Veteran resources in Gainesville, FL
26 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Gainesville, Florida — VSOs, benefits offices, housing assistance, and VA hospitals. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Gainesville, FL
Within 25 miles: 2 VA facilities · 0 mental-health providers · 5 housing programs · 0 employment services
VA medical center
- Malcom Randall VA Medical Center about 1.6 mi (straight line) · Gainesville, FL 352-376-1611
VA clinic
- Ocala VA Clinic about 37 mi (straight line) · Ocala, FL 352-369-3320
- Lake City VA Clinic about 41 mi (straight line) · Lake City, FL 386-754-3000
Vet Center
- Gainesville Vet Center about 3.9 mi (straight line) · Gainesville, FL 352-331-1408
Benefits / county veterans office
- VetSuccess on Campus at University of Florida about 1.1 mi (straight line) · Gainesville, FL 800-827-1000
- Veteran Readiness and Employment Office at Gainesville Vet Center about 3.8 mi (straight line) · Gainesville, FL 800-827-1000
Mental health
- Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc - Union County Clinic about 26 mi (straight line) · Lake Butler, FL (386) 496-2347 x8500
- Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc - Columbia County Campus about 34 mi (straight line) · Lake City, FL (386) 487-0800 x8064
- Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc - Baker County Clinic about 45 mi (straight line) · Macclenny, FL (904) 259-0264 x8507
Housing
- Jacksonville HUD-VASH about 2.0 mi (straight line) · Gainesville, FL 352-376-1611
- Alachua County about 2.1 mi (straight line) · Gainesville, FL 3523722549
- Gainesville Housing Authority about 3.0 mi (straight line) · Gainesville, FL 3528725502
Employment
- CareerSource Northeast Florida about 45 mi (straight line) · Macclenny, FL 904-259-9309
- CareerSource North Central Florida about 45 mi (straight line) · Lake City, FL 386-243-6647
Distances are straight-line from the center of Gainesville; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
VA Hospitals (1)
Vet Centers (1)
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (4)
VetSuccess on Campus at Santa Fe College
VetSuccess on Campus at University of Florida
Veteran Readiness and Employment Office at Gainesville Vet Center
Housing Assistance Programs (4)
Veterans Service Organizations (16)
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Gainesville 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). Florida PACT Act eligibility guide →
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