Federal Resources

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM - SEATTLE/TACOMA DIVISIONS

4815 N. Assembly Street-- Spokane, WA 99205

Phone: (509) 434-7000 - FAX: (509) 434-7119
Web site: http://www.spokane.med.va.gov/

Description: Inpatient and outpatient services are provided to meet the medical, surgical, and psychiatric needs of eligible veterans. Other services include access to Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Centers, provision of durable medical equipment, support groups, respite, personal care, and chore services, adult family home placement, and supportive housing options. Supplemental services include coordination with mental Health and chemical dependency programs. This Program is based on the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) care model.

Areas Served: South-central Washington

Eligibility: Veterans and their families

How to apply: Call for services

Veterans Administration Medical Center - Walla Walla
77 Wainwright Drive, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone: (509) 525-5200; FAX: (509) 527-3452

Eligibility requirements: Veterans and their families
Area Served: SE Washington
Description: American Legion Service Division, alcohol and drug program, Extended Care Programs, Ex-Prisoners of War Support Group, Women's Services, and a nursing home. Transitional housing, Lent House with case management, Shelter Plus Care Housing (Portland).

TriCare/Military Health System – TriWest

Skyline 5, Suite 810, 5111 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3206

Phone: 1-888-TRIWEST

Email: questions@tma.osd.mil

Web site: http://www.tricare.osd.mil/west/default.cfm

Description: The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) and the TRICARE Management Activity  – Military health system benefits and program
Areas Served: Washington and western United States

Eligibility: Military and veterans

How to apply: Call for services

Federal Employment and Reemployment Rights

PO Box 111941, Tacoma, WA 98411

Phone: 206-296-7656 or 253-798-7449

Email: cvc@govlink.org.

Web site: http://cvcwashington.org/veterans/FEDreemployment.asp

Description: Federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

Areas Served: WA State

Eligibility: Activity duty military personnel

How to apply: Call or visit web site for services

Military Funeral Honors

1660 S. Columbian Way – Seattle, WA 98108-1597
Phone: 1-800-329-8387 – Fax: 206-764-2224
Email: mfrcrequest@caliber.com
Web site: http://www.militaryfuneralhonors.osd.mil/

Description: Provides ceremonial funeral services and remembrances  

Areas Served: Nationwide

Eligibility: Honorably discharged military personnel who have completed term of enlistment

How to apply: Call or visit web site for services

US Dept of Veterans Affairs (USDVA)
100 No. Mullan Rd., Suite 102 – Spokane, WA 99206

Phone: (509) 444-8387; Fax: (509) 444-8388

Yakima Valley Vet Center: (509) 457-2736

Web site: http://www.va.gov/

Description: Provides information and resources for veterans and their families

How to apply: Call for services

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Counseling Program  

WA State Dept of Veterans Affairs

505 East Union – PO Box 41150 – Olympia, WA 98504-1150
Phone: 1-800-562-2308 – FAX: 360-586-1077

Email: tom@dva.wa.gov

Web site: http://www.dva.wa.gov/Benefits/PTSD.htm

Description: State-funded outreach/counseling program designed to provide confidential counseling services to all war-era veterans with war-era and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder related problems. The program also provides counseling to family members of veterans.

Areas Served: WA State

Eligibility: War-era veterans with war-era and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder related problems

How to apply: Call for services

State Resources

WA State Department of Veterans Affairs

Central Office – Olympia, WA
Phone: 1-800-562-2308 (within WA State) or 206-220-6145

Web site:  http://www.va.gov

Description: Information and resources 

Areas Served: WA State

Eligibility: Veterans

How to apply: Call for services

WA Department of Licensing – Free Licensing for Disabled American Veterans.

PO Box 9909 – Olympia, WA 98507-8500

Phone: (360) 902-3770 TTY– (360) 664-3477
Web site: http://vlssupport.dol.wa.gov/dolknowbase/root/public/dol13032.htm

Area Served:  Washington

Description: Free Licensing for Disabled American Veterans
Eligibility: Received an honorable discharge, or honorable record, and served during any period of war.

How to apply: Apply in person or visit web site

Veteran’s Organizations

Vet Centers - Regional Office

Federal Building, 915 2nd Avenue– Seattle, WA 98174

Phone: 1 800 827 1000

Description: Regional center for Information, support and resources

Areas Served: Statewide

Eligibility: Veterans

How to apply: Call for services

Disabled American Veterans WA - Regional Office
Federal Building, 915 2nd Avenue – Seattle, WA 98174

Phone: 1 800 827 1000 – 206-220-6225 –206-220-6226
Fax: (206) 220-4171

Web site: http://www.dav.org

Area Served: Washington Veterans and their families
Description: Assists needy veterans and their families. Christmas baskets, transportation, possible help for surviving spouses. Group also does work at the VA Medical Center.

How to apply: Call or visit web site for services

Legal Resources

Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act

American Bar Association

Phone: 800-285-2221 - 312.988.5522 - 202.662.1000

Email: mailto:glascotc@staff.abanet.org

Web site: http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/lamp

Description: Civil legal assistance for military personnel provided by the American Bar Association

Areas Served: Nationwide

Eligibility: Military personnel

How to apply: Call for services
Fees:  Most services provided free of charge