Community, Help & Care — For U.S. Veterans Living in Europe
Immediate help when you need it. Accredited VA claims assistance. Country-specific tips. No fluff.
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Talk Tonight
If dialing U.S. toll-free fails, use the chat above. It works from Europe regardless of phone plan.
Find Ongoing Counseling
Military OneSource offers confidential sessions worldwide. Cohen Veterans Network provides telehealth (check licensure).
Peer & Pastoral Support
Legion/VFW posts and base/community chapels offer steady peer contact and confidential pastoral care.
VA Claim Assistant
Pick your situation, check off the items you have, and generate a clean email to an accredited rep. Your checks are saved on this device only.
Checklist
Notes & Draft Statement
VA Claims Support
Kevin Janey and VFW Europe VSO — VA-Accredited Claims Agents assisting veterans across Europe with new claims, increases, and appeals.
Practical Support You Can Use
Veteran Rites
Rites-of-passage and healing programs for veterans seeking meaning, reconnection, and transformation.
Shield Wall Club
Shield Wall – a veterans’ social club in Germany focused on retreats, counseling, and practical programs.
Cohen Veterans Network
Confidential, evidence-based mental health care for veterans and families — in person or telehealth.
Military OneSource
Free, confidential support: counseling, relocation, finances, and more.
Other Helpful Organizations
- Team Rubicon — disaster response & service opportunities for veterans.
- Headstrong — trauma-focused therapy network.
- Vet Centers — community-based counseling centers.
- Operation Healing Forces — retreat programs for SOF veterans and families.
- Gary Sinise Foundation — veteran & family support programs.
Country Guides
Pick your country for hubs, practical notes, and support (we avoid repeating site-wide links).
🇩🇪Germany
Veteran Hubs
- Kaiserslautern/Ramstein (KMC)
- Stuttgart
- Wiesbaden/Mainz
- Grafenwöhr/Vilseck (Bavaria)
- Spangdahlem/Eifel
Practical Notes
- English-speaking providers common around KMC and major cities
- Carry printed meds list + ICD-10 codes for claims
- Many chapels on/near U.S. communities offer pastoral care
Chaplains & Support
🇮🇹Italy
Veteran Hubs
- Aviano
- Vicenza
- Naples
- Sigonella
Practical Notes
- Ask clinics for English invoices; keep PDFs for claims
- Smaller towns may prefer cash/EC cards—save receipts for FMP
- Base/community chapels often host support groups
Chaplains & Support
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Veteran Hubs
- RAF Lakenheath/Mildenhall area
- Cambridgeshire & Suffolk communities
- London & Southeast veteran groups
Practical Notes
- GPs provide detailed visit summaries—save for VA evidence
- If U.S. toll-free fails, use online chat options listed above
Chaplains & Support
🇵🇱Poland
Veteran Hubs
- Poznań
- Żagań & Drawsko
- Trójmiasto (Gdańsk–Gdynia–Sopot) expat groups
Practical Notes
- Bring translated summaries of medical visits when possible
- Keep a single folder with DD-214, ratings, and recent notes
Chaplains & Support
- 116 123 — National emotional support line (Polish)
🇫🇷France
Veteran Hubs
- Paris/Île-de-France
- Normandy (commemoration communities)
- Nice & Marseille
Practical Notes
- Request invoices in English when possible and attach to claims
- Many English-speaking counselors operate in Paris/online
Chaplains & Support
🇪🇸Spain
Veteran Hubs
- Rota
- Morón
- Madrid & Barcelona expat groups
Practical Notes
- Ask for itemized invoices with diagnoses for FMP reimbursements
- Community chaplains common around Rota
Chaplains & Support
- 024 — Línea 024 (Suicide Prevention, Ministry of Health)
Programs & Contacts
Europe-Specific (where applicable)
- UK: NHS Op COURAGE (UK-service eligibility)
- IMCOM-Europe Religious Support — chaplain referrals
- Samaritans — 116 123 (UK/IE)
U.S. Programs (remote-friendly)
Peer Support & Steady Habits
- Legion & VFW posts — regular meetings, rides, coffee hours
- Base chapels — confidential pastoral counseling
- Daily walk, light workouts, and sleep hygiene go a long way
Overseas dialing varies by country/carrier. If a toll-free number fails, use the online chat options above.
Foreign Medical Program (FMP) — Quick Steps
Enroll
- Confirm VA-rated, service-connected conditions
- Register for FMP or submit VA Form 10-7959f-1
- Carry your FMP confirmation to appointments
Claim & Reimbursement Tips
- Itemized invoices with diagnosis codes (ICD-10) and dates
- Prefer English documentation; keep PDFs/scans
- Set up VA direct deposit for reimbursements
American Legion & VFW — Europe
Both organizations welcome U.S. veterans abroad. Many Posts share events and support. Start with the Legion locator, then check nearby VFW posts.
Find Legion Posts
- Dept. of France Post Locator & Map (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, etc.)
- District & Country officers listed for contact
Find VFW Posts
- Dept. of Europe Post Directory (Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain)
- Many posts maintain websites or active Facebook pages