Veteran Resources

Supporting Arizona’s Veterans

Senator Kelly, a 25-year Navy combat veteran, is committed to supporting Arizona’s veterans. He has been a strong advocate for veterans in Washington, leading efforts to improve accountability and transparency at the VA and expand vaccine access for veterans.

Senator Kelly also was an original cosponsor of the bill that extended pandemic benefits for veteran students. He regularly receives feedback from his Veterans Advisory Group, made up of representatives from Arizona’s veterans service organizations, local veterans groups, and community organizations — representing different services and service eras.

Senator Kelly addresses the 2021 American Legion National Convention in Phoenix.

Our office is ready to assist veterans who need help navigating the VA. We’re able to help veterans access the federal benefits they’ve earned from their service, including pensions, life insurance, medical treatment, and educational benefits, as well as personnel records, replacement medals, and much more. We encourage Arizona veterans or their family who need help with any of these concerns to fill out this form or give us a call.

Here are additional resources for Arizona veterans:

Health Care

VA Facilities in Arizona: Find the closest VA hospitals, clinics, and vet centers across Arizona.
VA Health Care: Overview of health care services offered by the VA.
VA Health Care for Exposure to Toxic Substances: Apply for health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.
VA Caregiver Support Program: Offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered veterans enrolled in the VA health care system.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services for Veterans: Serves as a national resource to address the behavioral health needs of military and veteran families.
Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposures: Information from the VA about benefits available to veterans with illnesses from exposure to toxic burn pits and other airborne hazards.
COVID-19 Vaccines at the VA: Information about how veterans can receive their COVID-19 vaccine from the VA.
Veterans Crisis Line: Provides 24/7, confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.
Paralyzed Veterans of America: Resources for veterans who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.
Disabled American Veterans: Offers programs, products, and services for veterans as well as member discounts.
National Center for PTSD: Resources for veterans who have experienced trauma or who suffer from PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder).
Military Sexual Trauma Resources: >Resources for survivors who experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment during their military service.
Quit VET: Offers counseling on quitting tobacco to any veteran who receives their health care through the VA.
Vet Center Call Center: 24/7, confidential call center where combat veterans and their families can call to talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in their readjustment to civilian life

Housing

VA Homeless Program: Housing programs offered by the VA for homeless and at-risk veterans.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families: Provides case management and supportive services to veteran families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Disability Housing Grants: Housing grants offered by the VA for veterans and servicemembers with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: Offers free and confidential support to veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans: Focused on ending veteran homelessnes by providing resources and assistance to veterans in need.

Employment & Education

Veteran Readiness and Employment: Services offered by the VA to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching.
Veterans’ Employment and Training Service: U.S. Department of Labor job-training and workforce development programs for veterans.
Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program: Offers education and training for high-demand jobs to veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona Veteran Employment Resources: Employment resources for veterans looking for job opportunities in Arizona.
GI Bill Benefits: Learn about the federal benefits offered to veterans to help cover the costs for college, graduate school, and training programs.
Office of Veterans Business Development: Small Business Administration resources to support veteran-owned small businesses and entrepreneurship.

Financial Assistance

VA Pension Benefits: Federal pension benefits are available to some wartime veterans and their survivors.
Arizona Military Family Relief Fund: Provides financial assistance to active duty servicemembers, veterans, and their families for unforeseen financial hardships caused by their military service.

For Tribal Veterans

VA Benefits and Programs for Native American Veterans: Federal benefits and programs offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to Native American veterans and their families.
Tribal HUD-VASH: A joint program between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer a permanent home and supportive services to Native American veterans.

For Women Veterans

Center for Women Veterans: VA benefits, services, and programs for women veterans.
Women Veterans Call Center: Free and confidential call center to help women veterans navigate the VA and connect them with the Women Veterans Program Manager at their local VA medical center.

For LGBTQ+ Veterans

VHA LGBTQ+ Health Program: Information about the affirming and inclusive health services offered by the VA to LGBTQ+ veterans.

Additional Resources

Military Personnel Records: Repository of millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans of all services during the 20th century.
National Cemetery Administration: Information about the veterans cemeteries in Arizona.
VA Burial Benefits: Benefits to help servicemembers, veterans, and their family members plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery.
Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services: Provides direct services to Arizona veterans through the administration of 30+ professional benefit counselors located throughout the state.
American Legion: America’s largest veterans service organization that offers a variety of programs and services for veterans.
Vietnam Veterans of America: Promotes and supports the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans.