Below you will find a list of helpful Veterans Affairs (VA) contacts for military-connected students.
Federal VA Resources
Education Benefits
GI Bill Hotline- For questions regarding GI Bill benefits eligibility, entitlement, and stipend amounts contact the GI Bill Hotline at 1.888.442.4551.
Health
Women's Health: Call 1.855.VA.WOMEN or visit womenshealth.va.gov
Health Care Benefits: Call 1.877.222.VETS (8387) or visit https://www.va.gov/health/
Mental Health and Counseling
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1.800.273.8255 and press 1
VA Mental Health Resources: Visit https://www.menalhealth.va.gov/index.asp
Vet Center Call Center: 1.877.WAR.VETS (927-8387) or visit https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/
Substance Misuse and Violence
VA Treatment Programs for Substance Use Problems: visit https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/res-vatreatmentprograms.asp
VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program: Call 1.800.799.7233 or visit https://socialwork.va.gov/IPV/Index.asp
Military Sexual Trauma (MST): visit https://mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome.asp
Benefits
Vets.gov: Visit https://www.vets.gov/
eBenefits: Visit https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage or call 1.800.983.0937 (eBenefits Technical Support)
State/Local VA Resources
Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs: Visit veterans.nebraska.gov
Nebraska County Veterans Service Offices: Visit veterans.nebraska.gov/cvso
- Douglas County: Visit http://www.douglascounty-ne.gov/veterans/
Location: 1111 S 41st St, Ste 110, Omaha
- Sarpy County: Visit https://www.sarpy.gov/280/Veterans-Services
Location: 1102 East 1st St, Ste 5, Papillion
Omaha VA Medical Center:
Main phone: 402.346.8800
Location: 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha