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Veteran Resources
Guide for Veterans and military families living in Frederick County, MD.
Resources, Services, and Information
To be added to the list or to make changes to current listings please contact the VAC.
For family or individual crisis support, call 988. In the case of immediate danger or loss of life, call 911.
| US Department of Veteran Affairs | ||
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| VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs | “To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.” | 800-698-2411 Hours: 24/7 |
| Veterans Health Administration | Providing Health Care for Veterans The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,380 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,193 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9.1 million enrolled Veterans each year. | Health Care: 877-222-VETS (8387) VA Inspector General: 800-488-8244 |
| Fort Detrick VA Clinic | VA Martinsburg Health Care | Veterans Affairs | VA Clinic | 1433 Porter Street, Building 1433 Frederick, MD 21702 800-817-3807 Hours: M-F 7:30-4:30 |
| Martinsburg VA Medical Center | VA Martinsburg Health Care | Veterans Affairs | VA Medical Center | 510 Butler Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405 304-263-0811 Main phone: 800-817-3807 VA health connect: 855-679-0250 Mental health care: 800-817-3807 Hours: 24/7 |
| Veterans Benefits Administration Home | Veterans benefits help Veterans and their families buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, stay healthy, and more. | VBA Support: 1-800-827-1000 |
| Education and Training Home | GI Bill | GI Bill: 1-888-442-4551 |
| National Cemetery Administration | NCA honors eligible Veterans, active-duty Service Members and eligible family members with final resting places in national shrines and with lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our Nation. | National Cemetery Administration Attn: General Inquiries 810 Vermont Avenue Washington, DC 20420 MyVA411 main information line: 800-698-2411 |
| Burial Benefits - National Cemetery Administration | Burial Benefits | National Cemetery Administration Attn: General Inquiries 810 Vermont Avenue Washington, DC 20420 MyVA411 main information line: 800-698-2411 |
| Obtaining Military Records and Medals - National Cemetery Administration | Obtaining Records and Medals | National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records 1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138 Phone: 314-801-0800 Fax: 314-801-9195 |
| Request Military Service Records | National Archives | Requesting Records (DD214) | National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records 1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138 Phone: 314-801-0800 Fax: 314-801-9195 Request Military Service Records Online |
| Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Home Page | The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs was created by the State Legislature in 1999 as an executive agency with the mission of assisting Veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and dependents, in securing benefits earned through military service. | MDVMF Constituent Inquiry Form 410-260-3838 Hours: 8:00 - 4:30, M-F |
| MDVMF Benefits Office | Apply for benefits with an accredited Veteran Benefits Specialist | Platoon Veteran Service Center 1750 Monocacy Blvd Frederick, MD 21701 240-651-8896 Hours: M-F, 8:00-4:00, by appointment only. |
| Charlotte Hall Veterans Home | Charlotte Hall Veterans Home has been proudly “Serving Those Who Served” since 1985. The Home is situated on 126 beautiful acres in St. Mary’s County and offers and a continuum of care from the 168-bed assisted living program to the 318-bed skilled nursing program. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home also offers memory care in secure units. The Home is Medicare/Medicaid certified, and all veterans receive a per diem subsidy from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to reduce their cost of care. The Home is inspected annually, as required by the Office of Health Care Quality, MD Department of Health, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. | Charlotte Hall Veterans Home 29449 Charlotte Hall Road Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622 301-884-8171 Fax: 833-671-3102 |
| Maryland Veterans Trust Fund | The Maryland Veterans Trust Fund was established by the State Legislature as a nonprofit organization in 2013 and is a testament to our commitment to Maryland veterans and their families. The Trust Fund was created to provide once-in-a-lifetime temporary financial assistance and referral services to support our veterans and their families. We also extend our support to other partners providing services to veterans and their families, recognizing their invaluable role in our community. | Maryland Veterans Trust Fund, Inc. 16 Francis Street- 4th Floor Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-3836. mdveteranstrust@maryland.gov VTF Application |
