Veteran Aid & Resources

Department of Veterans Affairs Access

Manage your VA benefits and health care.
va.gov

E-Benefits

800-827-1000
Benefits Questions, such as GI Bill, Claim Status or Disability Benefits. ebenefits.va.gov Beaufort DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Port Royal, SC 843-812-2796

DAV

National Service Officers (NSOs) can assist veterans in filing claims with the VA, free of charge.
beaufortdav12.org

Beaufort County Veterans Affairs

100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort, SC
843-255-6880
Our mission is to assist the Beaufort County veteran population and their dependents in obtaining their fullest Department of Veterans Affairs and state of South Carolina benefits.
beaufortcountysc.gov

Jasper Country Veterans Affairs

651 Grays Hwy. Ridgeland SC
843-726-7727
Process Claims for Compensation and Pension for veterans, spouses, and eligible Dependents. Assist Veterans, to apply for VA Health Care
jaspercountysc.gov

South Carolina Veterans Affairs

Beaufort County Office
843-255-6880
Assist former, present, and future members of the armed forces of the United States in securing the benefits to which they are entitled
va.sc.gov/index.html

The Military and Veterans Service Alliance

The Military and Veterans Service Alliance (MAVSA) provides information for military service person, veteran, retiree, or family members. Health, both physical and mental, housing, food, clothing, transportation, education.
[email protected]

National Association of Senior Veterans

800-352-2919 or Local Contact Dave Tracy 843-341-5919
We speak to the VA so you don’t have to as Veterans & Spouses are our passion.
navf.org

VA Welcome Kit

Whether you’re just getting out of the service, or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned.
va.gov/welcome-kit

National Resource Directory

NRD provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.
nrd.gov

National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)

202-265-8305
The NVLSP is a nonprofit organization that ensures the government delivers the benefits to which they are entitled because of disabilities resulting from their military service to our country.
nvlsp.org

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

843-228-7357 or 843-228-3512
Our mission is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Service of the United States, eligible family members. nmcrs.org Semper Fi Fund/America’s Fund 760-725-3680 We provide immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.
semperfifund.org

Vantage Point Foundation

843-790-3131
The Vantage Point Foundation (VPF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to guide and support post 9/11 military veterans and families.
vantagepointfoundation.org, [email protected]

Team Red, White & Blue

To enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
teamrwb.org

Wounded Warrior Project

877-832-6997
Wounded Warrior Project is a charitable organization that helps veterans and active duty service members.
woundedwarriorproject.org

Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 8760

37 Castle Rock Road, Beaufort
843-524-8760
No one does more for Veterans. Open 7 days a week. Come support our veterans.
vfwbeaufortsc.org

American Veterans (AMVETS) – Post 70

1831 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal, SC
843-524-1494
We are committed to helping active military personnel, veterans and their families. We are also involved in our local community with our support of Boy Scouts, ROTC programs and various other social programs.
[email protected] amvets70.org

American Legion Beaufort – Post 9

170 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort, SC
We strive in increasing our membership, increasing our support of and assistance to the veterans of Beaufort, while providing a place for social activities and veteran comradery.
bftamlegpost9.org

MOAA – Military Officers Association of America

Beaufort Chapter Hilton Head Chapter
MOAA is the nation’s largest and most influential association of military officers. It is an independent, nonprofit, politically nonpartisan organization.
moaa.org/chapter/lowcountry

United Way of the Lowcountry Beaufort

1277 Ribaut Road
843-982-3040
Hilton Head/Bluffton
10 Buckingham Plantation Dr., Suite D
843-837-2000
Jasper County
1509 Grays Highway
843-645-6500
uwlowcountry.org

Meals On Wheels Bluffton-Hilton Head

Bluffton Self Help

39 Sheridan Park Circle, Suite 10 Bluffton, SC
843-757-8000
Free Food, Clothing, Financial Aid for Neighbors in Need.
blufftonselfhelp.org

Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging

634 Campground Road, Yemassee
843-473-3991
The Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging serves as a resource to help keep older adults living safely and independently at home for as long as possible through providing information, service options, or guidance concerning issues related to seniors and vulnerable adults.
lowcountrycog.org

The Deep Well Project

80 Capital Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC
843-785-2849
Helping neighbors in need for over 40 years.
deepwellproject.org

HELP of Beaufort

502 Charles Street, Beaufort, SC
843-524-1223
Building healthy communities by providing education, a safety net, and creating opportunities for those most vulnerable.
helpofbeaufort.org

Beaufort Housing Authority

1009 Prince St, Beaufort
843.525.7059 ext. 2240
Our Mission is to provide quality affordable housing to low- and moderate-income families and individuals in a safe community environment and to assist those we serve to achieve self-sufficiency. beaufortha.com

Salvation Army

2505 North Street, Beaufort, SC
843-524-3727 We are dedicated to doing the best.
salvationarmyusa.org

American Red Cross

181 Hardeeville Industrial Park Rd., Hardeeville, SC
843-757-7437
The chapter is proud to serve residents of Beaufort County.
redcross.org

Boys and Girls Club of the Lowcountry

10 State Rd. S-7-50 Suite 103, Bluffton SC
843-379-5430
Our mission is in every corner of the United States, is “to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” bgclowcountry.org

Lowcountry Volunteer Connections

We connect people with opportunities to volunteer, learn and lead in their communities.
lowcountryvolunteerconnections.org

The Mission Continues

The Mission Continues redeploys veterans in their communities, so that their shared legacy will be one of action and service.
missioncontinues.org

USO South Carolina

803-822-7953
USO Advisory Councils are volunteer organizations established by the USO to assist and support designated USO Centers in the U.S. and abroad.
southcarolina.uso.org

One80 Place

843-212-8668
Veterans in need of housing assistance. One80 Place ends and prevents homelessness one person at a time, one family at a time.
One80Place.org

Operation Patriots FOB (OPFOB)

198 Okatie Village Drive Ste 103-335, Okatie
OPFOB is dedicated to creating and fostering positive experiences for combat Veterans by connecting through outdoor and recreational activities. We create an alliance through peer engagement in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
[email protected] OPFOB.org

Veteran Support Center Of The Carolinas

PO Box 22462, Hilton Head
843-341-5919
“We speak VA so you don’t have to”
veteransupportcentercarolinas.org
[email protected]

South Carolina Equipment Distribution Program (SCEDP) Office of Regulatory Staff

1401 Main Street, Columbia, SC, Suite 825
(877) 225-8337
SCEDP provides no-cost phone equipment and alerting devices to South Carolinians living with a hearing or speech challenge. This equipment includes specialized phones, cell phone accessories, alerting devices, and a tablet.
SCEDP.SC.GOV

LowCountry Habitat for Humanity

612 Parris Island Gateway Beaufort, SC
843-681-5864
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
lowcountryhabitat.org

Military Hearts Matter

1810 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal
703-582-7074
Together we will help educate, support and create programs for the military heart community.
Holly Vega: [email protected] militaryheartsmatter.org

Veterans First Thrift Store

612 #D, Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort
843-263-4218
We provide free furniture and household goods for veterans who are transitioning from homelessness to establish their own residence.

AARP of South Carolina

866-389-5655
We want to ensure the state’s 354,669 veterans and their families are aware of all the resources that are available to them.
aarp.org/veterans and aarp.org vetshealthnavigator

The Lending Room

954 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort, SC,
843-524-2554
We loan gently used medical rehabilitation equipment regardless of income or insurance for your long-term or short-term needs.
lendingroombeaufort.com