Free Veteran Resource Board

Every veteran resource, in one searchable place

A deep, curated board for service members, veterans, and families — crisis and mental-health lines, VA benefits and claims, health care, education, jobs, housing, financial relief, legal aid, family and survivor support, and business help. Plus military transition (TAP) offices nationwide, every Minnesota county veterans service officer, and LockLeed’s own free career tools. Search by keyword, filter by category or state.

266Vetted resources
17Categories
83Transition (TAP) offices
$0Cost to veterans

Veteran resource directory

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Tap a category, choose a state to find local offices, or search by keyword. Nationwide help (crisis, VA, GI Bill…) stays listed when you pick a state.

Please verify before you rely on a listing. Phone numbers, links, and office details change over time. This board was compiled from official and reputable sources and is offered as a convenience — confirm current contacts with the organization directly. In an emergency, call 911; for veteran crisis support, dial 988 then press 1. Last verified July 2026.

Crisis & Mental Health

Veterans Crisis Line

24/7 · free · confidential

Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online. For veterans, service members, and their families.

Crisis & Mental Health

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 · everyone

Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or crisis.

Crisis & Mental Health

National Center for PTSD

PTSD information & tools

Trusted PTSD education, self-help tools (PTSD Coach app), and treatment locators.

Benefits & Claims

National Resource Directory

Resource finder

Vetted directory of national and state resources for service members, veterans, and families.

Jobs & Careers

ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve)

Guard/Reserve & employers

Helps Guard and Reserve members and civilian employers understand USERRA rights and resolve conflicts.

Housing

SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)

Rapid re-housing

Community grants that keep very low-income veteran families housed or quickly re-house them.

Housing

Homes For Our Troops

Adapted homes

Builds mortgage-free, specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.

Financial & Emergency Help

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Navy & Marines · aid

Interest-free loans, grants, and budget counseling for sailors, Marines, and families.

Financial & Emergency Help

Air Force Aid Society

Air & Space Force · aid

Emergency financial assistance and education grants for Airmen, Guardians, and families.

Financial & Emergency Help

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

Coast Guard · aid

Interest-free loans and grants for the Coast Guard family.

Financial & Emergency Help

USA Cares

Post-9/11 emergency aid

Emergency financial assistance and housing help for post-9/11 veterans and families.

Financial & Emergency Help

Semper Fi & America's Fund

Catastrophically injured

Financial, housing, and lifetime support for critically ill or injured service members and veterans.

Financial & Emergency Help

211 (United Way)

Local help · dial 211

Free, confidential 24/7 connection to local help — food, utilities, rent, and more.

Legal Aid

National Veterans Legal Services Program

Benefits appeals

Advocacy and representation to secure the benefits veterans have earned.

Family, Spouse & Survivors

TAPS — Survivors

Grief & survivor support

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors — 24/7 care for families grieving a military death.

Family, Spouse & Survivors

National Military Family Association

Advocacy & scholarships

Spouse scholarships, camps for military kids, and family advocacy.

Family, Spouse & Survivors

Fisher House Foundation

Free lodging near hospitals

Free 'home away from home' lodging for military and veteran families while a loved one is hospitalized.

Family, Spouse & Survivors

Elizabeth Dole Foundation (Hidden Heroes)

Military caregivers

Support, community, and resources for the family members caring for wounded, ill, or injured veterans.

Business & Startup

Bunker Labs (Vets in Residence)

Startup community

National network helping veteran and spouse entrepreneurs launch and grow.

Business & Startup

VA Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Contracting with VA

Verification and contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses.

Advocacy (VSOs)

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Service & advocacy

Free claims help, financial grants, and a nationwide post network.

Advocacy (VSOs)

The American Legion

Service & advocacy

Career, benefits, and community programs plus accredited claims service officers.

Advocacy (VSOs)

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

Spinal cord / neuro

Specialized support for veterans with spinal-cord injury or disease.

Advocacy (VSOs)

Team Red, White & Blue

Health & community

Local chapters connecting veterans through physical and social activity.

Burial & Memorial

Headstones, Markers & Medallions

Grave markers

Request a government headstone, marker, or medallion for an eligible veteran's grave.

Minnesota

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)

Minnesota · housing & legal

Statewide help for MN veterans facing homelessness, plus legal and employment services.

Minnesota

Minnesota Veterans Homes

Minnesota · long-term care

State-run skilled nursing and domiciliary care homes for Minnesota veterans.

Common questions

Who do I call if a veteran is in crisis? +
Contact the Veterans Crisis Line any time: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online. It is free and confidential. In an emergency, call 911.
What is a County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO)? +
A CVSO is a county employee who helps veterans and families file VA claims and access benefits at no cost. Minnesota has a CVSO in every one of its 87 counties; this directory lists them all.
What is a Transition Assistance Program (TAP) office? +
TAP offices on military installations help service members prepare for civilian life with career, benefits, and financial counseling before separation. This board lists TAP offices across all branches nationwide.
Does LockLeed charge veterans to find a job? +
No. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm; our services are always free for job-seeking veterans. Employers pay us to place vetted talent.

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