for VETERANS
CRISIS LINE
Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255, press 1. (24/7)
Text: 838255
Live Chat with the Veterans Crisis Line (24/7)
www.stlouis.va.gov VA Health Care
www.va.gov US Department of Veterans Affairs website
THE VETERANS CONSORTIUM
www.vetsprobono.org/ 202-628-8164 Toll-free: 888-838-7727
Free representation for Veterans with OTH discharges related to PTSD, TBI, or similar MH conditions.
An extensive list of benefits and support information: 800-973-1540
www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living-benefits-for-veterans/
DENTAL HEALTH
www.authoritydental.org/veterans-dental-care
www.va.gov/dental/
Practical guide on dental benefits and health recommendations for Veterans, including free or low-cost services.
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT
9700 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO 63132
www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab
314-253-438 or 800-872-1000
Job training, resume development, job seeking skills coaching; assistance in starting own business; and independent living services for disabled or those unable to work in traditional employment.
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
9700 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO 63132
myVA: 1-844-698-2311
www.benefits.va.gov/ROSTLOUIS/directions.asp
You will hear a menu of options that you can select from to route you to the right place depending
on your inquiry. Benefits, burials and memorials, resources, health, and more.
Benefits: 1-800-827-1000
Health Care: 1-877-222-VETS (8387)
VA Inspector General: 1-800-488-8244
EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION
2838 Market St. 63103
www.employmentstl.org 314-333-5627
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Job placement services and housing. Supportive Services for Veterans’ Families. Rental assistance, deposits, utilities, etc. Supportive Housing (Project Homecoming).
FREEDOM PLACE APARTMENTS
4011 Delmar Blvd. 63108
www.freedomplaceapts.com 314-534-9226
Newly rehabbed building, furnished apartments, veterans services.
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, ST. LOUIS VA
www.stlouis.va.gov/locations/
A complete listing of VA Community Clinics and Primary Care teams. More at this website, including benefits, memorials, and resources.
H.E.R.O.E.S. Care
330 Sun Valley Circle Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
www.heroescare.org 636-600-0096
An affiliation of program partners working to provide support to military families in the communities where they live. Financial, health, events, more.
HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAM
515 N Jefferson Ave. 63103
www.va.gov/homeless 314-657-1656
Monday - Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 am.
Provides intake, assessment, referral, counseling, consultation for rehabilitative services, and residential placement. Re-entry assistance, housing, legal. Assistance in obtaining ID.
CITY GOVERNMENT BUILDING
1520 Market Street Room 4065, 4th floor. Thursdays, Noon - 1 pm.
HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAM
St. Patrick Center
800 N. Tucker Blvd. 63101
www.stpatrickcenter.org 314-802-0700
Job readiness training that includes resume building, interview skills, basic computer skills, soft skills, job retention skills, help with work clothing and work related tools, job searching assistance and job placement assistance.
HOPE RECOVERY CENTER
515 North Jefferson Ave. 63103
www.stlouis.va.gov/locations/Hope_Recovery_Center.asp 314-652-4100 Ext. 55460
A transitional, outpatient center that includes several mental health and work programs in one new place. An affiliation of program partners working together to provide support to military families in the communities where they live.
MENTAL HEALTH GUIDE
PDF that can be printed provided by the VA
www.mentalhealth.va.gov/about/guidebook.asp
MISSOURI VETERANS COMMISSION
205 Jefferson Street, 12th floor
Jefferson City, MO 65102
www.mvc.dps.mo.gov 573-751-3779
A state agency established to aid all veterans and families as a portal for benefits, including assistance related to veterans homes, skilled nursing care, cemeteries, VA and state benefit claims, application assistance and much more.
MOVE: MISSOURI VETERANS ENDEAVOR
8410 Engler Park Ct. St. John 63114
www.move-stl.org/ 314-778-9497
Non-profit organization that provides long-term supportive housing and services to veterans and family members.
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
1311 Lindbergh Plaza Center 63132
https://www.pva.org 314-427-0393
Help vets get maximum medical benefits & appeal adverse decisions. Focus is on spinal cord
issues, but vets do not have to be paralyzed. Free.
PROJECT HERO
314-802-0700
St. Patrick Center operates Project HERO (Housing, Employment, Recovery, Opportunities). Call for information about downtown apartments.
PTSD TREATMENT INFORMATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS
National Center for PTSD
www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/index.asp
RELEASE TO RENT FOR VETERANS
Criminal Justice Ministry
2342 Lasalle St., St. Louis, MO 63104
www.cjmstlouis.org 314-652-8062
Limited openings in scattered supportive housing for veterans who are homeless and have a criminal record.
STAND DOWN
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
1001 Connecticut Ave, NW Ste. 840, Washington, DC 20036
www.nchv.org 202-546-1969 Toll-free phone: 800-VET-HELP
START YOUR RECOVERY
www.startyourrecovery.org
A free, confidential resource for service members and veterans developed with clinicians, and SAMHSA, and people in recovery themselves.
ST PATRICK CENTER
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS FAMILIES PROGRAM
800 N. Tucker St. Louis MO. 63101
www.stpatrickcenter.org
314-802-0700
Assists veteran families in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and rural counties of Jefferson, St. Francios, Washington Warren, St. Charles, Lincoln and Franklin.
Rapid-re-housing assistance to veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness.
Services provided include short-term assistance to obtain housing, case management services, budgeting assistance and referrals for other services.
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
988 or 800-273-TALK (8255) Press 1 for veterans
US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
St. Louis Regional Benefit Office
9700 Page Avenue 63132
www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab 800-827-1000
www.va.gov/directory/guide 800-827-1000
This website provides addresses, phone numbers, programs, benefits ,job openings specifically for veteran
VET CENTER ST. LOUIS
287 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Creve Coeur 63141
www.va.gov/directory 314-894-5739
Website will list other locations throughout the state and nationwide. Many resources, job information, benefits, memorials, heath care, and more.
VA MEDICAL CENTER
John Cochran Division: 915 North Grand Blvd. 63106
Jefferson Barracks Division: #1 Jefferson Barracks Dr. 63125
www.stlouis.va.gov 800-228-5459 314-652-4100 Ext. 53772 314-289-6418 (Methadone Clinic)
VA NURSING HOMES AND COMMUNITY LIVING CENTERS
www.va.gov/geriatrics/guide
Benefits and services for short or long term living. Information and locations, as well as other resources.
VETERANS ASSISTED LIVING ASSESSMENT AND BENEFITS GUIDE
800-937-1540
www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living-benefits-for-veterans/
VETERAN'S CRISIS LINE
www.veteranscrisisline.net Dial 988 then press 1
800-273-8255 TTY: 800-799-4889
Connects veterans in crisis (and their families and friends) with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
VETERANS FOR PEACE
3407 S. Jefferson Ave., #219 63118
www.veteransforpeace.org 314-725-6005
An international organization made up of military veterans, military family members, and allies dedicated to building a culture of peace, exposing the true costs of war, and healing the wounds of war. Over 120 chapters across the United States and abroad.