The MDVA service line, LinkVet, offers support for Minnesota Veterans and their families. From housing and healthcare to education, employment, and more—we’re here for you seven days a week...
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet-level state agency dedicated to serving Veterans and their families by assisting them in securing state and federal benefits, and by providing programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans preference.
MDVA operates eight Veterans Homes throughout the state, providing a continuum of long-term care for its Residents, with a strong emphasis on remembering and recognizing the service and sacrifices of all Veterans. MDVA also includes four State Veterans Cemeteries that provide a dignified final resting place for those who have served and eligible spouses or dependents.
Key partnerships for the Department include Veterans organizations, County Veterans Service Offices and a number of public and private service providers.
How can you help?
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Crisis Help Call 988
800-523-3333
Text “MN’ to 751741
Calls in East Central Minnesota are routed to local mobile or local phone help.
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In a life threatening situation or medical emergency, call your doctor or 911.
Just need to talk?
Wellness in the Woods 5:pm – 9:am Daily 844-739-6369
Minnesota NAMI Warmline 4:pm – 8:pm Thur – Sun 888-334-7754
Mental Health Advocacy Minnesota Warmline 5:pm-10:pm Mon – Sat 877-404-3190