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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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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.

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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 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.