Mission: 

The Henderson Veteran Service Office exists to help Veterans, Widows, Families, and Survivors with information to educate direct and assist these people regarding available federal and state benefits, including in part to the VA Disability Claims Process. 

Program(s): 

Assistance offered to Applicants and or Claimants seeking VA Disability Claim benefits is limited to guidance in completing required VA Forms, providing information necessary for potential success.  When appropriate we provide a referral to a VA Accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or, as a courtesy submit documents to the VA for the Applicant and/or Claimant.

Downloadable Resources:

Veterans Survivors’ Handbook

https://www.purpleheart730.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/19-12-20-Veteran-Survivors-Handbook-03.pdf

Point of Contact: 

hendersonsvcofc@vafnv.org

Physical address and hours of operation

Location: 302 Tin Street, Henderson, NV. 89015

Appointment Required:  Call 702-267-1VET (1838)

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am -1pm.

Meeting Location and Times: 

Not applicable 

Website: 

www.purpleheart730.org

www.info@purpleheart730.org 

Mission
To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Programs

• Scholarships
• Oratorical contests
• National convention
• Legion Riders
• Boys State (National)

Website:  post40nv.org

Office Address:  425 E Van Wagenen,  Henderson NV  89015

Hours of Operation:  Open 7am – Closes 9pm

General Membership Meetings:  Every 3^rd Wednesday of the month at 6 pm

Points of Contact:

• American Legion Post 40 Main: 702-565-5433
• American Legion Post 40 Fax: 702-565-4744
• American Legion Post 40 Email:albmipost40@gmail.com

Mission

Serve Nevada Veterans by honoring their remarkable legacy and by connecting them to earned benefits and services.

Through our seven major lines of effort we:

• Professionally assist Veterans and their families obtain Federal and State Veterans benefits.
• Provide quality skilled nursing care at our State Veterans Homes.
• Provide dignified burial support at our State Veterans Memorial Cemeteries.
• Manage effective programs addressing the needs of at-risk Veterans.
• Successfully integrate returning Servicemembers and Veterans into Nevada communities.
• Honor the service and sacrifice of all Nevada’s Veterans and their families through ceremonies and information campaigns.
• Assist, and coordinate the efforts of, service organizations and individuals insofar as their activities benefit Nevada Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families.

VA Benefits, Veteran Memorial Cemeteries, Education and Employment, State Veteran Homes, Suicide Prevention, Minority and Unique Veterans. Caregiver, Veterans Appreciation, Women Veterans, Outreach, Free Certified Nursing Assistant Training, Nevada Transition Assistance Program (NVTAP)

Website: https://veterans.nv.gov/

Physical Office Location and Hours of Operation: 555 E. Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV., 89101

Meeting Location and Times: N/A

Point of Contact: Evan Rush; rushe@veterans.nv.gov; 702-486-8041

Mission

The mission of the Women Veterans of Nevada is to bring together women of all branches and eras of military service; inactive, reserve and active duty, to share and celebrate the history of military women, preserve and perpetuate our positive heritage and continue an active commitment to educate, aid and assist comrades and community.

Programs

We have Veteran Advocates that provide support in filing benefits claims with the Department of Veteran Affairs.  WVON has a Ceremonial Team that does services at the Veterans cemetery for the unaccompanied Veterans every Thursday.  The team is also available upon request for any Veteran who requests, or their family requests, a memorial service for them.  Our Bugler, is also available to play Taps upon request.

We have members that participate with numerous Veteran Organizations and committees in obtaining information and resources that will assist female veterans and increase our representation in the military community.  We initiate and actively engage in obtaining available resources that will assist female veterans with their physical and mental health.  When a female veteran comes to us for information or assistance, we do our best to direct them to the best resource available.

Additional Information 

Website: https://www.facebook.com/WomenVeteransofNevada

Meeting Location and Times:

WVON meetings are held at 10:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of even numbered months at: American Legion Post #*, 733 Veterans Memorial Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89101

Point of Contact:

A WVON member can be reached at (702) 436-6796 or (702) 498-3045

We can also be reached at: WomenVeteransOfNevada@gmail.com

Mission 

The DAV is dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to the: fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. Providing outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally, and to disabled veterans and their families specifically. Representing the interest of disabled veterans, and their families, widowed spouses and orphans before Congress, the White House, and the judicial branch as well as state and local government.

Programs

Information Seminar Program, Disaster Relief Program, Transition Service Program, Homeless Veterans Initiative, Transportation Program, National Employment Program, and Local Veterans Assistance Program.

