Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program

Are you a veteran who lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic? The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program was enacted as part of the American Rescue Plan and offers education and training for high-demand jobs to veterans who are unemployed due to the pandemic. Eligible veterans participating in...

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Now hiring LaVetCorps Navigators!

WE’RE HIRING! Are you a student veteran, military retiree or military spouse? You could be a campus Navigator serving Louisiana’s student veterans through the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs’ LaVetCorps program! Visit vetaffairs.la.gov/lavetcorps for program information and an application to apply. Still have questions? Email nikki.clark@la.gov or call 225.219.5518....

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Join our team!

Join our team of healthcare heroes serving Louisiana’s veterans at one of our five state-run veterans homes! CNA Seeking certified nursing assistants at our state-run facility offering competitive base pay (varies by experience) · shift differentials up to $3 per hour for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays · flexible...

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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Connect with LDVA

- We're so excited to have a LaVetCorps Navigator on your campus to serve your student veterans during this upcoming… https://t.co/xcHJBwPgs1

Did you know that there are student veteran leaders on 31 college and university campuses across Louisiana? Today… https://t.co/YYBMjVPiQ3
Vaccine Q&A for parents and K-12 students this afternoon from 5-6:15 p.m.! https://t.co/owo1eMWli4