Veterans in Henderson, Nevada have access to a wide range of services and support from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other organizations. These services include burial support, counseling, mental health care, military sexual trauma care, PTSD care, addiction and substance abuse care, and more.
The VA also provides assistance with educational benefits and academic needs for veterans and their dependents. In addition, the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) offers a variety of resources and programs to help veterans in Henderson. Henderson is ranked 11th out of 156 cities in the Departments of Veterans Affairs per capita and 8th of 156 cities in the Departments of Veterans Affairs per square mile. The VA's Henderson Vet Center is located at 400 North Stephanie Street and provides a range of services to veterans. These include counseling services, peer support groups, counseling for couples and families, grief and bereavement counseling, mental health care, military sexual trauma care, PTSD care, and addiction and substance abuse care. The Governor's State Flag Program allows family members, friends and supporters to request a Nevada state flag that has been authenticated and waved over the Nevada State Capitol to be sent to a Nevada military or unit deployed overseas.
The NDVS also provides a list of resources for veterans on its website. This includes announcements and information on where to apply for SNAP benefits or where to take children to eat. Veterans may be eligible for the VA Work and Study Program or the Financial Aid Study and Work Program. The NDVS has also compiled a list of resources related to COVID-19. Additionally, the Register of Veterans Service Organizations in Nevada provides a list of organizations that can help veterans get more involved in the community or find additional resources. In conclusion, Henderson veterans have access to an extensive array of services from the VA and other organizations. These services include burial support, counseling, mental health care, military sexual trauma care, PTSD care, addiction and substance abuse care, assistance with educational benefits and academic needs, access to insurance, health care and education benefits, as well as other resources.
