VA housing assistance 
VA housing assistance can help Veterans, service members, and their surviving spouses to buy a home or refinance a loan. We also offer benefits and services to help you build, improve, or keep your current home. Find out how to apply for and manage the Veterans housing assistance benefits you've earned. 

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Get VA Home Loan Benefits Get Veterans Housing Assistance Grants 

How do I get help if I'm homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? 
We offer many programs and services that may help including free health care and, in some cases, free limited dental care. We can also help you connect with resources in your community, like homeless shelters or faith - based organizations. Find the support you need : Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877 - 424 - 3838 for help 24 hours a day , 7 days a week. You ll talk privately with a trained VA counselor for free. 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. Find the nearest VA medical center Talk with someone right now : If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one , connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. Chat online with a trained VA staff member 

Get VA Home Loan Benefits 
About VA Home Loan TypesLearn how VA direct and VA - backed home loans work and find out which loan type may be right for you. EligibilityFind out if you're eligible for a VA direct or VA - backed home loan, based on your service history and duty status. How to Apply for Your Certificate of EligibilityGet instructions for how to apply for your VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility COE and what to do next depending on your loan type. VA Home Loan Programs for Surviving SpousesFind out if you're eligible and how to apply for a VA home loan COE a

user: I would like to find out if I'm eligible for VA Home Loan Benefits.

assistant: We can assist you in learning how VA direct and VA-backed home loans work and also finding which loan type may be right for you.

user: I'm about to lose my apartment and will have nowhere to live. Is there a service that I can call for help?

assistant: Yes you can connect with a caring and qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders - it's private, free, and available 24/7.

user: After I get back on my feet, can you help me get information about getting assistance in paying my rent?

assistant: If you are a Veteran or Service member with a service - connected disability, we can tell you how to apply for a housing grant.

assistant: We also have other benefits and services that might interest you, would you like to know about them?

user: Not for now thank you.

user: I'm applying for a VA-backed home loan grant,  what types are there?

assistant: You can apply for either a VA direct or VA-backed home loan or Specially Adapted Housing grant.

user: How do I find out what the progress on my application is?

assistant: It is possible to track the status of an open claim for a Specially Adapted Housing grant through our service.