Links to VA Resources for our alumni

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides lifelong support to USNA alumni. Below are direct VA resources, organized by need, with links straight to the VA.

HEALTH CARE & ACCESS

·         Eligibility for VA Health Care – https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/

·         Apply for VA Health Care – https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/

·         Find VA Medical Centers & Clinics – https://www.va.gov/find-locations/

MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS SUPPORT

·         VA Mental Health Services – https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/

·         Veterans Crisis Line (24/7): https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

·         Call 988 then Press 1 | Text 838255

WHOLE HEALTH & WELLNESS

·         VA Whole Health Program – https://www.va.gov/wholehealth/

LONG-TERM & GERIATRIC CARE

·         VA Long-Term Care Services – https://www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/long-term-care/

CAREGIVER & FAMILY SUPPORT

·         VA Caregiver Support Program – https://www.caregiver.va.gov/

SUBSTANCE USE & RECOVERY

·         VA Substance Use Treatment – https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/substance-use-problems/

VETERAN RECORDS (like DD-214)

·         Veterans’ Service Record – https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

·         Request Veteran Records from VA - https://vetrecs.archives.gov/s/

EDUCATION BENEFITS

·         GI Bill Comparison Tool – https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/

·         Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance - https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/education-and-careers/dependents-education-assistance/