Veterans, service members, military families and caregivers in Asheville and Western North Carolina often have to navigate separate systems to find help. VA health care, county offices, state benefits, housing programs, job services, crisis support and local nonprofits may all provide different kinds of support.
The 828newsNOW Veterans Guide brings those starting points together in one place.
About this guide
This guide is designed to help veterans and families find local and regional resources for health care, mental health support, benefits, housing, jobs, education, community connection and immediate assistance.
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What’s inside this guide
- Immediate help and crisis support
- Health care and mental health support
- Benefits and claims help
- Housing and emergency assistance
- Jobs, education and workforce resources
- Community organizations and ways to help
- Submit a veterans resource
Immediate help and crisis support
Find urgent starting points for veterans, service members, families and caregivers, including the Veterans Crisis Line, homeless veteran support, urgent mental health care and women veterans support.
Health care and mental health support
Find VA health care, local VA clinics, VA Health Connect, mental health services, caregiver support, women veteran care, Vet Centers and telehealth resources.
Benefits and claims help
Find help with VA claims, disability compensation, pensions, survivor benefits, burial benefits, education benefits, property tax relief and county Veterans Service Offices.
Housing and emergency assistance
Find housing help for veterans, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, homeless veteran services, rental assistance and housing navigation.
Jobs, education and workforce resources
Find employment and education resources for veterans, service members, military spouses and eligible family members, including NCWorks, GI Bill benefits, apprenticeships and local colleges.
Community organizations and ways to help
Find veteran organizations, volunteer opportunities and community connection in Asheville and Western North Carolina, including VFW, American Legion, Honor Flight and local nonprofits.
Submit a veterans resource for review
Organizations that serve veterans, military families or caregivers in Asheville and Western North Carolina may submit updated information for review.
Explore the Veterans Guide
The 828newsNOW Veterans Guide includes local and regional resources for veterans, military families and caregivers in Asheville and Western North Carolina.