Mission: In partnership with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, state and local agencies, and Veterans Services Organizations, the state of Oklahoma will facilitate in providing to the Veterans residing in the state of Oklahoma the highest quality support and care available anywhere in the Nation.
Additional characteristics of ODVA style and services driven by the mission include:
Each center’s atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed
All employees are sensitive to residents and their families
Employees communicate well and enjoy coming to work
Employees’ knowledge, skill and experience are recognized and leveraged
Facilities are maintained in good repair
Eligible veterans are assisted with claims
Benefits include both VA and others
Vision: The state of Oklahoma is a state known for the best Veterans care and services in the nation, where Veterans are provided tools that are readily accessible, while facilitating their needs and requirements to continue a quality life among the community in exchange for their service to the nation, which has been paid in advance.
Explanation: It is the vision of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs that all programs administered by this agency to Oklahoma veterans will always be first in the nation in:
Services
Benefits
Care
Facilities
Employees
Relationships
24 Hour Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 Press 1
EMPLOYMENT
Veterans Workforce Investment Program
Oklahoma Works - Military & Veterans
Gold Card (Post 9/11 Veterans)
Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)
Oklahoma Works - Military & Veterans
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights
EDUCATION
Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education
Resources for Student Veterans and Active-Duty Military
HEALTHCARE
Homeless Alliance (Oklahoma City)
WOMEN VETERANS
Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization
STATE BENEFITS
Free Admission to State-Owned Parks
Oklahoma State Benefit Request Form (Veteran)
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) (Central Oklahoma)
OKLAHOMA VETERANS HOMES
OKLAHOMA VETERANS CEMETERY
Union Soldiers Cemetery aka Oklahoma Veterans Cemetery
CONTACTS
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
2311 N. Central
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-3684
405-521-6533 Fax
American Legion Department of Oklahoma
2401 N.W. 23rd Street
Suite 41
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107
405-942-1705
800-281-7557
405-949-5573 Fax
Admin@okamlegion.org
American Legion Department of Oklahoma Service Officer
Scott Tafoya
125 S Main St.
Muskogee, OK 74401
918-781-7760
888-253-4466