Veteran resources in Des Moines, IA

Closest help near Des Moines, IA

Within 25 miles: 5 VA facilities · 15 mental-health providers · 9 housing programs · 5 employment services

VA medical center

• Des Moines VA Medical Center about 2.3 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-699-5999

VA clinic

• VA Des Moines Women Veterans Health Center about 2.3 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-699-5999
• Knoxville VA Clinic about 34 mi (straight line) · Knoxville, IA 641-828-5019

Vet Center

• Des Moines Vet Center about 4.1 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-284-4929

Benefits / county veterans office

• Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs about 1.7 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-323-7580
• Polk County Veterans Treatment Court about 1.7 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-286-3198

Mental health

• MercyOne House Mercy - Des Moines about 1.5 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA (515) 643-6500
• Des Moines VA Mental Health Services about 1.7 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-699-5999
• Covert Action LLC - Des Moines about 1.9 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA (515) 218-6125

Housing

• SSVF - Central Iowa Veterans about 1.3 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-284-5740
• Des Moines HUD-VASH about 1.7 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-699-5999
• VA Des Moines CRRC about 1.9 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA (515) 699-5637

Employment

• VA VR&E - Des Moines Regional Office about 1.7 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-323-7556
• Des Moines VAMC — Community Employment Coordinator (Shelaine Harbart) about 2.4 mi (straight line) · Des Moines, IA 515-699-5999

Distances are straight-line from the center of Des Moines; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.

VA Hospitals (2)

VA Clinics (1)

Vet Centers (6)

Benefits Offices / CVSOs (4)

Mental Health Services (9)

Housing Assistance Programs (8)

Employment Services (5)

VA Community Employment Coordinators (1)

Veterans Service Organizations (37)

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PACT Act benefits

Veterans in Des Moines 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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