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24/7 crisis lines, urgent support and housing risk resources.
Get urgent supportSevier County, Knoxville, Mountain Home VA and regional contacts.
Find local helpClaims, health care, disability, education, home loans and VA locations.
Use VA resourcesCommon starting points
Official records request starting points.
Open checklistOfficial and accredited help first.
Start safelyPrep for a county office, VSO or accredited representative.
See checklistUrgent housing and VA homeless support starting points.
Get housing helpResume, training, apprenticeships and workforce help.
Find job helpCivil legal help starting points.
Find legal aidVA women veterans resources and privacy-first support.
Open resourcesMilitary OneSource and VA caregiver starting points.
Open family helpOffice details verified from the official county page.
Open guideOfficial lookup paths before you call or drive.
Open guideTennessee Department of Veterans Services starting points.
Open guideEmployment tools, veteran hiring programs, training and transition help.
Find job helpHousing help, legal aid, home loans, burial benefits and state support.
Find supportSupport for spouses, children, caregivers and military families.
Support the familySmokies attractions, shows, tickets and local military offers.
Check local offersVet Tix, military travel and recreation resources.
View travel resourcesChanging retail offers, ID.me and Veterans Day deal directories.
View discountsGI Bill, scholarships, tuition help and certification programs.
Education resourcesMilitary banking, insurance and counseling resources.
Money resourcesState offices, tax relief, license plates, parks and other programs.
State benefitsSBA programs, contracting, certifications and veteran business support.
Business resourcesAdaptive services, caregiver help and wounded veteran organizations.
Special supportVA health care, transition support and programs for women veterans.
Women veteran resourcesRetirement pay, TRICARE, DFAS and survivor benefit resources.
Retiree resourcesLarge resource directories for veterans, active duty and families.
National directoriesLocal directory status and future verified business listings.
Directory statusBook companion
These pages carry current phone numbers, visible official URLs, source checks and safety notes for the book.
Someone needs help now and does not know which first door is safe.
Open sectionThe person is still serving and needs help before discharge, during PCS, deployment or family strain.
Open sectionThe clock is running and missed steps can create avoidable problems.
Open sectionThe person already left service and needs a clean route into benefits, care, jobs or records.
Open sectionThe person finished a military career and needs pay, health coverage and family paperwork.
Open sectionThe household needs help and the veteran may not be the one making the call.
Open sectionThe person needs help before housing, debt, paperwork or state benefit questions become worse.
Open sectionThe person wants work, school, training or a business path that starts in the right place.
Open sectionThe person wants savings without stale lists and fine-print surprises.
Open sectionThe person is outside the United States or coming home and needs the right route back into the system.
Open sectionThe national guide keeps its local roots and gives East Tennessee readers a safe local starting point.
Open section171 book resource cards
Every card below comes from the source package and links back to its chapter update page.
Suicide risk or emotional crisis
Phone: Dial 988 then Press 1, text 838255
Official website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Confirm number is still routed through 988 press 1 before relying on it
Open chapter pageGeneral crisis support
Phone: 988
Official website: https://988lifeline.org/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageHomelessness or imminent risk of homelessness
Phone: 877-424-3838
Official website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFind current VA clinics, hospitals and Vet Centers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFind local community resources
Phone: 211
Official website: https://www.uwtn.org/tn-211
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageEmergency family communication to command channels
Phone: 877-272-7337
Official website: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/hero-care-network.html
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFind local community resources
Phone: 211
Official website: https://www.uwtn.org/tn-211
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageHomelessness or imminent risk of homelessness
Phone: 877-424-3838
Official website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageEmergency family communication to command channels
Phone: 877-272-7337
Official website: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/hero-care-network.html
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageU.S. citizen emergency support overseas
Phone: US/Canada 888-407-4747, overseas +1 202-501-4444
Official website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies.html
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This does not replace local emergency services.
Open chapter pageTrip enrollment and embassy alerts
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://step.state.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageEmergency family communication to command channels
Phone: 877-272-7337
Official website: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/hero-care-network.html
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageSpouse-friendly employer and job search starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/msep/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageEmergency family communication to command channels
Phone: 877-272-7337
Official website: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/hero-care-network.html
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageCareer exploration and job search tools
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.careeronestop.org/Veterans/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageCivilian training or internship before separation
Phone: Varies by installation career center
Official website: https://skillbridge.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Program names and department labels can change. Verify the current official program page before acting.
Open chapter pageSeparating service member transition planning
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Transition planning is a starting point. Use official benefit offices or accredited help for benefit questions.
Open chapter pageEmployer and civilian job issues tied to service
Phone: 800-336-4590
Official website: https://www.esgr.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageSCRA legal protection starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.justice.gov/servicemembers/servicemembers-civil-relief-act-scra
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageMilitary lending and consumer protection questions
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/servicemembers/military-lending-act-mla/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This is not legal or financial advice.
