Brevard County Veteran Resources
Housing
Viera VA Housing Outreach Office: 321-637-3788 x42639
Volunteers of America (transitional housing)-Melbourne/Palm Bay Areas: 321-631-2963
Housing for Homeless (transitional housing)-Cocoa/Titusville Areas: 321-639-0166
Non-VA eligible Veterans can contact the 211 Brevard/BHC housing program for assistance.
Financial Assistance
Rent/Utility Payment Assistance: Community Action Team: 321-633-1951
Rent/Utility Payment Assistance: National Veterans Homeless Support: 321-208-7562
Utility Payment Assistance: Salvation Army:321-724-0494
Rent/Utility Payment Assistance for Disabled Veterans: Project:Vet Relief: 407-295-2631 x225
Medical/Mental Health
Viera VA Outpatient Clinic: 321-637-3788
Non-VA eligible Veterans-Brevard County Health Alliance: 321-639-5177
Resources Available Right Now
Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
- For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.
Vet Centers - Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans.
Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
VA Mental Health Services Guide - This guide will help you sign up and access mental health services.
MakeTheConnection.net - information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.
Download VA's self-help apps - Tools to help deal with common reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time.
Together We Served -Find your battle buddies through unit pages
George W. Bush Institute - Need help or want to talk? Check Inor call:1-630-522-4904 or email: checkin@veteranwellnessalliance.org
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes -Join the Community
American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network - Peer Support and Mentoring
Team Red, White & Blue - Hundreds of events weekly. Find a chapter in your area.