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Veterans Crisis Line

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs says: “Call 988 and select 1 Text 838255” (checked October 7, 2026)

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs says: “We're here anytime, day or night - 24/7” (checked October 7, 2026)

Source: veterans.ky.gov, checked October 7, 2026.

Kentucky veterans guide

Phone numbers and next steps for Kentucky veterans and their families, taken from the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) and the programs' own pages. Call to confirm before you go.

Each item links to its source and shows the day we checked it. NOLO is not part of VA or KDVA.

Help with a VA benefits claim (accredited help only)

Use an accredited representative for VA claims. KDVA's benefits representatives cover every Kentucky county.

  • KDVA benefits representatives

    Pick your county above to see your representative's number.

    Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs says: “We are: Fully accredited Full-time professionals FREE” (checked October 8, 2026)

    Source: veterans.ky.gov, checked October 8, 2026.

Housing help

If you are homeless or might lose your housing. Your county card above shows a veterans housing program for your county.

  • National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

    Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs says: “first contact should be with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838)” (checked October 7, 2026)

    Source: veterans.ky.gov, checked October 7, 2026.

  • Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

    SSVF programs help veterans keep or find housing. Your county card above shows a program for your county.

    Kentucky River Foothills Development Council says: “Our SSVF program is dedicated to preventing Veterans from experiencing homelessness or slipping into poverty.” (checked October 7, 2026)

    Source: foothillscap.org, checked October 7, 2026.

  • KDVA Veteran Homeless Prevention Grant

    Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs says: “The fund can only pay for rent, electric, gas, and water up to $750.00 annually.” (checked October 7, 2026)

    Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs says: “All grant applications MUST be submitted to: kdvafinancialassist@ky.gov” (checked October 7, 2026)

    Source: veterans.ky.gov, checked October 7, 2026.

State veterans nursing homes (KDVA Veterans Centers)

KDVA runs these long-term care centers. KDVA lists its admission requirements below; the center's admissions staff decide.

  • What KDVA lists

    Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs says: “Kentucky operates skilled long-term care communities for Kentucky's veterans” (checked October 7, 2026)

    Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs says: “Veteran with an other than dishonorable discharge” (checked October 7, 2026)

    Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs says: “A resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky (proof of residency)” (checked October 7, 2026)

    Source: veterans.ky.gov, checked October 7, 2026.

  • How admission works

    Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs says: “please contact the Admission Coordinator. The Admission Committee reviews all admissions.” (checked October 7, 2026)

    Source: veterans.ky.gov, checked October 7, 2026.

  • Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center

    100 Veterans Drive, Radcliff, KY 40160.

    Source: veterans.ky.gov, checked October 7, 2026.

  • Paul E. Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center

    200 Veterans Drive, Hazard, KY 41701.

    Source: veterans.ky.gov, checked October 7, 2026.

  • Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center

    Hanson, Kentucky. KDVA's page does not list a center phone. Use the linked KDVA page to check for updates.

    Source: veterans.ky.gov, checked October 7, 2026.

  • Thomson-Hood Veterans Center

    KDVA's page does not list a center phone. Use the linked KDVA page to check for updates.

    Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs says: “Thomson-Hood is the largest facility operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs” (checked October 7, 2026)

    Source: veterans.ky.gov, checked October 7, 2026.