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County Veterans Services Offices

Statewide

County Veterans Service Offices will serve as an advocate and help you file for benefits. Click on the website for a statewide list of every county office, along with contact information. It's also great to connect with a CVSO because county representatives usually have a local network of resources.

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DD-214

Statewide

A DD-214, or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, can be of help when you’re applying for another identification card. For example, a DD-214 is one of the secondary documents accepted by the Vital Records Office for applying for a birth certificate. The National Archives website is the place to order a copy of a DD-214. You can do this online or by mail. Click on Request Military Service Records, then start the form online. In most cases, this copy is free. You may also be able to get help ordering a copy of your DD-214 through some of the Veteran agencies.

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Department of Human Services–Veteran Services Office

Statewide

Your county’s department of human services may have a Veteran Services Office that specifically helps veterans. Be sure to ask. Click on website for the statewide list of departments of human services.

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Hire a Vet

Website for Jobs Skills

Statewide

Hire a Vet is a website for veterans. If you're a veteran, you can get help with job searches, resume creation, interview preparation, and links to education and training at this website.

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Homeless Veteran Hotline

Statewide

If you are a veteran and are homeless or at risk of homelessness—or a family member, friend or a supporter of such a veteran — you can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk or chat online confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Leave your contact info and you should get a call from this person within a day or two.

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Joining Community Forces 2022 Resource Guide

Great Resource Guide for Veterans!

Joining community Forces provides a resource guide for military members, veterans, and their families. Click on the website link below for a great list of resources.

Onward to Opportunity

Onward to Opportunity (O2O) is a free career training program that provides professional certification and employee support services to transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. O2O combines industry-validated curricula, strong partnerships with leading veteran service organizations and private sector companies, and comprehensive career coaching services to prepare and match you with your next career. COVID-19 Update: The O2O program remains operational (in a virtual capacity) to ensure your needs are met as an O2O learner. If you have circumstances that prohibit you from participating in the program at this point, please contact them immediately to discuss your options.

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Operation Veteran Strong

Create Your Personal Account

Statewide

Operation Veteran Strong lets you create a personal account to help you find resources and help near you. Click on the website link to create a confidential account.

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Upward Bound Veterans

Statewide

Upward Bound Veterans programs are located at Metro State University of Denver, Colorado State University in Pueblo, Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, and Colorado State University in Fort Collins. These programs provide support with basic skills, counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and academic instruction in core subject areas.To find your school’s Upward Bound Veterans program, look on your college’s website.

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VA Hospitals and Clinic Locations

Statewide

If you are a veteran and are needing health care services, please see the list of different care centers. VA health care locations in Alamosa, Aurora, Burlington, Colorado Springs, Craig, Denver, Durango, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, Golden, Grand Junction, Greeley, La Junta, Lamar, Montrose, Pueblo, Salida, and Sterling.

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VA Crisis Line

Crisis Hotline 988 ext 1 or Text to 838255

Statewide

The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. The responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping veterans of all ages and circumstances. If you're hitting a crisis point in your life, call 988 and press 1. An operator will connect you to help. The line is answered 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You may also text to 838255 or chat online for help.

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VA Healthcare – How to Enroll

Statewide

If you served in the active military, naval or air service and are separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA health care benefits. Most Veterans who enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered active duty after October 16, 1981, must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty to be eligible. This minimum duty requirement may not apply to Veterans who were discharged for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, were discharged for a hardship or received an “early out.” Since there are a number of other exceptions to the minimum duty requirements, VA encourages all Veterans to apply to determine their enrollment eligibility. Start with the website to enroll online for health care benefit or write to Health Eligibility Center, Enrollment Eligibility Division, 2957 Clairmont Road, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30329-1647; or call 1-877-222-8387 to enroll.

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Vet Center Locations

Statewide

If you're looking for the locations of Vet Centers in Colorado, click on the website link and scroll down. Centers are in Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, and Pueblo. Vet Centers help people seeking treatment for combat trauma such as PTSD or sexual assault while in the military. Vet Centers have counselors, support groups, accept walk-ins and can help with resources.

Veteran Health Insurance: The Ultimate Guide

Statewide

Regis College just released Veteran Health Insurance: The Ultimate Guide. This in-depth resource guide was created for veterans, military families and health providers who are looking to share information about the range of veteran health insurance options available. The guide provides detailed insights and resources on the following topics: • Types of health insurance plans • Benefits of veteran health insurance plans • Guide on what documents are needed for a specific health insurance plan • Different hospitals and clinics for veterans • Resources highlighting veterans health care • Awareness on how to teach health literacy to veterans. Click on the link to read this helpful guide online.

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Workforce Centers

All workforce centers offer priority of service to veterans

Statewide

All Workforce Centers (also called American Job Centers) have people who can help veterans find a job. Workforce Centers offer priority of service in all of their programs and services to veterans. Be sure to ask for the veterans employment specialist or priority of service when you register, or when you're asking for assistance. This is federal and state law. Click on the link below and it will take you to the Jobs section on Remerg.com where you'll find a list of every center in Colorado.