Resources

Emergency & Crisis Support

Florida Veterans Support Line
24/7 support line for Florida veterans and families, offering emotional support and resource referrals.
1-844-MyFLVet (693-5838)
https://www.myflvet.com/

National Veterans Foundation
Crisis counseling, resource navigation, and support for veterans and families nationwide.
5777 W Century Blvd, Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90045  |  1-888-777-4443
https://nvf.org/

Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and their families.
1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Local Veteran Services & Support

Big Bend Homeless Coalition - Veterans Services
Housing and case management for homeless veterans in the Tallahassee area.
2729 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304  |  (850) 576-5566

https://familypromisebigbend.org/what-we-do/#veteran

Leon County Veteran Services
County office assisting veterans with benefits, claims, and local resources.
918 Railroad Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310  |  (850) 606-1940
https://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Government/Departments/Human-Services-Community-Partnerships/Veteran-Services

Sauls-Bridges Post 13, The American Legion
Local American Legion post offering veteran support, camaraderie, events, and advocacy.
229 Lake Ella Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32303  |  (850) 222-3382
https://www.floridalegionpost13.org/

Tallahassee VA Clinic
Local VA outpatient clinic providing primary care, mental health, and specialty services to veterans.
2181 E Orange Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32311  |  (850) 878-0191
https://www.va.gov/north-florida-health-care/locations/sergeant-ernest-i-boots-thomas-va-clinic/

Tallahassee Vet Center
Counseling and outreach for combat veterans and families, including mental health and readjustment counseling.
2002 Old St Augustine Rd, Bldg D, Tallahassee, FL 32301  |  (850) 942-8810
https://www.va.gov/tallahassee-vet-center/

Statewide Veteran Services

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Statewide agency providing benefits, advocacy, and support for Florida veterans.
11351 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33778  |  (727) 518-3202
https://floridavets.org/

Florida Veterans Foundation
Assists veterans in crisis with emergency needs, advocacy, and outreach throughout Florida.
400 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399  |  (850) 488-4181
https://www.helpflvets.org/

Florida Veterans Legal Helpline
Free legal advice and assistance for Florida veterans on civil legal matters.
(866) 486-6161
https://bals.org/veterans-legal-helpline

Volunteers of America Florida - Veteran Services
Transitional housing, job training, and support for veterans and families facing homelessness or instability.
1180 W Beaver St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (regional office)  |  (904) 354-4162
https://www.voaflorida.org/services/veteran-services/

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
Emergency financial assistance and dental care for wounded and disabled Florida veterans.
300 E. Blue Heron Blvd., Suite 310, Riviera Beach, FL 33404  |  (561) 855-4207
https://wvrf.org/

Legal, Financial & Housing Assistance

Big Bend Homeless Coalition - Veterans Services
Housing and case management for homeless veterans in the Tallahassee area.
2729 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304  |  (850) 576-5566
https://familypromisebigbend.org/what-we-do/#veteran

Tallahassee Veterans Village
The Tallahassee GPD program provides transitional housing and supportive services to homeless Veterans to stabilize and prepare them for a life of independence.
1280 Kissimmee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32307  |  (850) 575-3140
https://www.voaflorida.org/locations/tallahassee-veterans-village/

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
Emergency financial assistance and dental care for wounded and disabled Florida veterans.
300 E. Blue Heron Blvd., Suite 310, Riviera Beach, FL 33404  |  (561) 855-4207
https://wvrf.org/

Health & Wellness

Tallahassee VA Clinic
Local VA outpatient clinic providing primary care, mental health, and specialty services to veterans.
2181 E Orange Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32311  |  (850) 878-0191
https://www.va.gov/north-florida-health-care/locations/sergeant-ernest-i-boots-thomas-va-clinic/

Tallahassee Vet Center
Counseling and outreach for combat veterans and families, including mental health and readjustment counseling.
2002 Old St Augustine Rd, Bldg D, Tallahassee, FL 32301  |  (850) 942-8810
https://www.va.gov/tallahassee-vet-center/

