Helpful Resources for Veterans
State of Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Call 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838) to reach the Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center. their technicians are available Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
America’s Debt Help Organization
Members of the military may struggle with debt and personal finances. Your bills may have piled up while you were deployed, or you may be facing unemployment without a good education or other safety net to fall back on. Fortunately, we can help you discover programs and tools to help you control your finances.
Educational and Vocational Counseling Services
Counseling is available for transitioning service members. Career counseling, training development, and academic counseling are provided to eligible service members.
Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind and to wounded warriors when they return home. Programs and services offered include food assistance, financial assistance, essential home items, etc.
Disability compensation is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service. It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care. The benefits are tax-free
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Services
For Veterans with service-connected disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately consider work, VetSuccess offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible.
The Center assists eligible veterans in their efforts to receive benefits and services from VA. The Center acts only as a mediator and facilitator. The Center is dedicated to ensuring that all veterans are aware of benefits, services, and programs offered by VA.
The female population in the military is growing! Get information about education, compensation, pensions, healthcare, and more!
Virtual gateway for all eligible Active Duty, National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers. In addition to Tuition Assistance, Soldiers can manage their education records including college classes, testing, on-duty classes and Army Education Counselor support.
U.S. Department of Defense Military OneSource
Military One Source offers an abundant amount of resources for current military, veterans, and dependents to include:
- Counseling Options
- Education and Training
- Tax information: H&R Block offers free federal tax preparation for qualifying members
Request for Military Documents
Do you need a copy of your DD214 or another document pertaining to your military records? Follow this link to fill out the request form or request electronically at Vets.gov
The mission of USA Cares is to help service members and their families around the globe by helping with emergency expenses. Since its founding in 2003, the organization has assisted more than 2,010 families and resourced more than $1.2 million in grants for emergency needs like clothing, travel, food, auto repair, and other expenses. Service members and their families can make a request for funds through the organization’s website. USA Cares is also a member of the Department of Defense “America Supports You” program.
If you are interested in applying for a VA loan please follow the link for more information.
Veterans and currently serving may request important service documents such as their DD Form 214.
Veterans On-Line Application is available for veterans to apply for benefits such as pension, education and health care. The development of this website has resulted in faster processing times for benefits.
This web site provides information on health care services available to women Veterans, including comprehensive primary care as well as specialty care such as reproductive services, rehabilitation, mental health, and treatment for military sexual trauma.
VetNet: A career service for those who’ve served
“Transitioning from military to civilian life presents unique challenges. To make things easier and provide structure, a few of the leading organizations in veteran career development have combined forces to create one, easy place to start.
Veterans are the most at-risk group for developing mesothelioma. They account for 30% of all mesothelioma patients, but only 8% of the entire population. The military’s widespread use of asbestos from the 1930s to the 1970s exposed veterans to large amounts of asbestos containing materials.
Other Helpful Links
- Military One Source
- Military.com Education Center
- Military Records/Documents
- Registering a veteran, active duty, or military family member
- Rebuilding Lost/Destroyed DD-214s
- State of Michigan Veterans Employment Services
- Job Search for Veterans – US Military Pipeline
- Register for VA Health Care and Benefits
- Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
- Free Veterans & Family Crisis Hot Line/Resources
