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Governor’s Challenge

The Florida Governor’s Challenge is changing the narrative on mental health – especially when it comes to preventing suicide among service members, Veterans, and their families.
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Hope for Healing

New initiative navigates the many ways Floridians, including Veterans, can access help for mental health and substance abuse. Hope For Healing was started by First Lady Casey DeSantis – a partnership across state agencies.
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Veterans’ Claims Examiners

To contact a FDVA Veterans’ Claims Examiner, call (727) 319-7440 and they’ll return your call within 24 hours. You may also contact them via e-mail at VSO@fdva.state.fl.us
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We’re Looking For You!

We’re hiring CNAs, LPNs, RNs and Health Care Professionals for FDVA State Veterans’ Homes. Learn more about joining our team of dedicated professionals.
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Request Military Records

Most veterans’ benefits require proof of military service through an official discharge document, often called a DD-214, or one of its predecessors. You may request a free copy of your military service record through the National Archives by clicking the “Read More” below.
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For 24-hour counsel, call the National Veteran Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. You are NOT alone!
Veterans in Florida, call the Florida Veterans Support Line at 1-844-MyFLVet (693-5838) or 2-1-1.

Honoring Those Who Served U.S.

With 1.5 million veterans, Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in the nation. The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs is the premier point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support. Thank you for your service. We honor you.

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Florida Governor’s Challenge

From Florida’s 21 military bases to our 1.5 million Veterans, the Governor’s Challenge supports efforts to use evidence-based practices to prevent and reduce suicide of our service members, Veterans, and their families. FDVA encourages all interested stakeholders to increase their statewide suicide prevention efforts. READ MORE »

Forward March

The Forward March veterans’ outreach initiative aims to unite the combined energy and resources of state agencies, veteran service organizations, private partners and local communities. The resulting report identifies where Florida needs to reinforce best practices, reduce redundancies and implement solutions to fill gaps. READ MORE »

Lawyers Assisting Warriors

Gov. Ron DeSantis is committed to ensuring our servicemembers have the support of the state’s legal community and its best legal minds. Lawyers Assisting Warriors (GI LAW) will draw from the talent of Florida’s leading law firms to provide pro bono services for military members. READ MORE »

We’re looking for you!

We’re hiring CNAs, LPNs, RNs and Health Care Professionals for FDVA State Veterans’ Homes. Learn more about joining our team of dedicated professionals. READ MORE »

Veterans Florida

Veterans Florida is a non-profit corporation created by the State of Florida to attract and retain veterans and their families by connecting them to employment, training and educational opportunities, and strengthen Florida businesses by educating them on the value and skillsets veterans bring to the workforce. READ MORE »

Florida Veterans Foundation

Established by the Florida Legislature, the Florida Veterans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Direct Support Organization of the FDVA. Tax deductible contributions help to fulfill our mission to provide assistance to Florida’s veterans and their families. Donate today. READ MORE »

Governor’s Challenge

Hope for Healing

Veterans’ Claims Examiners

We’re Looking For You!

Request Military Records

Honoring Those Who Served U.S.

Connect with FDVA Online

Florida Governor’s Challenge

Forward March

Lawyers Assisting Warriors

We’re looking for you!

Veterans Florida

Florida Veterans Foundation