Green River LibGuides: Veterans: Government Offices and Nonprofit Organizations

Federal Resources

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans Employment Toolkit From U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration Links to Wellness Programs, Conditions & Treatments, Research, etc.
Library of Congress: Veterans History Project
Resources for Veterans Links to information on PTSD, Agent Orange, women veterans, guide and service dogs, etc. From the [U.S.] House [of Representatives] Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs.

GRC Veterans & Military-Connected Student Support
Veteran's services strives "to be the most veteran-supportive campus in the United States" Stop by the office to see how they can help you during your time at GRC.
The Veterans' Lounge in the SA bldg is "The Veterans’ Lounge is "the hub of the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success. Originally opened in 2016, and reopened in Fall 2022, the lounge serves as a safe space for veterans and militaryconnected students to collaborate academically, mentor and support one another, share information and resources, socialize, and to decompress as they take on the possible challenges of adjusting from military life to student/civilian life."
William J. Wood Veterans House "The William J. Wood Veterans House [in Federal Way, WA] opened in December 2016. It [has 44 furnished units and] offers housing for homeless or imminently homeless veterans and their families."
Veterans, Servicemembers and their Families, King County
Federal Way Vet Center A local VA office.
Resources for Veterans, by County From WA State Dept. of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) "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." It has "many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their families, as well as communities worldwide. "
AMVETS (American Veterans) "AMVETS Mission Statement: To enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live through leadership, advocacy and services." Awards scholarships. Assists in claims processing.
DAV (formerly Disabled American Veterans) "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 2018, DAV helped veterans receive more than $20 billion in earned benefits."
American Legion The "nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization."
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Find information, legislation, and more about homelessness, and housing programs for homeless veterans