DAV National is www.dav.org, Department of Nevada http://www.davmembersportal.org/nv/default.aspx

The Department of Nevada holds virtual Executive board meetings in January, May, and September. There is no fixed office and hours of operation.

Chapter 1 is in Sparks and meets the 2^nd Monday of the month, Chapter 7 meets in Carson City the 3^rd Tues of the month, Chapter 12 in Henderson meets the 3^rd Tues of the month, Chapter 13 North Las Vegas meets the 4^th Tues of the month, and Chapter 15 in Pahrump meets the 3^rd Tues of the month. Locations depend on COVID or other health restrictions.

The National Employment Program link is www.jobs.dav.org, Ways to join DAV can be done online at https://www.dav.org/membership/join-dav, donations to the organization can be done online at https://nsf.dav.org/thanks/Default.aspx.

The Department of Nevada points of contact are: Commander Jerome Washington his email address is NVDAVCommander@gmail.com, and the Department Adjutant (Secretary) is Charise Washington and her email address is NVDAVAdjutant@gmail.com

Mission

To escort our most senior veterans to Washington DC to see the memorials dedicated to the sacrifices they have made for our freedoms.

We provide a 3 day trip to Washington DC for WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans at no cost to the veteran.  We have Guardians that spend the weekend escorting the veterans to assist in providing a safe flight. We are an all volunteer organization.

Website: www.honorflightsouthernnevada.org

Address: 6720 N Hualapai Way Suite 145-176 ( we do not have an office) Hours are 9-6 M-Saturday

Meetings: Monthly meetings second Friday of month, currently through use of Zoom

Mission 

The mission of MOPH Chapter 730 is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among Combat Wounded Veterans, promote Patriotism, Allegiance to our Country, Locality in all we do, Reverence to God, and Service to others. Support necessary legislative initiatives and most important, provide service to all Veterans and their families.

Our Chapter Service Officer oversees our Veteran Advocate Program. They provide veteran support in filing claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs, obtaining service records, obtaining service awards and guidance.  We also help family members as needed.  Also produced a “Survivors Handbook” available on our website.

Website : www.purpleheart730.org   

Other Links:

• https://www.facebook.com/purpleheart730
• https://www.purpleheart730.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/19-12-20-Veteran-Survivors-Handbook-03.pdf

Meetings: We meet the third Saturday of each month and the Heritage Park Senior Center from 10am – 12pm, at  300 S Racetrack Rd, Henderson, NV 89015

Points of Contact: Daniel Peterson, dpeterson6525@gmail.com; 702-449-4491.

Mission

The goal of Veterans Transition Resource Center is to reach out to our military veterans and their families, provide them with needed services through nonprofit organizations and link them with government agencies who can support them.

Our programs challenge veterans to learn new ways to overcome their issues in order to accomplish amazing goals. These challenges represent a change that proves to each participant that they can overcome any obstacle. Veterans Transition Resource Center is a Champion for each veteran.

Additional Information

WEBSITE:  Veterans Transition Resource Center - Help from Military to Civilian Life (vtrc.us)

PHYSICAL LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION:

     2955East Sunset Road - Suite 101

     Las Vegas, NV  89120

     Monday thru Thursday from 9 AM - 3 PM or by appointment

MEETING LOCATION AND TIMES: see hours of operations

OTHER LINKS AND DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES:  https://vtrcnorth.us

POINTS OF CONTACT:

    RJ Dough - 702-954-6300 (option 2)  President

     Chef JB Brown - 702-806-5141            Treasurer

     Eric Lunda - 702-954-6300 (option 3) Certified Advocate

Mission

To serve veterans and their dependents with VA Claims and other VA documents. Retrieve their military records, assistance with awards and discharge reviews, and most any VA or military problem they may have. To give the City of Henderson the best veterans service center available.

Programs

• Support the veterans club at Nevada State College
• Flag folding class at elementary schools
• VA information talks at veterans clubs
• Outreach to those veterans who are unable to get to the VA Service office

Website: N/A

Physical Office location: Will inform you as soon as we move.

Meeting location and times: We are a full-time service office staffed by volunteers Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm.

Point of Contact: Richard Keirn; richard.keirn@yahoo.com; 702-419-6869 (Text)

Mission

Our mission is to give free critical and life-saving dental care to impoverished Veterans in Nevada.

Our vision is to get veterans out of pain, give them their smile back, and get them back into the community by working or volunteering their time.

