The American Legion Veterans Resources
Below is a list of resources provided by The American Legion for veterans and their families. However, the best way to take advantage of the resources of The American Legion is to join our organization and stand shoulder to shoulder with other veterans in our common cause. For a listing of VA Resources click here. To get a 'quick listing' of phone numbers and website addresses click here.
Maine State Veteran's Benefits Directory (new!)
This directory may include grants and scholarships, special exemptions or discounts on fees and taxes, home loans, veteran's homes, free hunting and fishing privileges, veteran's license plates, Maine veterans memorial cemeteries and more.
The Disabled Soilder Support System (DS3)
1-800-833-6622 www.armyds3.org
Advocacy, personal support and follow-up are provided by The American Legion for severely disabled Army personnel transitioning out of DoD and into VA.
VA Disability Compensation
207-623-5726 Contact the Department's Service Officer
The American Legion has representatives throughout the country available to assist veterans who have suffered or aggravated a disease or injury during military service. The Department of Maine's Service Officer
Family Support Network
1-800-504-4098 - Email the National Program - Contact the Department of Maine
The Family Support Network connects the families of deployed servicemembers with the world's largest veterans organization: The American Legion. Legionnaires stand ready, willing and able to provide a broad range of services to help families cope with the unique challenges of deployment. Whatever the need, Legionnaires can help or can put you in touch with the right people to handle those problems.
Temporary Financial Assistance
Contact Department Headquarters
Families of deployed servicemembers who have minor children at home can apply for cash grants through The American Legion's Temporary Financial Assistance Program. Contact us for more information.
The Reconnect Program
P. O. Box 1055 - Indianapolis, IN 46206
Hotline: 1-800-504-4098 or contact us
As part of an agreement with the Department of Defense, the Legion's Reconnect Program is built on strengthening the bond between veterans of past wars and those serving our nation today. The relationship can, and does, take many forms. At home, the Reconnect program also makes today's servicemembers and their families aware of the many Legion programs designed to help them and their communities, now and in the future. For more information contact us, write to the address above or call the national hotline at 1-800-504-4098.
Welcome Home Services
The American Legion Service Office
P.O. Box 3411 - Augusta, Maine 04330
Tele: (207) 623-5726 FAX: (207) 621-4821
Information about Legion Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation programs can be obtained by contacting the Department of Maine Service Office
or through
The American Legion
National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission
1608 K St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
1-202-861-2700 - E-mail: var@legion.org
Heroes to Hometown
"Welcoming home severly injured service members"
"Heroes to Hometowns" is a transition program for severely injured service members returning home from OEF/OIF. The "Heroes to Hometowns" establishes a support network and coordinates resources for severely injured service members returning home.
Heroes to Hometowns can provide:
- A Welcome Home celebration
- Temporary Financial Assistance
- Pro-Bono Financial Planning
- Housing Assistance
- Home and Vehicle Adaptation
- Government Claims Assistance
- Transportation to hospital visits
- Entertainment options
- Childcare
- Counseling
- Family Support
If you are a service member or veteran, or family member of a service member or veteran who has been severely injured, please fill out the Heroes to Hometowns request form on the National Website. (link opens a new window)
If you are not severely injured and are in need of general transition assistance or support, you can contact your American Legion Department Service Officer (DSO) or your local American Legion post .
Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about the Heroes to Hometown program.