Fisher House Foundation
Provides free lodging for families of veterans receiving care at military and VA medical centers.
12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20852  |  (888) 294-8560
https://fisherhouse.org/

Employment, Education & Career Support

CareerSource Capital Region - Veterans Services
Local employment and training support for veterans, including job placement and resume assistance.
2601 Blairstone Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301  |  (850) 922-0023
https://careersourcecapitalregion.com/job-seekers/veterans

Hire Heroes USA
Employment assistance and career coaching for veterans and military spouses.
100 North Point Center E, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30022  |  (844) 634-1520
https://www.hireheroesusa.org/

Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide
Comprehensive guide to state and federal benefits and resources for Florida veterans.
https://floridavets.org/resources/va-benefits-guide/

Local & National Veteran Organizations

AMVETS (American Veterans)
National organization supporting all veterans with advocacy, claims help, and community programs.
P.O. Box 16225, Tallahassee, Florida 32317  |  (850) 322-6924
https://www.amvets1776.org/

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Nonprofit providing free claims assistance, advocacy, and support for disabled veterans.
11351 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33778  |  (727) 518-3202 ext. 5572
https://www.dav.org/

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
Support, advocacy, and resources for post-9/11 veterans and families.
85 Broad St, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10004  |  1-212-982-9699
https://iava.org/

Marine Corps League Chapter 472
850-296-5555
https://www.facebook.com/TallahasseeMCL

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Tallahassee Chapter
For active, former, and retired military officers and their families, offering networking and advocacy.
PO Box 4038, Tallahassee, FL 32315-4038
https://www.moaa.org/chapter/tallahassee/

Paralyzed Veterans of America – Florida Chapter
Advocacy and support for veterans with spinal cord injuries or diseases.
801 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20006  |  1-800-424-8200
https://pva.org/

Team Red, White & Blue
Connects veterans to their communities through physical and social activities.
https://teamrwb.org/

The American Legion Sauls-Bridges Post 13
Local American Legion post offering veteran support, camaraderie, events, and advocacy.
229 Lake Ella Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32303  |  (850) 222-3382
https://www.floridalegionpost13.org/

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3308
Local VFW post offering advocacy, camaraderie, and support for veterans of overseas conflicts.
226 Lake Ella Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32303  |  (850) 222-3382
https://vfw3308.org

Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter #096
Advocacy, support, and resources for Vietnam-era veterans.
241 Lake Ella Dr, Tallahassee, Florida, 32303  |  (850) 212-2587
https://vva.org/chapter/vva-chapter-096/

Family, Community & Social Support

Fisher House Foundation
Provides free lodging for families of veterans receiving care at military and VA medical centers.
12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20852  |  (888) 294-8560
https://fisherhouse.org/

The American Legion Sauls-Bridges Post 13
Local American Legion post offering veteran support, camaraderie, events, and advocacy.
229 Lake Ella Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32303  |  (850) 222-3382
https://www.floridalegionpost13.org/

Volunteers of America Florida - Veteran Services
Transitional housing, job training, and support for veterans and families facing homelessness or instability.
1180 W Beaver St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (regional office)  |  (904) 354-4162
https://www.voaflorida.org/services/veteran-services/

Burial, Memorial & Honor Services

Big Bend Honor Guard
https://www.facebook.com/BigBendHonorGuard

Tallahassee National Cemetery
Burial and memorial services for veterans and eligible family members.
5015 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311  |  (850) 402-8941
https://cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/tallahassee.asp

National Benefits & Information

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Federal agency providing healthcare, benefits, education, and burial services for veterans and families.
810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20420  |  1-800-698-2411
https://www.va.gov/

Veterans Benefits Administration
Administers financial and other benefits for veterans and dependents.
9500 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744 (regional)  |  1-800-827-1000
https://benefits.va.gov/benefits/

National Resource Directory
Federal directory of veteran resources for health, employment, housing, and more.
https://nrd.gov/