Military Service Organizations

The NH Division of Veterans Services employs Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) across the state to assist veterans and their families in securing federal and state benefits. These state-employed VSOs are highly trusted and provide help with claims, benefits navigation, and eligibility.

They are located in multiple regions including Berlin, Concord, Keene, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, and more—most within local armories, VA centers, or Employment Security offices.

Veterans Count, a program of Easterseals New Hampshire, offers a safety net for veterans and families through:

• Emergency financial assistance
• Care coordination
• Clinical services and resource navigation

Easterseals has developed a Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin—a 15-acre center delivering consolidated housing, clinical, and recreational services to the military community.

This all-volunteer organization, active since 1983, provides critical support to veterans at risk of homelessness. Services include:

• Rent or mortgage assistance
• Utility bills, vehicle repairs
• Help with service dogs and related veterinary care

NHVCA supports the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen with fundraising, community events, and educational programming. Their efforts enhance the cemetery's operations, memorial walkway, chapel exhibits, and the Veterans Heritage Learning Center.

Based in Greater Nashua, Harbor Care offers:

• Outreach and homelessness prevention (via SSVF)
• Transitional and supportive housing
• Employment assistance through the HVRP program
• Services for chronically ill veterans: Their Veterans FIRST initiative uses a “Housing First” model to ensure veterans have housing as a foundation for recovery and independence.

American Legion, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), and DAV (Disabled American Veterans). These national VSOs have local posts in NH offering accredited service officers who can assist with VA claims (often free of charge).

1. American Legion Posts of New Hampshire oversee approximately 100 local posts across the state. Department Headquarters are in Concord (Walker Building, 21 South Fruit Street). Other notable locations include:

• Laconia, Manchester, Nashua, Jaffrey, Lebanon, Newport, Whitefield, Antrim, Canaan, and Salem.
• Post 3 — Located in Nashua, one of the earliest posts established (1919).
• Post 31 — Based in Penacook / Boscawen, at 11 Charles Street, Penacook, NH 03303.
• Post 35 (The Hamptons) — Located in Hampton, serving Hampton, Hampton Falls, and North Hampton.

2. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Posts hosts 43 locations in New Hampshire. Highlighted locations include:

• Portsmouth — VFW Post 168 "Emerson Hovey" at 25 Cottage Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
• Nashua — VFW Post 483 at 8 E. Pearl Street, Nashua, NH 03060.
• Keene — VFW Post 799 "Keene Daley Whipple" at 459 Winchester Street, Keene, NH 03041.
• Claremont — VFW Post 808 "Oliver LaCasse" at 150 Charlestown Road, Claremont, NH 03473.
• Littleton — VFW Post 816 "Howard Shawney" at 600 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561.
• Kingston — VFW Post 1088 "Kingston Memorial" at 93 Route 125, Kingston, NH 03848.
• Merrimack — VFW Post 8641 at 282 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054.
• Lebanon — VFW Post 9552 "Wood‑Guarino Memorial" at 189 Mechanic Street (via American Legion building).
• Dalton — VFW Post 10675 "Whitefield Post" at 52 Faraway Road, Dalton, NH 03598.
• Lee — VFW Post 10676 "Lee Memorial" at 20 George Bennett Road, Lee, NH 03824.
• Pelham — VFW Post 10722 "John H. Hargreaves Memorial" at 6 Main Street, Pelham, NH 03076.
• Hampstead — VFW Post 11254 at 11 Main St., Hampstead, NH 03841.
• Hollis — VFW Post 11373 at 7 Monument Square, Hollis, NH 03049.
• North Haverhill — VFW Post 5245 at 76 Benton Rd, North Haverhill, NH 03774.
• Concord — VFW Post 1631 at 6 Court Street, Concord, NH 03301.

3. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapters:

• Exeter — DAV Chapter 13 at 32 Court Street, Exeter, NH 03833.
• Nashua — DAV office at 31 Cross Street, Nashua, NH 03064.

The NH Elks Association also promotes veteran support and awareness through philanthropic programs and community outreach.

Veterans Inc. is a non-profit with operations in Concord, offering:

• Temporary & emergency housing
• Counseling & employment services
• Job training, benefits advocacy, and financial assistance