Veteran Resources

Practical, vetted resources organized by category. Everything here is free or veteran-specific. If you know of a resource that belongs on this list, reach out through the contact page.

Benefits & VA

  • VA.gov — Central hub for all veteran benefits. Start here for disability claims, healthcare enrollment, education benefits, and more.
  • eBenefits — Manage your VA benefits online. Check claim status, view payment history, and access your service records.
  • VA Claims Insider — Expert guidance on disability claims, with resources and community support for navigating the VA rating system.

Entrepreneurship

  • SBA Veterans Business Outreach Center — Free business counseling, business plan development, and referrals to SBA financing for veteran entrepreneurs.
  • Bunker Labs — Veteran entrepreneurship community with accelerator programs, networking events, and the free Launch Lab Online platform.
  • VetsinTech — Technology training and startup support for veterans. Coding bootcamps, cybersecurity programs, and tech industry networking.
  • SCORE — Free mentoring from experienced business owners and executives. One-on-one mentorship for every stage of business development.

Career Transition

  • Hire Heroes USA — Free career services for veterans: resume review, interview coaching, job placement, and employer partnerships.
  • American Corporate Partners — Free mentoring with Fortune 500 professionals. Year-long one-on-one mentorship for transitioning veterans.
  • Veterati — Free on-demand mentoring calls with professionals across business, tech, government, and entrepreneurship.

Mental Health

  • Veterans Crisis Line — Call 988 then press 1, text 838255. Available 24/7. You don’t have to be in crisis to call — it’s there for hard nights too.
  • Give an Hour — Free mental health services from licensed providers who volunteer their time for veterans and military families.
  • Cohen Veterans Network — Free outpatient mental health care at clinics nationwide. Evidence-based treatment with shorter wait times than many VA facilities.

Financial

  • USAA — Banking, insurance, and investing for military members and veterans. Consistently high customer service ratings.
  • Navy Federal Credit Union — Military credit union with competitive loan rates, low fees, and extensive branch and ATM network.
  • Military OneSource — Free financial counseling and a wide range of support services for veterans and military families.

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