Resources

• For specific services, veterans can reach the VA Benefits line at 1-800-827-1000, Health Care at 1-877-222-8387, Education (GI Bill) at 1-888-442-4551, and VA Home Loans at 1-877-827-3702.

• The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 and can be reached by dialing 988 and pressing 1, texting 838255, or starting a confidential chat at veteranscrisisline.net/chat. 

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) national headquarters can be reached at (859) 441-7300. DAV provides veterans with free assistance for benefits claims, offers transportation to medical appointments, and delivers employment support to help service members successfully transition to civilian life.

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA) can be reached at its Largo headquarters (727-518-3202), Bay Pines Benefits office (727-319-7440), or Tallahassee office (850-782-4307). For immediate help, call the 24/7 Support Line at 1-844-MyFLVet (1-844-693-5838) or email FDVA.VSO@FDVA.FL.GOV