Veterans Hub

Curated Resources
For Veterans

No information overload. Just the most important resources: community connections, safe AI tools, and how to protect yourself from scams.

In crisis? Call 988, press 1 — Veterans Crisis Line, available 24/7

Connect with Other Veterans

Verified, trusted organizations

VA.gov – Veterans Benefits

Official

Official VA portal for benefits, healthcare, education, and housing assistance.

BenefitsHealthcareOfficial
Visit

American Legion

Community

Largest veterans service organization. Local posts, job boards, and peer support nationwide.

CommunityJobsPeer Support
Visit

VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars

Community

Advocacy, camaraderie, and service programs for combat veterans and their families.

CommunityAdvocacyFamilies
Visit

Hire Heroes USA

Employment

Free career coaching and job placement for transitioning military and veterans.

JobsCareerFree
Visit

Student Veterans of America

Education

Network of student veteran chapters at colleges and universities across the country.

EducationGI BillCampus
Visit
Crisis Line

Veterans Crisis Line

Mental Health

Confidential crisis support 24/7. Call 988, press 1. Text 838255. Chat online.

CrisisMental Health24/7
Visit

Warrior-Scholar Project

Education

Prepares veterans for academic success through intensive boot camps at top universities.

EducationUniversityAcademic
Visit

Bunker Labs

Entrepreneurship

Helps veteran entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses through programs and community.

BusinessStartupEntrepreneurship
Visit
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Find Resources Near You

VA facilities, Vet Centers, and more by zip code

Find Resources Near You

Enter your zip code to find VA facilities, Vet Centers, and local support.

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Facility type

AI Tools Safe for Veterans

Evaluated for privacy and data safety

Important: Never enter your Social Security Number, VA claim number, medical history, or passwords into any AI tool. Use AI for learning and writing — not for processing official documents.

ChatGPT (Free Tier)

Safe
Open

Does not share data with third parties. Avoid entering SSN, VA claim numbers, or medical records.

Good for

  • Resume writing
  • Interview prep
  • Learning new skills
  • Drafting emails

Avoid entering

  • Entering VA claim details
  • Medical history
  • Financial account info

Tip: Use for general writing and learning. Never paste sensitive documents.

Microsoft Copilot (Free)

Safe
Open

Backed by Microsoft's enterprise privacy standards. Safe for general use.

Good for

  • Research
  • Summarizing documents
  • Writing assistance
  • Job search help

Avoid entering

  • Uploading official VA documents
  • Sharing login credentials

Tip: Excellent for research and summarizing public information about benefits.

Google Gemini

Caution
Open

Google may use conversations to improve services. Review privacy settings before use.

Good for

  • General questions
  • Learning about AI
  • Creative writing

Avoid entering

  • Personal records
  • VA or DoD information
  • Medical details

Tip: Useful for general tasks. Turn off 'Gemini Apps Activity' in your Google account for more privacy.

Perplexity AI

Safe
Open

Search-focused AI that cites sources. Good for verifying benefits information.

Good for

  • Researching VA benefits
  • Fact-checking
  • Finding veteran programs
  • Current news

Avoid entering

  • Entering personal details
  • Sensitive records

Tip: Great for researching veteran programs and verifying information with sources.

Claude (Anthropic)

Safe
Open

Strong privacy practices. Conversations are not used to train models by default.

Good for

  • Long document analysis
  • Writing
  • Career planning
  • Learning

Avoid entering

  • Official records
  • SSN or financial info

Tip: Excellent for analyzing long documents like benefit letters (remove personal info first).

How to Spot an AI Scam

Warning signs every veteran should know

Scammers specifically target veterans because they know about your benefits. With the rise of AI, scams are more convincing than ever. Here's what to look for:

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They ask for your VA login or SSN

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They promise guaranteed benefits or money

They create extreme urgency

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They charge fees to access free benefits

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The email is not from .gov or a known org

Legitimate services are transparent

You can verify them independently

Veteran Transition Checklist

A clear, broad checklist for transitioning from active service to civilian life. Covers benefits, employment, housing, health, and more.