ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS RESOURCE WEBPAGE

ALABAMA LAWS AFFECTING VETERANS ACT PDF

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Many veterans experience PTSD and require access to specialized counseling and therapy services.
• Depression and Anxiety: High prevalence among veterans necessitates accessible mental health resources.
• Substance Use Disorders: Support for overcoming addiction is crucial.
• Suicide Prevention: Immediate access to crisis intervention services is vital.

• Homelessness Prevention: Veterans are at a higher risk of homelessness and need resources for stable housing solutions.
• Emergency and Transitional Housing: Information on shelters and temporary housing programs.
• Permanent Supportive Housing: Access to long-term housing with supportive services.
• Veterans Homes: Kansas has veterans homes in Fort Dodge and Winfield, offering care for disabled, indigent veterans, or those able to pay for their care​​.
• Income Tax Benefits: Military retirement pay and SBP payments are exempt from state income tax​​.
• Homestead Act Refund: Disabled veterans can claim a refund for a portion of their real estate taxes​​.

• Job Training and Placement: Programs that assist veterans in acquiring new skills and finding employment.
• Resume and Interview Preparation: Resources to help translate military experience into civilian job qualifications.
• Entrepreneurship Support: Guidance for veterans interested in starting their own businesses.
• Hiring Preference: Veterans with campaign medals, a service-connected disability, or retired as an O-3 or below, as well as spouses of 100% disabled veterans, receive preference for state jobs​​.

• Physical Health Care: Access to VA and non-VA medical facilities for general and specialized care.
• Dental and Vision Care: Information on providers offering these services, as they are often not covered.
• Women’s Health Services: Specialized care for female veterans, including maternity and reproductive health.
• Reimbursement of Health Insurance Premiums: For Kansas National Guard members ordered to State Active Duty for more than 30 days​​.
• State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI): Available to Kansas National Guard Service members, offering several voluntary group life policies​​.

• Disability Benefits: Guidance on applying for and managing VA disability compensation.
• Pension Programs: Information on eligibility and application processes for veterans’ pensions.
• Financial Counseling: Services that help with budgeting, debt management, and financial planning.

• GI Bill Benefits: Assistance in understanding and utilizing education benefits for college or vocational training.
• Scholarships and Grants: Information on additional financial aid options for veterans.
• Vocational Rehabilitation: Programs aimed at helping disabled veterans gain new skills for employment.
• Kansas Hero’s Scholarship: Available for dependents and spouses of deceased and disabled public safety officers and military personnel, covering tuition and required fees at eligible Kansas postsecondary institutions​​.
• Operation Recognition: Honors WWII and Korean War veterans who left high school for service by awarding them honorary high school diplomas​​.

• VA Claims and Appeals: Support in navigating the VA benefits system and appealing denied claims.
• Discharge Upgrades: Resources for veterans seeking to upgrade their discharge status.
• Legal Aid Services: Access to pro bono or low-cost legal assistance for various issues.

• Counseling Services: Family therapy and support groups to address the challenges faced by veterans’ families.
• Caregiver Resources: Assistance programs for those providing care to disabled veterans.
• Child Care Services: Information on affordable childcare options for veteran families.

• Free Hunting & Fishing Licenses: Available for National Guard Members and veterans with a 30% or greater disability​​. License FAQs | Outdoor Alabama
• State Park Admission Discounts: Offered to Kansas Army and Air National Guard and disabled veterans​​. Parks for Patriots Veterans Program | Alapark

• License Plates: Alabama has 20 license plate designs honoring service members, veterans, and family members, with special categories like Purple Heart and Disabled Veteran plates​​.
• Military and Veteran Related License Plate Eligibility – Alabama Department of Revenue