Veterans Resources: Resources for Veterans

The Miami VA Healthcare System is an accredited comprehensive medical provider, providing general medical, surgical, inpatient and outpatient mental health services.
1877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387)
(305-718-3712)
VA Healthcare System:
1201 N.W. 16th St., Miami 33125
305-575-7000

Miami-Dade County Veteran Service Organizations provide support for veterans of the US Armed Forces through a number of government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Veteran Services can include assistance with veteran benefits, support for veterans with disabilities, and access to insurance, medical care, and education benefits.

As a result of the military's past reliance on asbestos, countless veterans are currently suffering from life-threatening diseases caused by asbestos exposure. This organization provides free information, resources, and personal assistance to those who have been affected by these diseases and can even help veterans file for their VA benefits.
1 S. Orange Ave., Suite 301, Orlando, FL 32801
dbahule@asbestos.com
321-284-8312

1-844-MyFLVet is a toll free number that veterans and their loved one’s can call 24/7 for emotional support and information pertaining to community resources. Also offer: Comprehensive information and referral to VA-funded services and hundreds of additional community-based services.

Offers a step-by-step plan ready for if/when you feel depressed, suicidal, or in crisis. If you’re a veteran or service member and in crisis, these resources can help.

Make the Connection features stories of hope and recovery from Veterans. Watch Veterans and their family members share real stories of strength and recovery, find useful information and local mental health resources and explore ways to show your support.

This self-help portal provides tools to help Veterans overcome everyday challenges in an entirely anonymous environment. Using the tools, Veterans can work on problem-solving, manage their anger, develop parenting skills, and more. The free tools are based on mental health practices that have proven successful with Veterans and their families.

Located in Tampa. Helps post-9/11 wounded Vets and first responders regain independence and return to civilian life. We place service dogs with wounded post 9/11 veterans and first responders at no charge to our recipients. This includes transportation and hotel accommodations when the recipient travels to our facility for training with their new service dog. Can place dogs throughout the country, with no geographic restrictions.

Provides financial coaching and enables clients to purchase reliable vehicles, paving the way for them to improve quality of life for themselves and their families.

Provides financial literacy training and housing counseling to low-/moderate-income individuals and families.

Provides financial education, access to banking products and asset building initiatives to help individuals and families improve their financial stability.

The Advocate Program launched the Veteran Supportive Services Unit in 2011, with the ultimate goal of ending veteran homelessness in Miami- Dade and Monroe Counties. Through the Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, the Advocate Program has been able to assist thousands of Veterans and their families’ transition out of homelessness and move into permanent housing.

Homeless Veterans Programs & Support Services in Miami Dade College.

Housing program assists veterans and active-duty military service members. Provides up to three months of past-due rent and more.

Legal Help for Veterans

The law firm of Barnett, Lerner, Karsen, Frankel & Castro, P.A. represents injured workers in a variety of forms.

This directory contains scholarships for students who have a military connection or affiliation. The branches of the U.S. Military sponsor many educational scholarships for active-duty members and honorably discharged veterans. You'll find scholarships offered by private organizations in honor of veterans as well.

This directory contains scholarships for veterans, their spouses, and families.

A list of financial aid benefits available specifically for current and former servicemembers to help pursue your education.

To provide veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned — and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.

Connects veterans and their families with the services they need – from securing a roof over their heads, to finding a stable job, to getting health treatment.

Benefits & Services: Health Care, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Claims, Education, Employment, Veterans’ Preference, State Approving Agency, Housing, Burial Benefits, Forms, Veteran Certified Businesses.

CAHSD Veteran Services Program assists Veterans and their families (spouse, children, widows, parents of Veterans) with applying for Veteran benefits, claims and appeals to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

We partner with leading agencies to create community networks that provide streamlined access to social service supports. The networks provide comprehensive services with a goal of economic self-sufficiency for individuals, families and stronger communities.