State memorial honoring Virginia's men and women who served in the armed forces and connecting veterans to benefits information and community services. The memorial hosts educational programs, traveling exhibitions, and veterans events throughout the year. Staff can provide referrals to DVS benefits counselors and veterans service organizations. Located on South Belvidere Street in Richmond and open most days. A meaningful destination for veterans and their families visiting the Richmond area.
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 Virginia
Virginia has Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts handling custody, visitation, and child support (for unmarried parents and modifications), plus Circuit Courts handling divorce. The Division of Child Support Enforcement operates under DSS. Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria are the largest cities. Central Virginia Legal Aid, Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, and other regional LSC programs cover the state.
More Veterans in Virginia
Virginia Department of Veterans Services — State agency providing benefits assistance, employment services, and care facilities for Virginia's nearly 700,000 veterans and their famili
Salem VA Medical Center — VA healthcare facility serving veterans in western Virginia with inpatient medical care, outpatient clinics, and comprehensive mental health
Hampton VA Medical Center — One of the oldest VA medical centers in the nation, providing comprehensive primary care, mental health, surgery, and specialty healthcare s
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program — State-sponsored program helping Virginia employers recruit, hire, and retain veterans through training, tools, and employer certification. O
Fairfax County Veterans Services — County office assisting Northern Virginia veterans with VA disability claims, pension applications, healthcare enrollment, and connections t
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.