Website: https://adoptavetdental.com/

Physical Office Location and Hours of Operation: 2955 East Sunset Road #101 Las Vegas, NV  89120 from 11am to 4pm

Meeting Location and Times: Meetings are monthly

Other Links and Downloadable Resources: attached flyer for qualifications.

Mission

We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support within the VA and in your community.  Find connection, camaraderie and community.

• Counseling Services
• Peer Support Groups
• Couples and family counseling
• Grief and bereavement counseling
• Mental health care
• Military sexual trauma care
• PTSD care
• Addiction and substance abuse care
• Suicide prevention
• Veteran connections to VA and community resources
• Returning service member care
• Transition counseling
• Referral services

Website:  https://www.va.gov/henderson-vet-center/

 Physical Location and Hours of Operation

 Henderson Vet Center

400 North Stephanie Street

Suite 180

Henderson, NV 89014

 Direct Phone line:  702-791-9100

 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Closed Saturday and Sunday

 We also have non-traditional hours that change periodically given our community’s needs. Please call us to find out more.  If you need help after hours our call center is available 24/7. Call us anytime at 877-927-8387.

 Point of Contact: 

 Mr. Phellep Snow, Veterans Outreach Program Specialist, PHELLEP.SNOW@VA.GOV, 702-277-7165

Mission

Veterans helping veterans get back on track.  Henderson Municipal Judge Mark Stevens established the Veterans Treatment Court in 2011 after the Nevada Legislature authorized the specialty court.  Judge Stevens is a military veteran himself and wanted to reach out to his fellow veterans. He aspired to provide an avenue of support and rehabilitation for those veterans returning to civilian life after their service to our country but who ran into issues with the law. 

Defendants interested in participating in Veterans Treatment Court are referred to the program by their attorney, the prosecuting attorney, or other courts. Though participation in the program is voluntary, the Veterans Treatment Court team must approve participation eligibility. In cases such as domestic violence, additional approval for the veteran’s participation in the program must come from the victim.

The Veterans Treatment Court seeks to address root-cause issues that these veterans may be facing and provides access to, as needed, court-ordered counseling, Veterans Administration recommended counseling (i.e. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder counseling, mental health counseling, and drug and alcohol counseling) as well as other treatment needs.

Participants in the Veterans Treatment Court may also be subject to other requirements of the court, such as random drug and alcohol testing and completion of community service and/or a work program.

Participants are also paired with volunteer mentors, who are veterans themselves, to give participants both a much-needed sounding board and an accountability partner in their journey through the program.

Participants who successfully complete the program requirements may have their charge amended, dismissed, or conditionally dismissed.  For DUI and Domestic Battery offenses, the Court will conditionally dismiss the charge after graduation.  Conditionally dismissed charges still constitute a prior offense for enhancement purposes if the defendant is subsequently charged with another DUI or Domestic Battery offense within seven years, therefore these records are not automatically sealed upon the completion of the program.  However, after the seven year period, the defendant may file a petition with the Court to have the records sealed.  For other offense types that result in dismissal, the participant’s records will be sealed upon graduation.  The program is a minimum of one year if the participant is in full compliance, and will be extended if non-compliant at any time throughout the program. 

Additional Information 

Website:  https://hendersonveteranscourt.com/

Physical Location and Hours of Operation

Henderson Municipal Court

243 S. Water St., 3rd Floor

Henderson, NV 89015

Direct Phone line:  702-267-3350

Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Point of Contact: 

Ms. Rie Jackson, Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator,  Rie.Jackson@CityofHenderson.com, 702-267-3350

Mission: 

Taking affirmative action that assists organizations that support veterans, their families, and survivors. Build strong, lasting, and respectful partnerships with community/business leaders, other organizations, and government departments (to reduce its burden by providing advice/assistance to people applying for benefits or gaining access to government records) to harness the communities collective power in support of challenged veterans and their needs. Also, to provide food, shelter, clothing, furniture, transportation, obtain benefits, healthcare, service dogs, suicide prevention awareness and other essentials as appropriate for veterans’ needs.

The Veterans Action Foundation’s motto is “No Veteran Left Behind.”

Program(s): 

Veterans Action Foundation assists organizations that support veterans, their families, and survivors by providing food, shelter, clothing and furniture as needed. We also build partnerships to reduce government burden by assisting in providing access to records in support of veterans. Develop community involvement in veteran organizations and their missions.

Point of Contact: 

Ralph (Mac) McNamara, ralph@vafnv.org,  702-930-9354

Websites: 

www.vafnv.org