Operate 10 statewide service offices: Belgrade, Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Kalispell, Lewistown, Miles City, and Missoula. Prepare and file benefit claims for veterans and their families. Represent veterans and their families in the claims and appeals process of the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs. Provide regularly scheduled veterans outreach services throughout the state. Advise veterans and their families on veterans benefits, and assist in obtaining legal and medical documentation to support claims. Obtain military service records and awards. Coordinate assistance with other veterans service organizations and government agencies. Educate, advise and assist the general public and government agencies on veterans affairs and issues. Administer, operate and maintain State Veterans Cemeteries in accordance with the National Cemetary Administration's National Shrine Standards. Receive donations for State Veterans Cemeteries. Represent the State of Montana as a member of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs.
24 Hour Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 Press 1
EMPLOYMENT
Senior Community Service Employment Programs
EDUCATION
University of Montana - Montana Tech - Butte
Montana State University - Billings
Montana State University - Northern
Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty
Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve
Reserve Educational Assistance Program
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service
Veterans’ Retraining Assistance Program
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance
Scholarships for MT children of fallen troops
TRIBAL COLLEGES
HEALTHCARE
WOMEN VETERANS
STATE BENEFITS
Social Services for Military Personnel
Military Transition Assistance Programs
Veteran Reintegration Counseling
Veteran Designation on Your Driver License or ID Card
Volunteers Of America Northern Rockies: Veteran Housing - Helena
Volunteers Of America Northern Rockies: Veteran Housing - Great Falls
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD VASH)
MONTANA VETERANS HOMES
MONTANA VETERANS CEMETERIES
CONTACTS
Montana Veterans Affairs Division
1900 Williams Street
Helena, Montana 59604-5715
406-324-3740
American Legion Department of Montana
3095 Villard Ave
Helena, MT 59601
406- 443-9790
American Legion Department of Montana Service Officer
Kelly Ackerman
Veterans Service Officer
P.O. Box 1007
Ft. Harrison, MT 59636
406-495-2080
406-495-2003 Fax