Veterans Resources
Measure Your Hope
Your hope score is a tool for you to use to monitor your progress, track your hope journey, and reflect on how hopeful you are in the current moment. Hope is not fixed; when you practice hope skills, you can improve your hope score.
Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis Hotline Dial 988 (then press 1)
Text Hotline Text at 838255
Available 24/7 via phone, text, and online chat. Receive crisis support. The Veterans Crisis Line provides confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
Visit popular links to trusted VA websites, or call the MyVA411 hotline at (800) 698-2411 to learn more about each resource.
VA.gov is the gateway to access and manage your VA benefits and health care. https://www.va.gov
The VA Welcome Kit provides an overview of benefits and services. https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/
VA: Health & Benefits app, you can manage your VA health care, benefits, and payments from your mobile phone or tablet. https://mobile.va.gov/app/vahealth-and-benefits
My HealtheVet is a free online tool to manage your health care. Refill and track prescriptions, access your medical records, and communicate with your health care team. https://www.myhealth.va.gov
Mindfulness Coach
Was developed to help Veterans, Service members, and others learn how to practice mindfulness. The app provides a gradual, self-guided training program designed to help you understand and adopt a simple mindfulness practice. Mindfulness Coach also offers a library of information about mindfulness, 12 audio-guided mindfulness exercises, a growing catalog of additional exercises available for free download, goal-setting and tracking, a mindfulness mastery assessment to help you track your progress over time, customizable reminders, and access to other support and crisis resources. Mindfulness Coach was created by VA’s National Center for PTSD. https://mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach
Download in App Store | Download on Google Play
Coaching Into Care (CIC)
A service within the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (OMHSP) that has functioned as a contact center and telephone-based clinical service from June 2011 to the present, is being deactivated. Beginning April 5, 2024, calls to the CIC toll-free number, (888) 823-7458 will be redirected to the Caregiver Support Line.
https://www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching/
VA Mobile
Aims to improve Veterans’ health by providing technologies that expand clinical care beyond the traditional office visit.
Life Challenges and Mental Health Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Free counseling and support for anyone in the United States
988 (Veterans press 1) Text 838255 Chat at veteranscrisisline.net
Crisis Text Line
24/7 text support for anyone (not just Veterans) going through a crisis
Text HOME to 741741
SAMHSA National Helpline + Treatment Locator
Free support and treatment locator/referral services for mental and/or substance use
800-662-HELP (4357) Text ZIP code to 435748 findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Don’t Wait. Reach Out.
Veterans complete a selfassessment to proactively find specific support and resources https://www.va.gov/REACH/
Postvention Resources
Support for survivors of suicide loss https://www.postvention.org/
mirecc.va.gov/visn19/postvention
Give an Hour Counseling
Free counseling and education for Veterans and Service Members
Vets4Warriors
Help with challenges before they escalate into a crisis for veterans, military, and families 855-838-8255 Or chat/email at www.vets4warriors.com
Military OneSource
Confidential support for military members and families during times of stress (non-crisis) 800-342-9647 www.militaryonesource.mil
VA Resources for Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Information and resources for suicide prevention, coping & support, and lethal means safety through the VA https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/
Vet Center (Readjustment Counseling)
Confidential support for combat veterans and families facing issues with readjustment to civilian life 877-WAR-VETS or 877-927-8387
FINVET | National Veterans Financial Resource Center
Created by the VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention because financial well-being is related to better mental health and lower risk of suicide. In line with the VA Suicide Prevention Strategy and the President’s National Strategy for Reducing Military and Veteran Suicide, FINVET takes a proactive approach to boost protective factors. Our mission is clear: we want to act as a bridge, linking Veterans to resources that help them better manage their money, so that every Veteran can earn more, save more, and keep their money safe.
https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/finvet/ or Email FINVET@va.gov
Make The Connection
Hundreds of Veterans describe their mental health challenges and the care that helped them. These Veterans share stories and experiences that fellow Veterans and their supporters can relate to — in the hopes that you can make a connection.
Watch, read and listen to their stories — in their own words — through video interviews, articles and podcast episodes.
https://www.maketheconnection.net/
Health Care
Apply for VA health care, find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online.
Find urgent and emergency care
If you are having a medical emergency, dial 911. Have a plan. Know where to go for urgent and emergent care.
If you are at a non-VA emergency department, call VA within 72 hours of admittance. (844) 724-7842
https://www.va.gov/initiatives/emergency-room-911-or-urgent-care/
Apply for VA health care
Apply for health care benefits for Veterans and transitioning service members.
Health Care Hotline (877) 222-8387
https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
Learn about your VA primary care team
VA takes a team approach to health care with you at the center. Research shows this kind of approach leads to better quality care, more satisfied patients, and fewer hospital visits.
