24/7 Crisis Phone Lines
Veterans Crisis Line
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
US Dept. Veterans Affairs
1-800-273-TALK | 1-800-273-8255
Military OneSource (MOS)
Solution-Focused Counseling
Free, confidential counseling for our veterans!
1-800-342-9647
Benton and Franklin Counties have numerous local resources that are available to our Veterans in addition to other Federal and State programs. Please explore the list of resources below, which might be useful for veterans in need of services as well as for service providers who see Veterans.
Columbia Basin Veteran Center
Matt Sammons, Executive Director
Main: 509-545-6558
FAX: 509-545-5722
Transitional Housing Case Manager
Dorothy Garwood - (509) 545-6558
Veteran Service Officer
DAVDesiree Dugan1020 S 7th AvePasco, Wa 99302
Phone: 509-545-6558
American Patriot Service Corp
Aid and Attendance
Website Link:
90 WEST 500 SOUTH
603
BOUNTIFUL, UT 84010
Housing Services:
SSVF Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) - (509) 529-4980
The Dept of Housing and Urban Development and VA's Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program - Steven Nelson - (509) 525-5200 x26284
Washington Christian Ministry - Reverend Sweet - (509) 438-8974
Benton Franklin Department of Human Services (CES) - (509) 737-3946
CAC Emergency Shelter and Eviction Prevention Services - (509) 545-4042
Tri-City Union Gospel Mission - (509) 547-2112
VA Home Loan Eligibility - (888) 487-1970
Homes 4 Wounded Heroes - (210) 615-8973
Legal Services:
Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) - (509) 529-4980
Northwest Justice Project - (509) 547-2760
Unemployment Law Project - (800) 940-9178
Benton Franklin Legal Aid Society - (509) 221-1824
Dispute Resolution Center - (509) 783-3325
(Affordable, effective conflict resolution services including: Mediation, Facilitation, and dispute resolution education)
Consumer Credit Counseling Services - (800) 355-2227
(For help with debt management, bankruptcy counseling, and money management session.)
Benton County Clerk Facilitator - (509) 735-8388 x3189
(Assists with most Child Support cases.)
Franklin County Clerk Facilitator - (509) 545-3525
(Assists with Child Support, Divorce/Parentage, Restraining Orders, Child Relocation, Non-Parental Custody, etc.)
Transportation Services:
Ben Franklin Transit - (509) 735-5100
Dial-A-Ride (Ben Franklin Transit) - (509) 735-5100 or (509) 735-0160
Grapeline (Between Walla Walla and Pasco) - (877) 433-4775
People for People Transportation - (Between Othello & Kennewick)
Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Program (VADIP) -
1-855-460-3302, www.deltadentalvadip.org
WDVA PTSD/War Trauma Outpatient Counseling Program - www.dva.wa.gov/ptsd_counseling.html
Seattle Regional Veterans Affairs (Henry M. Jackson Federal Building) -
915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98174
1-800-827-1000, www.va.gov
Federal Links
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Puget Sound Health Care System
Veterans Benefits Administration
The National Archives
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Defense
Military Homefront for Troops and Their Families
U.S. Department of Education
TRICARE health plan information for National Guard and Reserve Members
Counseling/Support Groups:
Common Ground Support Group – Kim Rodgers (509) 526-8387 or (509) 386-6813
"For Women Veterans, by Women Veterans, About Women Veterans."
WDVA PTSD Counseling Program (800) 562-2308
Alcoholics Anonymous - (509) 547-9000
Narcotics Anonymous - (509) 546-8244
Washington Al-Anon - (Search by city)
Catholic Family & Child Services - (509) 946-4645
Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties
Administration - (509) 735-1296
24 Hour Crisis Line & Shelter - (509) 582-9841
Walla Walla - Jonathan M Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center
(509) 525-5200 (ask for department)
Spokane - Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center
(509) 434-7000
VA Affairs Medical Clinic Richland
(509) 946-1020
Veterans Affairs Representatives:
Yakima, WA - (509) 574-0130
Moses Lake, WA - (509) 766-4111
Walla Walla, WA - (509) 527-1820
Walla Walla Vet Center for Combat/Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Counseling - (509) 526-8387
WorkSource Veterans Employment Services - Go2WorkSource.com
Art Espinoza, DVOP - (509) 734-5972
Nick Erickson, LVER - (509) 734-5949
The Dept of Housing and Urban Development and VA's Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program - Jill Jawers - (509) 525-5200
Point Man Ministries - Gordon Walsh - (509) 528-0967
Helpful Links:
Military One Source - (800) 342-9647
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington Information Network 2-1-1
Education:
Vocational Rehabilitation (VOC REHAB)
Washington State University Veterans & Service Members
Columbia Basin Veterans & Service Members
GI Hotline/Pay Questions - (888) 442-4551 (888-GIBILL1)
Veterans Affairs Offices:
Veteran Benefit Claims New/Upgrade Disability, Pensions, Aid & Attendance, Death:
Service Officer - Desiree Dugan -
509-545-6558
Other Veteran Organizations & Services:
Goodwill Veteran Services - (509) 528-5900
WorkSource Columbia Basin - (509) 734-5900
American Legion Post 34 Pasco - (509) 545-1200
American Legion Post 115 Richland/Benton City - (509) 588-5853
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7952 Richland - (509) 946-9411
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12018 Richland - (907) 366-7708
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5785 Kennewick
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4750 Hermiston - (541) 567-6219
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3207 Prosser - (509) 786-1941
SSVF Catholic Family & Child Services - (509) 946-4645
SSVF Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC) - (509) 529-4980
Marine Corps League Tri-Cities Detachment #337 - (509) 302-8793
Camp Patriot (Outdoor Adventures for Disabled Veterans) - (406) 293-4376
Emergency Financial Assistance/Veteran Relief Fund: Bring 2 copies DD-214 for services
Benton & Franklin Department of Human Services (BFDHS) – (509) 783-5284
Benton/Franklin Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund – VFW (509) 946-9411
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7952 Richland - (509) 946-9411
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3207 Prosser - (509) 786-1941 (Call for appointment)
American Legion Post 115 Richland/Benton City - (509) 588-5853
Employment Training and Placement:
WorkSource Columbia Basin - (509) 734-5900 WorkSource Job Search
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - (509) 374-2151
Goodwill Veteran Employment Services - (509) 460-4703
Emergency Shelter:
Tri-City Union Gospel Mission - (509) 547-2112 (Women & Children’s / Men’s Shelter)
Financial Assistance:
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) - (877) 501-2233
Social Security Administration - (800) 772-1213
Consumer Credit Counseling Services - (800) 355-2227
Health Care:
VA Health Benefits Application
Columbia Basin College - Dental Hygiene Clinic (509) 547-0511
Benton Franklin Community Action Committee (509) 545-4042
Tri-Cities Community Health Center (509) 547-2204
Health Care for Homeless Veterans – (509) 525-5200