Free Tech Resources for Those Who Served
VA online services, benefits help, free tech programs, and family support — all in plain language.
Veterans Crisis Line
If you or a vet you love is in crisis, reach out right now. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — no VA enrollment needed.
VA online services
Almost everything you used to wait in line for is now online. Bookmark these and never make a phone-tree call again.
My HealtheVet
Refill prescriptions, message your VA care team, view lab results, and download your full medical history. The single most useful tool for any vet using VA health care.
VisitVA.gov
Apply for compensation, pension, education, home loan, and burial benefits — all in one place. Replaces the old eBenefits site.
VisitVA Telehealth
See your VA doctor by video from home. Helpful for follow-ups, mental health appointments, and anything that does not need an in-person exam.
VisitVA Claim Status
Check the live status of any open compensation, pension, or appeal claim. Shows what evidence is missing and what stage you are in.
VisitBlue Button Report
Download a single PDF with your full VA health record — meds, labs, allergies, problem list. Take it to any non-VA provider so they have the full picture.
VisitBenefits management
Manage compensation, debt, education, and home-loan benefits without setting foot in a regional office.
eBenefits to VA.gov
eBenefits is being retired. VA.gov now handles disability ratings, dependents, direct deposit, and document downloads. The migration page walks through what moved where.
VisitVA Debt Management
Pay a VA copay, set up a repayment plan, or request a waiver online. Lets you avoid collections and check what you actually owe versus what you do not.
VisitGI Bill enrollment status
See which months of GI Bill benefits you have left, what your current school is reporting, and the date your next housing payment is due.
VisitVA Home Loan
Request your Certificate of Eligibility online (used to take weeks by mail). Compare lenders, calculate your funding fee, and apply for cash-out refinance — all from VA.gov.
VisitFree tech for vets
Veterans-only programs that hand out laptops, tablets, internet credits, and tech training at no cost.
Operation We Are Here
Maintains the most complete index of free tech and connectivity programs for service members, vets, and military families. A great starting point for anything you need.
VisitDisabled American Veterans (DAV)
DAV chapters across the country offer help filing benefits claims online, free transportation to VA appointments, and tech navigation for older vets.
VisitVFW
Local VFW posts often have computers vets can use, plus volunteer tech help for resume work, telehealth setup, and applying for benefits.
VisitSoldier On
Housing-first non-profit with case managers who help vets get connected — from setting up a smartphone to using housing apps and Medicaid portals.
VisitConnected Warriors
Free yoga and wellness classes, many delivered virtually. A simple tech-enabled way for vets and families to find community and ease PTSD symptoms.
VisitFamily resources
Support designed specifically for spouses, children, and surviving family members of those who served.
TAPS — Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
For families grieving a military loss. Free 24/7 helpline, peer-to-peer connection, online support groups, and youth programs — all designed by survivors, for survivors.
VisitMilitary OneSource
Free, 24/7, confidential — non-medical counseling, financial coaching, tax filing software, and moving assistance for service members and families.
VisitBlue Star Families
Community for active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and veteran families. Hosts events, free museum admissions, and the largest annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey.
VisitCaregivers
If you are caring for a vet at home, the VA has a dedicated program with stipends, training, and respite care.
VA Caregiver Support Program
Includes the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) — monthly stipend, health insurance, mental health counseling, and respite care for eligible caregivers.
VisitVA Caregiver Support Line
Call 1-855-260-3274 Monday–Friday, 8 AM–10 PM ET. Talk to a licensed social worker who can connect you with local support and walk you through PCAFC eligibility.
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