Health Care Hotline (877) 222-8387
https://www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/your-care-team/
Manage your appointments
Schedule, cancel, and manage health appointments online.
VA Appointment Scheduling (877) 470-5947 (TTY: 711)
https://www.va.gov/health-care/schedule-view-vaappointments/
Explore community care
Access other providers when VA cannot provide the care needed.
Community Care National Contact Center (877) 881-7618
https://www.va.gov/communitycare/
Pay copays and use multiple insurances
Check your balance for medical services and prescription copays, request help, or dispute charges.
Pay by Phone (888) 827-4817 (TTY: 711)
https://www.va.gov/health-care/pay-copay-bill/
Apply for travel pay
Request reimbursement for travel expenses to and from approved health care appointments.
Travel Pay Call Center (855) 574-7292 (TTY: 711)
https://www.va.gov/health-care/get-reimbursed-for-travelpay/
Explore long-term care
Learn about assisted living, residential, and home health care.
Long-Term Care Hotline (877) 222-8387
https://www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/long-term-care/
Learn about qualifying for VA dental care
Find out if you qualify for dental care benefits.
VA FAQ Line (800) 698-2411 (TTY: 711)
https://www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/dental-care/
Disability
File a claim for disability compensation for conditions related to your military service and manage your benefits over time.
Learn about the PACT Act
Learn how the PACT Act expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and toxic substances.
VA FAQ Line (800) 698-2411 (TTY: 711)
https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-vabenefits/
Apply for an initial disability rating or increase
Learn how to file a claim for a disability related to military service.
VA Benefits Line (800) 827-1000
https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/
Find local Veteran Service Organizations (VSO)
Get help from an accredited representative.
VA Benefits Line (800) 827-1000
Education and Training
Apply for and manage your GI Bill and other education benefits to help pay for college and training programs.
Continue education with the GI Bill
Explore how VA can help pay for education.
Education Contact Center From the U.S.: (888) 442-4551
From overseas: 001-918-781-5678
Housing Assistance
Find out if you’re eligible for a VAbacked home loan. If you have a service-connected disability, see if you qualify for a housing grant to help you live more independently.
Apply for housing assistance
Learn more about home loans and other benefits that can help you improve, build, or keep your current home.
Regional Loan Center (877) 827-3702
https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/
Receive help for homelessness and housing instability
Get connected with housing solutions and community services.
Call Center (877) 424-3838
Careers and Employment
Apply for vocational rehabilitation services, get support for your Veteranowned small business, and access other career resources.
Prepare for careers and employment
Receive support for education, training, and credentialing needed for employment.
VA Benefits Line (800) 698-2411
Pension
Apply for monthly payments for wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income who meet certain age and disability requirements.
Apply for supplemental income
Learn how pensions provide supplemental income for some wartime Veterans and their survivors.
VA Benefits Line (800) 827-1000
Family Member Benefits
Learn about the benefits you may qualify for as a spouse, dependent, or survivor. Find out what else you may be eligible for as a family member caring for a Veteran with disabilities.
Caregiver support program
The VA Caregiver Support Program offers services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in VA Health Care.
(855) 260-3274
https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/
Find and use counseling services
Access counseling, outreach, and referral services for eligible active duty service members, Veterans, and their families.
Vet Center Line (877) 927-8387
Connect with social workers
VA social workers assist with resource navigation, crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, benefit assistance, mental health related interventions, treatment for substance use dependence, and support for those facing housing instability and homelessness.
Health Care Line (877) 222-8387 (press 0)
Fisher House™ Program
Located within walking distance of the treatment facility, a VA Fisher HouseTM provides temporary accommodations at no cost for Veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers while receiving treatment at major military and VA medical facilities.
https://www.socialwork.va.gov/fisher.asp
VA Fisher House™ Phone Numbers available at https://www.socialwork.va.gov/Fisher_House_Locations.asp
Burials and Memorials
Get help planning a burial in a VA national cemetery, order a headstone or other memorial item to honor a Veteran’s service, and apply for survivor and dependent benefits.
Schedule a burial for a Veteran or family member
Get step-by-step guidance on how to request and apply for a burial in a VA national cemetery or in a state or tribal government Veterans cemetery.
National Cemetery Scheduling Office (800) 535-1117
https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/schedule-a-burial/
Honor a Veteran or Reservist with memorial items
Find out how to apply for grave markers, headstones, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and other memorial items to honor a Veteran’s service.
Headstones and markers 800-697-6947
https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/memorial-items/
Veterans Legacy Memorial VLM
is an online memorial that honors Veterans interred in VA National Cemeteries; VA grant-funded tribal, state, and territory Veteran cemeteries; DoD-managed cemeteries (including Arlington National Cemetery); and two U.S. Park Service National Cemeteries. https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov
Myhealth VA Information
1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number.
