Veterans Resource Hub

Alamance County, North Carolina

Serving Veterans, Service Members, Military Families, Surviving Spouses & Dependents

Serenity Path Network created this Veterans Resource Hub to help veterans and their families quickly find local assistance for housing, benefits, healthcare, transportation, food, employment, financial assistance, legal services, mental health support, education and other needs.

If you are not sure where to begin, start with Alamance County Veteran Services. A Veterans Service Officer can help determine which federal, state and local programs may be available to you.

🚨 NEED HELP RIGHT NOW?

Veterans Crisis Line

Call: 988, then press 1

Available to veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve members and their families.

VA National Benefits Hotline

800-827-1000

For questions about VA benefits, claims, compensation, pensions and related services.

VA Health Care Enrollment

877-222-8387

For questions about enrolling in VA healthcare.

NC 2-1-1

Dial 211

Free, confidential information and referral service for housing, food, utilities, healthcare, transportation and other community resources.

From any phone: 211
Alternate: 888-892-1162

United Way of Alamance County reports that 2-1-1 assistance is available 24 hours a day, every day.

⭐ 1. ALAMANCE COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES

Alamance County Veteran Services Office

Primary local starting point for veterans

Veterans Service Officers can assist veterans and eligible family members with navigating VA and North Carolina benefits, claims, appeals, healthcare enrollment, survivor benefits and other resources.

Address:
102 N. Maple Street
Graham, NC 27253

Phone: 336-570-6763
Fax: 336-513-5573

Email: veteranserviceoffice@alamancecountync.gov

Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Important: Services are provided by appointment. Call before visiting.

Services may include:

VA disability claims
VA pension
Benefits applications
Claims and appeals assistance
Healthcare enrollment assistance
Survivor/dependent benefits
Education benefits
Home loan information
Burial benefits
Military records assistance
State veterans benefits
Housing/resource referrals
Employment/resource referrals
Connection to community organizations

🏠 2. VETERANS HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS

VA Homeless Programs

Veterans experiencing homelessness or at immediate risk of homelessness should contact VA Homeless Programs and/or the Alamance County Veteran Services Office.

VA Homeless Programs:
Dial 877-424-3838

Services can include connections to housing assistance, case management and other homeless-veteran programs.

If you are homeless or about to lose your housing:

Start with:

Alamance County Veteran Services
336-570-6763
VA Homeless Programs
877-424-3838
NC 2-1-1
211
Serenity Path Network
336-649-4300
contact@serenitypathnetwork.com

Serenity Path Network may also provide information regarding available independent-living housing and veteran housing pathways.

🏡 3. SERENITY PATH NETWORK — VETERANS PATH TO INDEPENDENCE

Serenity Path Network LLC

Veterans Path To Independence

Serenity Path Network provides housing-focused pathways designed to help veterans move toward stable, independent living.

Services may include:

Furnished housing
Private and shared bedroom options
Utilities
Wi-Fi
Meals
Transportation
Life-skills support
Budgeting assistance
Community integration
Resource navigation
Employment/resource referrals
VA/community-agency coordination

Phone: 336-649-4300
Email: contact@serenitypathnetwork.com

Website: Serenity Path Network

Housing availability varies. Contact Serenity Path Network for current availability and eligibility information.

🏥 4. VA HEALTHCARE

Durham VA Medical Center

Address:
508 Fulton Street
Durham, NC 27705

Main Phone: 919-286-0411

VA Health Connect: 855-679-0074

Services include VA medical care and referrals to additional VA services.

Kernersville VA Clinic

Address:
1695 Kernersville Medical Parkway
Kernersville, NC 27284

Main Phone: 336-515-5000

VA Health Connect: 855-679-0074

Mental Health:
336-515-5000 ext. 28500

🧠 5. MENTAL HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Veterans Crisis Line

988, then press 1

For immediate emotional or mental-health crisis support involving a veteran or service member.

Alamance County Health Department — Behavioral Health

Phone: 336-227-0101

Appointments: 336-570-6459

Provides behavioral-health counseling for issues including stress, depression, anxiety, substance-use concerns, family issues and other life stressors.

RHA Behavioral Health Services

Address:
963 Kirkpatrick Road
Burlington, NC 27215

The Alamance County Veteran Services resource directory identifies RHA as a local behavioral-health resource.

🚐 6. VETERAN TRANSPORTATION

DAV Medical Transportation

Phone: 336-376-8732

The Alamance County Veteran Services Office reports DAV transportation to VA appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Typical requirements:

Pickup from veteran's home
Morning VA appointments
Appointments generally no later than 11:30 AM
Call and leave a message to request transportation
Vehicle is not wheelchair accessible
Wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated

Call ahead to confirm availability.

ACTA Veteran Transportation

Phone: 336-222-0565

ACTA provides a wheelchair-accessible veteran transportation option to the Durham VA on Tuesdays.

