All states and some counties have a Veterans Affairs office to answer questions about benefits and provide assistance. There are also other helpful resources for veterans in the Inland Northwest.
How can I get help?
1 ONLINE
a) VA Website: VA.gov Incredible resources on all topics
b) VA Welcome Guide: https://www.va.gov/files/2023-02/vawk-black-and-white.pdf
This is a guide to the benefits of all things VA. It covers all types of benefits and services available at every level of your veteran journey, from new recruit to active duty, family and survivor benefits to retirement and much more . Understand how VA can meet your needs.
c) Local website: DAV9.com. Great information and links to local and national aid organizations. Prepared and operated by Fort Sherman Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9 in Post Falls.
2) IN PERSON
a) CBOC Community Outpatient Clinic, 915 W. Emma Ave., Coeur d’Alene, 208-665-1700. Services Offered: Primary Care, Bloodwork, Substance Abuse Counseling, Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Combat Post-Traumatic Stress Counseling, Military Sexual Trauma Counseling, Psychiatry, Social Work, Metabolic Clinic Covering Diabetes and lipid management, nutrition for diabetics and lipid management, depression counseling and patient orientation every Thursday morning.
b) Kootenai County Veterans Services Office, 120 E. Railroad Ave., Post Falls, 208-446-1090. The county Veterans Affairs officer and staff are available to answer questions, help you sign up for VA benefits and file claims.
(c) Idaho Division of Veterans Services: Office of Veterans Affairs, 1182 S. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls, 208-415-3480. Two state service agents and staff members are available to answer questions, assist with filing VA claims or appeals, and assist with VA Health Care enrollment.
d) Sandpoint VA Kaniksu Health Services Clinic, 30410 Highway 200, Ponderay
e) Bonner County Veterans Office, 1500 Highway 2, Ste. 122, Pointe de Sable. Thomas Lindley, Veterans Affairs Officer, 208-255-5291, tlindley@bonnnercountyid.gov
f) Shoshone County Veterans Services Office: 208-752-1264
g) Idaho Veterans Home Admissions: 208-415-3480
h) Department of Veterans Affairs Mann-Grandstaff Medical Center, 4815 N. Assembly St., Spokane, WA 99205-6185, 509-434-7000
i) VET CENTER: Spokane Veteran Center, 13109 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane, WA 99216, 509-444-8387. Veterinary centers are community counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including vocational rehabilitation counseling to eligible veterans (i.e. veterans), active duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve elements, and their families.
j) Goodwill support services for families of SSVF veterans. Idaho & Eastern Washington, 130 E. Third Ave., Spokane, WA, 509-828-2449. Immediate needs, basic needs and community resources. SSVF focuses on helping homeless veterans and their families find housing, but is an excellent entry point for most veteran services and can help veterans find the right organization for them. help.
3) BY PHONE
a) Kootenai County Veterans Services and Benefits Office: 208-446-1090
b) Bonner County Veterans Office: 208-255-5291
c) Shoshone County Veterans Services Office: 208-752-1264
d) Idaho Division of Veterans Services: 208-415-3480
e) Idaho Department of Labor Veterans Representative: 208-457-8789, ext. 208-457-8789. 3842
f) Veterans Crisis Line: 988, press 1
g) Northern Idaho Crisis Center: 208-625-4884 or 2195 Ironwood Court, Coeur d’Alene
h) Washington or Idaho: call 2-1-1. Health and human resources references
