RESOURCES

Directory of veteran-specific resources in Glendale and Maricopa County, organized first by proximity (local → regional)and then by quality/impact (most comprehensive support).

BLUF (BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT)

The Glendale/West Valley area is well-supported, with strong local access points (Vet Center, Success Center, GCC) backed by regional high-capability systems (VA Phoenix, ADVS, U.S.VETS). The most effective model for Post 1433 is to serve as a connector and advocate, directing veterans to the right resource based on need—mental health, benefits, housing, or employment.

🇺🇸 Veteran Resources – Glendale, AZ & Maricopa County

TIER 1: LOCAL (GLENDALE / WEST VALLEY – Immediate Access)

Best first-stop resources for Post 1433 members

1. VA Vet Centers (West Valley – Peoria)

  • Peoria (approx. 10–15 minutes from Glendale)
  • Services:
    • Combat/PTSD counseling
    • Readjustment services
    • Family counseling
  • Key Advantage: Confidential, non-clinical environment (no VA enrollment required)
  • 623-398-8854
  • https://www.va.gov/west-valley-vet-center/

2. West Valley Veteran Success Center (Surprise)

  • Surprise Resource Center
  • Services:
    • Benefits navigation (via ADVS counselors)
    • Case management
    • Employment & transition support
  • Key Advantage: Walk-in "one-stop shop” for multiple services
  • (623) 222-1600
  • https://connectveterans.org/surprise/

3. Glendale Community College – Veteran Services Center

4. Veterans Community Project (Glendale)

 TIER 2: CORE REGIONAL (PHOENIX METRO – HIGH CAPABILITY)

Primary service providers for healthcare, claims, and long-term support

5. Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS)

  • Services:
    • VA claims (compensation, pension)
    • Appeals and benefits counseling
  • Key Advantage: Accredited Benefits Advisors (formerly Service Officers)
  • 602-255-3373
  • https://dvs.az.gov
  • Provides free assistance with claims and benefits

6. VA Phoenix Vet Center (Central Phoenix)

7. VA Regional Office – Phoenix

8. Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs)

  • Includes:
    • VFW
    • American Legion
    • DAV
    • Vietnam Veterans of America
  • Services:
    • Claims assistance
    • Advocacy
    • Peer support
  • Recognized partners with VA Regional Office

TIER 3: SPECIALIZED / HIGH-IMPACT SERVICES

Best for critical needs: housing, crisis, long-term recovery

9. U.S.VETS Phoenix

  • Phoenix
  • Services:
    • Transitional & permanent housing
    • Mental health counseling
    • Employment services
  • Key Impact:
    • Serves 300+ veterans daily
    • 10,000+ veterans supported historically
  • https://usvets.org/locations/phoenix/

10. Maricopa County Veteran Resource Portal

11. Housing & Homeless Veteran Programs

  • Examples:
    • VA Homeless Programs
    • Housing for Heroes (SSVF Program)
  • Services:
    • Emergency housing
    • Case management
    • Financial assistance
  • Focus on long-term housing stability

12. Crisis & Immediate Support

  • Veterans Crisis Line
    • Dial 988 then Press 1
  • Homeless Veteran Hotline
    • 1-877-4AID-VET
  • 24/7 nationwide support for crisis situations

RECOMMENDED USE (POST 1433 PERSPECTIVE)

Immediate Referral (Walk-in / Quick Help)

  • Vet Center (mental health)
  • Veteran Success Center
  • GCC Veteran Services

Claims & Benefits

  • ADVS Benefits Advisors
  • VFW / DAV / American Legion Service Officers

Housing / Crisis

  • U.S.VETS Phoenix
  • VA Homeless Programs
  • Maricopa County Portal

Strategic Community Partnerships

  • Operation Homefront
  • Veterans Community Project