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Special Mobility Services
Non-emergency medical transportation coordination/services depending on contract.
Eligibility: Program-specific; payer/eligibility rules apply.
MedStar
Demand-response and community transportation; medical/essential trips depending on route/service.
Eligibility: Service-area and rider eligibility vary by program.
People For People
Non-emergency medical transportation; employment/training support depending on program.
Eligibility: Program-specific; Medicaid/transportation funding rules may apply.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Washington/Idaho chapters and DAV Transportation Network
Claims assistance; benefits advocacy; volunteer transportation to VA medical appointments where network operates; chapter support.
Eligibility: Veteran status; service-connected/disability claim needs; transportation eligibility depends on VA/DAV local rules.
Rural Resources Community Action
Transportation; housing assistance; energy/basic-needs programs; senior services; workforce/family support.
Eligibility: County/program-specific; often income, age, disability, or transportation-need criteria.
Gonzaga University Military and Veteran Student Services
VA education-benefits support; campus resource navigation; student support.
Eligibility: Gonzaga students/prospective students.
The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
Pro bono legal representation at CAVC; legal screening and referral.
Eligibility: CAVC appeal eligibility and financial/case criteria.
National Veterans Legal Services Program
Legal representation in selected benefits cases; training; self-help resources.
Eligibility: Case/program-specific; often VA benefits or appeals-related.
YWCA Spokane
Domestic violence shelter/support; legal advocacy; counseling; family services.
Eligibility: Survivor/family status and program-specific criteria.
Washington State Veterans Bar Association
Legal clinics/referrals; pro bono network; veteran legal resource coordination.
Eligibility: Veteran/military status and legal issue; clinic/referral availability varies.
Idaho Legal Aid Services
Civil legal aid; housing, domestic violence, benefits, consumer, senior law, and public-benefits issues.
Eligibility: Low-income Idaho residents; case type and funding limits apply.
Northwest Justice Project
Civil legal aid; housing, benefits, family, consumer, public benefits, and reentry-related legal help.
Eligibility: Low-income Washington residents; issue and conflict checks apply.
Stop Soldier Suicide
Suicide-prevention support; case management/coaching; resource connection; crisis-adjacent follow-up.
Eligibility: Program-specific; not a replacement for 988/Veterans Crisis Line in immediate emergencies.
American Legion - Department of Washington/Idaho posts with Service Officers
Service officer/claims support; Temporary Financial Assistance for eligible military/veteran families; peer/community support; youth/family programs.
Eligibility: Program-specific; membership not always required for service officer referrals; TFA has child/family eligibility rules.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Department of Washington/Idaho posts with Service Officers
Accredited service officers; claims help; emergency assistance/relief; peer community; community service.
Eligibility: Membership criteria for some benefits; service officer help may be broader. Relief programs have rules.
Semper Fi & America’s Fund
Case management; financial assistance; transition; caregiver/family support; adaptive housing/transportation/recreation support as program allows.
Eligibility: Wounded, critically ill, or injured service members/veterans and families; program-specific.
Operation Homefront
Critical financial assistance; housing programs; family support; holiday/back-to-school programs.
Eligibility: Program-specific military status, income, need, and documentation rules.
American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces
Hero Care emergency communications; financial referral/casework; resiliency workshops; disaster assistance.
Eligibility: Military/veteran family connection and program-specific rules.
St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho
Shelter/housing supports; basic needs; case management; thrift/resource assistance.
Eligibility: Program-specific; income/homelessness/geography criteria.
Union Gospel Mission of the Inland Northwest
Emergency shelter; meals; recovery programs; case management; housing transition supports.
Eligibility: Program-specific; shelter availability and behavioral rules vary.
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
Food distribution; mobile market/partner pantry support; emergency food network.
Eligibility: Generally based on need and partner-site rules; veteran status not required.
SNAP Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners
Rental/utility assistance; weatherization; financial counseling; home repair/energy programs; housing counseling.
Eligibility: Income/geography/program-specific.
Operation Spokane Heroes
Emergency financial/basic-needs assistance; community support; family support programs if active.
Eligibility: Military/veteran/family status and emergency need; verify current intake and eligibility.
Newby-ginnings of North Idaho
Household goods; clothing; food and resource support; community events; veteran/family navigation.
Eligibility: Veterans, active service members, and military families; verify documentation requirements.
Student Veterans of America
Campus chapters; scholarships; leadership programs; advocacy; research.
Eligibility: Student veteran/military-connected status; campus chapter membership if available.
Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University
Onward to Opportunity; entrepreneurship programs; research/tools; community support.
