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Community Resources for Veterans
MICHIGAN VETERANS AFFAIRS AGENCY - EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund provides emergency grants to Michigan veterans and dependent family members to help them weather short-term financial crisis.
To apply for emergency funds from the MVTF, contact the MVTF county committee serving the county where you reside or fill out and submit an Emergency Assistance Form or contact the MVTF at 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838)
County Soldier and Sailor Relief Funds may be available to assist with emergency expenses and burial costs - more information is available from your local county office.
Kent County Department of Veteran Affairs
Address: 836 Fuller NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-5722
Fax: (616) 632-5723
Ottawa County Department of Veteran Affairs
Address: 12251 James Street Suite 300, Holland, MI 49424
Phone: (616) 393-8387
Muskegon County Department of Veteran Affairs
Address: 165 East Apple Ave., Suite 201, Muskegon, MI 49442-3464
Phone: (231) 724-7143
Fax: (231) 724-7147
West Michigan Veterans Coalition
The West Michigan Veterans Coalition is a collaboration between local military friendly organizations that provide support, information, and resources to veterans and their families, employers, and other organization throughout West Michigan.
Family Assistance Centers
POC: Kierra Tate
Address: 1200 44th Street SW Wyoming, MI 49509
Office: (616) 249-2741
Click here for a list of other local Family Assistance Centers.
Commonly Used Phone Numbers
EMERGENCY NEEDS ASSISTANCE
Kent County Veterans Services (VSO)
(616)632-5722
GOODWILL VETERANS EMPLOYMENT
(616)292-6529
HEALTH CARE FOR HOMELESS VETS
(616)356-1746
VET CENTER (Counseling)
(616)285-5795
VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC
(616)249-5300
GRAND RAPIDS HOME FOR VETERANS (VSO)
(616)364-3899
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
1-800-827-1000
MICHIGAN VETERANS AFFAIRS AGENCY
1-800-MICHVET (642-4838)
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
1-800-273-8255
COMMUNITY REFERRAL FOR ASSISTING VETERANS
DIAL 2-1-1
Compliments of: United Veterans Council of Kent County