Open chapter pageLegal information and referral starting point
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.statesidelegal.org/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This is not legal advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageSpouse-friendly employer and job search starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/msep/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageSeparating service member transition planning
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Transition planning is a starting point. Use official benefit offices or accredited help for benefit questions.
Open chapter pageCivilian training or internship before separation
Phone: Varies by installation career center
Official website: https://skillbridge.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Program names and department labels can change. Verify the current official program page before acting.
Open chapter pageRequesting DD214 and military service records
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Private records should be handled carefully.
Open chapter pageOfficial starting point for VA benefits and services
Phone: 800-698-2411
Official website: https://www.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.
Open chapter pageEnrolling in VA health care
Phone: 877-222-8387
Official website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Vols4Vets does not decide eligibility or priority group. Do not treat as medical, tax, or VA claims advice. Confirm current details for current copay dollar amounts.
Open chapter pageFinding accredited help with VA benefits claims
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This search does not tell you what you qualify for. Use VA or an accredited representative to confirm your next step.
Open chapter pageTRICARE enrollment after retirement
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://tricare.mil/LifeEvents/Retiring
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageSeparating service member transition planning
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Transition planning is a starting point. Use official benefit offices or accredited help for benefit questions.
Open chapter pageCivilian training or internship before separation
Phone: Varies by installation career center
Official website: https://skillbridge.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Program names and department labels can change. Verify the current official program page before acting.
Open chapter pageCareer exploration and job search tools
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.careeronestop.org/Veterans/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageHome loan benefit and COE starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFind local community resources
Phone: 211
Official website: https://www.uwtn.org/tn-211
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageOfficial starting point for VA benefits and services
Phone: 800-698-2411
Official website: https://www.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.
Open chapter pageEnrolling in VA health care
Phone: 877-222-8387
Official website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Vols4Vets does not decide eligibility or priority group. Do not treat as medical, tax, or VA claims advice. Confirm current details for current copay dollar amounts.
Open chapter pageRequesting DD214 and military service records
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Private records should be handled carefully.
Open chapter pageOfficial starting point for VA benefits and services
Phone: 800-698-2411
Official website: https://www.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.
Open chapter pageFinding accredited help with VA benefits claims
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This search does not tell you what you qualify for. Use VA or an accredited representative to confirm your next step.
Open chapter pageEnrolling in VA health care
Phone: 877-222-8387
Official website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Vols4Vets does not decide eligibility or priority group. Do not treat as medical, tax, or VA claims advice. Confirm current details for current copay dollar amounts.
Open chapter pageFind current VA clinics, hospitals and Vet Centers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageOfficial starting point for VA benefits and services
Phone: 800-698-2411
Official website: https://www.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.
Open chapter pageFinding accredited help with VA benefits claims
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This search does not tell you what you qualify for. Use VA or an accredited representative to confirm your next step.
Open chapter pageOfficial starting point for VA benefits and services
Phone: 800-698-2411
Official website: https://www.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.
Open chapter pageCareer exploration and job search tools
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.careeronestop.org/Veterans/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFind registered apprenticeships
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageHome loan benefit and COE starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageBurial, memorial and cemetery starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageOfficial starting point for VA benefits and services
Phone: 800-698-2411
Official website: https://www.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.
Open chapter pageOfficial starting point for VA benefits and services
Phone: 800-698-2411
Official website: https://www.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.
Open chapter pageFinding accredited help with VA benefits claims
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This search does not tell you what you qualify for. Use VA or an accredited representative to confirm your next step.
Open chapter pageFind current VA clinics, hospitals and Vet Centers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageSuicide risk or emotional crisis
Phone: Dial 988 then Press 1, text 838255
Official website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Confirm number is still routed through 988 press 1 before relying on it
Open chapter pageMilitary pay, tax documents and account access
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://mypay.dfas.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Keep login records private.
Open chapter pageRetired pay and annuitant pay starting point
Phone: 800-321-1080
Official website: https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Retired pay and tax questions can affect money owed. Confirm details with DFAS, IRS, a tax professional or another qualified source before acting.
Open chapter pageTRICARE enrollment after retirement
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://tricare.mil/LifeEvents/Retiring
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageMilitary pay, tax documents and account access
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://mypay.dfas.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Keep login records private.
Open chapter pageRetired pay and annuitant pay starting point
Phone: 800-321-1080
Official website: https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Retired pay and tax questions can affect money owed. Confirm details with DFAS, IRS, a tax professional or another qualified source before acting.
Open chapter pageTRICARE enrollment after retirement
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://tricare.mil/LifeEvents/Retiring
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageMedicare-wraparound TRICARE coverage for eligible beneficiaries
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://tricare.mil/tfl
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This is not medical, Medicare or insurance advice.