| Cemetery and Memorial Program | The State of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) are honored to offer our veterans, National Guard, Reservists and their eligible dependents a final resting place at one of five state veterans cemeteries located throughout Maryland. The DVMF Cemetery Program is the largest of its kind in the nation. In addition the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families manages three veteran Memorials. The Maryland World War II Memorial is in Annapolis, and the Vietnam War and Korean War Memorials are in Baltimore. Additionally, the Department shares joint responsibility with the City of Baltimore for the War Memorial Building in Baltimore. | MDVMF Cemetary and Memorial Program 16 Francis Street- 4th Floor Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-3836. |
| Frederick County Government | ||
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| Veterans Advisory Council | Frederick County MD - Official Website | The Veterans Advisory Council (VAC) serves as a conduit for information and resources for the county’s 17,000 veterans and their families who may need assistance furthering their education, finding employment, receiving counseling, or finding other services. | 1440 Taney Ave Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1414 vac@frederickcountymd.gov |
| VA Medical Facilities | ||
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| VA Martinsburg Health Care | Veterans Affairs | VA Medical Center | 510 Butler Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405 304-263-0811 Main phone: 800-817-3807 VA health connect: 855-679-0250 Mental health care: 800-817-3807 Hours: 24/7 |
| Fort Detrick VA Clinic | VA Martinsburg Health Care | Veterans Affairs | VA Clinic | 1433 Porter Street, Building 1433 Frederick, MD 21702 800-817-3807 Hours: M-F 7:30-4:30 |
| Military Medical Facilities | ||
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| Barquist Army Health Clinic > Health Services > Primary Care | 1434 Porter St. Frederick, MD 21702 301-619-7175 Hours Clinic Main 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Active Duty Sick Call 6:00 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. Monday through Friday (subject to clinic closures) | |
| Walter Reed National Military Medical Center > About Us |
| Health Insurance | ||
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| East Region | TRICARE | ||
| TRICARE East | Humana Military | ||
| Medicare & State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) | Frederick County MD - Official Website |
| Health and Support Services | ||
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| Maryland Access Point - Frederick County | 1440 Taney Ave, Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1234 | |
| We Honor Veterans | Hospice in Frederick County |
| Community Centers | ||
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| The Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF) | Minority-led, community-based organization with a mission to enrich the future of Maryland by equipping and empowering all immigrants to become independent and self-sufficient contributors to their communities and American society | 45 E All Saints St, Frederick, MD 21701 301-694-3355 info@aacfmd.org |
| The Frederick Center - LGBTQ+ Support Services | The Frederick Center exists to support and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people and our families so we thrive, accepted and affirmed, in the broader Frederick community. | 5 East 2nd Street, Frederick, MD 21701 301-383-8787 |
For family or individual crisis support, call 988. In the case of immediate danger or loss of life, call 911.
| Behavioral Health Services | ||
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| Easterseals DC MD VA | The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals | Provides high-quality and accessible behavioral healthcare focused on post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and caregivers. Our services are available to any person who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, regardless of role or discharge status. | Appointments are available for in-person care and by telehealth. Contact the Cohen Clinic to schedule an appointment. 240-847-7500 info.mfc@eseal.org |
| Home - Frederick County Mental Health Association | The mission of the Frederick County Suicide Prevention Coalition is to make Frederick County free of suicide through community collaboration rooted in suicide prevention best practices for safe and responsible gun storage, eliminating stigma surrounding suicide, and support for anyone thinking of or impacted by suicide. | |
| Veteran Crisis Line | Dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255 | |
| MHA Walk-in Crisis Care Center 24/7 | 301-662-2255 340 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702 Virtual Walk-In | |
| LGBTQ+ | ||
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| LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotline | Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free. | 866-488-7386 Text 'START' to 678-678 |
| Mental Health | ||
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| Vet Center - Frederick, MD | 304-263-6776 | 1750 Monocacay Blvd, Suite A, Frederick, MD 21701 |
| The Mighty 30 - A Veteran's Ministry | 240-651-8891 | 1750 Monocacy Blvd, Suite A, Frederick, MD 21701 |
| Maryland Commitment to Veterans | 877-770-4801 | |
| Vet Center Counseling Services | 304-263-6776 | 300 Foxcroft Ave, Suite 100A, Martinsburg, WV 25401 |
| Vet Center - Leesburg, VA | 304-263-6776 | 751 Miller Dr, Leesburg, VA 20175 |
| Warrior Canine Connection | 301-260-1111 | 1750 Monocacy Blvd, Suite A, Frederick, MD 21701 |