Eligibility: Program-specific military affiliation and enrollment rules.
American Corporate Partners
Career mentoring; networking; professional development.
Eligibility: Post-9/11 veterans, transitioning service members, active duty spouses, and eligible participants per program rules.
Hire Heroes USA
Resume help; career coaching; job search; mock interviews; employer connections.
Eligibility: Military-affiliated job seekers; program-specific.
Warrior Rising
Entrepreneurship training; mentoring; business education; pitch/accelerator-style support.
Eligibility: Veteran/service member/military spouse; program-specific business-stage criteria.
Community Colleges of Spokane Veterans Services
Education benefits certification; advising; campus referrals; workforce education.
Eligibility: CCS students/prospective students.
Eastern Washington University Veterans Resource Center
Education benefit support; transition support; student community; referrals.
Eligibility: EWU students/prospective students.
Whitworth University Military & Veterans Services
Education benefits certification; student support; campus/community referrals.
Eligibility: Whitworth students/prospective students.
Washington State University Office of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Center
Education benefits support; campus transition; student-veteran community; referrals.
Eligibility: WSU students/prospective students; military-affiliated status for certain services.
Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest
Employment readiness; job placement; housing stabilization; SSVF-style prevention/rapid rehousing if active; basic-needs navigation.
Eligibility: Varies by program; typically veteran status, income/housing risk, and service geography for veteran housing grants.
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Adaptive recreation; social connection; fly fishing instruction; outings.
Eligibility: Disabled veteran/active military status; local program capacity.
Team Red, White & Blue
Fitness/social events; community connection; wellness challenges; peer-style engagement.
Eligibility: Generally open to veterans and supporters; event-specific.
Objective Zero Foundation
Mobile app; peer/supporter connection; wellness resources; resource navigation.
Eligibility: App/program-specific.
Headstrong Project
Mental health therapy network; trauma-focused care; confidential support.
Eligibility: Military affiliation and provider availability; program-specific.
Give an Hour
Mental health resources; provider network; peer/community education depending on program.
Eligibility: Program-specific; provider availability varies.
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities
Outpatient mental health; couples/family/child therapy where offered; care coordination.
Eligibility: Military affiliation; clinical appropriateness; insurance/fee arrangements; service area/licensure.
Hope For The Warriors
Clinical health/wellness navigation; transition support; caregiver/family programs; sports and recreation; emergency support if available.
Eligibility: Post-9/11 service member/veteran/family/caregiver focus; program-specific.
Wounded Warrior Project
Resource center; mental health programs; benefits help; career counseling; peer/community events; caregiver/family support.
Eligibility: Generally post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured service members/veterans; program-specific.
Lutheran Community Services Northwest - Spokane
Counseling; crime victim advocacy; family support; behavioral health services.
Eligibility: Program-specific; insurance/funding/service area may apply.
Heroes Homestead
Peer/community support; retreats or outdoor/community activities; family support; resource navigation.
Eligibility: Program-specific; verify current enrollment criteria.
Habitat for Humanity - Spokane / North Idaho affiliates
Affordable homeownership; home repair; neighborhood revitalization; volunteer opportunities.
Eligibility: Income, residency, housing need, ability-to-pay/partner requirements; program-specific.
Community Action Center of Whitman County
Food bank; housing assistance; energy assistance; rental assistance; information/referral.
Eligibility: County and income/program-specific.
Family Promise of North Idaho
Emergency shelter/diversion; case management; housing stabilization.
Eligibility: Families with children; service-area and program-specific criteria.
Family Promise of Spokane
Family shelter; housing navigation; case management; prevention/diversion where available.
Eligibility: Families with children and housing crisis; program-specific.
Catholic Charities Eastern Washington
Affordable housing; homeless services; senior support; family services; basic-needs navigation.
Eligibility: Program-specific; usually income, housing status, age/family category, or geography.
Volunteers of America Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho
Shelter/housing programs; outreach; case management; behavioral-health-adjacent services; community resource navigation.
Eligibility: Varies by program; homelessness, vulnerability, income, household type, or grant requirements.
Blinded Veterans Association
Peer support; benefits/resource information; advocacy; scholarships/programs where available.
Eligibility: Blind/low-vision veteran focus; program-specific.
Paralyzed Veterans of America - Northwest Chapter
Benefits advocacy; medical advocacy; adaptive sports; accessibility advocacy.
Eligibility: Veterans with SCI/D or disability focus; program-specific.
Elizabeth Dole Foundation / Hidden Heroes
Caregiver resources; Hidden Heroes community; respite/resource navigation; advocacy/research.
