Veteran resources in Athens, GA
31 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Athens, Georgia — VSOs, benefits offices, VA clinics, and mental health services. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Athens, GA
Within 25 miles: 3 VA facilities · 5 mental-health providers · 6 housing programs · 0 employment services
VA clinic
- Athens Baxter Street VA Clinic about 1.0 mi (straight line) · Athens, GA 706-733-0188
- Athens VA Clinic about 3.4 mi (straight line) · Athens, GA 706-733-0188
Vet Center
- Lawrenceville Vet Center about 37 mi (straight line) · Lawrenceville, GA 678-442-3082
Benefits / county veterans office
- Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Athens Veterans Field Service Office (serves Barrow County) about 3.7 mi (straight line) · Athens, GA 706-733-0188 ext. 45575
- Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Athens Veterans Field Service Office (serves Clarke County) about 3.7 mi (straight line) · Athens, GA 706-733-0188 ext. 45575
Mental health
- Family Counseling Services of Athens about 2.8 mi (straight line) · Athens, GA (706) 549-7755
- VA Augusta Healthcare System - Athens VA Clinic about 3.7 mi (straight line) · Athens, GA (706) 733-0188 x26237
- Potters House about 14 mi (straight line) · Jefferson, GA (706) 543-8338
Housing
- Athens Housing Authority about 2.8 mi (straight line) · Athens, GA (706) 425-5400
- Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson about 14 mi (straight line) · Jefferson, GA (706) 367-8311
- Housing Authority of the City of Danielsville about 17 mi (straight line) · Danielsville, GA (706) 795-3393
Employment
- Gainesville Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor about 35 mi (straight line) · Gainesville, GA 770-535-5484
- Covington Career Center about 36 mi (straight line) · Covington, GA 770-784-2455
Distances are straight-line from the center of Athens; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
VA Clinics (3)
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (7)
Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Athens Veterans Field Service Office (serves Clarke County)
Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Athens Veterans Field Service Office (serves Barrow County)
Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Athens Veterans Field Service Office (serves Hart County)
Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Athens Veterans Field Service Office (serves Jackson County)
Georgia Department of Veterans Service — Athens Veterans Field Service Office (serves Madison County)
Mental Health Services (2)
Housing Assistance Programs (1)
Veterans Service Organizations (17)
Student Veterans of America — University of Georgia Chapter
+5 more veterans service organizations — browse Athens by ZIP →
Other Veteran Resources (1)
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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). Georgia PACT Act eligibility guide →
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