Typical information provided by Alamance County:

First pickup may be around 7:00 AM
VA appointments generally must be no later than 11:30 AM
Return transportation is scheduled around 3:00 PM
Transportation should be requested at least one week in advance
New riders may need a driveway/pickup assessment
Tell ACTA you are requesting "veteran transportation"

Call ACTA before scheduling to confirm current availability and requirements.

🥫 7. FOOD ASSISTANCE

Veterans experiencing food insecurity should also contact:

ALCOVETS

Address:
7 SE Court Square, Suite #101
Graham, NC 27253

Phone: 336-932-8387

Email: Alcovets@gmail.com

ALCOVETS provides assistance to Alamance County veterans and lists assistance with food, clothing, gas, rent/living expenses, utilities, transportation and other needs among its services.

United Way of Alamance County / NC 2-1-1

Address:
220 E. Front Street
Burlington, NC 27215

Phone: 336-438-2000

2-1-1: Dial 211
Alternate: 888-892-1162

2-1-1 can help locate current food pantries, housing assistance, utility assistance, transportation and other community programs.

💰 8. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Veterans experiencing financial hardship should contact:

ALCOVETS

336-932-8387

ALCOVETS reports assistance with:

Utility payments
Taxes
Food
Clothing
Gas
Rent/living expenses
Transportation
Accessibility improvements
Yard cleanup

Availability is dependent on program resources and individual circumstances.

Alamance County Veteran Services

336-570-6763

Veteran Services can help determine whether a veteran may qualify for VA compensation, pension or other benefits.

NC 2-1-1

211

Use 2-1-1 to locate additional local emergency assistance.

⚕️ 9. VA BENEFITS

Veterans should consider having their benefits reviewed even if they have previously been denied.

Potential benefits include:

VA disability compensation
VA pension
Healthcare
Education benefits
Vocational rehabilitation
Home loan benefits
Specially Adapted Housing
Automobile/adaptive equipment benefits
Dental benefits
Life insurance
Survivor benefits
Burial benefits

Alamance County Veteran Services provides assistance navigating these programs.

Important VA Numbers

VA Benefits: 800-827-1000
Healthcare Enrollment: 877-222-8387
Education: 888-442-4551
Life Insurance: 800-669-8477
Direct Deposit: 877-838-2778
Debt Management: 800-827-0648
CHAMPVA: 800-733-8387

These numbers are listed by Alamance County Veteran Services.

⚖️ 10. LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Legal Aid of North Carolina — Veterans Law Project

Veterans may be eligible for assistance with certain civil legal matters.

Potential issues may include:

Housing
Benefits
Consumer issues
Family/legal matters
Other civil legal problems

Alamance County Veteran Services directs veterans to the Legal Aid Veterans Law Project.

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Phone: 1-800-951-2257

Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

Veterans may also be able to receive assistance with qualifying VA-related legal matters.

Contact the organization directly to determine eligibility.

💼 11. EMPLOYMENT & CAREER SERVICES

NCWorks Career Center — Alamance County

Location: Graham, NC

Phone: 336-290-0730

Email: AlamanceCounty@NCWorks.gov

Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Closed for lunch: 12:00-1:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM

NCWorks provides employment services and veterans receive priority of service for qualifying programs. Services can include career assessments, job searches, training opportunities, resume assistance, interview preparation, job fairs and federal employment assistance.

🎓 12. EDUCATION & TRAINING

Alamance Community College — Military & Veteran Assistance

VA Coordinator: Brian Barringer

Phone: 336-506-4398

Email: bmbarringer477@alamancecc.edu

Main Campus:
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253

Phone: 336-578-2002

Dillingham Center:
1304 Plaza Drive
Burlington, NC 27215

Phone: 336-506-4300

ACC provides assistance with VA education benefits and military/veteran educational services.

🪖 13. ALCOVETS

Alamance County Veterans

Address:
7 SE Court Square, Suite #101
Graham, NC 27253

Phone: 336-932-8387

Email: Alcovets@gmail.com

ALCOVETS is a local organization focused specifically on supporting Alamance County veterans.

Assistance may include:

Transportation
Medical transportation
Yard cleanup
Accessibility improvements
Ramps
Flooring
Handicap bathroom improvements
Utility assistance
Tax assistance
Food
Clothing
Gas
Rent/living expenses
Christmas assistance
Community outreach

🇺🇸 14. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS — VFW

VFW Post 1920 — Mebane

Mailing Address:
10596 South NC Hwy 119
Burlington, NC 27217

Phone: 336-264-8651

Meeting Location:
W. Clay Street
Mebane, NC 27302

Meetings:
2nd Thursday — 6:30 PM

VFW Post 10607 — Robert Lee Pate III Post

Address:
634 W. Webb Avenue
Burlington, NC 27217

Phone: 336-570-2004

Meetings:
1st Thursday — 6:30 PM

These local VFW posts are listed in the Alamance County Veteran Services resource directory.