Eligibility: Military/veteran caregiver status; program-specific.
Blue Star Families
Family support; career resources; community events; Blue Star Museums/Welcome Week-style programs; research-driven advocacy.
Eligibility: Military/veteran family affiliation; program-specific.
Soldiers’ Angels
Food distributions where available; VA patient support; deployed support; caregiver/family support.
Eligibility: Program-specific; veteran/military status and geography/event availability.
Team Rubicon
Disaster response; volunteer service; community resilience; purpose/connection through service.
Eligibility: Volunteer enrollment, training, background checks, deployment requirements.
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Benefits assistance; advocacy; peer fellowship; scholarships/assistance where offered.
Eligibility: Usually Purple Heart recipient membership; service officer access may vary.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Claims/benefits advocacy; community service; peer support; legislative advocacy.
Eligibility: Program-specific; membership criteria for chapter participation.
AMVETS
Claims assistance; scholarships; advocacy; community programs.
Eligibility: Program-specific; veteran or family status; scholarship rules apply.
Idaho 211 CareLine
Referral for housing, food, transportation, crisis, legal, and health/social services.
Eligibility: No veteran status required; eligibility depends on referred agency.
Washington 211
Information and referral for housing, food, utilities, transportation, legal aid, behavioral health, and crisis-adjacent services.
Eligibility: No veteran status required; service eligibility depends on referred agency.
Spokane Veterans Forum
Resource coordination; provider networking; information sharing; referral awareness.
Eligibility: Open to veteran-serving providers/community members depending on forum rules.
COAST Transportation
Demand-response and community transportation; medical/essential trips depending on route/service.
Eligibility: Service-area and rider eligibility vary by program.
Volunteers of America — Veterans Transitional Housing
Transitional housing for chronically homeless veterans with on-site case management, mental health care, substance use treatment, employment assistance, and life skills support. Up to 20 veterans at a time.
Eligibility: Veterans referred through VA Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
VA Healthcare for Homeless Veterans program connecting homeless veterans to housing, treatment, and case management services.
Eligibility: Homeless veterans
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs providing benefits advocacy, counseling, state veterans homes, and claims assistance. Counseling programs include Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and telepsychology.
Eligibility: Washington veterans and families
Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) — Spokane VA
VA Transportation Service providing eligible veterans with rides to and from scheduled VA medical appointments at Mann-Grandstaff VAMC and affiliated clinics.
Eligibility: Veterans with scheduled VA appointments needing transport
Bonner County Veteran Services
Bonner County Veteran Service Office assisting veterans and dependents with VA claims, benefits navigation, and survivor services. Staffed Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Eligibility: Veterans and dependents in Bonner County
VA Caregiver Support Line
VA Caregiver Support Program offering a dedicated support line, peer support, care planning, bereavement services, referrals, and up to 30 days of respite care per year for caregivers of veterans.
Eligibility: Caregivers of veterans enrolled in VA health care
Spokane County Veterans Services
County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) providing benefits claims assistance, advocacy, and emergency financial assistance. Doubled claims awards to over $20 million in 2024, serving 7,000+ veterans annually across 15 counties.
Eligibility: Veterans, active duty, dependents, and survivors
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Inland Northwest
Disabled American Veterans provides free assistance with VA claims and appeals, transportation to medical appointments, and advocacy for disabled veterans. Local offices serve Spokane and North Idaho.
Eligibility: Disabled veterans and families
Veterans Crisis Line (988)
24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones. Dial 988 then Press 1, text 838255, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net. Spokane is a 988 crisis contact hub.
Eligibility: All veterans, service members, and families
YesVets / WorkSource Veterans Services
YesVets is a Washington State campaign recognizing businesses committed to hiring veterans. Veterans receive priority access to WorkSource services including job search, career counseling, and priority referrals.
Eligibility: Veterans and military spouses
North Idaho Veterans Stand Down
Annual North Idaho Veterans Stand Down resource, health, and benefits fair offering clothing, haircuts, food assistance, bike repairs, dental care, legal services, counseling, and medical assessments for veterans and families.
Eligibility: All veterans and their families
Spokane Vet Center
Vet Center offering readjustment counseling, individual and group therapy, military sexual trauma counseling, bereavement services, and a Military Women's Group (1st & 3rd Thursdays at 4 PM).
Eligibility: Combat veterans, sexual trauma survivors, and family members
Spokane County Veterans Emergency Financial Assistance
Emergency financial assistance for honorably discharged veterans in Spokane County. Provides vouchers for rent, utilities (facing shut-off), food/hygiene, burial expenses, and work-specific necessities. Hours M–F 8 AM–noon, 1–4:30 PM.
Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans in Spokane County
Eastern Washington Veterans Task Force
Regional task force helping reservists, veterans, dependents, and spouses with employment needs including resumes, interviews, and applications across Eastern WA and Northern ID.
Eligibility: Reservists, veterans, dependents, and spouses
Coeur d'Alene VA Clinic
VA community-based outpatient clinic providing primary care, mental health, and laboratory services for North Idaho veterans. Mental health line: 509-413-9058.
Eligibility: Enrolled veterans
Goodwill of the Inland Northwest — SSVF
SSVF helps eligible low-income veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness secure safe, stable housing through deposits, rent assistance, housing searches, and benefits applications.
Eligibility: Low-income veterans homeless or facing eviction
Wounded Warrior Project — Peer Support
Wounded Warrior Project peer support groups connecting injured veterans with peers. Veteran-led groups for shared experiences and mental health support; not clinical therapy.
Eligibility: Post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans
The Salvation Army — Spokane
Salvation Army Spokane operates a food pantry open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM, plus veteran-focused outreach and emergency assistance programs.
Eligibility: Anyone in need; veteran priority
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Idaho Division of Veterans Services providing benefits advocacy, long-term care, state veterans homes, and claims assistance. Homeless veterans line: 208-343-2389.
Eligibility: Idaho veterans and families
Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (Spokane VA Health Care)
Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane provides comprehensive health care services for Veterans, families, and caregivers. Includes primary care, mental health care, specialty services, prescription refills, secure messaging, appointment scheduling, and community care. Mental health crisis line available 24/7.
Eligibility: Veterans enrolled in VA health care, families, and caregivers
Family Promise of Spokane
Family shelter; housing navigation; case management; prevention/diversion where available.
Eligibility: Families with children and housing crisis; program-specific.
St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho
Shelter/housing supports; basic needs; case management; thrift/resource assistance.
Eligibility: Program-specific; income/homelessness/geography criteria.
Union Gospel Mission of the Inland Northwest
Emergency shelter; meals; recovery programs; case management; housing transition supports.
Eligibility: Program-specific; shelter availability and behavioral rules vary.
Operation Spokane Heroes
Emergency financial/basic-needs assistance; community support; family support programs if active.
Eligibility: Military/veteran/family status and emergency need; verify current intake and eligibility.
Spokane Veterans Forum
Resource coordination; provider networking; information sharing; referral awareness.
Eligibility: Open to veteran-serving providers/community members depending on forum rules.
Heroes Homestead
Peer/community support; retreats or outdoor/community activities; family support; resource navigation.
Eligibility: Program-specific; verify current enrollment criteria.
Newby-ginnings of North Idaho
Household goods; clothing; food and resource support; community events; veteran/family navigation.
Eligibility: Veterans, active service members, and military families; verify documentation requirements.
Family Promise of North Idaho
Emergency shelter/diversion; case management; housing stabilization.
Eligibility: Families with children; service-area and program-specific criteria.
Community Action Center of Whitman County
Food bank; housing assistance; energy assistance; rental assistance; information/referral.
Eligibility: County and income/program-specific.
YWCA Spokane
Domestic violence shelter/support; legal advocacy; counseling; family services.
Eligibility: Survivor/family status and program-specific criteria.
Lutheran Community Services Northwest - Spokane
Counseling; crime victim advocacy; family support; behavioral health services.
Eligibility: Program-specific; insurance/funding/service area may apply.
Veteran and Spokane Community Resource
Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center
Normal Operations Resumed
The medical center has fully returned to normal operations following the wildfire emergency. All clinics, services, and procedural areas — including the Operating Room and Endoscopy — are open and welcoming Veterans at regular capacity.
All services open · All previously closed areas reopened
Veterans with scheduled appointments: All previously deferred appointments are proceeding as scheduled. Contact your VA care team if you need to confirm or reschedule.
Operations may still change based on wildfire conditions or facility readiness. Watch for communications from your VA care team and verify before traveling.
We complement, not replace, official VA communications. Always confirm at va.gov.
State Resources
Washington Dept of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
State-level benefits, claims, and veterans homes
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
State benefits, claims assistance, and veterans homes
Community Resources and Response
Spokane Community Resource Center
City hub connecting residents to federal, state, and local assistance programs
VISN 20 Incident Command Location and Resources for all (VHA)
VA Healthcare Network covering WA, OR, ID, and AK emergency command resources
Kootenai County Veterans Services
County-level benefits assistance for North Idaho
Crisis Resources
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