1 – Community Care Infomation
2 – VA Health Care Enrollment
3 – VA Medical Centers
4 – VA Cemeteries
5 – VA Benefits
6 – Veterans Homeless Help
7 – Veterans Crisis Line
8 – Military Environmental Exposure
9 – Compliments, Complaints, Va.gov help, Sexual Harassment/Assault Reporting
0 – Operator Help
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat or Text 838255
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838
VA is committed to supporting Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma (MST), which is sexual assault or harassment that occurred during military service. VA wants MST survivors to know that support is available no matter how long it’s been or where they are in finding their path to healing.
Here’s how Veterans can access VA’s free MST-related resources and individualized care:
- Visit VA’s mental health website to learn more about MST-related treatment options and resources like the Beyond MST mobile app.
- Contact the MST Coordinator at a local VA facility.
Raising Awareness of VA’s Resources for Military Sexual Trauma Survivors
We all can do our part to support Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma (MST). Help spread the word that VA is ready to provide care for survivors of all ages, races, genders, and sexual orientations in their healing from MST.
Here are simple ways to help raise awareness of VA’s free MST-related resources:
- Check out our Spread the Word page and share VA’s Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter posts with your network.
- Update your website with a link to VA’s MST-related resources.
- Include information in a newsletter or blog post.
Find MST-related resources: mentalhealth.va.gov/mst
Help spread the word: mentalhealth.va.gov/spread-the-word
National Resource Directory
The NRD is a database of validated resources that supports recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers.
Learn more at https://nrd.gov/
CareerOneStop
CareerOneStop offers resources for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Did you know that American Job Centers have a mandate to connect veterans to job openings?
Visit CareerOneStop’s Veteran and Military Transition Center to learn more about accessing employment-related services for veterans. You’ll also find resources to help you:
- Match your military skills and experiences to civilian careers
- Search for jobs in your local area or across the United States
- Learn about and access other benefits for veterans
Are you the spouse of a service member?
Find employment, education, and relocation resources just for military spouses.
Arkansas Veterans Resources
S.E.R.V.E (Suicide Education and Resources for Veteran Empowerment)
Maximizing resources for military affiliated individuals to prevent suicide
JOIN S.E.R.V.E!
We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 11:30am inside the Garland County Library-1427 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901
VA ELIGIBILITY HOTLINE Phone: 1-877-222-VETS (8387)
Services for Veterans
Hot Springs VA Clinic
177 Sawtooth Oak Street Hot Springs, AR 71901-7160
Main Phone: 501-520-6250
Mental Health Care: 501-257-3092
Clinic Hours: 8am-4:30am
Soldier and Family Assistance Center
721 Fairfield Road Benton, AR 72015
Office Phone: 501-212-4318
GOODWILL CAREER SERVICES
National Park 205 Garrison Road Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: 501-412-5439
MILITARY ONESOURCE
Phone: 1-800-342-9647
WE ARE THE 22
Veteran Suicide Intervention Response Team
Report a Crisis: 1-855-932-7384
WAYSEEKERS
Phone: 870-681-0686
AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER OF ARKANSAS
Phone: 501-666-9032
UNITED WAY OF THE OUACHITAS
www.unitedwayouachitas.org/resource-guide
ARKANSAS DIVISON OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
Phone: 501-525-3450
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES
2701 S. Elm Street Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-916-2514
Office Hours: 8am-4:30pm
VETERAN AFFAIRS DAY TREATMENT CENTER
1000 South Main Street Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone: 501-244-1900
Office Hours: 7am-2pm
VETERAN CRISIS LINE 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones.
Text 838255
LITTLE ROCK VET CENTER
10800 Financial Centre Parkway Suite 175 Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-918-1800
Satellite location in Hot Springs, call for hours and location.
GARLAND COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER
6501 Ouachita Room 105 Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: 501-622-3795
Office Hours: 8am-4pm Appointment Required
HOT SPRING COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER
One College Circle Room D105B Malvern, AR 72104
Phone: 501-467-6778
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 8am-4:30pm
QUAPAW HOUSE, INC
505 W. Grand Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: 501-625-3535
AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS
900 West Grand Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: 800-467-2170
OUACHITA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Hot Springs Office 125 Wellness Way Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: 501-624-7111 *Additional locations in Malvern, Mt. Ida, Arkadelphia and Glenwood, AR.
EVOLVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
208 McAuley Ct. Suite B Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: 800-409-6250 *Additional locations in Malvern, Mt. Ida, Mena and Little Rock, AR
Arkansas Department of Human Services Mental Health & Addiction Services Support Line
A resource to contact when looking for mental health or substance use disorder treatment providers in any area of the state.
1-844-763-0198, Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
AR Connectnow
Provides assistance with mental health issues like depression, anxiety and/or stress https://uamshealth.com/ar-connectnow/
1-501-526-3563 or 1-800-482-9921 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