Open chapter pageRetired pay and annuitant pay starting point
Phone: 800-321-1080
Official website: https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Retired pay and tax questions can affect money owed. Confirm details with DFAS, IRS, a tax professional or another qualified source before acting.
Open chapter pageMilitary pay, tax documents and account access
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://mypay.dfas.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Keep login records private.
Open chapter pageMilitary retirement savings account information
Phone: 877-968-3778
Official website: https://www.tsp.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This is not financial advice.
Open chapter pageTax starting point for military-connected questions
Phone: 800-829-1040
Official website: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/military
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageOfficial military leisure travel booking starting point
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.americanforcestravel.com/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Travel prices and availability can change. Compare current terms before booking.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageRetired pay and annuitant pay starting point
Phone: 800-321-1080
Official website: https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Retired pay and tax questions can affect money owed. Confirm details with DFAS, IRS, a tax professional or another qualified source before acting.
Open chapter pageVA survivor benefit starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/survivor-compensation/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageBurial, memorial and cemetery starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageState benefits, county VSOs and cemeteries
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Official state website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageState-level veteran benefits and county VSO directory
Phone: Varies by regional office. See website
Official website: https://www.tn.gov/veteran.html
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Property tax, license plate, and benefit dollar amounts must be rechecked on tn.gov before relying on it. Do not treat as legal, tax, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageOfficial starting point for VA benefits and services
Phone: 800-698-2411
Official website: https://www.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.
Open chapter pageCaregiver support and VA caregiver program starting point
Phone: 855-260-3274
Official website: https://www.caregiver.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This is not medical or benefits advice.
Open chapter pageEnrolling in VA health care
Phone: 877-222-8387
Official website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Vols4Vets does not decide eligibility or priority group. Do not treat as medical, tax, or VA claims advice. Confirm current details for current copay dollar amounts.
Open chapter pageOfficial starting point for VA benefits and services
Phone: 800-698-2411
Official website: https://www.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.
Open chapter pageEnrolling in VA health care
Phone: 877-222-8387
Official website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Vols4Vets does not decide eligibility or priority group. Do not treat as medical, tax, or VA claims advice. Confirm current details for current copay dollar amounts.
Open chapter pageFinding accredited help with VA benefits claims
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This search does not tell you what you qualify for. Use VA or an accredited representative to confirm your next step.
Open chapter pageVA survivor benefit starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/survivor-compensation/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pagePeer-based grief and survivor support
Phone: 800-959-8277
Official website: https://www.taps.org/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Do not treat nonprofit support as government benefits advice.
Open chapter pageBurial, memorial and cemetery starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageLodging near VA and military medical centers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://fisherhouse.org/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFind current VA clinics, hospitals and Vet Centers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFinding accredited help with VA benefits claims
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This search does not tell you what you qualify for. Use VA or an accredited representative to confirm your next step.
Open chapter pageState benefits, county VSOs and cemeteries
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Official state website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageHomelessness or imminent risk of homelessness
Phone: 877-424-3838
Official website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFind local community resources
Phone: 211
Official website: https://www.uwtn.org/tn-211
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageHome loan benefit and COE starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageHome loan benefit and COE starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageLegal information and referral starting point
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.statesidelegal.org/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This is not legal advice.
Open chapter pageFind local legal aid offices
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageSCRA legal protection starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.justice.gov/servicemembers/servicemembers-civil-relief-act-scra
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageMilitary lending and consumer protection questions
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/servicemembers/military-lending-act-mla/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This is not legal or financial advice.
Open chapter pageTax starting point for military-connected questions
Phone: 800-829-1040
Official website: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/military
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageState benefits, county VSOs and cemeteries
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Official state website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageState-level veteran benefits and county VSO directory
Phone: Varies by regional office. See website
Official website: https://www.tn.gov/veteran.html
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Property tax, license plate, and benefit dollar amounts must be rechecked on tn.gov before relying on it. Do not treat as legal, tax, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageState benefits, county VSOs and cemeteries
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Official state website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageEmployment programs and rights starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageCareer exploration and job search tools
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.careeronestop.org/Veterans/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFederal job search and veterans preference starting point
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Veterans’ preference may help in some hiring paths, but it does not guarantee selection.
Open chapter pageOfficial starting point for VA benefits and services
Phone: 800-698-2411
Official website: https://www.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.
Open chapter pageFind registered apprenticeships
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageCareer exploration and job search tools
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.careeronestop.org/Veterans/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageSpouse-friendly employer and job search starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/msep/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageBusiness startup training and counseling for military-connected entrepreneurs
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This is not legal, tax or financial advice.
Open chapter pageEntrepreneurship training
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.sba.gov/sba-learning-platform/boots-business
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageBusiness mentoring and workshops
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.score.org/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageEntity registration and federal opportunities
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://sam.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFederal small business certification
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageBusiness startup training and counseling for military-connected entrepreneurs
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This is not legal, tax or financial advice.
