Veteran resources in Independence, MO
8 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Independence, Missouri — VSOs, benefits offices, housing assistance, and employment services. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Independence, MO
Within 25 miles: 6 VA facilities · 11 mental-health providers · 15 housing programs · 4 employment services
VA medical center
- Kansas City VA Medical Center about 7.7 mi (straight line) · Kansas City, MO 816-861-4700
VA clinic
- VA Kansas City Women Veterans Health Center about 8.1 mi (straight line) · Kansas City, MO 816-861-4700
- Excelsior Springs MO CBOC about 17 mi (straight line) · Excelsior Springs, MO 816-922-2970
Vet Center
- Mobile Vet Center — Kansas City about 7.6 mi (straight line) · Kansas City, MO 877-927-8387
Benefits / county veterans office
- Missouri Veterans Commission — Independence Veterans Service Office (serves Clay County) about 3.5 mi (straight line) · Independence, MO 816-325-5883
- Missouri Veterans Commission — Independence Veterans Service Office (serves Ray County) about 3.5 mi (straight line) · Independence, MO 816-325-5883
Mental health
- Family Conservancy about 7.0 mi (straight line) · Kansas City, MO (913) 742-4207
- Healing House Inc about 7.0 mi (straight line) · Kansas City, MO (816) 920-7181
- Benilde Hall Program about 7.8 mi (straight line) · Kansas City, MO (816) 842-5836
Housing
- Housing Authority of the City of Independence about 3.5 mi (straight line) · Independence, MO (816) 836-9200
- Benilde Hall, Inc. about 7.8 mi (straight line) · Kansas City, MO
- Benilde Hall, Inc. - GPD about 7.8 mi (straight line) · Kansas City, MO (816) 842-3433
Employment
- Missouri Career Center - Independence about 3.5 mi (straight line) · Independence, MO 816-521-5700
- Missouri Career Center - Northland Human Services Center about 10 mi (straight line) · Kansas City, MO 816-468-8767
Distances are straight-line from the center of Independence; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (2)
Missouri Veterans Commission — Independence Veterans Service Office (serves Clay County)
Housing Assistance Programs (1)
Employment Services (1)
Veterans Service Organizations (4)
Disabled American Veterans
National Combat Medical Memorial And Educational Center Inc
Vfw Auxiliary Department Of Missouri
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Independence 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). Missouri PACT Act eligibility guide →
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