Resources for Veterans and Families
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Crisis ResourcesFF
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Veterans Crisis Line: 1.800.273.8255 and Press 1
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Vet Center Combat Call Center: 1-877-WAR-VETS
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| National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1.877.4AID.VET (424.3838) | |
Health Care Resources
| Title of Organization | Program Description | Address of Organization | Phone Number |
| John Dingell VA Medical Center | Provides inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care, including mental health services, to Veterans | 4646 John R. ST., Detroit MI 48201 | (313) 576-1000 (313) 576-5013 |
| Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) | 4646 John R. ST., Detroit MI 48201 | (313) 576-5013, 576-4930 or 576-3757 | |
| Women Veterans Clinic | 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201 | (313) 576-3876 | |
| Disabled American Veterans | (586) 415-8610 (859) 441-7300 |
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| Paralyzed Veteran of America | (248) 476-9000 | ||
| Social Security Benefits for Vets | |||
| Vet Center for Readjustment Counseling Service | Servicing combat and warzone veterans or any veteran with sexual trauma. | 4161 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 | (313) 831-6509 |
| No Veteran Left Behind | Organization designed to assist with legal, rehabilitation, employment skills, clothing, transportation, housing and referrals as needed. | ||
| N.E.A.D.S. | Service dogs for deaf & disabled Americans including the Canines for Combat Vets program. | (978) 422-9064 |
Housing Resources
| Title of Organization | Program Description | Address of Organization | Phone Number |
| Call Center for Homeless Veterans | (877) 424-3838 | ||
| Veterans Community Resource and Referral Center | One stop facility with access to shelter, homeless prevention, peer support, substance abuse treatment and referral services. | 301 Piquette St., Detroit, MI (North of VA Medical Center) | (313) 576-1580 |
| Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (DRRTP) | Residential facility for homeless Veterans in need of a safe living environment. | (313) 576-1551 | |
| Marine For Life | Provides transition assistance to Marines who honorably leave active service and return to civilian life. Also supports injured Marines and their families. | (866) 645-8762 | |
| National Coalition for Homeless Veterans | Legislative information, web links, technical assistance for service providers and other resources regarding homeless veterans. | ||
| Veterans Independence Program | Detroit Rescue Mission Industries | (313) 868-1946 | |
| SW Housing Solutions | SW Housing is the organization which provides apartments for homeless vets. |
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(313) 841-3727 |
| State of Michigan | The State of Michigan operates two Veterans Homes |
Grand Rapids Home for Veterans D.J. Jacobetti Michigan Home for Veterans |
(800) 642-4838
(800) 433-6760 |
Financial Assistance Resources
| Title of Organization | Program Description | Address of Organization | Phone Number |
| Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs |
Serves Veterans and spouses of deceased veterans. If you are a veteran with at least 6 months of wartime duty, you may qualify for financial assistance.
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(313) 899-1162 Wayne County (248) 655-1265 Oakland County | |
| Selfridge Airbase Community Services Office | This office provides financial counseling and assistance for service members who are currently on active duty. | (586) 307-4514 | |
| American Legion Department of Michigan | The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program has awarded cash grants to minor children of veterans who are eligible for American Legion membership. | (517) 371-4720 | |
| Operation First Response | Military Family Assistance Program | ||
| Coalition To Salute America’s Heroes | The Coalition provides critically needed assistance to combat-wounded troops including emergency financial aid Email: info@saluteheroes.orgwww.saluteheroes.org |
552 Fort Evans Road, Suite 300, Leesburg, VA 20176 | Toll-Free: 888-447-2588 Emergency hotline at 703-291-4605 choose option 110 |
Employment Resources
| Title of Organization | Program Description | Address of Organization | Phone Number |
| O*NetOnLine.com | a Website that has a specialized tool that enables veterans to align DOT or MOC codes with similar civilian jobs. Veterans can find sample job titles, tasks, skills and related occupations. | ||
| USAJobs | The Federal government's official job list | ||
| United States Department of Labor | Helps veterans, reservists, and National Guard members in securing employment and the rights and benefits associated with such. | ||
| United States Department of Veterans Affairs | |||
| Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense | Job bank for Veterans which includes resources such as Military Skills Translator and Resume Builder | (800) 455-5228 | |
| The Homeless Veteran Supported Employment Program (HVSEP) | Provides vocational assistance, job development and placement, and ongoing supports | 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201 | (313) 576-1000 |
| Veterans Haven Inc. | Veterans Haven provides housing, food, clothing, medical supplies and medical equipment, education and employment resources. | 4924 S. Wayne Road, Wayne MI 48184 | (734) 728-0527 |
| Troops to Energy | Designed to help veterans make a successful transition to a rewarding career in the energy industry. |
Michigan Veteran's Service Organizations
| Title of Organization | Program Description | Address of Organization | Phone Number |
| AMERICAN LEGION | 1210 McNamara Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit MI 48226-2584 | (313) 964-6640 | |
| MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART | (313) 964-6888 | ||
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS | (313) 964-6510 | ||
| VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA | (313) 961-9568 | ||
| Non-Commissioned Officers Association- Marine Corps League |
Detroit VAMC Downriver Detachment1323 Eureka Road |
313-576-3382
734-282-0233 |
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| Detroit VAMC | 4646 John R Street Detroit MI | ||
| Honor Flight Michigan | a non-profit organization that is focused on sending WWII Veterans to see their Memorial in Washington DC free of charge | Honor Flight Michigan, Inc. PO Box 237 Royal Oak, MI 48068-9998 |
