The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet level state agency dedicated to serving Veterans and their families by assisting them in securing state and federal benefits, and by providing programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans preference. MDVA also operates five Veterans Homes throughout the state, providing a continuum of long-term care for its Residents, with a strong emphasis on remembering and recognizing the service and sacrifices of all Veterans.
24 Hour Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 Press 1
EMPLOYMENT
PositivelyMinnesota.com/Veterans
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon network
Small Business Development Centers
Veteran Status Verification Request Form
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
APPRENTICE OCCUPATIONS IN MINNESOTA
EDUCATION
Higher Education Veterans Program coordinators
License and Certifications Programs
Surviving Spouse Education Benefit
HEALTHCARE
Free public transportation for disabled Veterans
STATE BENEFITS
Homeless Veteran Prevention and Assistance
Minnesota State vehicle registration tax relief
Military and Veteran personal hunting fishing licensing and lottery safety exemptions benefits
Exemption from fees and renewal of licenses, certifications, and registrations
WOMEN VETERANS
US Dept. of Defense Safe Helpline
Federal VA Center for Women Veterans
Federal VA Military Sexual Trauma Information
Women's Trauma Recovery Program, Menlo Park, CA
US Dept. of Labor Women Veteran Employment Resources
US Dept. of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Minnesota National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
MINNESOTA VETERANS HOMES
MINNESOTA CEMETERIES
Presidential Memorial Certificates
CONTACTS
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Service Building
20 W. 12th St.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-2562
State Veterans Service Officer
Tribal Veterans Service Officers
American Legion Department of Minnesota
Veterans Service Building
20 W. 12th St
Room 300A
St. Paul, MN 55155-2000
651-291-1800
651-291-1057 Fax
E-mail the Department Headquarters
American Legion Department of Minnesota Service Officer
Jeremy Wolfsteller
Federal Building
1 Federal Dr.
Room 191
ST Paul, MN 55111
612-970-5662
612-467-3849 VHA
612-970-5402 VBA
612-970-5796 Fax