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Veteran Resources

Veterans Assistance Services in
SE Louisiana

Services

Comprehensive health care, caregiver support, volunteer drivers, benefits fairs, Stand Down events VA Southeast Louisiana Health Care | Veterans Affairs

New Orleans Medical Center

  • 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

Veteran Survivors’ Resources

nonprofit 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 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.

LAVET CORPS | DAV Dept. of Louisiana

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana – HVRP

Services

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