance available to active-duty service members, veterans and their families. You fulfilled your commitment; now it's the government's turn. Take advantage of all the benefits you've earned and deserve. Let a VFW Accredited Service Officer help.
Crisis Management
The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can dial 988 then press 1, chat online, or text 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Crisis Management
The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can dial 988 then press 1, chat online, or text 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
PTSD
As with other service-related injuries and disease, the VA will pay eligible veterans monthly compensation for disability resulting from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
PTSD
As with other service-related injuries and disease, the VA will pay eligible veterans monthly compensation for disability resulting from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
GI Bill Educational Benefits
VA pays benefits to eligible veterans, reservists and active-duty service members while they are in an approved education or training program.
GI Bill Educational Benefits
VA pays benefits to eligible veterans, reservists and active-duty service members while they are in an approved education or training program.
Homelessness
The Veterans Affairs Homeless Veterans Initiative was created to strengthen programs that prevent and end homelessness among veterans. VA provides a range of services to homeless veterans , including healthcare, housing, job training and education. There is a variety of reasons why veterans are homeless and VA is committed to providing solutions to put an end to this problem.
Homelessness
The Veterans Affairs Homeless Veterans Initiative was created to strengthen programs that prevent and end homelessness among veterans. VA provides a range of services to homeless veterans , including healthcare, housing, job training and education. There is a variety of reasons why veterans are homeless and VA is committed to providing solutions to put an end to this problem.
Compensation & Pension
VA can pay you monthly compensation if you are at least 10 percent disabled as a result of your military service. Also, you can receive a monthly pension if you are a wartime veteran with limited income, and you are permanently and totally disabled or at least 65 years old.
Compensation & Pension
VA can pay you monthly compensation if you are at least 10 percent disabled as a result of your military service. Also, you can receive a monthly pension if you are a wartime veteran with limited income, and you are permanently and totally disabled or at least 65 years old.
Vocational Rehab and Employment
VA can help veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find and keep suitable employment. For veterans with serious service-connected disabilities, VA also offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible.
Vocational Rehab and Employment
VA can help veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find and keep suitable employment. For veterans with serious service-connected disabilities, VA also offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible.
Find a VA Facility Near You
Access contact information for key staff within more than 1,900 VA facilities.
Find a VA Facility Near You
Access contact information for key staff within more than 1,900 VA facilities.
Home Loans
VA offers various home-loan services to eligible veterans, some military personnel and certain surviving spouses.
Home Loans
VA offers various home-loan services to eligible veterans, some military personnel and certain surviving spouses.
Dependents & Survivors
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation is payable to certain survivors.
Dependents & Survivors
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation is payable to certain survivors.
Life Insurance
Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) is renewable term life insurance for veterans who want to convert their SGLI up to an amount not to exceed the coverage you had when you separated from service. Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance, also called "RH" insurance, is for service-connected veterans. Coverage is $10,000. You may be eligible for a $20,000 supplemental policy if you are totally disabled.
Life Insurance
Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) is renewable term life insurance for veterans who want to convert their SGLI up to an amount not to exceed the coverage you had when you separated from service. Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance, also called "RH" insurance, is for service-connected veterans. Coverage is $10,000. You may be eligible for a $20,000 supplemental policy if you are totally disabled.
Health Care
Various services are available, including hospital, outpatient medical, dental, pharmacy and prosthetic services, specialized health care for women veterans, alcohol and drug dependency treatment and medical evaluation for disorders associated with military service in the Gulf War, or exposure to Agent Orange, radiation and other environmental hazards.
Health Care
Various services are available, including hospital, outpatient medical, dental, pharmacy and prosthetic services, specialized health care for women veterans, alcohol and drug dependency treatment and medical evaluation for disorders associated with military service in the Gulf War, or exposure to Agent Orange, radiation and other environmental hazards.
Family Caregivers
VA offers a number of services that can provide Caregivers with the support that's right for them. If you are the Family Caregiver of a Veteran who was injured post-9/11, you may be eligible for additional services through VA, including a stipend, comprehensive training and medical coverage through VA if you are not already covered by a plan.
Family Caregivers
VA offers a number of services that can provide Caregivers with the support that's right for them. If you are the Family Caregiver of a Veteran who was injured post-9/11, you may be eligible for additional services through VA, including a stipend, comprehensive training and medical coverage through VA if you are not already covered by a plan.
VETERANS
Find Out How You Can Benefit
- Eligibility
- Member Benefits
- Renew
- VFW Auxiliary
- Legislative Priorities
- National Security & Foreign Affairs
- Women Veterans
- Grassroots Efforts
- VA Health Care Watch
- Latest Releases
- Media Room
- 125th VFW National Convention
- The VFW Podcast
- VFW Magazine
- Commemorations
- Youth & Education
- Troop Support
- #StillServing
- VFW Combat Tested Gaming
- Local Initiatives
- Flag Etiquette
