Employee Resources
Veteran services & community support
AFGE Local 1594 helps connect VA employees and Veterans to practical resources, local support, and trusted pathways for getting help. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ll help you find the right next step.
Services
How we can help
Resource navigation
Help identifying the right VA, community, and nonprofit resources for your situation—and how to reach them.
Benefits & paperwork support
Guidance on what to gather, where to submit, and how to track progress for common forms and requests.
Care coordination
Support connecting to care teams, patient advocates, and service lines when you need help moving forward.
Crisis & urgent support
If there’s immediate risk, we’ll point you to the right urgent resources and help you take the next safe step.
Community outreach
Connecting Veterans and families to local programs, events, and partner organizations that can help.
Workplace-to-mission support
Helping VA employees find the right internal channels when a workplace issue impacts Veteran care or service delivery.
Common support areas
These are examples of the kinds of needs we can help you navigate. If yours isn’t listed, reach out anyway.
Health care access
Help finding the right clinic, service line, or point of contact to move care forward.
Mental health & wellbeing
Support connecting to appropriate resources and urgent options when needed.
Housing stability
Referrals to local programs and services focused on stability and safety.
Employment & transition
Connections to job readiness, transition support, and community partners.
Family & caregiver support
Resources for caregivers and families navigating complex needs.
Claims & documentation
Help understanding what information to gather and where to start.
What to expect
A respectful, practical process
We’re here to help you take the next step with clarity and care. We’ll keep the focus on what’s actionable and what supports the mission.
1) Tell us what’s going on
Share the basics by email. You can keep it high-level if you’re unsure what details are needed.
2) We help you map options
We’ll suggest the most relevant resources and the best path to start (VA channels, community partners, or both).
3) You choose the next step
You stay in control. We’ll support you with information and connections—no pressure.
4) Follow-up when needed
If you need help tracking down the right contact or understanding what comes next, we’ll help you keep moving.