Veterans Services

Campus Resources

CPTC Veterans Services Office

Clover Park Technical College provides dedicated support for military-connected students, offering VA education benefits assistance, career counseling, and on-campus resources

CPTC Veterans Resource Center

The CPTC Veterans Resource Center is a place for veterans to connect with other veterans and access resources and services.

 

Hotlines

Veterans Crisis Line

24/7 Hotline: dial 988 then press 1

24/7 Text: 839863

Free confidential support by phone, text, or chat. Serves all service members and veterans, regardless of VA benefits.

Vets4Warriors-24/7 Phone & Chat

Peer support/help to all Vets, Military & Families 
24/7: 855-838-8255

DoD Safe Helpline-24/7

DoD Safe Helpline is the Department of Defense's (DoD) sole hotline for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. 
24/7: 877-995-5247

 

Mental Health and Treatment

Give an Hour

Provides confidential, no-cost mental health care services to active-duty military, reservists, guards, veterans, and, in certain cases, spouses and caregivers.

Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic

Provides veterans and their families with personalized, evidence-based mental health care along with access to comprehensive case management support and referrals to deal with other stresses like unemployment, finances, housing, and legal issues. 

 

Employment and Career Opportunities

WorkSource JBLM Center

Comprehensive services and resources to support military members and their families during their transition from service to civilian life.

The Military Service to Education Program

Connects service members with career credentials during their last six months of military service so they may qualify for in-demand jobs right away.

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Military Spouse Resource Directory

Connects military spouses with career resources.

 

General Resources

African-American PTSD Association

Provides veterans, family members of veterans, homeless veterans, and incarcerated veterans, direct services (e.g., food, clothing, personal hygiene items, shoes, boot,s and blankets)

American Legion 

provides veterans with benefits assistance, career resources, and community support

Pierce County Veterans Assistance Programs

Administers the Veterans Assistance Fund and Veteran Resource Center to provide services to help veterans and their families improve their well-being.

Tacoma Vet Center

Offering confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

Offers a variety of resources and connections to local resources specifically for veterans, including employment, housing, education, obtaining documents, and more. Connect now to find out if you are eligible for veterans' benefits.