Veteran resources in Ruston, LA
11 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Ruston, Louisiana — housing assistance, VSOs, benefits offices, and mental health services. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Ruston, LA
Within 25 miles: 0 VA facilities · 1 mental-health providers · 12 housing programs · 3 employment services
VA clinic
- Monroe CBOC about 31 mi (straight line) · Monroe, LA 318-343-6100
- El Dorado CBOC about 49 mi (straight line) · El Dorado, AR 870-875-5900
Benefits / county veterans office
- Lincoln Parish Veterans Service Office about 2.4 mi (straight line) · Ruston, LA (318) 251-4142
- Bienville Parish Veterans Service Office about 16 mi (straight line) · Arcadia, LA (318) 263-7419
Mental health
- Ruston Integrated Care Clinic about 2.4 mi (straight line) · Ruston, LA (318) 251-4125 x1308
- Preventive Measures Programs Inc about 26 mi (straight line) · West Monroe, LA (318) 600-4225
- Rehab Services of NE LA LLC about 35 mi (straight line) · Monroe, LA (318) 324-5441
Housing
- Bienville Parish Police Jury about 0.4 mi (straight line) · Ruston, LA 3182519867
- Claiborne Parish Section 8 about 0.4 mi (straight line) · Ruston, LA 3182519867
- Lincoln Parish Police Jury about 2.4 mi (straight line) · Ruston, LA (318) 251-9867
Employment
- Lincoln and Bienville Parish American Job Center about 2.4 mi (straight line) · Ruston, LA 318-251-5023
- Jackson American Job Center about 21 mi (straight line) · Jonesboro, LA 318-480-5050
Distances are straight-line from the center of Ruston; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (1)
Mental Health Services (1)
Housing Assistance Programs (5)
Employment Services (1)
Lincoln and Bienville Parish American Job Center
Veterans Service Organizations (3)
North Louisiana Military Museum
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Ruston 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). Louisiana PACT Act eligibility guide →
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