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: Good evening. I need some explanations regarding veterans housing assistance grants. 

assistant: Of course. We can help you to apply for a housing grant as a Veteran or Service Member with a service-connected disability. 

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

user: Yes, I'd appreciate that.

assistant: We offer disability compensation pay, for example. You can file a claim for compensation for conditions related to your military service.

user: That's great and all, but let's get back to the housing grant. Should I get it, will you be able to support me?

assistant: Yes, if you have a VA direct or VA-backed home loan or Specially Adapted Housing grant, we will help you with that.

user: Fantastic. Now, I've heard about this call center for homeless veterans. I don't think I'll need it, but please tell me all about it.

assistant: Gladly. The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans can help you or a Veteran you care about connect with VA and local resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

user: Do you have a phone number for those hard of hearing? Served in a tank battalion, if you know what I mean.

assistant: Of course. If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 711.

user: Are there any other ways I can keep myself up to date?

assistant: Yes, we offer Veterans benefits email updates. You can sign up and you will receive updates on a regular basis.

user: Can I also write you back somehow?

assistant: You can always ask a question online, if you have any.