Care at home
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18 resources
Care at home
VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care
Learn about help with everyday activities such as bathing, dressing, and moving around at home. VA explains what aides do, how needs are assessed, and how this support differs from nursing care.
- Who it helps
- Veterans who need personal care assistance and the people helping them plan care.
- Access and location
- VA program; services vary by location.
- How to start
- Ask a VA social worker. Enrollment, community care eligibility, clinical criteria, and local availability apply; ask about possible copays.
Visit VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care
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Care at home
VA Skilled Home Health Care
Read about skilled nursing, therapy, and other services delivered at home through agencies contracted with VA. The page covers both care after a hospital or nursing home stay and support for ongoing needs.
- Who it helps
- Veterans and families discussing skilled services at home with a care team.
- Access and location
- VA program; available services vary by location.
- How to start
- Contact a VA social worker or case manager about enrollment, community care eligibility, clinical criteria, local agencies, and copays.
Visit VA Skilled Home Health Care
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Care at home · Family caregiving
VA Respite Care
Explore temporary care that gives a family caregiver time away from caregiving. VA describes options at home, in adult day health care, or in a nursing home, depending on assessed needs and available services.
- Who it helps
- Veterans receiving care and their family caregivers.
- Access and location
- VA program; respite settings and availability vary locally.
- How to start
- Ask a VA social worker about clinical criteria, scheduling, and copays. Enrollment is required; community-provided respite also requires community care eligibility.
Visit VA Respite Care
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Family caregiving
VA Caregiver Support Program
Find caregiver education, coaching, peer support, and contacts for a local VA Caregiver Support Team. VA explains its general support program and the separate Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
- Who it helps
- Family caregivers of veterans enrolled in VA health care.
- Access and location
- VA caregiver support teams serve VA facilities across the country.
- How to start
- Use the team locator or call 855-260-3274. Program requirements differ; access to general support does not establish eligibility for a stipend.
Visit VA Caregiver Support Program
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Family caregiving
Caregiver Action Network Help Desk
Find practical caregiving information, resource guidance, and ways to connect with other caregivers. The Help Desk offers phone support and links to tools for organizing responsibilities and finding support for yourself.
- Who it helps
- Family and friend caregivers, including those supporting veterans and older adults.
- Access and location
- U.S. national caregiver information and remote support.
- How to start
- Call 855-227-3640 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern, or explore the website. Check the current schedule before calling.
Visit Caregiver Action Network Help Desk
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Veterans benefits · Disability and rehabilitation
DAV Benefits Help
Find a DAV national service office for help understanding and applying for VA benefits. The site also points to transition support, transportation information, and employment resources, so you can identify the relevant service before contacting an office.
- Who it helps
- Veterans and families seeking help with VA benefits or related support.
- Access and location
- National organization with offices around the United States.
- How to start
- Use the ZIP code office search and contact the office about your needs. Confirm local service availability and any scheduling requirements.
Visit DAV Benefits Help
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Veterans benefits · Disability and rehabilitation
PVA Veterans Benefits Assistance
Find information about VA benefit claims and assistance from Paralyzed Veterans of America national service officers. PVA states that its officers help veterans and families and can represent veterans, dependents, and survivors before VA.
- Who it helps
- Veterans of all backgrounds, dependents, and survivors seeking VA benefits assistance.
- Access and location
- U.S. national service officer network.
- How to start
- Use PVA's service officer finder and confirm availability directly. PVA describes this assistance as free; a benefit decision remains with VA.
Visit PVA Veterans Benefits Assistance
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Disability and rehabilitation · Family caregiving
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
Browse research-based information about spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and burn injury. Factsheets, videos, and illustrated resources explain rehabilitation and daily living topics that can help you prepare questions for a care team.
- Who it helps
- People living with these injuries, families, and caregivers; military service is not required.
- Access and location
- Online educational resources, including Spanish-language collections.
- How to start
- Read or download the public materials. This is an information collection; arrange individual assessment or treatment with a health care professional.
Visit Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
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Disability and rehabilitation · Family caregiving
Brain Injury Association of America
Find information for people living with brain injury and for caregivers. The National Brain Injury Information Center answers resource questions, and the site offers guides on what to expect after brain injury and a caregiver resource center.
- Who it helps
- People with brain injury, family members, caregivers, and other supporters.
- Access and location
- U.S. national information resource; confirm access to any suggested local service.
