The Veterans Protection & Benefits Guide
For every veteran watching the news right now that is wondering what a second Trump term could mean for your healthcare, your benefits, your future—we made this for you.
At Centered America, we provide real useful resources. This guide is built to protect you. To help you track your VA benefits. To respond to delays. To fight back if your care is threatened. And to remind you: you are not forgotten.
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VETERANS SURVIVAL PLAN
1. Verify Your VA Benefits
VA.gov account: Go to www.va.gov and sign in with Login.gov, ID.me, or DS Logon (available through September 30, 2025).
Check your Disability Compensation, Pension, Education, and Healthcare status.
Print your VA Benefits Summary Letter in case you need proof of coverage for housing, medical care, or legal matters.
2. Who to Call for Immediate Help
VA Benefits Hotline: 1-800-827-1000
(M-F, 8am–9pm ET)VA Health Care Support: 1-877-222-8387
(M-F, 8am–8pm ET)Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
(24/7)
3. Local VA & State Support
Find Your Nearest VA Medical Center: www.va.gov/find-locations
State Veterans Affairs Offices: Locate your state-level support at nacvso.org/state-departments-of-veterans-affairs
4. What to Do If Your Benefits Are Delayed
Contact your VA Regional Office immediately via the Ask VA portal
Call your U.S. House Representative’s office and request a caseworker to expedite your VA issue.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org for rent, utility, or food assistance while you wait.
5. Sample Call Script for Congress
“Hi, my name is ____, I’m a veteran and a constituent. I rely on VA healthcare and benefits. With growing threats to the VA system, I want to know what you’re doing to ensure uninterrupted care, funding, and access for veterans like me. This isn’t political—it’s survival.”
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6. Legal Help for Veterans
National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP): nvlsp.org
Stateside Legal: statesidelegal.org – Legal guides, forms, and attorney help.
Legal Aid Locator: lawhelp.org – Choose your state for free or low-cost assistance.
7. If You’re Facing Homelessness or Medical Crisis
Veterans Affairs Homelessness Hotline: 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)
HUD-VASH Program: Combines housing vouchers with VA case management.
Local Mutual Aid: Search “[your city] + mutual aid” or visit mutualaidhub.org
FindHelp.org: Type in “veterans housing,” “emergency assistance,” or “transportation” + your ZIP code.
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8. Mental Health Support
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 (24/7)
Wounded Warrior Project: 1-888-997-2586 – Offers counseling, peer support, and transitional services.
Vet Centers: va.gov/find-locations → Filter for “Vet Center” – Offers confidential help outside the VA system.
9. Stay Informed + Take Action
Join Centered America’s Briefings
Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 8 PM EST
→ Live updates on benefits, healthcare, and what’s happening in D.C.Register to Vote: nass.org/Can-I-Vote
Call for Protections:
No VA privatization
Fully fund VA staffing and infrastructure
Expand access, not limit it
Join Us in the Fight
At Centered America, we’re building a movement to expose policies like these, support those affected, and rebuild the bridge between forgotten communities and the future they deserve.
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OUR MISSION AT CENTERED AMERICA:
Centered America is an organization that was founded to rebuild the bridge between communities who feel forgotten, people who belong here, and disillusioned Democrats and Republicans. We’re committed to upholding constitutional and democratic principles, fighting oligarchy and fascism, promoting activism, and resisting the Trump administration’s dangerous agenda. To achieve this, we focus on reconnecting with all open-minded voters, addressing their concerns directly, reshaping Democratic messaging, and providing resources that empower citizens to actively engage in protecting our democracy.
Centered America won’t stop fighting for you, and won’t stop fighting to uphold our constitutional and democratic principles.
Keep fighting for our democracy, keep fighting for America,
Sharad & Gavin | The Centered America Team