Disabled American Veterans state organization providing free benefits assistance, claims help, and transportation to VA appointments for WV veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veteran fathers can meet with a DAV service officer to file or appeal a VA claim. Based in Huntington and working closely with the VA medical center there. Bring DD-214, photo ID, and any medical or prior VA paperwork. Monday through Friday business hours.
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 West Virginia
West Virginia Family Court is a statewide unified system handling divorce, custody, and child support. The Bureau for Child Support Enforcement operates under DHHR. Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Morgantown are the largest cities. Legal Aid of West Virginia is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program.
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Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center — Full-service VA medical center providing primary, specialty, and mental health care for veterans in southern West Virginia and surrounding K
Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center — VA medical center in Clarksburg providing primary care, specialty care, and mental health services to veterans in north central West Virgini
Martinsburg VA Medical Center — VA medical center serving veterans across the Eastern Panhandle, western Maryland, and northern Virginia. Provides primary care, mental heal
WV Department of Veterans Assistance — State agency helping West Virginia veterans access federal and state benefits, education aid, burial benefits, and long-term care. Trained b
Veterans Crisis Line – WV — Free, confidential 24/7 crisis line connecting veterans, service members, and their families to trained responders, many of whom are veteran
American Legion – WV Department — State department of the American Legion offering benefits counseling, claims assistance, and camaraderie for West Virginia veterans. Service
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.