Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

COVID-19 Vaccination Information for Veterans

Updated as of Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 Veterans who are enrolled in the federal VA health care system and would like to receive a COVID-19 vaccination should contact their VA Medical Center at one of the hotline numbers below: Alexandria VA Health Care System in Alexandria 318.483.5083 Vaccinating veterans...

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Louisiana Veteran Prosperity Series: Agriculture and Business

UPDATE: The webinar is now available for viewing on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/Sq_U5EOmHoA. A T T E N T I O N Veteran Business Owners Join NextOp Veterans, Acadiana Veteran Alliance, Bunker Labs and LDVA for the first installment of the Louisiana Veteran Prosperity Series. This installment will...

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Louisiana Launches Business Startup Program for Veterans

Louisiana leaders launched an innovative program to hone the entrepreneurial skills of veterans who start a business in the state. Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs, or PAVE, is a partnership of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Louisiana Economic Development, the Louisiana National Guard and the Louisiana Small Business...

You could be eligible for emergency financial assistance through LDVA.

The Military Family Assistance Fund awarded $350,000 to assist 171,000 veterans and their families affected by flooding in 2016. The fund provides support for a variety of financial hardships when certain criteria apply.

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Are you experiencing a crisis?

The Veterans Crisis Line is here to support you.

Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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We care for our elder veterans in VA homes across the state.

Our state-of-the-art facilities provide specialized services for veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents in five locations across the state, including Jackson, Bossier City, Monroe, Reserve, and Jennings.

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We honor veterans and their families with dedicated burial honors.

LDVA operates five Veteran Cemeteries across the state, offering a variety of burial options for veterans, spouses, and dependent children. We are proud to honor our service members and their families with beautiful, spacious grounds and a variety of burial benefits.

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