Staves of Honor
Resource Directory
Search national, state and local resources for military members, veterans, first responders, families and supporters. Find the right place to start without digging through a spreadsheet.
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and service members.
COPLINE
24/7 confidential peer-support line answered exclusively by retired LEOs.
Crisis Text Line (Badge)
24/7 free text support line providing immediate crisis intervention.
Safe Call Now
Confidential crisis intervention hotline staffed by first responders.
NVFC Volunteer Firefighter Helpline
24/7 helpline offering counseling referrals and behavioral health tools.
First Responder Support Network (FRSN)
Residential 6-day peer retreat programs targeting PTSD and critical stress.
IAFF Center of Excellence
Residential behavioral health and substance abuse facility for IAFF members.
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics
Outpatient behavioral healthcare treating PTSD, anxiety, and transition stress.
Next Rung
Peer support and financial grants for professional counseling.
Survive First
Assists responders with locating and funding mental health treatment.
The Code Green Campaign
Mental health education and resource locators for first responders.
Headstrong Project
Free, barrier-free, stigma-free mental health treatment for combat veterans.
Boulder Crest Foundation (Warrior PATHH)
Posttraumatic Growth residential training program for vets and responders.
Home Base
Dedicated to healing invisible wounds (PTSD, TBI) through clinical care.
PTSD Foundation of America (Camp Hope)
Interim housing and intensive peer support program for combat veterans.
PsychArmor
Non-profit education platform for military/veteran cultural competency.
Warriors Heart
Inpatient healing center for addiction, PTSD, and mild TBI.
Veterans PATH
Mindfulness, meditation, and outdoor experiences for veteran healing.
Stop Soldier Suicide
Targeted suicide prevention and case management for high-risk veterans.
Objective Zero
Mobile app connecting veterans instantly to peer support, resources, and crisis care.
Gary Sinise Foundation
Smart home builds, emergency financial grants, adapted vehicles.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Pays off mortgages for Gold Star/Fallen hero families; builds smart homes.
USA Cares
Financial grants paying rent, mortgage, utilities during hardship.
Semper Fi & America's Fund
Immediate emergency financial aid and lifelong recovery support.
Operation Homefront
Critical financial assistance for rent, auto repairs, and utilities.
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Interest-free loans and grants for rent, auto repair, and emergencies.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Interest-free financial assistance for urgent living needs.
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)
Emergency financial relief for Airmen and Guardians facing hardship.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
Emergency grants and loans for Coast Guard families facing crisis.
First Responders Children's Foundation
Hardship grants for families of fallen/disabled responders; scholarships.
VFW Unmet Needs Program
Direct grants paid to vendors for rent, mortgage, utilities, food.
American Legion TFA
Grants to help military families with minor children cover basic needs.
PenFed Foundation
Financial relief for emergency bills and veteran entrepreneurship loans.
Fisher House Foundation
Comfort homes where families can stay free while a loved one is in hospital.
HUD-VASH Housing Program
Housing vouchers combined with VA supportive case management.
Volunteers of America (SSVF)
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) preventing homelessness.
Operation FINALLY HOME
Builds custom, mortgage-free homes for wounded heroes and widows.
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT)
Builds specially adapted custom mortgage-free homes nationwide.
Modest Needs
Self-sufficiency grants for unexpected emergency expenses and bills.
Yellow Ribbon Fund
Housing and transportation support for families during hospital recovery.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Accredited VSOs helping veterans file VA disability claims and appeals.
VFW National Veterans Service
Accredited national service officers assisting with VA claims and PACT Act.
The American Legion VSO Network
Nationwide accredited VSO network assisting with pensions and disability.
AMVETS National Service Officers
Free accredited representation for VA benefits, claims, and medical care.
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
Specialized VSO advocacy and legal aid for spinal cord injury/disease vets.
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
Accredited VSOs specializing in toxic exposure, Agent Orange, and claims.
National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)
Pro bono legal representation for appeals in court and board upgrades.
Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB)
Federal death and permanent disability benefits for line-of-duty events.
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
Assists surviving families with PSOB claims, peer support, and camps.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
Assists surviving fire families with PSOB claims, scholarships, and grief support.
Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
Free legal representation at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Stateside Legal
Legal self-help tools, court forms, and legal aid locator for veterans.
VETLEX
National referral network connecting veterans with pro bono attorneys.
Uniformed Services Employment Rights (USERRA - DOL)
Protects civilian employment rights for military service members.
ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve)
Mediation and dispute resolution between employers and military members.
GI Rights Network
Confidential counseling on military discharge, rights, and regulations.
Lawyers Serving Warriors (NVLSP)
Pro bono legal help for Medical Separation Board and Medical Evaluation.
National Flag Foundation Legal Network
Legal assistance network supporting first responder rights and advocacy.
Armed Forces Legal Assistance (DoD)
Locate military legal assistance offices for wills, taxes, and family law.
Veterans of Modern Warfare
Advocacy and benefits assistance specifically for modern combat veterans.
SBA Office of Veterans Business Development
Boots to Business training, veteran small business loans, and government contracting.
Bunker Labs
Entrepreneurship cohorts, incubators, and national networking for veterans.
Hire Heroes USA
Free 1-on-1 career coaching, resume writing, and job placement assistance.
DoD SkillBridge Program
Civilian internships and apprenticeships during the final 6 months of service.
Onward to Opportunity (O2O)
Free professional certification training (PMP, CompTIA, HRCI, Six Sigma).
Warrior Rising
Grants, business instruction, and veteran mentorship to start businesses.
Workforce Forward (First Responder Transition)
Career transition coaching tailored for law enforcement and fire personnel.
American Corporate Partners (ACP)
Free 1-year customized corporate mentorship with Fortune 500 executives.
IVMF - Institute for Veterans & Military Families
National small business programs (EBV) and career development research.
Student Veterans of America (SVA)
Campus chapter network, leadership summits, and GI Bill advocacy.
Veterans Florida / State Vet Biz Networks
Career alignment and entrepreneurship initiative frameworks.
Feds Hire Vets (OPM)
Official federal government portal for Veterans' Preference hiring in civil service.
Corporate Gray
Connects military personnel with military-friendly employers via career fairs.
RecruitMilitary
Largest nationwide veteran job board and virtual/in-person career fairs.
Shift (Defense Ventures)
Career tech fellowships and transition programs in venture capital and startups.
Vets in Tech
Free web development, cybersecurity, and cloud training with tech companies.
Helmets to Hardhats
Connects veterans to high-paying building trades and construction apprenticeships.
Veterans Trading Company / SDVOSB Network
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification portal.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) VetBiz
Free dedicated veteran small business mentoring and business plan templates.
VetJobs
Direct job placement services and resume support resulting in high placement rates.
Semper K9 Assistance Dogs
Provides custom trained psychiatric service dogs for wounded service members.
K9s For Warriors
Nation's largest provider of service dogs for veterans dealing with trauma.
Paws 4 Liberty / First Responder K9s
Trains service dogs tailored for first responders suffering from service PTSD.
Heroes on the Water (HOW)
Kayak fishing therapeutic outings for veterans, first responders, and families.
Catch A Lift Fund
Provides gym memberships, home gym equipment, and fitness coaching.
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB)
Physical and social events app building nationwide veteran health communities.
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
Compassionate care, grief support retreats, and 24/7 helpline for military loss.
Operation Purple Camp (NMFA)
Free week-long summer camp for kids of deployed or wounded service members.
Blue Star Families
Free museum passes, community events, and spouse career support.
Snowball Express (Gary Sinise Foundation)
Annual all-expenses-paid therapeutic retreat trip to Disney for fallen hero kids.
Operation Gratitude
Sends personalized care packages to deployed troops, veterans, and responders.
Soldier's Angels
Food distributions, caregiver support, and deployed care packages.
Military OneSource (DoD)
DoD gateway for non-medical counseling, financial advice, relocation, and childcare.
Veterans Outdoor Advocacy Group (VOAG)
Advocates for outdoor therapy integration and coordinates wilderness expeditions.
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Physical and emotional rehabilitation through fly fishing instruction and trips.
