Book update page

Family Support Without the Runaround

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

Spouse, parent, adult child, caregiver, helper.

Best first step

Write the need in one sentence, then call Military OneSource or the correct official office.

What to gather

Relationship, whether the veteran knows you are calling, short need summary and urgent dates.

Safety notes

Do not assume family support programs require a crisis before you can use them.
Do not wait for a referral before contacting a family support office directly.
Do not assume the same program name means the same services at a different location.

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.gov

Use VA.gov to apply, check status, manage benefits or find the right VA page

Phone: 800-698-2411

Official website: https://www.va.gov/

What to gather: DD214, ID, records, account access, benefit-specific documents

Source type: Official federal benefits portal

Date checked: 2026-07-04

Safety note: Vols4Vets is not VA and does not decide eligibility.

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.