Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Address: 3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Bldg 32, Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838)
Email: MVAAResourceCenter@michigan.gov
Website: www.michigan.gov/mvaa

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency is the central coordinating agency, providing support, care, advocacy and service to veterans and their families. It oversees the following programs:

The Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center (MVRSC) assists veterans and their families with discharge documents, connections to Veteran Service Officers, and referrals to needed services. Technicians are available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., at 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838), with 211 agents answering calls after hours to ensure 24/7 support. The MVRSC can also conduct check-ins to help veterans access their benefits.

The Emergency Grant Program is intended to help veterans overcome an unforeseen situation causing a temporary or short-term financial emergency or hardship that a grant will resolve and for which the applicant can demonstrate the ability to meet future expenses. Eligibility: Honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions, 180 days of active duty service during a period of war or 180 days of active duty with award of Armed Forces/Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, A minimum of one day of wartime service with separation due to mental/physical disability incurred in the line of duty, Dependents can apply if veteran is eligible under certain circumstances. For more information, go to https://www.michigan.gov/mvaa/quality-of-life/emergency-assistance/panel-content