Veteran Links
24/7, confidential crisis support
for Veterans and their loved ones
You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
You’re not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.
Hennepin County Veterans Services — 612-348-3300 vetservices@hennepin.us
The HCVSO’s nationally accredited staff helps service members, veterans, survivors and family members efficiently navigate the Veterans’ Administration benefits system. You will work with veterans who are trained to help you get the federal, state and county veterans’ benefits you’ve earned.
Minnesota VFW Claims Office — 612-970-5669 Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm
Jon Gohn, VFW National Service Officer
G900 Bishop Henry Wipple Federal Building
1 Federal Drive
St. Paul, MN 55111
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) — 1-888-LinkVet ( 1-888-546-5838 )
Customer Service for Veterans and Families
Monday through Friday: 7 am to 9 pm, CST
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm, CST
Sunday: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, CST
Closed Holidays
Southwest Twin Cities Beyond The Yellow Ribbon
In continuing Minnesota’s proud history of supporting our nation’s military, Yellow Ribbon support efforts to unite key areas within local communities to leverage existing support activities, build awareness, make commitments and take action to recognize and support Servicemembers, Military Families and Employers. Southwest Twin Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Coalition includes the cities of Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a comprehensive program that creates awareness for the purpose of connecting service members and their families with community support. You can also join their Facebook page.
Eden Prairie Beyond The Yellow Ribbon and Eden Prairie Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Facebook page.
Contact: Bob Danielson 651-868-0558 danielsonbob@earthlink.net