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Spouses
Behind every service member and veteran is a spouse who has served alongside them—through deployments, moves, and sacrifices. Whether you're supporting your veteran today or honoring their legacy as a surviving spouse, this page is dedicated to you.
Behind Every Veteran Is a Spouse Who Served Too
This page is dedicated to you — the military spouse and surviving spouse who has carried the weight of service, sacrifice, and resilience.
Benefits & Financial Security
CHAMPVA healthcare
DIC
SBP (now with full concurrent receipt—no offset since 2023)
Survivors Pension
VA home loans
education benefits (DEA/Chapter 35 + Fry Scholarship)
Employment & Career Resources
Your Career, Your Way — Portable Support for Military Spouses
Frequent PCS moves don’t have to stall your professional goals. These programs were created for spouses who keep everything running.
Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)
MyCAA Scholarship Program (up to $4,000 for portable certifications/degrees)
MySECO Career Coaching + Resume Support
Federal Spouse Hiring Preference
Remote & entrepreneurial pathways built for military life
Mental Health & Emotional Support
You’ve Carried a Lot — It’s Okay to Need Support
The emotional side of military life and loss is heavy. Whether it’s stress from caregiving, grief, or just feeling isolated, there are people and programs ready to help.
Available resources include:
VA Caregiver Support Program (help for those caring for veterans)
Vet Center counseling for families and bereavement
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) — peer support specifically for military survivors
Military OneSource counseling and spouse programs
I can also listen and help connect you with the right starting point.
Housing & Relocation Support
Help with Housing and Moves
From PCS moves to finding stable housing as a surviving spouse, here’s some practical guidance:
PCS move checklists and resources
VA home loan information for qualifying surviving spouses
Basic information on transitional housing options
Community & Connection
You Belong Here — Let’s Build Community Together
One of the best things for military spouses and surviving spouses is connecting with others who understand.
I’m starting small with VetPass — think email connections, future simple meetups (virtual or local), and sharing stories. In the meantime, I recommend:
Military OneSource spouse communities
TAPS peer networks
American Gold Star Wives and other spouse groups
Resources for Children & Families
Supporting Your Kids
Military life and grief affect the whole family.
Resources exist for children too, including education benefits and youth grief programs through TAPS and Vet Centers.
Final Section – Get In Touch
Thank you for your service as a military spouse. VetPass is a new, small initiative created to collect and share helpful information for military spouses and surviving spouses.
Right now, the best way to reach me is by sending a message. I’ll do my best to reply when I can and point you toward useful resources.
Send a Message by utilizing the Contact section
Important Note for Urgent Needs: If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please use these established 24/7 lines:
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1 (available to families)
TAPS Survivor Helpline: 800-959-TAPS (8277)
Military OneSource: 800-342-9647
Closing message: This page will grow as VetPass grows. I appreciate you being here and taking the time to look through these resources.