Arizona Department of<br>Veterans' Services

Arizona Department of
Veterans' Services

To be the catalyst in response to the evolving
needs of Arizona's veterans and their families

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MFRF Tax Credit Donation

Military Family Relief Fund - 2020

Tax Credit Donations are OPEN for mail-in & online donations. How do I donate to the Arizona Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF)?Donations for the...

Be Connected Veterans!

WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE!

Whether you’re a service member, veteran or family member seeking support, information or resources:

Call 1-866-4AZ-VETS

Visit www.beconnectedaz.org

Suicide Prevention

CONTACT HOTLINE 1-800-273-8255

TEXT "HELP" to 838255 on your cell

VISIT www.veteranscrisisline.net

Are you a veteran suffering from PTSD, sexual assault, or depression?

Visit Our Crisis Support Page

Latest News

COVID-19: Arizona State Veteran Home Update

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Parades and Thunder and Cheers, Oh My!

Honking horns, cheering, and terms of endearment filled the atmosphere near the Arizona State Veteran Home - Phoenix as they hosted two days of parades for their residents. Family members, volunteers and loved ones decorated their vehicles to drive through the parking lot of ASVH-...

ADVS to commemorate Memorial Day virtually

Memorial Day 2020

Due to COVID-19, the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services will commemorate Memorial Day virtually this year. ADVS operates three Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemeteries (AVMCs) in Sierra Vista, Marana and Bellemont. Memorial Day events...

Serving Our Heroes: A Family Affair

There was joy, excitement and tears at the Arizona State Veteran Home – Tucson as they hosted a no-contact visitation event for its residents and their families. Due to COVID-19, the facility limited resident visitation, and families have gone without seeing their loved ones since March.

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Changes in Services due to COVID-19

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April 2, 2020: Priority# 1 is the safety & well-being of our employees and those we serve. We are taking precautions based on CDC and AZ Department of Health Services recommendations, resulting in important service changes. ...

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Help a Homeless Veteran

If you are a homeless veteran, at-risk of homelessness or a provider trying to assist a homeless veteran, please call the National Homeless Veterans Resource line at: 877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838).

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Wreaths Across America

The wreath laying is now held annually on the second Saturday of December. December 13, 2008 was unanimously voted by the US Congress as “Wreaths Across America Day”. Wreaths Across America would not be successful without the help of the...

Office Locator

BE ADVISED OUR HEADQUARTERS, VBC COUNSELING, VETERAN HOME, AND CEMETERY OFFICES ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AND TAKING PHONE AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

READ DETAILS HERE.

Find an ADVS office F-A-S-T using our

ADVS Online Office Locator

Find Veterans Service Organizations

Download the VA's VSO Directory

Not based in Arizona?

Visit other states' Veteran Websites

Learn about Federal VA Benefits

Browse VA Benefits Online

Learn about TriCare Programs

Browse TRICARE Programs Online

Veteran Cemeteries

ADVS is honored to manage three Arizona Veteran Memorial Cemeteries in support of veterans and their loved ones.

Review AZ State Veterans Cemetery Information

Review Cemetery Information

Veteran Driver License & Plates

AZ Veteran Designation on Driver License

Veterans may now have a VETERAN designation placed on their Arizona-issued driver license, commercial driver license, identification card, or learner permit, denoting their military service. Find more information online HERE.

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Several Military/Veteran license plates are also available from ADOT's Motor Vehicle Division. Click on each image for details.

The Veterans plate requires military/veteran documentation.

AZ Veteran license plate

The Women Veterans and Freedom plates have no current requirement for military or veteran status.

AZ Freedom license plate

Arizona's Veterans appreciate your support of these Military/Veteran vehicle license plates.

NOTE: The three plates listed above are fostered by the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services and include in their fees a portion as tax-deductible contribution to the Veterans Donation Fund. All other specialty plates support their own respective sponsors or beneficiary causes.

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