Community Resources: Veterans Resources

The American Legion advocates for the needs of veterans, provides career guidance, educational resources, health-care services, and stable homes to those in need, in addition to offering a supportive community to anyone seeking to join the extended network of veterans, families, and friends after leaving active duty. See the website to search for nearby posts.

American Veterans (AMVETS) is the nation’s most
inclusive Congressionally chartered veterans
service organization, representing the interests of 20 million veterans. AMVETS is open to and fighting for all who honorably served in the United States military, including the Reserve and Guard. See the website to search for nearby posts.

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. This includes offering medical transportation for veterans in need, assisting with VA paperwork, putting veterans in touch with mental health and support groups, and more.
9700 Page Ave. Suite 101, Rm 1-096 St. Louis, MO 63132 314-253-4429

State agency established by Missouri Statute to aid all Veterans, their dependents, and legal representatives by providing information regarding the rights of Veterans and their dependents and to assist Veterans accessing their available benefits through State and Federal Government. Services offered include counseling and assistance to thousands of Veterans and their dependents throughout the state and assistance with any follow-up work necessary with the VA to obtain the maximum amount of earned benefits due any eligible Veterans and/or dependents. Initiatives for minority, woman, and incarcerated veterans.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 9-8-8 then press 1

Missouri Veterans Commission has created a network of Veterans cemeteries so that every Missouri Veteran will have reasonable access to a Veterans cemetery. At this time, five cemeteries are in operation: Springfield, Higginsville, Bloomfield, Ft. Leonard Wood, and Jacksonville. See the website for eligibility.
(660) 998-7230

The Missouri Veterans Homes manage a total of 1238 beds that provide long term skilled nursing care in compliance with 157 Federal Department of Veterans Affairs regulations. The Homes are located in Cameron, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, Mount Vernon, St. James, St. Louis, and Warrensburg.
St. Louis - Lynette Jackson, Admissions Coordinator – 314-340-6389

Provides support and advocacy for their members, including medical resources and improvements to the quality of life of paralyzed veterans in need.
Main office number: 800-424-8200
Benefits helpline: 866-734-0857
Women veterans hotline: 855-829-6636
Caregiver support: 855-260-3274

St. Charles County VA Clinic
844 Waterbury Falls Drive O'Fallon, MO 63368-2215
Main number: 314-286-6988 Mental health number: 314-652-4100 x66653

Manchester Avenue VA Clinic
4974 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110-2010 314-652-4100 x56566

Olive Street Clinic
3615 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63108-3604 314-652-4100 x56540

John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital
915 North Grand Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63106-1621

St. Louis VA Medical Center -- Jefferson Barracks
1 Jefferson Barracks Dr. St. Louis, MO 63125-4199
Main number: 314-652-4100 Mental health" 314-652-4100 x66653

Washington Avenue VA Clinic
2727 Washington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103-1421 314-652-4100 x57659

Jefferson Avenue VA Clinic
515 North Jefferson Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103-3000
St. Louis County VA Clinic

6854 Parker Road Florissant, MO 63033-5313
Main number: 314-286-6988 Mental health: 314-652-4100 x66653

The St. Louis County Veterans Program is a viable resource for veterans seeking assistance. We provide direct services and we collaborate with other agencies to address a variety of the needs of veterans in our community. Our staff provides: traditional case management, information, advocacy, referral services, help to obtain social services and VA benefits.
(314) 615-7414

Services include: individual and group counseling for Veterans, service members, and their families, family counseling for military related issues, bereavement (grief) counseling, military sexual trauma counseling and referral, community outreach and education, substance abuse assessment and referral, employment referral, referral of other VA services.
287 N. Lindbergh Blvd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-894-5739

Assistance with Veterans’ Benefits, filing for a VA claim for disability compensation, filing for a VA loan.
Charles F. Prevedel Federal Building
9700 Page Ave. St. Louis, MO 63132 314-253-4389

Vetbiz is dedicated to helping U.S. veterans and military families achieve their dream of owning a business by transitioning military skills to business success through training, counseling, and mentorship.
611 N. 10th Street Ste. 350 St. Louis, MO 63101 314-531-VETS (8387)

The Veterans of Foreign Wars supports current service members and veterans of war in every aspect of life, including legal, medical, and financial assistance for those in need. See the website to find a nearby post.

This program assists veterans with applying for benefits, education and career counseling, education claim help, and vocational rehabilitation and employment help.
470 E. Lockwood Ave. Suite 110 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-246-8079

Provides physical and mental health services, advocacy, and community for veterans and service members who served in the military on or after September 11, 2001, and incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound during or after service.
877-TEAM-WWP (832-6997)