Honoring and Supporting our Veterans & our Troops!
Resources for Veterans
VA Home Loan
VA home loan programs helps you buy, build, or improve a home or refinance your current home loan—including a VA direct loan and 3 VA-backed loans. Learn more about the different programs, and find out if you can get a Certificate of Eligibility for a loan that meets your needs. Click on the link to learn more about the VA-backed home purchase loan. https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/loan-types/purchase-loan/
Veterans Crisis Line
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You're not alone! The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them.
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Vet✮Center
They offer confidential support for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a relaxed, non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST).
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Benefits.GOV
As the official benefits website of the U.S. government, our mission is to increase citizen access to benefit information, while reducing the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government.
Operated, managed, and supported by a Federal agency Partnership, Benefits.gov provides an innovative, technology-based solution to benefit information delivery.
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CRRC
Community Resource and Referral Centers(CRRC) provide Veterans who are homeless and at risk of homelessness with one-stop access to community-based, multiagency services to promote permanent housing, health and mental health care, career development and access to VA and non-VA benefits
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PRRC
Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) is a center for learning and growth. We offer a combination of individual and group services for Veterans who are having difficulty maintaining relationships, work, school, or other daily activities because of their mental health. The PRRC offers opportunities to improve your life by identifying your strengths, learning new skills, and making a plan to move forward with your goals.
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DETR
Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) is Nevada’s lead workforce development agency offering workforce development and related assistance, job placement and training, services for people with disabilities, investigation of claims of discrimination, and more.
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Fisher House
Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital. These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world. Since inception, the program has saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $610 million in out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation.
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CrossRoads of Southern Nevada
Offering evidence-based practices across a continuum of care to support all pathways to recovery; Educating the people under our care about available resources to utilize while constructing their long-term recovery journey;
By providing the tools and the team we aim for a clear path to productive futures. Our focus is addressing the mental health and substance abuse challenges of each individual and our community as a whole.
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Forgotten Not Gone
It's a proactive in Veteran suicide prevention by addressing the triggers of suicide and WHY it continues to happen.
We Provide and maintain a fleet of Velomobile recumbent trikes (3 and 4 wheel bicycles, some with electric assist) FREE of charge to ride for our local Veterans and their families to #GetOutTheDamnHouse and learn to live life #StigmaFree Located in Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, the battle born state of Nevada, #VegasStrong and yet ground zero for one of the HIGHEST Veteran suicide rates in the nation.
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AARP
Resources for Veterans and Military Families:
• Mental & Emotional Health Support for Veteran & Military Family
• Caregivers Health Benefits Navigator. • Veterans and Military Spouses Job Search
• Toolkit Watchdog Alert Handbook: Veterans Edition
AARP Nevada staff and volunteers help more than 345,000 Silver State members live their best lives. We offer news, information and resources on the issues that matter most to you.
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VFW
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) Join your brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. As the largest combat veterans organization around, VFW membership spans the globe. They are an elite group of combat warriors who have each other’s backs long after the fight is over. Camaraderie. Empowerment. Access to a vast network of resources. Assistance securing the benefits you've earned. Numerous discounts on a number of products and services.
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OMLA
Nevada Attorney General’s Office of Military Legal Assistance (OMLA) provides pro bono legal assistance and representation to active duty, reserve and National Guard service members in a wide area of civil law matters. The OMLA also currently provides assistance to veterans with wills and powers of attorney. The OMLA is the first ever, attorney general-led program offering our military communities access to pro bono civil legal services. Additionally, the program seeks to educate Nevada’s communities and create policy aimed at addressing issues affecting our state’s military families..
Veterans Resource Guide
by Jacky Rosen US Senator of Nevada
For the complete booklet go to https://www.rosen.senate.gov/services/veterans-resource-guide/
NEVADA VETERAN HOMES
Nevada State Veterans Home
The Nevada State Veterans Home is dedicated to serving Nevada’s veterans who have earned special recognition through their sacrifices in protecting our country’s freedoms and individual rights. The Nevada State Veterans Home achieves this through their innovative delivery of services, skilled and compassionate staff and volunteers, and commitment to make all residents and their families feel like members of the home. The Nevada State Veterans Home provides the following patient services:
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy • Complimentary dental, audiology, and vision assessments • Podiatry Care Program • IV Therapy • End-of-Life Care Programs • Laboratory and Pharmacy Services • Radiology and diagnostic services • Dietary services • Social services
Southern Nevada State Veterans Home The Southern Nevada State Veterans Home also offers residents a variety of programs and amenities that allow veterans to feel at home. These services include:
• A vibrant Activities Department affording access to numerous on and off-site activities • A non-denominational Chaplaincy Program designed to meet the spiritual needs of residents. • Housekeeping and laundry services • An on-site barber and beauty services shop • Resident trust fund and guardianship programs available for those residents who are in need of or desire such services • A dedicated Veterans Service Officer available to assist residents in obtaining their veteran benefits • Transportation services for home-sponsored outings • An inspiring group of community volunteers dedicated to enhancing the day-today life of residents
For more information, please contact the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home at: Southern Nevada State Veterans Home 100 Veterans Memorial Drive Boulder City, NV 89005 (702)-332-6784 veterans.nv.gov/benefits-and-services/nevada-state-veterans-home/
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR)
The Nevada DETR is the state’s lead workforce development agency. It consists of divisions that offer workforce related services, job placement and training, services for people with disabilities, investigation of claims of discrimination, unemployment insurance benefits, labor market data, and more. Many of these services are provided through Nevada JobConnect career centers. For more information, please visit the Nevada DETR website at detr.nv.gov.
