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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 

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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: Hello, I'm looking for additional information on careers. Can you help me?

assistant: Of course. On our page you can, for example, view 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: Would you like to learn more about other VA benefits and services?

user: Yes, that'd be great.

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

user: Yes, about that, all this typing is rather difficult for me, I'd rather talk to someone on the phone. Do you have a hotline?

assistant: Of course. You can call our VA benefits hotline: 800 - 827 - 1000; eBenefits technical support: 800 - 983 - 0937;  or MyVA311 for help: 844 - 698 - 2311.

user: Do you perhaps also have a number for people hard of hearing? I have some issues understanding people sometimes. I'm not the youngest anymore.

assistant: Yes, we do. Simply call TTY: 711.

user: Great, thanks a bunch. Can you tell me about the subsistence allowance rates again? Sorry, I got sidetracked.

assistant: Of course. On our page you can, for example, view 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.

user: Oh, and can I write you more questions online if I need to?

assistant: Yes, feel free to ask a question online, whenever you need to.

user: You're too sweet. Are you from Kansas too? Anyway, I just need some more information about that VA for Vets program and I'm good to go.

assistant: Gladly. Our VA for Vets program lets you get help transitioning to a civilian career and matching your skills and experiences to VA job opportunities.