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Virginia Department of Veterans Services

2101 Executive Drive, Suite 420, Tower Box 48
Hampton, VA 23666

(757) 825-7893

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Contact Information

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(757) 825-7893

Who We Are

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services advocates for Virginia veterans and connects them to earned benefits and services. Information on current federal, state and local veterans’ programs, entitlements, and referral services is available in Virginia through a network of 34 benefit service offices. All services are provided free of charge. For Benefit eligibility information, click here.

The Veterans Education Transition and Employment directorate of the Virginia Department of Veteran’s Services ensures that every Veteran or eligible person has a full and fair opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential through access to the G.I. Bill approved post-secondary educational, training/licensure/certification, entrepreneurial institutions, V3 certified employers and Virginia Colleges and Universities. Currently, more than one thousand institutions with various programs are approved in Virginia.

This directorate includes the following:

State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training (SAA)

Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP)

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Transition Program

Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) Program

Military Education & Workforce Initiative

Virginia Women Veterans Program.

Programs include a transitioning through veterans’ entrepreneurship.   

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Charles City County
,
Gloucester County
,
Hampton City
,
Isle of Wight County
,
James City County
,
Mathews County
,
Newport News City
,
Poquoson City
,
Williamsburg City
,
York County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
22-55
,
56-60
,
60+
Other Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for most federal and state benefits is based on discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions. Call for other eligibility requirements.

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Hours for this office are Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Veterans will be seen from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. The office will be Closed to the public on the last business day of the month.

Intake Process
Call the office; visit the website.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Debi Blackmore
Intake Contact Email
Debi.Blackmore@dvs.virginia.gov

Report Problems
Call the Agency