Support & Resources

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

https://www.va.gov/

You are able to access and manage your VA Benefits and health care on this website.

Service Member Benefits
Family Member Benefits
Burials and Memorials
Careers and Employment
Housing Assistance
Pension
Life Insurance
Education and Training
Records
Health Care
Disability

VA Disability Calculator – veteransguide.org/va-disability-calculator/

VA Disability Appeals – veteransguide.org/va-disability/appeals/

Find a VA Health Facility, Regional Office, or Cemetery at: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/

Talk to a Veterans Crisis Line Responder now at: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 or text 838255 or call TTY if you have a hearing lost at 1-800-799-4889. For more resources at: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Find a VA Form at: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/

Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs

http://www.veterans.arkansas.gov/

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, or ADVA, is a state agency created in 1923 by the Arkansas General Assembly to connect Veterans and their dependents to state and federal services. Today, we serve our fellow Arkansas Veterans by operating two state Veteran cemeteries, by operating two state Veteran nursing homes, and through the administration of the Veteran Service Officer network. We are ADVA, ADVAcates for Arkansas’ Veterans!

Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

2401 John Ashley Drive

North Little Rock, AR 72214

Phone: 1-501-683-2382

Fax: 1-501-370-3829

Military One Source

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive. As a member of our military family, you are eligible to use this Department of Defense-funded program anytime, anywhere. Turn to Military OneSource for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools, and much more. Learn about some of the ways we serve you.

Categories

Confidential Helps
Military Life Cycle
Family & Relationships
Moving & Housing
Financial & Legal
Education & Employment
Health & Wellness
Recreation, Travel, & Shopping
National Guard
Service Providers & Leaders

DAV

https://www.dav.org/

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year. Annually, the organization provides more than 600,000 rides to veterans attending medical appointments and assists veterans with well over 200,000 benefit claims. In 2019, DAV helped veterans receive more than $21 billion in earned benefits. DAV’s services are offered at no cost to all generations of veterans, their families and survivors.

DAV is also a leader in connecting veterans with meaningful employment, hosting job fairs and providing resources to ensure they have the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible.

With nearly 1,300 chapters and more than 1 million members across the country, DAV empowers our nation’s heroes and their families by helping to provide the resources they need and ensuring our nation keeps the promises made to them.

Resources: https://www.dav.org/veterans/resources/

Veterans of Foreign Wars

https://www.vfw.org/

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.

We trace our roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans’ pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves.

In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations that would eventually band together and become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. Today, membership stands at more than 1.5 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary.

Our voice was instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, development of the national cemetery system, in the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, we won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America’s active duty service members, and members of the guard and reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. We were the driving force behind the Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, and continually fight for improved VA medical centers services for women veterans.

Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, in 2005 the VFW became the first veterans’ organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. And in 2015, we became the first supporter of the National Desert Storm War Memorial which is planned for construction at our nation’s capital.

We have many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their families, as well as communities worldwide. Please check out our latest fact sheet or spend some time browsing our site to learn why No One Does More For Veterans.

VFW National Headquarters

406 W. 34th Street

Kansas City, Missouri 64111

816.756.3390

VFW Washington Office

200 Maryland Ave., N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20002

202.543.2239

VFW Member Service Center

For question on membership or dues, call

1.833.VFW.VETS

(1.833.839.8387)

American Legion

https://www.legion.org/

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.

Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with “comfort items” and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities.

The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation’s veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.

The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.

The American Legion National Headquarters

700 N. Pennsylvania St.

P.O. Box 1055

Indianapolis, IN 46206

Telephone: (317) 630-1200

Fax: (317) 630-1223

Campus Resources for Veteran Students

UAMS ADA/Disability Services

https://students.uams.edu/ada-disability-services/

The ADA/Disability Services office serves as the central point of contact for students with disabilities and evaluates all requests for academic adjustments and accommodations that are needed for equal access to coursework, facilities, programs, and extra-curricular activities.

Services are provided for students with all types of disabilities and temporary medical conditions, including pregnancy.

Andrea L. Neal, Coordinator

Office of Title IX/ADA-Disability Services

ANeal@uams.edu

501-526-5641

UAMS Student Success Center

https://studentsuccess.uams.edu/

Student success is a priority at UAMS. Our students are among the top in the nation, but sometimes they need a little assistance to maximize their academic performance. That’s why we are here. We offer all UAMS students help in achieving their academic goals.