Sierra Club Military Outdoors
Wilderness trips and outdoor activities promoting mental health resilience.
Adaptive Sports USA / Move United
Nationwide adaptive sports events, skiing, cycling, and equipment grants.
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Operation Rebound
Grants for adaptive sports equipment, training, and competition expenses.
Camp Coronation / Resilient Hearts
Support retreats and mental health workshops for first responder spouses.
America's VetDogs
Provides guide and service dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities.
Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Claims
State-certified VSO agency helping Texas vets file VA claims and access state grants.
Texas Hazlewood Act Exemption
Provides up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption at public Texas universities.
Texas Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
Statewide 24/7 debriefing teams providing immediate trauma support after line-of-duty events.
Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Loans
Low-interest land, home, and home improvement loans exclusively for Texas veterans.
Guns & Hoses Foundation of North Texas
Immediate financial assistance to families of fallen DFW police officers and firefighters.
Metroplex Veteran Services (Tarrant County VSO)
County-level accredited VSO office providing in-person claims representation in Fort Worth.
Dallas County Veteran Services
Accredited county VSO office aiding Dallas veterans with claims, housing, and emergency transport.
100 Club of Central Texas
Immediate financial assistance for families of first responders killed or injured in duty.
100 Club of Greater Houston
Financial support for dependents of fallen heroes and heavy safety equipment grants.
TexVet (Texas A&M Health)
Statewide resource clearinghouse linking Texas veterans to trusted local services.
Samaritan Inn Veteran Housing (McKinney)
Comprehensive transition shelter, counseling, and job placement for homeless vets in North Texas.
Texas First Responder PTSD Law (Workers Comp)
Texas state law granting workers' compensation coverage for first responder PTSD without physical injury.
Texas Shield 616 Chapter
Provides active-shooter armor kits and helmet gear to Texas law enforcement officers.
Camp V (Tyler, TX)
Regional integrated veteran campus providing mental health, claims help, and peer activities.
Infinite Heroes Foundation (Grapevine, TX)
Funds frontline clinical treatments, prosthetic innovations, and brain health for injured heroes.
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA)
State agency providing county-level accredited VSO claims representation and GI Dependent Scholarship administration.
Alabama First Responder Peer Support Network
Statewide confidential peer support hotline and mental health wellness resources for Alabama emergency personnel.
Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs
Assists Alaska veterans with VA benefits, state veteran land discounts, and rural VSO advocacy.
Alaska First Responder Wellness Initiative
Peer support network and trauma debriefing for state troopers and emergency responders in remote regions.
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS)
Provides veteran benefit counselors statewide, operates state veteran homes, and administers military family relief grants.
100 Club of Arizona
Immediate financial assistance for families of public safety officers killed or injured in the line of duty.
Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA)
Statewide district VSO offices aiding with disability claims, state tax exemptions, and veteran cemeteries.
Arkansas Responder Peer Support
Critical incident stress debriefing and peer hotline for Arkansas responders.
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)
CalVet home loans, College Fee Waiver for veteran dependents, and county veteran service offices.
California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation
Immediate financial grants and educational scholarships for survivors of fallen California peace officers.
Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs
State grant administration, county veteran service officer training, and state veteran housing support.
Colorado First Responder Peer Support Network
Statewide confidential peer support teams trained specifically for mountain and urban responder trauma.
Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefit counseling, state healthcare facility access, and CT tuition waiver processing.
Connecticut Police & Fire Support Network
Statewide Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) debriefing and peer support for public safety officers.
Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs
State accredited VSO benefit counselors, Delaware veteran cemetery management, and emergency relief grants.
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA)
Statewide network of accredited VSOs, Florida property tax exemptions, and veteran nursing homes.
100 Club of Central Florida
Emergency financial support for families of fallen first responders across Central Florida.
Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS)
Field offices in every judicial circuit aiding veterans with claims, state tax exemptions, and educational aid.
Georgia Public Safety Memorial Grant
State grant covering complete college tuition for children of public safety officers killed or disabled in line of duty.
Hawaii Office of Veterans' Services (OVS)
Principal state agency assisting Hawaii veterans across island counties with benefits and counseling.
Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS)
State veteran homes, emergency financial relief grants, and county service officer training.
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA)
Administers Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG) for free college tuition and operates field VSO offices.
100 Club of Illinois
Provides financial assistance, educational resources, and survivor support for all Illinois first responders.
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)
Administers Indiana Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF) providing emergency grants up to $2,500.
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs
County veteran commission support, Iowa Veterans Trust Fund emergency grants, and state home care.
Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO)
Field service offices for VA disability claims, state veteran cemeteries, and veteran homes.
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA)
KDVA field VSO offices, tuition waiver for dependents of deceased/disabled vets, and homeless care.
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA)
Parish-level VSO service offices, military family assistance grants, and state veteran homes.
Louisiana First Responder Peer Support Network
24/7 critical incident debriefing hotline and peer support teams for Louisiana public safety.
Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services (MBVS)
State benefit officers, emergency financial financial aid grants, and veteran dental program access.
Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families
Service program VSOs, state tax exemptions, and trust fund emergency grants for Maryland vets.
Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans' Services (EOVS)
Unique Chapter 115 program providing low-income veterans with direct state financial and medical living stipends.
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA)
24/7 1-800-MICH-VET hotline connecting vets to county VSOs and Michigan Veterans Trust Fund emergency grants.
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)
LinkVet portal, State Soldiers Assistance Program (SSAP) optical/dental grants, and college grants.
Mississippi State Veterans Affairs (MSVA)
County service officers assisting with VA claims, home loan programs, and state cemeteries.
Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC)
Statewide service officers aiding with claims, state veteran homes, and Missouri military family relief.
Montana Veterans Affairs Division (MVAD)
Service officers covering all 56 Montana counties, state cemeteries, and veteran emergency grants.
Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs (NDVA)
Administers Nebraska Veterans' Aid (NVA) fund for urgent food, medical, and housing hardship grants.
Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS)
Veterans Service Officers (VSOs), Nevada gift account relief grants, and tax exemption certificates.
New Hampshire Division of Veteran Services
Assists with federal claims, property tax credits, and state veteran home placements.
New Jersey Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMAVA)
State service offices, NJ National Guard state tuition assistance, and veteran transportation.
New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)
Field VSOs, property tax waiver processing, and state veteran transportation services.
New York State Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)
Statewide veteran benefit advisors, Supplemental Burial Allowance, and Custom Tax Exemptions.
Police Relief Fund of New York City (NYC PBA)
Emergency financial relief and medical equipment grants for NYC police officers and survivors.
North Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA)
Veterans service centers statewide, state scholarship for children of wartime veterans.
North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (NDDVA)
County VSO network, Post-War Trust Fund financial aid grants, and hardship dental/optical aid.
Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS)
County Veteran Service Commissions (88 counties providing direct local financial grants & VSO aid).
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA)
State accredited service officers, financial assistance grants, and state veteran center care.
Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA)
ODVA home loans, statewide veteran service officer grants, and emergency relief funds.
Pennsylvania Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA)
Administers PA Veterans Temporary Assistance (VTA) grant and Real Estate Tax Exemption.
Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services (RIVETS)
Benefit counseling, state veteran home assistance, and Rhode Island veteran relief funds.
South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA)
County veteran service officers, free state college tuition for children of deceased/disabled vets.
South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA)
State service officers, bonus program administration, and state veteran home placement.
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services (TDVS)
Field service offices across Tennessee, property tax relief, and veteran cemetery management.
Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB)
Low-interest land, home, and home improvement loans exclusively for Texas veterans.
Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (UDVMA)
Statewide VSOs, tuition waivers for Purple Heart recipients, and veteran nursing homes.
Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
Veterans service officers, emergency financial relief grants, and state cemetery administration.
Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS)
Administers Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) for free college tuition.
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
WDVA PTSD counseling program, Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project, and county VSO grants.
West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance (WVDVA)
Field offices in major counties, state veteran nursing home care, and educational bonus grants.
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
Wisconsin GI Bill (100% tuition coverage at UW schools), personal loans, and assistance grants.
Wyoming Veterans Commission
Veterans service officers covering all Wyoming counties, tax exemption certificates, and cemeteries.