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The Deckerville Library offers curated online resources to support learning, wellness, and connection from home. These trusted links include health information, local and national support services, educational tools, and opportunities to stay engaged.

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Crisis 800-273-8255

Veteran’s Crisis Line Dial 988 then press 1. The Veterans Crisis Line is staffed by caring, qualified crisis responders who are there to help. Many of these responders are veterans themselves.

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Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency 1-800-642-4838

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) proudly supports those who have served. Stay informed by signing up for updates from the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The resource link below provides information on available assistance, including help with utility costs and energy‑efficiency–related repairs.

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VA Liaison Program

What is a VA Liaison?  VA Liaisons are nurses and social workers who coordinate the transfer of health care from DoD to VA for service members as they exit the military.  VA Liaisons are located at your Department of Defense (DoD) installation to coordinate your health care needs from the military treatment facility (MTF) to a VA health care facility. If there is not a VA Liaison at your installation, there are regional VA Liaisons available to virtually coordinate health care access to VA facilities nationwide. 

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VA disability compensation

What is a VA Liaison?  VA Liaisons are nurses and social workers who coordinate the transfer of health care from DoD to VA for service members as they exit the military.  VA Liaisons are located at your Department of Defense (DoD) installation to coordinate your health care needs from the military treatment facility (MTF) to a VA health care facility. If there is not a VA Liaison at your installation, there are regional VA Liaisons available to virtually coordinate health care access to VA facilities nationwide. 

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VA automobile allowance and adaptive equipment

If you have a disability related to your service that prevents you from driving, you may be able to get money to help you buy or change a vehicle so you can drive. Types of vehicles covered by VA automobile allowance include cars, vans, motor homes, commercial trucks, and farm machines like tractors. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible.

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Disability housing grants for Veterans

We offer housing grants for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently. Changing a home might involve installing ramps or widening doorways. Find out if you’re eligible for a disability housing grant—and how to apply.

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VA Home Loans

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

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VA Disability Compensation

VA disability compensation (pay) offers a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. You may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical conditions (like a chronic illness or injury) and mental health conditions (like PTSD) that developed before, during, or after service. Find out how to apply for and manage the Veterans disability benefits you’ve earned.

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VA automobile allowance and adaptive equipment

If you have a disability related to your service that prevents you from driving, you may be able to get money to help you buy or change a vehicle so you can drive. Types of vehicles covered by VA automobile allowance include cars, vans, motor homes, commercial trucks, and farm machines like tractors. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible.

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Disability housing grants for Veterans

We offer housing grants for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently. Changing a home might involve installing ramps or widening doorways. Find out if you’re eligible for a disability housing grant—and how to apply.

VA Legal Information and Resources

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The PACT Act and your VA benefits

The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. And starting March 5, 2024, we’re expanding VA health care to millions of Veterans—years earlier than called for by the PACT Act.

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National Veterans Legal Services Program

NVLSP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has worked since 1981 to ensure that the government delivers to our nation's 22 million veterans and active duty personnel the benefits to which they are entitled.

VA Legal Information and Resources

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Yellow Ribbon Program

The Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private school, foreign school, or graduate school tuition and fees that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover. Keep reading to find out if you’re eligible and if your school takes part in this program.

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Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Employment Page

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Free career guidance from Fortune 500 mentors

can help Veterans find jobs Click the link to learn more about this program and how to participate.

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Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Gold Level Employers

Veterans‑Friendly Employer – Gold Award recipient, committed to creating meaningful new employment opportunities through inclusive and transparent hiring practices.

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HireMilitary

helps veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses find their next great job. The HireMilitary team of recruiters are all veterans and spouses and they understand firsthand the challenges of finding a role after leaving the military. Their experience can help translate skills to meaningful employment opportunities.