🇺🇸 15. AMERICAN LEGION

American Legion Post 0063

Address:
2488 Moran Street
Burlington, NC 27215

Phone: 336-226-9237

Email: amlegionpost63@gmail.com

American Legion Post 0427

Address:
803 Keck Road
Haw River, NC 27258

Phone: 336-395-8414

Email: alpsot427@yahoo.com

American Legion Post 0095

Address:
506 W. Clay Street
Mebane, NC 27302

American Legion Post 0305

Address:
7678 Snow Camp Road
Snow Camp, NC 27349

Phone: 919-215-4853

Email: americanlegionpost305@gmail.com

🏛️ 16. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS

NC DMVA

The North Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs provides statewide assistance through Veterans Service Centers and works with county Veterans Service Officers.

Services include assistance navigating:

Federal VA benefits
State veteran benefits
Claims
Healthcare
Education
Veteran services
Family resources

NC DMVA identifies Alamance County as being served through its Region 2 Veterans Service Center system.

🏠 17. HOUSING & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Veterans may also need general community housing resources in addition to veteran-specific programs.

United Way / NC 2-1-1

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Can help identify:

Emergency housing
Rental assistance
Utility assistance
Shelters
Food
Transportation
Healthcare
Other community assistance

Alamance County Department of Social Services

Veterans who are also low-income may qualify for programs administered through DSS.

Medicaid/benefits information: 336-570-6532

The City of Burlington's community resource directory lists Alamance County DSS among local assistance resources.

🏥 18. COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

Alamance County Health Department

Phone: 336-227-0101

Appointments: 336-570-6459

Services include public health and behavioral-health resources.

🧑‍🦽 19. ACCESSIBILITY & HOME MODIFICATIONS

Veterans who need accessibility improvements may contact:

ALCOVETS

336-932-8387

ALCOVETS reports assistance with:

Ramps
Flooring
Handicap bathroom modifications
Other accessibility needs

VA Specially Adapted Housing

Veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities may also want to speak with Alamance County Veteran Services about VA housing adaptation programs.

📄 20. MILITARY RECORDS & CLAIMS

If you need help obtaining:

DD-214
Military records
Service records
Medals
Discharge documentation
VA claims documentation

Start with:

Alamance County Veteran Services

336-570-6763

A VSO can help determine what documentation is needed and what benefits may be available.

⚰️ 21. BURIAL & SURVIVOR BENEFITS

Veteran Services can assist eligible families with information regarding:

Burial benefits
Headstones
Grave markers
Burial flags
Burial expense reimbursement
Presidential Memorial Certificates
Survivor benefits
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
Survivor pensions

👨‍👩‍👧 22. FAMILY & DEPENDENT RESOURCES

VA benefits may also be available to qualifying:

Spouses
Surviving spouses
Children
Dependents
Parents of deceased service members

Programs can include survivor compensation, pensions, CHAMPVA and education benefits.

Contact:

Alamance County Veteran Services
336-570-6763

🧭 23. WHERE SHOULD I START?

If you are homeless:

VA Homeless Programs: 877-424-3838
Alamance County Veteran Services: 336-570-6763
NC 2-1-1: 211
Serenity Path Network: 336-649-4300

If you need food:

ALCOVETS: 336-932-8387
NC 2-1-1: 211

If you need transportation:

DAV: 336-376-8732
ACTA: 336-222-0565

If you need VA benefits:

Alamance County Veteran Services: 336-570-6763
VA: 800-827-1000

If you need healthcare:

Durham VA: 919-286-0411
Kernersville VA: 336-515-5000

If you need a job:

NCWorks Alamance: 336-290-0730

If you need legal assistance:

Legal Aid of North Carolina: 1-800-951-2257

If you are in emotional crisis:

Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then press 1

🤝 24. COMMUNITY PARTNERS & VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS

Veterans may also connect with local organizations including:

Alamance County Veteran Services
ALCOVETS
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
United Way of Alamance County
NCWorks
Alamance Community College
Alamance County DSS
Alamance County Health Department
VA Medical Centers and clinics
Legal Aid of North Carolina
Local faith/community organizations

🔗 IMPORTANT ONLINE RESOURCES

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VA.gov

North Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Alamance County Veteran Services

ALCOVETS

NCWorks

United Way / NC 2-1-1

United Way of Alamance County

❤️ YOU SERVED. YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT ALONE.

Finding the right veteran resource can be overwhelming. Start with one call.

Alamance County Veteran Services
336-570-6763

If your immediate need is housing, food, transportation, healthcare, benefits or employment, tell the person answering the phone exactly what you need and ask what program you should be connected with.

Serenity Path Network LLC
Veterans Path To Independence
336-649-4300
contact@serenitypathnetwork.com

Resource information can change. Please call each organization before traveling to confirm current hours, eligibility requirements, availability and address.