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

Open full site search for problem, county, audience and official-source filters.

Veteran resource directory

Start with the category that matches your need.

Use the cards below as starting points. Always check current details directly with the official office, provider or program before you drive, apply, call or make plans.

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Most-used toolkits

Action plans and printable checklists.

Find My Next Step

Answer five questions and get a starting path.

Open tool

After You Get Your Next Steps

Save, call, write down answers and come back if you hit a dead end.

Open guide

Site Map

Find all major Vols4Vets pages in one place.

Open site map

VA Claim Starter Checklist

Prepare for official or accredited claim help.

Open checklist

Housing Risk Action Checklist

Urgent first moves for housing instability.

Open checklist

Veteran Job Search Starter Kit

Resume and workforce starting points.

Open kit

DD214 Replacement Checklist

Prepare for official records requests.

Open checklist

VSO Appointment Packet

What to bring to an official appointment.

Open packet

County Office Call Script

Plain language for calling official offices.

Open script

Weekly Updates

Email updates are not active yet. Check what future signup may include.

Check status

Most used

Start here first.

Crisis help

24/7 crisis lines, urgent support and housing risk resources.

Get urgent support

Local East Tennessee help

Sevier County, Knoxville, Mountain Home VA and regional contacts.

Find local help

VA benefits and health care

Claims, health care, disability, education, home loans and VA locations.

Use VA resources

Common starting points

Most common next steps.

Replace a DD214

Official records request starting points.

Open checklist

Start a VA disability claim

Official and accredited help first.

Start safely

What to bring to a VSO

Prep for a county office, VSO or accredited representative.

See checklist

Homeless veteran help

Urgent housing and VA homeless support starting points.

Get housing help

Veteran job help

Resume, training, apprenticeships and workforce help.

Find job help

Women veterans

VA women veterans resources and privacy-first support.

Open resources

Family and caregiver help

Military OneSource and VA caregiver starting points.

Open family help

Sevier County VSO guide

Office details verified from the official county page.

Open guide

Knox County VSO guide

Official lookup paths before you call or drive.

Open guide

TDVS guide

Tennessee Department of Veterans Services starting points.

Open guide

Work, housing and family

Jobs and training

Employment tools, veteran hiring programs, training and transition help.

Find job help

Housing and legal

Housing help, legal aid, home loans, burial benefits and state support.

Find support

Family support

Support for spouses, children, caregivers and military families.

Support the family

Discounts, travel and local offers

East Tennessee discounts

Smokies attractions, shows, tickets and local military offers.

Check local offers

Discount directories

Changing retail offers, ID.me and Veterans Day deal directories.

View discounts

More resource categories

Money and insurance

Military banking, insurance and counseling resources.

Money resources

State benefits

State offices, tax relief, license plates, parks and other programs.

State benefits

Business

SBA programs, contracting, certifications and veteran business support.

Business resources

Special support

Adaptive services, caregiver help and wounded veteran organizations.

Special support

Retirees

Retirement pay, TRICARE, DFAS and survivor benefit resources.

Retiree resources

National directories

Large resource directories for veterans, active duty and families.

National directories

Veteran-owned businesses

Local directory status and future verified business listings.

Directory status

Book companion

Browse the 70 chapter update pages.

These pages carry current phone numbers, visible official URLs, source checks and safety notes for the book.

Start Here When It Is Urgent

Someone needs help now and does not know which first door is safe.

Open section

Active Duty, Guard and Reserve

The person is still serving and needs help before discharge, during PCS, deployment or family strain.

Open section

Transitioning Out

The clock is running and missed steps can create avoidable problems.

Open section

Veterans

The person already left service and needs a clean route into benefits, care, jobs or records.

Open section

Retired Military

The person finished a military career and needs pay, health coverage and family paperwork.

Open section

Family, Caregivers, Survivors and Gold Star Families

The household needs help and the veteran may not be the one making the call.

Open section

Housing, Money, Legal Starting Points and State Benefits

The person needs help before housing, debt, paperwork or state benefit questions become worse.

Open section

Jobs, School, Training and Business

The person wants work, school, training or a business path that starts in the right place.

Open section

Discounts, Travel, Parks, Recreation and Veterans Day Deals

The person wants savings without stale lists and fine-print surprises.

Open section

Overseas, OCONUS and Returning Home

The person is outside the United States or coming home and needs the right route back into the system.

Open section

East Tennessee and the Smokies

The national guide keeps its local roots and gives East Tennessee readers a safe local starting point.

