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Q240: I am trying to find temporary help for rent, utilities, and food for my wife and I. She is disabled and my health issues pretty much make it where I can't work. We are in a bad spot and I can't find any help. Sometimes I can barely put food on the table and pay for my med's from the VA. Hope somebody can help. Or, where can I get help?
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A1: Go to a vso there is a program for such things. (JC) 9/11/19
A2: You have left a thousand questions unanswered. Tell me about your military career and there maybe benefit to help you. (GR) 9/11/19
A3: 1. See the Patent Advocate at the VA hospital close to you and file a hardship form to get your prescriptions for free.
2. Call the DAV VFW or your county health department to get help filing for SNAP (food stamps) .
3. Call 800 273 8255 the crisis line they can provide direct referrals. (JY) 9/11/19
A3: There food banks that can assist with the food portion of it, but also contact a Service organization. Examples are American Legion, DAV, VFW, etc. They have Service Officers that can assist you with filing for benefits, putting you in contact with local gov't agencies, etc. You might even qualify for a small pension from the VA. Start with a Service Officer - they can put you in the right direction. (KD) 9/11/19
A4: Talk to social worker at the VA if u are not eligible for benefits they can give u resources. (MT) 9/11/19
A5: Try the United Way or Salvation Army. (RF) 9/11/19
A6: Call your Local DAV Chapter, American Legion or any Veteran Organization, In Orange County CA. We also have the Tierney Center that can help. (JM) 9/15/19