Michigan Veterans' Benefits Poster Mandatory

Resources for
Michigan Veterans
Military & Veterans Affairs Support

Education, Workforce & Job Training Resources

Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)

Michigan Works! Agencies

The DMVA grows and sustains military readiness, cares and advocates
for veterans, and develops purposeful partnerships.

Veterans and eligible spouses receive Priority of Service in obtaining
employment and training services.

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	 800-285-WORKS (9675) or visit MichiganWorks.org

www.michigan.gov/DMVA
Veteran Issues and Assistance: 800-MICH-VET
Military and Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-TALK
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests: 517-481-7646
Michigan Rapids ID Card: 517-481-9874
Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township: 586-210-7102
Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti (Marquette):
906-226-3576
	 Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids: 616-364-5300

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.
Contact the Veterans Crisis Line:
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Dial 988, then Press 1
Text 838255
Chat online: www.veteranscrisisline.net/chat
Call TTY at 800-799-4889 for those with hearing loss

VA Medical Centers
Five VHA Medical Centers in Michigan provide a wide range of
healthcare services.
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www.saginaw.va.gov
www.va.gov/battle-creek-health-care/
www.va.gov/detroit-health-care/
www.annarbor.va.gov/
www.ironmountain.va.gov/

Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant
Program
Supporting the mental wellness of Michigan veterans and their family
members.
	 800-642-4838 or visit Michigan.gov/SSGFox

Vet Center Hotline
A free, around the clock confidential call center for veterans, service
members and their families.
	 877-WAR-VETS (877-927-8387)

The Women Veterans Call Center
Provides assistance and resources to women veterans and their
families.
	 855-829-6636

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Peer-run warmline serves individuals living with persistent mental health
challenges.
	 Warmline: 888-733-7753

Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Veterans receive first access to positions posted on Michigan’s official
jobs site.
	 www.mitalent.org/

Pathfinder
Map your future using Michigan’s free career exploration tool.
	 pathfinder.mitalent.org/

Veterans’ Employment Services
A team of “veterans helping veterans” secure meaningful careers in
Michigan.
	 Michigan.gov/VES

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
The Office of Employment and Training develops customized workforce
solutions for businesses and individuals, including those with
disabilities.
	 www.michigan.gov/leo/employment-and-training

Tax Benefits
Military Pay Exemption
Active-duty military pay and military retirement benefits are exempt
from Michigan income tax.

Income Tax Credit for Property Tax Paid
Disabled veterans or their surviving spouses may be eligible for an
income tax credit for property tax paid.

Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption
Qualified veterans with a service-connected disability may be eligible for
a reduction in their property tax liability.
	 www.michigan.gov/taxes/property/ind-exempt-defer/property-taxinformation-for-veterans-and-military-personnel

Military and Veteran Plate/ID Options
Michigan Secretary of State
Add a veteran designation to a Michigan driver’s license or official state
personal identification card by visiting any Secretary of State office.
	 www.michigan.gov/sos/faqs/license-and-id/veteran-designation
Order a new or replacement military/veteran license plate.
	 www.michigan.gov/sos/vehicle/license-plates/
miltary-and-veteran-plate-options

Unemployment Benefits

Coaching Into Care

Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency

Provides support to family members and friends who want to help
the Veterans in their lives deal with substance abuse or mental health
issues.

UIA administers Michigan’s unemployment insurance program,
providing temporary financial assistance to individuals who become
unemployed through no fault of their own.

	 888-823-7458 or visit www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching/

	 www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/uia
	 866-500-0017 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
	 MARVIN: 866-638-3993 to certify for benefit payments

Man Therapy®
Men’s mental health resources - destigmatizing mental health through
humor, straight-shooting and practical tools.
	 mantherapy.org

Veterans Affairs Support
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
VA provides lifelong healthcare services to eligible military veterans
through 170 medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout
the county.
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MyVA411 main information line: 800-698-2411
Telecommunications Relay Services (using TTY): 711
VA benefits hotline: 800-827-1000
GI Bill hotline: 888-442-4551
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838
VA health benefits hotline: 877-222-8387
My HealtheVet help desk: 877-327-0022

Legal Services
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
(USERRA)
Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) assists those
experiencing service-connected problems with their civilian
employment.
	 866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365)
	 www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/userra