| Suicide Prevention | ||
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| Platoon 22 | To end Veteran suicide through the successful reintegration of service members and their families by assembling critical resources, providing peer support, and developing transitional programs. | Platoon Veteran Service Center 1750 Monocacy Blvd Suite A, Frederick, MD 21701 240-651-8899 |
| Suicide Prevention Coalition | Frederick County Health Department | ||
| Veterans Crisis Line | You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. | Dial 988 then Press 1 Text 838255 |
| Mental Health Association | Walk-in behavioral health services. No cost. All ages. | Walk-In services are now available at the new Walk-In Crisis Care Center. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 340 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702 301-662-2255 |
| Emergency Shelter | ||
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| Beyond Shelter Frederick | Illuminating Paths to Hope: We seek to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty on the residents of Frederick County. | 27 Degrange St, Frederick, MD 21701 301-631-2670 info@bsfred.org Hours: M – F 10am – 2pm |
| Hartley House Emergency Shelter | No one should be forced to stay in a dangerous situation. Our Emergency Shelter is here for anyone who is in danger of intimate partner violence or human trafficking–regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, or socioeconomic status. | Requests for emergency shelter can be made at any time by calling the 24-Hour Hotline at 301-662-8800 |
| Homeless Veterans Call Center | Free Help for Homeless Veterans. Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends and supporters—can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | 877-424-3838 Hours: 24/7 Chat Online |
| Housing Services | ||
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| Hartley House Emergency Shelter | ||
| Sheppard Pratt Veteran Housing | Funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, we offer programs that aim to prevent and eliminate homelessness among veterans and their families | 410-938-4357 veterans@sheppardpratt.org |
| VA Home Loans | VA helps Veterans, Servicemembers, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy. VA Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies. VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to provide you with more favorable terms.
| Service Now Portal 877-827-3702 Hours: M – F, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm EST |
| Community Gardens | ||
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| The Frederick Food Security Network (FFSN) | Community gardening program from Hood College, establishing a network of community gardens in Frederick, MD, to improve food security. | Hood College 401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21701 301-696-3131 hallack@hood.edu |
| Food Distribution | ||
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| Frederick Community Fridge & Outreach | A mutual aid collective distributing food and supplies. Take what you need, leave what you can. | Frederick Community Fridge 15 W Church St, Frederick, MD 21701 frederickcommunityfridge@gmail.com |
| Groceries for Seniors | A free monthly distribution of seasonal produce, canned goods, and shelf stable products in a farmers market style setting. 3rd Friday of each month Starts at 12:00 p.m. and continues until all food is distributed. | Frederick Senior Center 1440 Taney Ave, Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1234 DAI@FrederickCountyMD.gov |
| Nutrition Programs |
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| Frederick Rescue Mission | Serves hot and nutritious breakfasts and lunches for the homeless and working poor 365 days a year. The Mission’s Food Distribution Center offers families and individuals free fresh and non-perishable goods to take home. | Frederick Rescue Mission 419 West South St, Frederick, MD 21701 301-695-6633 info@therescuemission.org |
| Meals on Wheels & Home Delivered Meals | Meals on Wheels provides two meals a day to homebound adults aged 60 or older, or adults of any age with a chronic health condition or disability who meet program eligibility guidelines and live in Frederick County. A hot meal is delivered midday, accompanied by a cold meal that can be refrigerated and eaten later. | Frederick County DAI 1440 Taney Ave, Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1234 serniorservices@frederickcountymd.gov |
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | SNAP helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health. Everyone has the right to apply for SNAP. | Frederick County DSS 1888 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-4555 fcdss.fia@maryland.gov |
| Burials | ||
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| Headstones, Markers, and Medallions | 800-697-6947 | |
| Burial Flag | ||
| Burial Benefits | ||
| Burial Allowance | ||
| Schedule a Burial | 800-535-1117 | |
| Bereavement Counseling | 202-461-6530 | |
| Survivors Pension |
| Veteran Organizations | ||
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| AMVETS | ||
| American Legion | ||
| VFW | ||
| USO |
| Youth Organizations | ||
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| Army ROTC | ||
| Patriot NJROTC | ||
| Civil Air Patrol | ||
| Sea Cadets |