Veterans Assistance
The Thurston County Veterans’ Assistance Program helps eligible veterans and family members with emergent financial assistance for expenses such as rent/housing, utilities, food and funeral expenses.
Eligibility:
- Meet the definition of "Veteran" as defined by RCW 73.08.005.
- If you are a family member, you must also meet the definition of "Family" as defined by RCW 73.05.005.
- Resident of Washington State for at least 6 months immediately prior to application.
- Resident of Thurston County for at least 31 days immediately prior to application.
- Income eligible.
- Able to provide documentation proving eligibility, including verification of need.
How to Apply:
There are two ways to apply:
- Download and complete the Application and email it to tcveterans@co.thurston.wa.us to set up an eligibility appointment and to find out what documents to bring to the appointment
- Call the Veterans Assistance Program at 360-867-8236 to schedule an eligibility appointment and find out what documents to bring to the appointment.
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Veterans Assistance Program provided services.
- Veterans Assistance Program Policies and Procedures - Thurston County
- Veterans Relief: Chapter 73.08 RCW - Washington State Legislature
2-1-1 Call Center
Information and Referral Services
DD Form 214 Application
To apply for a copy of the DD214 visit:
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Puget Sound Healthcare System
Homeless Care Line: 253-583-2825
American Lake: 800-329-8387
DAV Volunteer Transportation Network American Lake & Seattle VA Hospital Van Transport
253-583-1343
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefits Information
800-827-1000
Vet Center
Lacey Veterans Services Hub: 360-456-3850
Tacoma Vet Center: 253-565-7038
Federal Way Vet Center: 253-838-3090
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Olympia Service Center
1102 Quince St SE
800-562-2308
360-725-2200
Work Source - Local Veterans Employment Representative
360-570-4258
VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD
Purpose
The purpose of the Veterans Advisory Board is to advise the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on the needs of local indigent veterans, the resources available to local indigent veterans and programs that could benefit the needs of local indigent veterans and their families. The Veterans Advisory Board also recommends to the Board of County Commissioners candidates for appointment to the advisory board.
Next Meeting Announcement
Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm
Lacey Veterans Services Hub
4232 6th Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503
or
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