Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

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State agency connecting Alaska veterans with federal and state benefits, claims help, burial services, and the Alaska National Guard. Veterans Service Officers assist with VA disability and pension filings statewide. Fathers who served can call the Fort Richardson office weekdays; bring a photo ID, DD-214, dependents' birth certificates, and existing VA paperwork to the benefits counseling appointment.

Contact & Details

Address: PO Box 5800, Fort Richardson, AK 99505

Phone: (907) 428-6031

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

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About Veterans for Fathers

Veteran fathers have access to a parallel system of benefits and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Healthcare is provided through VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics; mental health services including PTSD, depression, and family therapy are covered. The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7 by veterans for veterans. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and vocational rehabilitation are administered through regional VA offices. State-level Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) — the American Legion, VFW, DAV, and state VSO offices — help veterans file benefit claims for free. For family law matters, the VA doesn't provide attorneys, but many state bar associations have veteran legal clinics. This directory includes the VA Crisis Line, regional VA centers, state VSOs, and veteran-specific legal and housing services.

Veterans in Alaska

Alaska family cases are heard in the Alaska Superior Court, one of the few states with a unified trial court structure. The Child Support Services Division within the Department of Revenue handles enforcement. Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau host the largest court locations; rural Alaska relies heavily on magistrates and remote hearings. Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides statewide civil legal aid.

More Veterans in Alaska

  • Alaska American Legion — Veteran service organization with posts across Alaska providing camaraderie, benefits assistance, and community programs. Accredited service
  • Disabled American Veterans — Alaska — Advocacy and free benefits assistance for disabled veterans and their families across Alaska, with accredited service officers who prepare a
  • Fairbanks Vet Center — VA-operated readjustment counseling center in Fairbanks serving Interior Alaska veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. S
  • Alaska Veterans of Foreign Wars — VFW posts across Alaska providing camaraderie, benefits assistance, and community service activities for combat veterans and their families.
  • Covenant House Alaska — Veteran Youth Services — Around-the-clock shelter, crisis care, and support services for homeless young adults in Anchorage, including veterans and at-risk youth who
  • Alaska Military Family Research Institute — University of Alaska Fairbanks-affiliated institute conducting research and offering resources that support military families' well-being st

Veterans — Common Questions

What do I do in a crisis?
Dial 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Staffed 24/7 by veterans. Also visit any VA emergency department — you'll be seen regardless of enrollment status.
I'm not enrolled with the VA — can I still get help?
Yes. Visit any VA medical center to enroll. Most veterans with an honorable or general discharge qualify for free or low-cost care. Combat veterans within 10 years of separation get enhanced eligibility. Bring your DD-214.
Can the VA help with custody cases?
The VA doesn't provide attorneys for family law, but many state bar associations run free Veteran Legal Clinics. The VA Caregiver Support Program and Vet Centers provide counseling, and Veteran Treatment Courts exist in many jurisdictions for justice-involved vets.
What does a VSO do?
A Veterans Service Organization (American Legion, VFW, DAV, state VSO) helps veterans file disability compensation claims, pension claims, and appeals for free. They're accredited by the VA and often get better outcomes than self-filed claims. Always use a VSO before paying for a claims agent.