Open chapter pageVerify one current discount offer
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Provider official website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageIdentity and status verification for partner offers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.id.me/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageStatus verification for company offers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.sheerid.com/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageMember marketplace and verification
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.govx.com/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageIdentity and status verification for partner offers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.id.me/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageStatus verification for company offers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.sheerid.com/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageMember marketplace and verification
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.govx.com/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFederal lands entrance pass starting point
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageState benefits, county VSOs and cemeteries
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Official state website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageOfficial military leisure travel booking starting point
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.americanforcestravel.com/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Travel prices and availability can change. Compare current terms before booking.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageTicket opportunities for eligible military-connected users
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.vettix.org/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Tickets may be free or discounted, but fees and availability can vary. Check the current offer before requesting tickets.
Open chapter pageSeasonal museum admission program
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This program is seasonal. Check current dates before planning a visit.
Open chapter pageVerify one current discount offer
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Provider official website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageVerify one current discount offer
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Provider official website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageOfficial military leisure travel booking starting point
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.americanforcestravel.com/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Travel prices and availability can change. Compare current terms before booking.
Open chapter pageVerify one current discount offer
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Provider official website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageIdentity and status verification for partner offers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.id.me/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageStatus verification for company offers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.sheerid.com/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageVerify one current discount offer
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Provider official website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageMember marketplace and verification
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.govx.com/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageVerify one current discount offer
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Provider official website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageIdentity and status verification for partner offers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.id.me/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageStatus verification for company offers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.sheerid.com/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageEmergency family communication to command channels
Phone: 877-272-7337
Official website: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/hero-care-network.html
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageU.S. citizen emergency support overseas
Phone: US/Canada 888-407-4747, overseas +1 202-501-4444
Official website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies.html
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This does not replace local emergency services.
Open chapter pageVA-related health questions while overseas
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/foreign-medical-program/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This is not medical or insurance advice.
Open chapter pageEnrolling in VA health care
Phone: 877-222-8387
Official website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Vols4Vets does not decide eligibility or priority group. Do not treat as medical, tax, or VA claims advice. Confirm current details for current copay dollar amounts.
Open chapter pageSeparating service member transition planning
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Transition planning is a starting point. Use official benefit offices or accredited help for benefit questions.
Open chapter pageRequesting DD214 and military service records
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Private records should be handled carefully.
Open chapter pageGeneral military family support and referral
Phone: 800-342-9647
Official website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageOfficial starting point for VA benefits and services
Phone: 800-698-2411
Official website: https://www.va.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.
Open chapter pageRequesting DD214 and military service records
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Private records should be handled carefully.
Open chapter pageState benefits, county VSOs and cemeteries
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Official state website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageLocal help filing VA claims and paperwork
Phone: 865-453-8073
Official website: https://www.seviercountytn.gov/government/departments/services/veterans_services.php
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Recheck before relying on this
Open chapter pageState-level veteran benefits and county VSO directory
Phone: Varies by regional office. See website
Official website: https://www.tn.gov/veteran.html
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Property tax, license plate, and benefit dollar amounts must be rechecked on tn.gov before relying on it. Do not treat as legal, tax, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageFind current VA clinics, hospitals and Vet Centers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageState-level veteran benefits and county VSO directory
Phone: Varies by regional office. See website
Official website: https://www.tn.gov/veteran.html
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Property tax, license plate, and benefit dollar amounts must be rechecked on tn.gov before relying on it. Do not treat as legal, tax, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageLocal help filing VA claims and paperwork
Phone: 865-453-8073
Official website: https://www.seviercountytn.gov/government/departments/services/veterans_services.php
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Recheck before relying on this
Open chapter pageFind local community resources
Phone: 211
Official website: https://www.uwtn.org/tn-211
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageLocal help filing VA claims and paperwork
Phone: 865-453-8073
Official website: https://www.seviercountytn.gov/government/departments/services/veterans_services.php
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: Recheck before relying on this
Open chapter pageHomelessness or imminent risk of homelessness
Phone: 877-424-3838
Official website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial, or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageVerify one current discount offer
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Provider official website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageIdentity and status verification for partner offers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.id.me/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageStatus verification for company offers
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://www.sheerid.com/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageBusiness startup training and counseling for military-connected entrepreneurs
Phone: N/A
Official website: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program
Date checked: 2026-07-04
Safety note: This is not legal, tax or financial advice.
Open chapter pageEntity registration and federal opportunities
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: https://sam.gov/
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pageState benefits, county VSOs and cemeteries
Phone: No phone listed
Official website: Official state website varies
Date checked: 2026-07-05
Safety note: Starting point only. Verify directly. Do not treat as legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.
Open chapter pagePrograms, hours, eligibility and discounts can change.