Local and National Resources and Services
Veterans Crisis Line-Suicide Helpline
Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255
The Veterans Crisis Line is a toll-free, confidential resource that connects veterans in crisis, and their families and friends, with qualified caring VA responders.
Veterans and their loved ones can call and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.
- RI Veterans Resources
- VA Healthcare, Providence RI
- Operation Stand Down RI
- Providence Vet Center | Veterans Affairs
- RI Veterans inc
- RI Department of Labor and Training
Vet Centers
The Vet Centers are funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs and there are community-based centers. Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Bereavement counseling and counseling for military related sexual abuse or harassment is also available. Family members and/or significant others can be seen at Vet Centers for military related issues. There is no cost to the veteran or family for these services.
Providence Vet Center
2038 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
Call the Providence Vet Center at 401-739-0167
New Bedford Vet Center
73 Huttleton Ave., Unit 2
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Call the New Bedford Vet Center at 508-999-6920
Cape Cod Vet Center
474 West Main Center
Hyannis, MA 02601
Call the Hyannis Vet Center at 508-778-0124
- Military One Source – information on every phase of military life, including deployment, parenting, financial management, spouse employment, and more
- Student Veterans of America – information to provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation
- (ACE) – Military Students and Veterans - American Council – resources on American Council on Education (ACE) military programs
- National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Disabled American Veterans
- Homebase – national non-profit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for veterans, service members, their families, and families of the fallen through world-class clinical care and wellness and support programs
Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship (Up to $5,000)
Be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve, separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below.
American Legion Scholarship (Children of Post 9/11 veterans)
Awarded to children of Post 9/11 veterans that either died while on active duty or have a combined VA rating of 50 percent or greater.
American Legacy Scholarship | The American Legion
AMVETS Scholarship
Multiple Options. Check out the site to see if you're eligible!
Scholarships | AMVETS National Site
Paralyzed Veterans of America Scholarship ($1000-$2,500)
Awarded to members, and spouses or dependent of a PVA member.
Hope for the Warriors Spouse and Caregiver Scholarship (multiple options)
Spouse of a 100% P&T rating, including individual unemployability.
Military Spouse Scholarships | Hope for the Warriors
Folds of Honor
Various opportunities for military families.
VA Scholarship Programs
VA offers multiple scholarship options where students can receive funding in exchange for an obligated period of service with VA.
