Veteran help
Veteran Resources in District of Columbia
Help and community for veterans and military families in District of Columbia: the state veterans office, 3 VA care sites, 1 veterans cemeteries, 5 veterans posts and clubs.
Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then press 1, Text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7 — you don’t need to be enrolled in VA benefits.
VA health care, Vet Centers & offices
Vet Centers offer free, confidential counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors and their families — often without a VA appointment. Always confirm hours by phone.
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| Washington DC VA Medical Center Hours: 24/7 | Washington |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | near Washington |
| United States Department of Veterans Affairs | Washington |
Find every VA location with current hours at VA.gov/find-locations.
Veterans cemeteries in District of Columbia
| Cemetery | City | Burials |
|---|---|---|
| Congressional Cemetery Government Lots National | Washington | Closed |
“Open” cemeteries accept new casketed or cremated burials; “Closed” ones may still accept burials in existing family gravesites. Eligible veterans and family members can pre-apply for burial through VA. Source: VA National Cemetery Administration.
Veterans posts, clubs & meeting places
Local VFW posts, American Legion posts, AMVETS, DAV chapters, Marine Corps League detachments and veteran-run cafés are where veterans meet, share a meal and get help with benefits. Most welcome visitors — call ahead or check the post’s website.
Posts & clubs (5)
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| American Legion | near Washington |
| American Legion Kenneth H. Nash Post 8 | Washington |
| The Army and Navy Club | near Washington |
| Veteranos En AA | near Washington |
| VFW Building | near Washington |
Volunteer in District of Columbia
- At a VA medical center: escort patients, drive veterans to appointments or visit residents through VA Voluntary Service.
- At a veterans cemetery: join a volunteer honor guard, help with Memorial Day flag placements or lay wreaths in December with Wreaths Across America.
- With a local post: auxiliaries of the VFW and American Legion welcome family members and supporters.
- With Honor Flight: find the hub that serves District of Columbia at honorflight.org and escort a veteran to the memorials in Washington, D.C.
- More ideas on our volunteer page.
Map
Recipients from District of Columbia
48 recipients born in or credited to District of Columbia.
Places to visitWar memorials & museums
12 memorials and 4 military museums in District of Columbia.
Get involvedVeterans organizations
National groups with local posts and chapters.
Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (state offices, cemeteries), USO (center locations), OpenStreetMap contributors (posts, cafés and VA facilities; ODbL). Community-mapped details can be out of date — please confirm before visiting. Spotted a missing post? You can add it to OpenStreetMap.