Southern Nevada 2800 East St. Louis Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702)-486-0350
The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services offers the following services:
• Child care • Child support • Energy Assistance • Medical • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) • Temporary Financial Assistance For more information, please visit dwss.nv.gov or contact your local office.
UNHOUSED VETERANS
Veterans who have answered the call to serve and defend our nation deserve the economic security of affordable housing. Below are resources to help veterans without housing get back on track to a life that they’ve rightfully earned.
Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) HCHV provides an array of services to homeless veterans. These services include
• Clinical services • Referral services • Homeless services • Housing and treatment programs • Dental care • Grant-per-diem program • HUD-VASH • Homeless outreach services • Justice services • Mental health assistance For more information, please visit www.va.gov/homeless/hchv.asp or contact your local VA Health Care System.
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno, NV 89502
(775)-786-7200 1-888-838-6256 VA Southern
Nevada Healthcare System 6900 North Pecos Road North Las Vegas, NV 89086 (702)-791-9000
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program HUD-VASH is a collaborative program between HUD and VA that combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help veterans who are homeless and their families find and sustain permanent housing. For more information, please visit www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp or contact your local HUD-VASH office.
Northern Nevada 975 Kirman Avenue Reno, NV 89502 (775)-786-7200 Toll-Free: 1-888-838-6256 Southern Nevada 6900
North Pecos Road North Las Vegas, NV 89086 (702)-791-9000 ext. 15456
Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center (NNVRC) The NNVRC serves veterans throughout Northern Nevada with various programs. In addition to the Support Services for Veteran Families and Veteran Service Officer programs, the NNVRC also offers extensive assistance and accommodation, including daily necessities and housing. For more information, please contact your local NNVRC office at:
Carson City 106 East Adams Street, Suite 203 Carson City, NV 89706 (775)-360-2155
Reno 419 West Plumb Lane Reno, NV 89509 (775)-284-8387
Additional Resources In addition to the resources mentioned previously, there are more resources available to homeless veterans seeking housing.
Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/hvrp
Homeless Veterans Resources veterans.nv.gov/benefits-and-services/homeless-veterans-resources/
National Call Center for Homelessness 1-877-424-3838 www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
VA Homeless Program, NE Clinic 461 East Charleston Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702)-385-2662
My Next Move for Veterans
My Next Move for Veterans was established to assist veterans who are currently looking for employment. This online tool will provide veterans with information about various career fields and civilian careers that are similar to their military counterparts. For more information, please visit the My Next Move for Veterans website at www.mynextmove.org/vets.
Nevada Civil Service Preference
The State of Nevada offers veterans with a service-connected disability preference when applying for state employment.
Nevada Department of Personnel: Email: [email protected] Carson City: (775)-684-0150 Las Vegas: (702)-486-2900 https://veterans.nv.gov/benefits-and-services/employment/
Veterans Job Bank
The Veterans Job Bank is an online database that provides veterans with job listings. Veterans are able to search for job listings by using keywords, MOS/MOC, and locations. For more information, please visit the Veterans Job Bank website at nrd.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) The DOL provides employment assistance through the VETS program. VETS consists of several programs that are designed to help veterans obtain the skills and training that are required to compete in the civilian workforce. For more information, please contact the DOL at: 1-866-487-2365 www.dol.gov/agencies/vets
FedsHireVets
FedsHireVets.gov is a one stop resource that provides veterans and servicemembers who are in transition from military service with information on federal employment information. For more information, please contact FedsHireVets at: (202)-606-7304 www.fedshirevets.gov
USAJobs
USAJobs.gov is an online source that lists federal jobs and employment information. Veterans and their family members may search for employment opportunities and apply for those positions online. For more information, please visit the USAJobs website at www.usajobs.gov
VA On-The-Job Training and Apprenticeship The VA offers training contracts for veterans with cooperation from an employer or union. At the end of the contact, a job certification is issued or journeyman status achieved. During training, most veterans receive a salary from the employer or union. For more information, please visit the VA website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/onthejob apprenticeship.asp
Work for Warriors Work for Warriors is a free federally funded employment program open to Reservists and National Guard members and their immediate families, as well as Gold Star families and veterans in need. Work for Warriors assist veterans through the entire employment process. For more information, please visit the Work for Warriors website at www.workforwarriorsnv.org/
MILITARY RECORDS
Each military branch and the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) offers a range of services to correct military records, replace military records and medals, and review discharges from military services. Please see below for the specifics of each issue.
