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Mississippi Veterans Resources

Honoring Those Who Served. Helping You Find the Support You Deserve.

Helpful information for Mississippi Veterans, older Veterans, surviving spouses, and the family members who care for them.

Welcome, Mississippi Veterans!

Whether you served years ago or recently returned home, you deserve to know about the benefits, programs, and services available to you.

Anchored Souls brings trusted resources together in one convenient place, helping you find assistance with health care, benefits, transportation, housing, caregiving, and everyday needs.

Not sure where to begin?

Your local Veterans Service Officer can help you understand benefits and navigate the claims process.

Find Your Local Veterans Service Officer

Explore Veterans Benefits & Services

πŸ₯ VA Health Care

Learn about VA medical care, prescriptions, preventive services, mental health support, and eligibility for health benefits.

Explore Health Care

πŸ“‹ Disability Compensation

Find information about compensation for eligible Veterans with service-connected disabilities and how to apply.

Explore Disability Benefits

πŸ’΅ Veterans Pension Benefits

Some wartime Veterans with limited income and resources may qualify for VA pension benefits. Learn about eligibility and applications.

Learn About Pensions

🀝 Aid & Attendance

Veterans and survivors who qualify for certain VA pensions may receive additional benefits when they need help with daily activities or meet other requirements.

Explore Additional Benefits

🏠 Housing & Homelessness Assistance

Find VA housing support, homelessness prevention resources, and assistance for Veterans experiencing housing instability.

Find Housing Help

πŸš— Transportation to VA Appointments

Explore transportation options, beneficiary travel benefits, and programs that may help eligible Veterans get to medical appointments.

Transportation Information

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Caregiver Support

Family caregivers may find education, coaching, support groups, referrals, and other assistance through VA caregiver programs.

Caregiver Resources

❀️ Long-Term Care & Help at Home

Learn about VA-supported home care, adult day health care, respite care, nursing home care, and other long-term services.

Explore Senior Care

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Mississippi Veterans Affairs

Explore Mississippi-specific Veterans benefits, state Veterans homes, service officers, and programs for Veterans and their families.

Visit Mississippi Veterans Affairs

πŸ“„ Military Service Records

Need a copy of your DD-214 or other military records? Find out how to request records through the National Archives.

Request Military Records

πŸ‘ͺ Surviving Spouses & Families

Explore survivor benefits, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, survivor pensions, and related assistance.

Explore Survivor Benefits

πŸ“ Find a VA Facility

Locate VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, regional benefits offices, and other VA facilities serving Mississippi Veterans.

Find a VA Location

Mississippi Veterans: Local Help Is Available

Mississippi Veterans Affairs maintains a directory of Veterans Benefits Specialists and County Veterans Service Officers.

Mississippi Veterans Affairs Main Office

(601) 576-4850

Find Assistance in Your County

Support for Older Veterans & Caregivers

Growing older can bring new challenges. Whether you need help remaining at home, finding social activities, or caring for a loved one, there may be resources available.

VA Caregiver Support Line

Talk with someone about caregiver services, support, education, and local VA caregiver teams.

1-855-260-3274

Veterans Housing Assistance

If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans.

1-877-424-3838

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Important Veterans Phone Numbers

VA Benefits Hotline

1-800-827-1000

Questions about VA benefits and claims.

VA Health Benefits Hotline

1-877-222-8387

Questions about VA health care eligibility and enrollment.

Mississippi Veterans Affairs

(601) 576-4850

State Veterans programs and assistance.

Veterans Crisis Line

988, Press 1

Confidential crisis support, available 24 hours a day. You may also text 838255.

Thank You for Your Service

At Anchored Souls, we believe every Veteran deserves connection, dignity, and access to helpful information.

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Anchored Souls is an independent community resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Mississippi Veterans Affairs. Benefits and eligibility requirements vary. Please confirm information with the appropriate agency. For emergencies, call 911.