Statewide Services

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.

The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with “comfort items” and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities. The American Legion can also help veterans and families understand and apply for benefits.

Locate the nearest American Legion Post by going to the “Members” tab on their web page, then clicking on “Find a Post”.

Serves all Department of Defense (DOD) Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve personnel, and their direct family members. Counselors will help assess the level of stress and stabilize the current crisis, and then refer caller to the most appropriate resource (e.g., Vet Centers, VA hospitals, Military OneSource, or other community resources.) Moms, dads, or other family members who are not beneficiaries should call the BeThere Peer Support Call and Outreach Center if it can help lead to increased resilience within the DoD family.