Whether you are struggling in your courses, grappling with a writing project, or experiencing technical issues with your laptop or mobile device, we have services in place just for you. Browse through our web pages to learn what we offer. Then, visit our facility on the 3rd floor of the UAMS Library to access what you need to be academically successful.

Contact: https://studentsuccess.uams.edu/about-us/contact-us/

UAMS Student Wellness Center

https://studentwellness.uams.edu/

The mission of the UAMS Student Wellness Program (SWP) is to promote wellness in our students by providing the tools and support to help them maintain balance in their lives and achieve their full professional and personal potential. The SWP provides two kinds of services to address this goal: Clinical Services and Outreach Services.

To provide additional support in these difficult and uncertain times, the SWP is offering a new service called informal consultation.

If you are having difficulty dealing with the stress and uncertainty related to the Covid-19 pandemic and want to simply talk (i.e., you don’t feel the need to register as a regular client of the SWP) with one of our SWP providers, please call the SWP number 686-8408 or email studentwellness@uams.edu and specifically ask for an informal consultation. Find out more at https://studentwellness.uams.edu/about-us/informal-consultation/.

Phone: 1-501-686-8408

Email: studentwellness@uams.edu

UAMS Veteran Services

https://registrar.uams.edu/veteran-services/

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is committed to facilitating the transition of veterans from military to university life and provide continuous support to their ongoing academic success. We are available to assist veterans, guardsmen, reservists, spouses, and dependents with their military education benefits.

The UAMS Office of the University Registrar works with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as well as other federal and state agencies to provided educational assistance to those who have served our country.

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs – Education Benefits

https://www.va.gov/education/

1-888-442-4551

Post-9/11 GI Bill – Chapter 33 VA Benefits

https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/

Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD)

https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/

Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)

https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Program

https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/dependents-education-assistance/

Veteran Readiness and Employment Program – Chapter 31 VA Benefits

https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/

Contact:

Charlotte Gass, Associate University Registrar & SCO

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Office of the University Registrar

4301 W. Markham, Slot #767

Little Rock, AR 72205

Phone: 1-501-526-5600

Email: cegass@uams.edu or vaservices@uams.edu

Other Helpful Contacts:

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Office:

Education: 1-888-442-4551

Veteran Readiness and Employment: 1-501-370-3780

Monthly Verification of Attendance: 1-877-823-2378

Work Study: 1-918-781-7878

Direct Deposit: 1-877-838-2778

Other VA Benefits: 1-800-827-1000

Center for Women Veterans: 1-202-273-6193

Compensated Work Therapy: 1-800-355-8262

Persian Gulf Help Line: 1-800-PGW-VETS

National Center for PTSD: 1-802-296-5132

Arkansas Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License

https://www.agfc.com/en/resources/licensing/disability-65-plus-and-lifetime-licenses/

National Park Pass

https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/60590/disabled-veterans-eligible-free-national-park-service-lifetime-access-pass/

Arkansas Military and Disabled Veteran License Plates

https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/specialty-plates/military

Social Security Administration:

Toll Free: 1-800-772-1213

Conway: 1-855-727-3599

Little Rock: 1-866-593-0933

Information on Service Animal(s) for Veterans

https://www.dav.org/veterans/resources/service-animals/

Military Connection

https://militaryconnection.com/

Captain Patriotic

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQMtQDk-pi9vvHtQfPeDH5Q

This YouTube channel retails the history of some crucial moments in U.S. military history. It also expands on the conflicts that America has been involved in from the beginning to the present, the historical battles that America has participated in as well as the individuals who have served for his or her country in one or more of these conflicts.

Little Rock Air Force Base

https://www.littlerock.af.mil/

Camp Robinson

https://arkansas.nationalguard.mil/Home/Camp-Robinson-Maneuver-Training-Center/

https://arkansas.nationalguard.mil/

American Red Cross

https://www.redcross.org/

1-800-RED-CROSS

(1-800-733-2767)

VA Hotline Healthcare Benefits – Crisis Action Line

Health Care: 1-877-222-8387

Benefits: 1-800-827-100