Veteran Services
| Fairbanks Vet Center – US Dept of Veterans Affairs |
| 540 4th Ave, Ste 100, Fairbanks |
| We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support in VA and your community. |
| (907) 456-4238 |
| https://www.va.gov/fairbanks-vet-center/ |
| Veteran Readiness and Employment Office at Fairbanks Vet Center |
| Offers education and career counseling, as well as vocational rehabilitation and employment help. |
| (800) 827-1094 |
| https://www.va.gov/find-locations/facility/vba_463d |
| https://www.va.gov/fairbanks-vet-center/ |
| Alaska State Office of Veterans Affairs |
| 4600 DeBarr Rd, Anchorage |
| The Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs serves as the primary advocate for Alaska’s veterans and strives to help our veterans and their families improve their lives. From helping veterans to file claims for education, medical or other benefits to assisting them in obtaining earned military awards, the Office of Veterans Affairs is here to serve you. |
| (907) 334-0874 or Toll Free 888-248-3682 |
| https://veterans.alaska.gov/home/ |
| Anchorage VA Medical Center |
| 1201 North Muldoon Road, Anchorage |
| With VA health care, you’re covered for regular checkups with your primary care provider and appointments with specialists. You may be eligible for VA health care benefits if you served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge. |
| (888) 353-7574 |
| https://www.va.gov/alaska-health-care/ |
| Veterans Crisis Line |
| Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You’re not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. |
| Available 24/7: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live (on link below), or text 838255. |
| https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ |
| VA Programs for Homeless/Homelessness Risk Veterans |
| If you are homeless or at risk for being homeless, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (877-424-3838) for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You’ll talk privately with a trained VA counselor for free. We can also help you connect with resources in your community, like homeless shelters or faith-based organizations. OR contact your nearest VA medical center and ask to talk with the VA social worker. If you’re a female Veteran, ask for the Women Veterans Program Manager. |
| Toll Free 877-424-3838 |
| https://www.va.gov/health-care/#how-do-i-get-help-if-im-homele |
| AHFC Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) |
| Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program is a referral-based, rental assistance program designed to meet the housing needs of homeless veterans and their families. Families or individuals must contact the Alaska VA Healthcare System for eligibility and referral. Families may contact the Alaska VA Healthcare System at 907-257-4700 or toll-free at 888-353-7574 for more information. |
| (800) 273-8255, Press 1 |
| https://www.ahfc.us/publichousing/rental-programs/homeless-veterans-and-their-families |