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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: I wanted to know about allowances that I can get for necessities while I'm in a jobs program

assistant: We have subsistence allowances that help you pay for basic needs if you are an eligible Veteran participating in the Voc Rehab program.  I can give you a link to view the current subsistence allowance rates

assistant: would you like to know about other VA benefits and services?

user: Yes, do you have more info about the GI Bill

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

user: Do you have a number I can call if I need extra help?

assistant: You can call the VA benefits hotline: 800-827-1000 , If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 711

user: Do you have a way for me to stay updated on what's going on with the VA and benefits?

assistant: You can sign up for Veterans benefits email updates

user: Do you have any social media pages I can follow?

assistant: We have Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and others. I can give you the links if you want

user: how can you help me with employment?

assistant: We can help you look at 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.