DD-214 and Military Records
Veterans who have lost their DD-214 or Military Discharge papers must contact the NPRC. Veterans may go online to request a copy of their DD-214, or they may fill out a SF-180 form and mail the request directly to NPRC. For more information or to request a copy of your records, please contact the NPRC at:
National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records 1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138 (314)-801-0800 Fax: (314)-801-9195 www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Military Transcripts
Veterans may obtain a copy of their military transcripts by requesting them from the Joint Services Transcript (JST) website. For more information, please visit the JST website at jst.doded.mil .
Correcting of Military Records
In order to request a correction to a military record, the veteran, survivor or legal representative must file a DD-149. It is the applicant’s responsibility to prove that there is an error in the military record and must provide related evidence to the appropriate military review board. DD-149
may be obtained at any VA Office or online at:
www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd0149.pdf
DD-149 must be mailed to the appropriate military branch’s review board.
DD-293
may be obtained at any VA Office or online at:
www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd0293.pdf
DD-149
may be obtained at any VA Office or online at:
www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd0149.pdf
DD-293 and DD-149
if applicable, must be mailed to the appropriate military branch’s review board:
Correcting of Military Records
In order to request a correction to a military record, the veteran, survivor or legal representative must file a DD-149. It is the applicant’s responsibility to prove that there is an error in the military record and must provide related evidence to the appropriate military review board.
DD-149
may be obtained at any VA Office or online at:
www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd0149.pdf
DD-149 must be mailed to the appropriate military branch’s review board.
TAX EXEMPTIONS
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption
The State of Nevada offers a property tax exemption to any veteran with a service-connected disability of 60 percent or more. The amount of the exemption can be up to $20,000 and can be applied to a veteran’s vehicle tax or personal property tax. Veteran eligibility is as follows:
• Honorable Discharge • 60 percent service-connect disabled • Widow or widower of a veteran who qualified for the tax exemption To determine the actual value of this benefit or to obtain further information, please contact your local County Assessor’s office (see below).
Clark County Assessor Main Office
500 South Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89129 (702)-455-3882
Clark County Assessor Northwest Office
3211 North Tenaya Way, Suite 118 Las Vegas, NV 89129 (702)-455-3880
Veterans Tax Exemption
Veterans who served during wartime (including in-theater service during the Persian Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan Wars) are eligible for an annual tax exemption that may be applied to their vehicle privilege tax or real property tax. Veterans may also “donate” their exempted tax directly to the Nevada Veterans’ Home Account, which will contribute the amount toward the operation of a Veterans’ Home in Nevada. To obtain this exemption, take a copy of your DD-214 or discharge papers to your local County Assessor.
HOME LOAN AND HOME RETENTION PROGRAMS
Veterans face unique housing issues which make dedicated housing services essential. Senator Rosen has worked to provide these services to our veterans so that they can share in the dream of home ownership.
Home Loan Guaranty Program
Qualified veterans and unmarried spouses of a veteran who died of service-connected disabilities may be eligible to have the home loans guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). To apply for a VA Home Loan you must first contact a lending institution that participates in the VA Home Loan Guarantee program. For specific eligibility requirements, please contact a VA Loan specialist at: 1-877-827-3702
Home Retention Programs
Homeowners who are having difficulties making mortgage payments should contact their servicers for assistance. The VA may be able to offer assistance to veterans who have a VA Home Loan Guaranty if the servicer is unable to assist them. The following are some of the options a veteran may qualify for:
• Repayment plan • Special forbearance • Loan modification • Short sale • Deed-in-lieu of foreclosure
For more information, please contact a Regional VA Loan Specialist at: VA Regional Loan Center 3333 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85012 1-877-827-3702
SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY AND PENSIONS
VA Regional Office 5460 Reno Corporate Drive Reno, NV 89511 1-800-827-1000 Office Hours: 8am-4pm www.vba.va.gov
Veterans Assistance Office 6900 North Pecos Road Las Vegas, NV 89086 1-800-827-1000 Office Hours: 8am-4pm
Disability Compensation A veteran may be eligible for disability compensation through the VA if the veteran is at least 10 percent disabled and the disability is the result of military service. For more information, please contact the VA at: 1-800-827-1000 www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/
Disability Pension A wartime veteran with limited income may be eligible for a disability pension if they are not able to work. For more information, please contact the VA at: 1-877-294-6380 www.benefits.va.gov/pension/
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Presented by,
Brian Hicks
Your fellow Veteran of the United States Air Force!
