Veteran resources in Ames, IA
5 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Ames, Iowa — VSOs and benefits offices. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Ames, IA
Within 25 miles: 0 VA facilities · 1 mental-health providers · 8 housing programs · 1 employment services
VA medical center
- Des Moines VA Medical Center about 28 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-699-5999
VA clinic
- VA Des Moines Women Veterans Health Center about 28 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-699-5999
- Marshalltown VA Clinic about 39 mi (straight line) · Marshalltown, IA 641-754-6700
Vet Center
- Des Moines Vet Center about 30 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-284-4929
Benefits / county veterans office
- Story County Veterans Affairs about 2.9 mi (straight line) · Ames, IA 515-956-2626
- Boone County Veterans Affairs about 12 mi (straight line) · Boone, IA 515-433-4904
Mental health
- Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) - YSS of Boone County about 12 mi (straight line) · Boone, IA (515) 433-2091
- Des Moines VA Medical Center - MH RRTP about 28 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA (515) 699-5807
- Lloyds Counseling Inc - Des Moines about 28 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA (515) 277-2205
Housing
- Family Alliance For Veterans of America, Inc. about 22 mi (straight line) · Allamakee, IA (641) 243-4103
- Humility Homes and Services, Inc. about 22 mi (straight line) · Clinton, IA (563) 594-9742
- Primary Health Care, Inc. about 22 mi (straight line) · Dallas, IA (515) 248-1851
Employment
- DOL VETS State Director — Iowa about 22 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-281-9061
- Des Moines VAMC — Community Employment Coordinator (Shelaine Harbart) about 28 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-699-5999
Distances are straight-line from the center of Ames; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (1)
Veterans Service Organizations (4)
Amercian Legion
American Gold Star Mothers Inc Department Of Iowa
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Ames 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). Iowa PACT Act eligibility guide →
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