VA benefits for service members 
If you're serving on active duty in the United States uniformed services, including active National Guard and Reserve with federal pay , you may be eligible for VA benefits both during service and after separation or retirement. If you're a traditional or technical member of the National Guard and Reserve , you may also be eligible for some VA benefits. Find out which benefits you may qualify for and when to apply. You'll also learn about these benefits in your required Transition Assistance Program TAP briefing. 

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Get free mental health care for a year after separation no matter your discharge status, service history, or eligibility for VA health care. 
If you need support for a specific mental health problem or if you re having problems sleeping , controlling your anger , or readjusting to civilian life you are not alone. And we can help. To access free VA mental health services right away : Call or walk in to any VA medical center anytime, day or night. Find your nearest VA health facility Call or walk in to any Vet Center during clinic hours. Find your nearest Vet Center Call us at 1 - 877 - 222-VETS 1 - 877 - 222 - 8387. We re here Monday through Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. If you have hearing loss , call TTY : 1 - 800 - 877 - 8339. You don t need to be enrolled in VA health care to get care. Learn more about accessing VA mental health services To connect with other resources for Veterans and transitioning service members : Visit the Department of Defense DoD Military OneSource website Visit our mental health site for transitioning service members Read about our commitment to supporting transitioning Veterans 

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user: hi i need help about VA benefits for service members

assistant: Are you serving on active duty in the United States Uniformed Services, including the National Guard and Active Reserve with Federal Pay?

user: Yes

assistant: then you may be eligible for VA benefits both during service and after separation or retirement.

user: And what is the Home Aid and Assistance program or subsidy?

assistant: Home Aid and Assistance or Subsidy If you need help with your daily activities or are confined to your home, check to see if you are eligible to increase the aid added to your monthly Veterans Pension payments. Open only to active duty veterans

user: What do I need to do To connect with other resources for veterans and transitioning service members?

assistant: Visit the Department of Defense website DoD Military OneSource
  Visit our mental health site for service members in transition
  Read about our commitment to supporting veterans in transition

user: and what should I do if there is a mental health problem?

assistant: Get care now
     If you need help with a specific mental health problem or are having trouble sleeping, control your anger, or adjust to civilian life, you are not alone.

user: and what things can I find on this page?

assistant: On this page you can use during and after service VA Benefits
  Time-sensitive VA benefits to consider when separating or withdrawing