Veteran Resources
At Next Mission, we believe supporting veterans means helping them find the right path forward—even when that path extends beyond housing.
The resources below can help veterans and their families connect with housing assistance, VA benefits, healthcare, employment opportunities, crisis support, and other services.
Housing & Homelessness Assistance
VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can connect with trained VA staff for assistance locating VA and community resources.
Call: 877-424-3838
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Visit: VA Homeless Programs
HUD-VASH
The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines HUD rental assistance with VA case management and supportive services for eligible veterans experiencing homelessness.
Veterans interested in HUD-VASH should contact their local VA medical center or VA homeless services program to learn about eligibility and referral.
Visit: HUD-VASH Program Information
Virginia Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
SSVF providers may assist eligible veterans and veteran families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless with housing stability and other supportive services.
Contact a local SSVF provider or VA homeless services representative to determine what assistance may be available.
VA Benefits & Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans can access information about disability compensation, healthcare, education benefits, housing assistance, pensions, records, and other VA programs.
Visit: www.VA.gov
Veterans Benefits Administration
The Veterans Benefits Administration administers programs including disability compensation, education benefits, VA home loans, pensions, and Veteran Readiness and Employment.
Visit: Veterans Benefits Administration
Healthcare
VA Richmond Health Care System
Veterans in the Richmond region can access VA healthcare services through the Richmond VA Medical Center and associated clinics.
Services may include primary care, mental health services, specialty care, social work, and other veteran healthcare programs.
Visit: VA Richmond Health Care
Employment & Career Resources
Virginia Values Veterans — V3
Virginia Values Veterans helps connect veterans with Virginia employers and employment resources.
Visit: Virginia Values Veterans
Virginia Career Works
Virginia Career Works provides employment resources, career assistance, training information, and connections to employers throughout Virginia.
Visit: Virginia Career Works
Crisis Support
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans experiencing a mental health crisis or those concerned about a veteran can contact the Veterans Crisis Line.
Call 988 and press 1
Text: 838255
Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Visit: Veterans Crisis Line
Emergency Assistance
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Legal & Financial Resources
Veterans may qualify for free or reduced-cost legal services, financial counseling, benefits assistance, or other community programs.
Next Mission encourages veterans to work with accredited veteran service organizations, government agencies, and qualified professionals when seeking assistance with legal, financial, or VA benefit matters.
Looking for Housing?
If you are a veteran seeking housing in the Richmond, Virginia area, Next Mission may be able to help.
Use our online pre-application to tell us about your housing needs and begin the process.
Need Help Finding the Right Resource?
If you're unsure where to begin, contact Next Mission. When appropriate, we can help identify veteran and community resources that may be relevant to your housing needs.