Careers and employment 
We offer the help you need to build your career and find the opportunities that are right for you. 

On this page 
Get career and employment assistance Manage your career More information and resources 

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 career and employment assistance 
About Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Chapter 31 programsExplore support - and - services program tracks for Veterans and service members with service - connected disabilities. Our programs can help you learn new skills, find a new job, start a new business, get educational counseling, or return to your former job. EligibilityIf you have a service - connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, find out if you're eligible for vocational rehab. How to applyGet step - by - step instructions on how to apply for vocational rehab benefits. Educational and Career Counseling Chapter 36 Find out how to get free educational and career counseling as a recently discharged Vetera

user: can you give me more information and resources on professional and labor assistance

assistant: Subsistence allowance ratesView the current subsistence allowance rates to find out the amount we 'll provide to help you pay for basic needs like food and clothing if you 're an eligible Veteran participating in the Voc Rehab program 

assistant: want to know Other VA benefits and services

user: yes

assistant: GI Bill benefitsExplore options for using GI Bill benefits to help pay for school or training , and find out what benefits you can get

user: what are your networks

assistant: Veterans Benefits Administration Facebooks
Veterans Benefits Administration Instagrams
Veterans Benefits Administration Linkedin

user: If I'm a Veteran in crisis or you're worried about one

assistant: 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 .

user: if i need more help

assistant: Ask a question online

user: where can i find the support?

assistant: 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