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VETERAN BENEFITS & ASSISTANCE

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, chat with someone online now.
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

 

Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs


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


Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division


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

 

Vermont State Housing Authority

 
Rental Assistance Program - (802) 828-3295

 

Vermont Department of Health Substance Abuse Counseling - (802) 863-7200                

 

Federal Resources

 

Department of Veterans Affairs


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)

 

Department of Labor


Veterans Employment and Training Service - (802) 828-2057
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves - (802) 828-2057

 

 

Social Security Administration


General Benefits Line - (800) 772-1213

 

 

Small Business Administration


General Benefits Line - (800) 827-5722
Veterans Business Development - (802) 828-4422 (ext. 204)

 

 

Vet Centers


Burlington Vet Center - (802) 862-1806
White River Junction Vet Center - (800) 649-6603

 

 

TRICARE Healthcare Program


General Benefits Line - (888) 363-5433

 

 

Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)


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

 

 

Defense Finance and Accounting Service


DoD Military Retirement Pay - (800) 321-1080

 

 

U.S. Congress


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 

 

OUR MISSION

To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
 
Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.

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