Veterans

VETS

tel:1-866-487-2365

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets

Veterans employment; job connection and job training

Acadiana Veteran Alliance (AVA)

https://www.supportava.org/ 

• Connects veterans with employment opportunities, mental health services, and community support.

• • Offers free telehealth counseling through its "Heal Center" program.

  • Has "Work, Heal, and Give" programs focused on job placement, mental health, and funding other veteran-focused charities.

American Legion 

 https://www.lalegion.org/

• Supports veterans, military families, and youth through community programs, advocacy, and service initiatives across Louisiana.

Face the Fight 

https://wefacethefight.org/

• A national campaign uniting organizations and individuals to end veteran suicide through awareness, connection, and care.

Arc of Acadiana: Provides in-home care services for disabled veterans, including assistance with daily tasks, personal hygiene, and medication management.

Acadiana Area for Veterans: Organizes annual care package drives for veterans in nursing homes. 

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs 

 https://vetaffairs.la.gov/

• Provides state-level assistance, benefits, and advocacy for Louisiana veterans and their families.

Military Order of the Purple Heart 

 https://www.purpleheart.org/

• Honors and supports combat-wounded veterans through programs that promote recovery, camaraderie, and community service.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs  

https://www.va.gov/

• Delivers federal benefits, healthcare, and services to America’s veterans and their dependents.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 

 https://vfwdeptla.org/di/vfw/v2/

• Champions veterans’ rights and offers community support, assistance programs, and fellowship for service members and their families.

L&D Community Care

Phone: 337-237-0104

Toll Free: 1-800-538-9015

Fax: 337-237-3448

Region 4

Address: 1603 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 

https://ldcommunitycare.com/our-services/veterans-services/