American Legion – Mississippi Department

Veterans · Mississippi · Free

State department of The American Legion offering veterans service officers, community programs, and benefits assistance across Mississippi. Administrative address PO Box 4005 in Jackson, open Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. Fathers who are veterans can call for help filing VA claims, appeals, and accessing local post programs. Bring DD-214, photo ID, and any existing VA decision letters. Service officer help is free to eligible veterans.

Contact & Details

Address: PO Box 4005, Jackson, MS 39296

Phone: 601-355-5571

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

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 Mississippi

Mississippi chancery courts handle divorce and custody in all 82 counties, with county courts handling some child support matters. The Division of Child Support Enforcement operates under MDHS. Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg are the largest cities. Mississippi Center for Justice and North Mississippi Rural Legal Services provide civil legal aid for low-income fathers.

More Veterans in Mississippi

  • Gulf Coast Veterans HCS – Biloxi — VA health care system serving veterans across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and surrounding region. Main campus at 400 Veterans Ave in Biloxi;
  • Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board — State agency administering Mississippi veteran benefits, state veterans homes, and advocacy services. Office at 3466 Hwy 80 E in Pearl, open
  • Veterans Crisis Line – Mississippi — 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families. Dial 988 and press 1 from anywhere in Mississippi, or us
  • DAV Mississippi — Disabled American Veterans offering free benefits assistance, claims help, and transportation services to Mississippi veterans with service-
  • VFW – Mississippi Department — State department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars offering veterans service officers, local posts, and benefits assistance across Mississippi
  • Armed Forces Retirement Home – Gulfport — Federal residential community for eligible military retirees offering independent living, assisted living, and long-term care on the Gulf Co

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.