Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs)
VSOs, or Veteran Service Organizations, are nonprofit groups that provide support, resources, and advocacy for veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. They offer a variety of services, including help with VA benefits claims, legal assistance, healthcare, education, employment, and more. Here are some notable examples of VSOs:
SVA focuses on the needs of veterans pursuing higher education, providing advocacy, networking, scholarships, and support to student veterans across the country.
Specializing in the needs of veterans with spinal cord injuries or diseases, PVA provides advocacy, research, healthcare support, sports and recreation programs, and vocational rehabilitation.
Focused on post-9/11 veterans, the WWP offers a wide range of programs, including mental health support, physical rehabilitation, peer support, career counseling, and financial assistance.
One of the largest and oldest VSOs, the American Legion provides a wide range of services, including assistance with VA claims, advocacy, community involvement, youth programs, and support for military families.
BVA supports and advocates visually impaired veterans, offering rehabilitation programs, benefits assistance, and peer support.
IAVA advocates for veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, offering programs focused on mental health support, employment, education, and community building.
TAPS provides compassionate care and support for the families of fallen military members, offering grief counseling, peer support, and crisis intervention.
Team Rubicon integrates the skills of military veterans with first responders to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance around the world. It also offers opportunities for veterans to continue their service through volunteering.