US Federal & National Resources

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – VA.gov
  The official portal to apply for disability compensation, GI Bill benefits, health care, home loans, life insurance, memorial services, appeals, and more (va.gov).

• Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
  Focused on financial support for veterans and dependents, this site provides direct links to benefit categories and application guidance (benefits.va.gov).

• National Resource Directory (NRD)
  A collaborative federal portal (DoD, VA, DoL) that organizes federal, state, and local service links—spanning medical care, employment, education, and rehabilitation (nrd.gov).

• Veterans Crisis Line
  24/7 confidential crisis support available via call, text, or chat (dial 988, press 1 or text 838255)—accessible regardless of VA enrollment status (veteranscrisisline.net).

• Make the Connection
  Emotional and mental-health support featuring veteran stories, condition-specific info, self-assessment tools, and local resource search (maketheconnection.net).

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) – Veteran Topics & Resources
  Covers a wide scope—disability, burial, POW/MIA, legal aid, LGBTQ+, women veterans, TBI, burn pits, homelessness, service dogs, and more (dav.org).

🏛️ Veteran Service Organizations & Nonprofits

• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
  Offers assistance filing or appealing VA claims, scholarships, financial aid, emergency help, and pre-discharge support (en.wikipedia.org).

• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
  Advocacy & community-building organization for post-9/11 veterans; focuses on policy, research, transition assistance, and networking (en.wikipedia.org).

• Swords to Plowshares
  Bay Area–based nonprofit offering housing, job training, benefits advocacy—especially for low-income and homeless veterans (en.wikipedia.org).

• SoldierStrong
  Provides medical technology, scholarships, and exoskeleton support to veterans and VA medical centers (en.wikipedia.org).

• Boot Campaign
  Supports mental health, PTSD/TBI care, family financial aid, and veteran wellness programs through national initiatives .

📍 Illinois & Local Support

• American Legion Department of Illinois – Veterans Links
  Offers a curated list including IL Dept. of Veterans Affairs, county assistance commissions, VA resources, GI Bill help, crisis hotline, vet centers, and more (illegion.org).

• Cook County Veterans Affairs
  Empowers veterans with workshops, access to benefits (federal, state, county), job networks, legal aid, housing services, and small business grants in the Chicago area (cookcountyil.gov).

• Lake County and Kenosha/Crawford County (WI) Veterans Services
  County-level veterans services offering local benefit navigation, compensation/pension applications, outreach and support (kenoshacountywi.gov).

🇺🇸 Government & Official Resources

• VA Resources & Support – The official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs site covers everything from healthcare and disability to education and appeals. (donorbox.org)

• National Resource Directory – A comprehensive database connecting vets, families, and caregivers to validated national, state, and local services. (nrd.gov)

• Veterans Crisis Line – A 24/7 confidential crisis support: dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. (mentalhealth.va.gov)

• Military OneSource – Trained consultants available 24/7 for info on transition, finances, mental health, and family support, even after service. (militaryonesource.mil)

🤝 Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs)

These advocacy groups assist with claims, benefits, legal support, housing, employment, and more:

• DAV – Disabled American Veterans – Offers free benefits assistance, transportation, employment services, and transition help. (dav.org)

• American Legion, VFW, Paralyzed Veterans of America, AMVETS, Vietnam Veterans of America – National VSOs providing support nationwide. (nvf.org)

• Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) – Specializes in spinal cord injury care, legal advocacy, and vocational aid. Free services. (en.wikipedia.org)

🏠 Housing, Legal & Financial Help

• National Veterans Foundation – A curated list of 50+ trusted resources for legal help, housing support, crisis hotlines, addiction help, employment, and more. (nvf.org)

• Swords to Plowshares – For Bay Area vets: job training, housing, legal advocacy for low-income or homeless veterans. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Fisher House Foundation – Offers free lodging near VA medical centers for vets and families undergoing treatment. (en.wikipedia.org)

🧠 Mental Health & Peer Support

• MakeTheConnection.net – Hear real vets' stories and find tailored mental-health help. (mentalhealth.va.gov)

• Give an Hour – Provides free mental-health services for veterans and families through licensed volunteer providers. (self.com)

🛠️ Specialized Support & Foundations

• Semper Fi & America’s Fund – Provides immediate and lifetime support—financial, medical, adaptive—for wounded service members and families. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Wounded Warrior Project – Offers PTSD support, physical and mental wellness programs, VA-benefits assistance, peer support, and more. (woundedwarriorproject.org)

• Homes for Our Troops – Custom-builds and gifts accessible homes to severely injured post-9/11 veterans. (donorbox.org)

📌 Local Resources (St. Louis/Missouri)

Specifically for your area around St. Louis, MO:

• St. Louis VA Regional Office – Contact info for local VSOs: American Legion, DAV, VFW, Paralyzed Vets, etc. (couriermail.com.au)

✅ Quick Links at a Glance

Resource

Focus Area

Website

VA Resources & Support

Benefits, Healthcare, Education, Appeals

VA.gov

National Resource Directory

All-encompassing service database

NRD.gov

Veterans Crisis Line

Emergency mental-health help

988→Press 1

Military OneSource

Transition, family, finance guidance

MilitaryOneSource.mil

DAV

Claims, transport, employment

DAV.org

PVA

SCI/D support, legal aide

PVA.org

National Veterans Foundation

Nationwide resource hub

NVF.org

Make The Connection

Mental health stories, support

MakeTheConnection.net

Give an Hour

Free mental-health providers

GiveAnHour.org

Semper Fi & America’s Fund

Financial & adaptive support

TheFund.org

Wounded Warrior Project

Peer support, wellness

WoundedWarriorProject.org

Homes for Our Troops

Mortgage-free accessible homes

HomesForOurTroops.org

Fisher House Foundation

Free hospital lodging

FisherHouse.org

Swords to Plowshares

Housing/support in Bay Area

SwordsToPlowshares.org

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