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Veterans Assistance Services in
SE Louisiana

VA Southeast Louisiana Health Care System

Comprehensive health care, caregiver support, volunteer drivers, benefits fairs, and stand down events VA Southeast Louisiana Health Care | Veterans Affairs

New Orleans Medical Center

  • (800) 935-8387
  • 2400 Canal St, New Orleans, La 70119
    VA Health Connect, Mental Health Access

Baton Rouge Clinic

  • (225) 768-6419
  • 7850 Anselmo Ln, Baton Rouge, La 70810

Hammond VA Clinic

  • (985) 902-5100
  • 1131 S Morrison Blvd, Hammond, La 70403

Caregiver Support

Crisis & Mental Health Hotlines

  • Veterans Crisis Line: 24/7 confidential support - dial 988→ Press 1, chat or text 838255. Veteran Assistance | Louisiana Department of Health
  • National Resource Directory: Find nearby VA, Vet Centers, housing, employment, health supports via ZIP. Local Resources | Veterans Crisis Line

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

  • Services: Non-profit Veteran Services Organization dedicated solely to helping Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), and diseases, like MS and ALS. Their work impacts every aspect of a Veteran’s life journey from day one of their injury or diagnosis. www.pva.org

  • Contact: Call 800-424-8200 or email info@pva.org

Veteran Survivors’ Resources

North Oaks Health System webpage that provides a comprehensive breakdown of local support for families after a veteran’s death, including contact information for regional VA offices, guidance on reporting a death, applying for the VA Survivors Pension, and counseling services via Vet Centers. Veteran Survivors’ Resources webpage

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (State Offices)

  • Services: Veteran crisis support, benefits, advocacy, claims, appointments Locations | Louisiana Department Of Veteran Affairs
  • Contacts (multi-parish reach):
    • Baton Rouge: 1755 Florida St, Ste 3, Baton Rouge, La 70802 (225) 219-5000 veteran@la.gov
    • Ascension: 828 S. Irma Blvd, Gonzales, La 70737 (225) 644-7475
    • St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington & others via LDVA website locator tool
  • Resources: complete online directory of all Veterans Resources in Louisiana www.vetaffairs.la.gov/resources and https://linktr.ee/LaGovernorsChallenge
  • Benefits: VA-accredited veterans assistance counselors (VACs) who file claims to the federal VA on behalf of Louisiana veterans, free of charge, and educate veterans about state and federal benefits. (985) 602-9085 https://vetaffairs.la.gov/benefits

Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana

Volunteers of America (VOF); Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF): housing, employment, case management, medical/dental, transportation, money management Supportive Services for Veteran Families - Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana

  • New Orleans: 4152 Canal St, New Orleans, La 70119 (504) 482-2130
  • Baton Rouge: 7389 Florida Blvd, Ste 101A, Baton Rouge, La 70806 (225) 228-2726 veterans@voascla.org

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Non-profit veterans service organization dedicated to fostering camaraderie among U.S. veterans of overseas conflicts while providing robust support through advocacy, community programs, and assistance in obtaining earned benefits. Veterans of Foreign Wars Website

Local VFW Post: Post 3652; Helen Hooks Rownd Post.

  • (985) 520-0947
  • 15800 Demarco Lane Hammond, LA 70403

Louisiana Military Order of the Purple Heart
& Auxiliary

They are the state-level branch of the national, Congress-chartered organization made up exclusively of combat-wounded veterans who have received the Purple Heart. It is dedicated to honoring their sacrifice by fostering camaraderie among recipients, advocating for veterans’ benefits, and engaging in community service.

This volunteer-led body supports veterans by “assisting, comforting, and aiding all distressed members and their dependents,” volunteering with wounded service members and their families, and raising funds for veteran welfare and rehabilitation.

Baton Rouge: Chapter Number: 0177-LA-5, VFW Post 3784,

  • (225) 803-0136
  • 13214 South Choctaw Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Southeastern Louisiana University; Office of Military and Veteran Success

SELU’s Office of Military and Veteran Success provides strong support—from academic and housing priority, financial aid processing, career services, to community recognition and counseling—making it a robust resource for veterans and military-connected students.

Southeastern Louisiana University

LaVetCorps (DAV Louisiana)

On-campus peer navigators at 30+ colleges (e.g., Delgado, LSU, Tulane) supporting GI Bill access, benefits navigation, and reintegration into education.

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program: housing & employment support for veterans (including at-risk/female/incarcerated), covering multiple parishes Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program - Goodwill of Southeastern Louisiana

  • (504) 483-9932
  • 3400 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, La 70119
  • Conisha Bee, cbee@goodwillno.org