Veteran resources in Athens, AL
10 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Athens, Alabama — VSOs, benefits offices, and housing assistance. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Athens, AL
Within 25 miles: 4 VA facilities · 3 mental-health providers · 5 housing programs · 3 employment services
VA clinic
- Madison/Decatur CBOC about 17 mi (straight line) · Madison, AL
- Huntsville VA Clinic about 25 mi (straight line) · Huntsville, AL 256-535-7071
Vet Center
- Hunstville Vet Center about 25 mi (straight line) · Huntsville, AL 256-539-5775
Benefits / county veterans office
- Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs — Limestone County Veterans Service Office about 5.1 mi (straight line) · Athens, AL 256-233-6459
- Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs — Morgan County Veterans Service Office about 14 mi (straight line) · Decatur, AL 256-351-4635
Mental health
- Bradford Health Services - Madison Residential Facility about 17 mi (straight line) · Madison, AL (256) 461-7272
- Birmingham VA Healthcare System - Huntsville VA Clinic about 23 mi (straight line) · Huntsville, AL (256) 533-8477
- Huntsville Metro Treatment Center - Metro Treatment of Alabama LP about 23 mi (straight line) · Huntsville, AL (256) 881-1311 x25805
Housing
- Housing Authority of the City of Athens, Al about 5.1 mi (straight line) · Athens, AL (256) 232-5300
- The Housing Authority of the City of Triana, about 16 mi (straight line) · Madison, AL (256) 772-0524
- Housing Authority of the City of Decatur about 19 mi (straight line) · Decatur, AL (256) 353-4691
Employment
- Decatur Career Center about 14 mi (straight line) · Decatur, AL 256-355-0142
- Alabama Career Center - Huntsville about 23 mi (straight line) · Huntsville, AL 256-851-0537
Distances are straight-line from the center of Athens; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (1)
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs — Limestone County Veterans Service Office
Housing Assistance Programs (1)
Housing Authority of the City of Athens, Al
Veterans Service Organizations (8)
Al Amvets Post 1
Alabama Vietnam Veterans Foundation Inc
Amvets
Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Athens who served in qualifying eras may be eligible for VA disability benefits without a nexus letter under PACT Act 2022 (burn-pit, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, Gulf War, radiation). Alabama PACT Act eligibility guide →
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