- How to start
- Call 800-444-6443 or use the official information request form. Educational information does not determine an individual treatment plan.
Visit Brain Injury Association of America
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Mental health support
Make the Connection
Explore veterans' own stories about mental health, relationships, transition, and seeking support. This VA-operated resource includes videos, articles, and information about treatment options, plus a tool for finding nearby VA resources.
- Who it helps
- Veterans, service members, families, friends, and people supporting veterans.
- Access and location
- Public online information with a U.S. VA resource search.
- How to start
- Browse stories without applying for care. Contact a listed program directly to confirm eligibility and availability; viewing a story does not enroll you in treatment.
Visit Make the Connection
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Mental health support
VA Mental Health Services
Learn how to connect with VA mental health services, including options for getting started and finding a VA facility or Vet Center. The page explains that some services are available even without VA health care enrollment.
- Who it helps
- Veterans seeking support and loved ones helping them find a starting point.
- Access and location
- U.S. VA facilities and services; specific programs have access requirements.
- How to start
- Follow the official contact and facility options. Ask the receiving service about eligibility and appointments rather than assuming every program is available.
Visit VA Mental Health Services
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Mental health support
Veterans Crisis Line
Connect with a live responder for confidential crisis support, available every day and night. Veterans, service members, and people concerned about them can reach the service without being enrolled in VA benefits or health care.
- Who it helps
- Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, families, and friends.
- Access and location
- U.S. call and text access; the official site lists overseas calling options.
- How to start
- Dial 988, then press 1; text 838255; or use the official online chat. Support is available 24/7.
Visit Veterans Crisis Line
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Veterans benefits
Find a VA Accredited Representative
Use VA's guidance and search tool to find an accredited Veterans Service Organization representative, attorney, or claims agent. Learn how to contact and appoint a representative for a benefit claim or a decision review.
- Who it helps
- People seeking qualified assistance with VA benefit claims and reviews.
- Access and location
- U.S. VA accreditation and representative search.
- How to start
- Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointment. Accredited VSO claim assistance is free; accredited attorneys and claims agents may charge fees.
Visit Find a VA Accredited Representative
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Veterans benefits
VA Health Care Eligibility and Application Guidance
Review VA health care eligibility, including service and discharge requirements and routes to apply. The page explains circumstances that can affect eligibility and links to application help, priority groups, and related health benefit information.
- Who it helps
- Veterans considering enrollment and families helping with an application.
- Access and location
- U.S. VA health care enrollment guidance.
- How to start
- Read the requirements and follow the official application links. VA determines eligibility; age or service era alone does not establish approval for an individual application.
Visit VA Health Care Eligibility and Application Guidance
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Healthcare careers
PVA Veterans Career Program
Explore employment support, vocational counseling, job-search resources, and virtual career sessions. PVA's program includes help with resumes, networking, and workplace accommodation questions, and it serves veterans beyond its membership community.
- Who it helps
- All veterans, transitioning service members, spouses, and caregivers.
- Access and location
- National program with remote contact and virtual learning options.
- How to start
- Use the program's contact form or browse its public tools. PVA describes the service as free; ask its team about the support available for your goals.
Visit PVA Veterans Career Program
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Healthcare careers
Wounded Warrior Project Warriors to Work
Find career counseling, resume support, interview preparation, and military-skills translation through Warriors to Work. The program helps eligible registered participants explore civilian employment that matches their goals and circumstances.
- Who it helps
- Eligible WWP-registered veterans and service members, plus registered family support members age 18 or older.
- Access and location
- U.S. national organization; contact its Resource Center about program access.
- How to start
- Review WWP's post-9/11 veteran and current-service eligibility requirements. Contact its Resource Center about registration; WWP confirms individual eligibility and the programs available to you.
Visit Wounded Warrior Project Warriors to Work
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Healthcare careers · Veterans benefits · Disability and rehabilitation
VA Veteran Readiness and Employment
Explore employment, training, and independent-living support through Veteran Readiness and Employment, also called Chapter 31 or VR&E. VA describes different support tracks and explains how to apply for an individual evaluation.
- Who it helps
- Veterans and service members whose service-connected disabilities affect their ability to work.
- Access and location
- U.S. VA benefit program with individual evaluation requirements.
- How to start
- Review VA's eligibility page before applying. A vocational rehabilitation counselor determines entitlement after evaluation; meeting application requirements does not guarantee services.
Visit VA Veteran Readiness and Employment
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