You are entitled to VA mental health care even with no disability rating, even if you served only one day, and in many cases even with an Other Than Honorable discharge. You don't have to prove anything to get an appointment.

The VA Home Loan requires no down payment and no private mortgage insurance, and has competitive interest rates. It can be used more than once. If you've never used it — use it.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill pays full tuition at public in-state schools, a $1,000/year book stipend, and a monthly housing allowance. It expires 15 years after separation. Don't let it run out unused.

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and USERRA give you real legal protections against eviction, foreclosure, high interest rates, and job discrimination. Most veterans don't know these laws exist.

The numbers below are for mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide, and situations where you need to talk to someone right now.