Originally founded in 1899 as the American Veterans of
Foreign Service, the Veterans of Foreign Wars continues to be a voice for
returning and currently deployed service members and their families. The
Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated to supporting those who sacrifice so much
for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their
families.
Contact a VFW Representative for Help With VA Benefits
Claims at our post.
VFW Post 782 Service Officer: Sarah Tullos - (802)
864-6532
Resources and Organizations Helping
Veterans and their Families
If you are a veteran in crisis, please contact the Veteran's Crisis Hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255 and press "1".
Or, TEXT 838255
Confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Local Resources
City of Burlington, Vermont - (802) 865-7000
Vermont
Veterans Outreach - (802)
338-3022
Department of Veteran Affairs Burlington
Lakeside Community Based Outreach
Clinic - (802) 657-7000
Canal Street Veteran Housing - (802) 540-3084
Supportive Services for Veteran Families at UVM - (802) 656-3232
State Resources
Certified Veterans Service Officers
The Service Officers below will help any veteran apply for benefits. They are
employed by veteran service organizations, but you do not need to be a member
of their organization to receive their assistance.
Vermont Veterans of Foreign Wars - (802) 296-5168
American Legion - (802)
296-5166
Disabled American Veterans - (802)
296-5167
Toll Free Main Line (within Vermont) -
(888)
666-9844
Main Line -
(802)
828-3379
Fax -
(802)
828-5932
Vermont
National Guard -
(802)
338-3000
Vermont Air National Guard - (802) 660-5225
VocRehab Vermont - (866) 879-6757
General and Emergency Assistance -
(800)
287-0589
Food Stamps -
(800)
287-0589
Fuel Assistance -
(800)
287-0589
Lifeline Telephone Assistance - (800)
287-0589
Health Access -
(800)
287-0589
Reach UP (for families with children) - (800)
287-0589
Caregiving (for disabled or elder care) -
(800)
287-0589
Vermont
Department of Labor - (802)
828-4000
Vermont
Veterans Home - (802)
442-6353
Rental
Assistance Program - (802) 828-3295
Vermont Department
of Health Substance Abuse Counseling - (802) 863-7200
Federal Resources
General Benefits Line - (800) 827-1000
Health Benefits -
(877) 222-8387
Education Benefits -
(888)
442-4551
Life Insurance -
(800)
669-8477
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf -
(800)
829-4833
Government Headstones and Markers -
(800) 697-6947
VA Guaranteed Home Loans -
(800) 729-5772
Mammography Hotline - (888)
492-7844
White River Junction Hospital - (866) 687-8387
Scheduling Desk - (866) 687-8387 (ext.
5160)
Mental Health Clinic - (866) 687-8387 (ext.
5760)
Veterans Employment and Training Service - (802) 828-2057
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves -
(802) 828-2057
General Benefits Line -
(800)
772-1213
General Benefits Line - (800)
827-5722
Veterans Business Development - (802) 828-4422 (ext.
204)
Burlington Vet Center -
(802)
862-1806
White River Junction Vet Center -
(800)
649-6603
General Benefits Line -
(888)
363-5433
Defense Manpower Data Center Support - (800)
538-9552
ID Cards - 158th Fighter Wing -
(802)
660-5225
ID Cards - Green Mountain Armory, Camp Johnson -
(802) 338-3135
ID Cards - Naval Reserve Center, White River Junction -
(802) 295-0050
DoD Military Retirement Pay -
(800) 321-1080
Senator Bernie Sanders’ Veteran
Advocate Mr. Sam Haskins - (802) 254-8732
Senator Patrick Leahy’s Veteran Advocate Ms. Katherine Long - (800) 642-3193
Representative Peter Welch’s Veteran Advocate - Mr. Jon Copans - (888) 605-7270
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