Free support services for veterans
Crisis help, counseling, peer support and benefits help. These are services, not credentials, so they are not scored.
18 programs listed. 17 are free with no VA benefit needed, and 1 is paid or have unclear cost. Last checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026.
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Programs (18)
- Veterans Crisis Line Verify details
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Free
24/7 confidential crisis support
- Boulder Crest Foundation - Warrior PATHH
Boulder Crest Foundation · Free
Free 7-day in-person PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)/Post-Traumatic Growth program + 18 months follow-up
- Elizabeth Dole Foundation (caregivers)
Elizabeth Dole Foundation · Free
Support for military caregivers
- Stop Soldier Suicide
Stop Soldier Suicide · Free
Free confidential suicide prevention care
- Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon · Free
Disaster response volunteering; leadership training
- VA Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Free
Free confidential counseling, peer support, groups for combat-era vets
- Wounded Warrior Project - Mental Health & Wellness (Project Odyssey, WCN)
Wounded Warrior Project · Free
Free mental health workshops, retreats (Project Odyssey), Warrior Care Network intensive outpatient PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) treatment
- DAV Benefits Advocacy (claims help) Verify details
DAV · Free
Free accredited claims representation (e.g., TDIU, rating increase)
- Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) Verify details
DVNF · Free
Supply relief, grants to veteran-serving nonprofits, resource referrals
- Give an Hour Verify details
Give an Hour · Free
Free mental health care by volunteer providers
- Headstrong Project Verify details
Headstrong · Free
Free confidential trauma-focused mental health treatment
- K9s For Warriors Verify details
K9s For Warriors · Free
Free PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) service dog + 3-week in-residence training
- NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) Verify details
State of North Carolina · Free
State benefits help, veteran service officers, NC4ME, scholarships
- NC Serves (AmericaServes network) Verify details
Syracuse IVMF / NC Serves · Free
Coordinated referral network for veteran services in NC (North Carolina)
- Team Red, White & Blue Verify details
Team RWB · Free
Free fitness/community chapters for veterans
- VA Peer Support Specialists / Mental Health Peer Programs Verify details
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Free
Veteran peer specialists in VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) mental health clinics
- VA Whole Health / VA Mental Health Residential Rehab (PTSD) Verify details
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Free
Whole Health coaching; residential PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) programs if needed
- Cohen Veterans Network clinics Verify details
Cohen Veterans Network · Not always free (Free/low cost)
Low or no cost outpatient mental health care (incl. telehealth)