Veteran in crisis or worried about one? Call 988, then press 1. Text 838255. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
Vols4Vets

Book update page

Moving, Housing, Family and School Planning

This Vols4Vets.com page keeps current links, phone numbers and source notes for the book chapter.

Official-source caution: Vols4Vets.com is a routing companion to the book. Official agencies, crisis lines, providers and program pages control action, eligibility, deadlines, phone numbers and forms.

Who this helps

Transitioning family, spouse, parent, adult child.

Best first step

Build a move file and verify official routes for housing, school and family support before terminal leave.

What to gather

Orders, family size, school records, housing budget, destination and medical needs.

Safety notes

  • Do not sign a lease or enroll a child in school before confirming the move date is final.
  • Do not assume a school district's boundary lines are the same as they were last year.
  • Do not skip a housing walkthrough checklist because the move feels rushed.

Resource cards for this chapter

Military OneSource

Call or visit site to reach a consultant 24/7

Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

What to gather: None needed for initial call

Source type: Federal

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.

VA Home Loans

Request COE and compare lender options carefully

Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/

What to gather: Service history, lender documents and income records

Source type: Official VA housing benefit source

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

Tennessee 211

Call 211 or search online

Phone: 211
Official website: https://www.uwtn.org/tn-211

What to gather: ZIP code, need type and urgent safety concerns

Source type: Community resource referral system

Date checked: 2026-07-05

Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.

Website update page purpose

Use this page to check current official links, phone numbers and source notes that can change after the printed book.

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Last source package check: 2026-07-06. This page does not provide legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.