Open section

171 book resource cards

Official source first.

Every card below comes from the source package and links back to its chapter update page.

Veterans Crisis Line

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 page

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

General 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 page

VA Find Locations

Find 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 page

Tennessee 211

Find 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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

Tennessee 211

Find 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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

STEP

Trip 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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

Military Spouse Employment Partnership

Spouse-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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

CareerOneStop Veteran and Military Transition Center

Career 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 page

DoD SkillBridge

Civilian 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 page

ESGR

Employer 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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

Military Spouse Employment Partnership

Spouse-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 page

DoD SkillBridge

Civilian 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 page

VA.gov

Official 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 page

VA Health Care Enrollment

Enrolling 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 page

TRICARE Retiring

TRICARE 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 page

DoD SkillBridge

Civilian 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 page

CareerOneStop Veteran and Military Transition Center

Career 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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

Tennessee 211

Find 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 page

VA.gov

Official 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 page

VA Health Care Enrollment

Enrolling 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 page

VA.gov

Official 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 page

VA Health Care Enrollment

Enrolling 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 page

VA Find Locations

Find 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 page

VA.gov

Official 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 page

VA.gov

Official 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 page

CareerOneStop Veteran and Military Transition Center

Career 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 page

Apprenticeship.gov

Find 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 page

VA Burial Benefits

Burial, 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 page

VA.gov

Official 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 page

VA.gov

Official 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 page

VA Find Locations

Find 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 page

Veterans Crisis Line

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 page

DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay

Retired 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 page

TRICARE Retiring

TRICARE 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 page

DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay

Retired 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 page

TRICARE Retiring

TRICARE 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 page

TRICARE For Life

Medicare-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 page

DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay

Retired 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 page

Thrift Savings Plan

Military 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.

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IRS Military Tax Resources

Tax 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 page

American Forces Travel

Official 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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay

Retired 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 page

VA Burial Benefits

Burial, 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 page

State Veteran Agency

State 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 page

Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

State-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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

VA.gov

Official 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 page

VA Caregiver Support Program

Caregiver 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 page

VA Health Care Enrollment

Enrolling 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 page

VA.gov

Official 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 page

VA Health Care Enrollment

Enrolling 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 page

TAPS

Peer-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 page

VA Burial Benefits

Burial, 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 page

Fisher House Foundation

Lodging 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 page

VA Find Locations

Find 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 page

State Veteran Agency

State 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 page

Tennessee 211

Find 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 page

IRS Military Tax Resources

Tax 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 page

Military OneSource

General 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 page

State Veteran Agency

State 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 page

Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

State-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 page

State Veteran Agency

State 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.

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DOL VETS

Employment 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.

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CareerOneStop Veteran and Military Transition Center

Career 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 page

VA.gov

Official 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 page

Apprenticeship.gov

Find 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.

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CareerOneStop Veteran and Military Transition Center

Career 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.

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Military Spouse Employment Partnership

Spouse-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.

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Military OneSource

General 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.

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SCORE

Business 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.

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SAM.gov

Entity 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.

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SBA VetCert

Federal 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.

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Official Company Discount Page

Verify 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.

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ID.me

Identity 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.

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SheerID

Status 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.

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GovX

Member 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.

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ID.me

Identity 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.

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SheerID

Status 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.

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GovX

Member 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.

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State Veteran Agency

State 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.

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American Forces Travel

Official 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.

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Military OneSource

General 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.

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Vet Tix

Ticket 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.

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Official Company Discount Page

Verify 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.

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Official Company Discount Page

Verify 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.

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American Forces Travel

Official 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.

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Official Company Discount Page

Verify 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.

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ID.me

Identity 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.

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SheerID

Status 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.

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Official Company Discount Page

Verify 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.

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GovX

Member 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.

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Official Company Discount Page

Verify 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.

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ID.me

Identity 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.

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SheerID

Status 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.

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Military OneSource

General 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.

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VA Health Care Enrollment

Enrolling 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.

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Military OneSource

General 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.

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VA.gov

Official 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.

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State Veteran Agency

State 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.

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Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

State-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.

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VA Find Locations

Find 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.

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Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

State-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.

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Tennessee 211

Find 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.

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Official Company Discount Page

Verify 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.

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ID.me

Identity 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.

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SheerID

Status 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.

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SAM.gov

Entity 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.

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State Veteran Agency

State 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.

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Use the source before you act.

Programs, hours, eligibility and discounts can change.