Local resources for veterans

🎖️ Benefits

• Kootenai County Veterans ServicesFree help filing VA disability, pension, survivor and burial claims, reopened claims, retirement issues, medals and military records.📞 208-446-1090📍 120 E. Railroad Ave., Post Falls🕒 Mon–Fri 8:30–noon, 1–4:30Ask for: Tom Freeman, director; Jessica Christensen, 208-446-1098; Terri Maceyka, 208-446-1094🌐 kcgov.us/533/Veterans-ServicesSee it on the map ↑
• Idaho Office of Veterans AdvocacyState service officers, nationally accredited. Free claims help.📞 208-415-3480📍 1182 S. Clearwater Loop, Post FallsAsk for: Matt Ranstrom (matt.ranstrom@veterans.idaho.gov) or Scott Thorsness (scott.thorsness@veterans.idaho.gov)🌐 veterans.idaho.govSee it on the map ↑
• Coeur d'Alene Tribal Veterans ProgramBenefits help for tribal veterans.📍 30030 First St., WorleyNot on the map: the geocoder could not place this address.

🩺 Health & crisis

• Coeur d'Alene VA ClinicPrimary care, mental health with peer support, PTSD and addiction care, psychiatry, MST care, diabetes care, optometry, PT/OT, social work.📞 208-665-1700 (2023 listing)📍 915 W. Emma Ave., Coeur d'Alene🕒 Mon–Fri 7:30–4:30; lab 8–2🌐 va.gov/spokane-health-careSee it on the map ↑
• Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical CenterThe main VA hospital for this area.📞 509-434-7000📍 4815 N. Assembly St., Spokane🌐 va.gov/spokane-health-careSee it on the map ↑
• Spokane Vet CenterConfidential readjustment counseling for veterans and families, away from the hospital.📞 509-444-8387📍 13109 E. Mirabeau Pkwy, Spokane Valley🕒 Mon–Fri 8–4:30Not on the map: the geocoder could not place this address.
• North Idaho Crisis CenterWalk-in crisis help. For the Veterans Crisis Line any hour, call 988 and press 1.📞 208-625-4884📍 2195 Ironwood Ct., Coeur d'AleneSee it on the map ↑
• VA Veterans Transportation ServiceRides to VA appointments.📞 509-434-7537 (2022 listing)

🏠 Housing & help

• St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho Help CenterVeterans coordinator and veterans/shelter case manager. Runs the North Idaho Veterans Stand Down each May.📞 208-664-3095📍 201 E. Harrison Ave., Coeur d'AleneAsk for: The veterans coordinatorSee it on the map ↑
• Goodwill SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)Housing help for veterans who are homeless or about to be. Serves Kootenai County.📞 509-828-2449📍 130 E. Third Ave., SpokaneSee it on the map ↑
• Newby-ginnings of North IdahoFree household goods for veterans, active military and Gold Star families. Bring proof of service.📞 208-610-6996📍 570 S. Clearwater Loop, Unit A, Post Falls🕒 Mon–Thu 9–5🌐 newbyginnings.orgSee it on the map ↑
• Idaho Veterans Emergency Relief GrantUp to $1,500 lifetime, one grant per 6 months, for an emergency in the last 90 days. Honorably discharged Idaho residents. Apply through a service officer.
• Joining Forces Idaho grantHelp with a bill, paid straight to the provider. Ask a service officer.

💼 Jobs, school, legal

• NIC Veterans Resource CenterHelp using VA education benefits, advising, referrals and priority registration.📞 208-929-4028📍 Edminster SUB Room 013, 495 N. College Dr., Coeur d'AleneAsk for: VetCenter@nic.edu🌐 nic.eduSee it on the map ↑
• Idaho Legal Aid ServicesFree civil legal help if you qualify by income. May be helping by phone.📞 208-746-7541📍 610 W. Hubbard Ave., Suite 219, Coeur d'Alene🌐 idaholegalaid.orgSee it on the map ↑
• Idaho Department of Labor – Post FallsAsk for a veteran representative. Walk-ins welcome.📞 208-457-8789
• VETworkingThird Friday of the month at Best Life Coffee, Coeur d'Alene.

🕊️ Hospice & long-term care

Not free, but usually covered. Hospice is paid by Medicare, and the VA covers hospice for veterans enrolled in VA health care. Ask your VA social worker, or the hospice, before you pick.

• Idaho State Veterans Home – Post Falls24-hour skilled nursing for veterans and their spouses, widows and widowers. Not free; ask about costs.📞 208-415-3430 · admissions 208-415-3434📍 590 S. Pleasant View Rd., Post FallsAsk for: Amber Goodchild, administrator; Kady Aamot, volunteers🌐 veterans.idaho.govSee it on the map ↑
• Hospice of North IdahoNonprofit hospice since 1981, with the Schneidmiller House inpatient unit. We Honor Veterans partner with a Veteran Recognition Program. Takes Medicare, Medicaid, VA and private insurance.📞 208-772-7994📍 2290 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene🕒 24/7 on call🌐 hospiceofnorthidaho.orgSee it on the map ↑
• Auburn Crest HospiceHospice and palliative care. We Honor Veterans partner; covered by VA benefits, Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.📞 208-665-8111📍 8382 N. Wayne Dr., Hayden🌐 auburncrest.comSee it on the map ↑
• Crest Hospice & Crest Home HealthHospice and Medicare-certified home health (nursing, therapy, aides). Part of Rocky Mountain Care; soon to be Rocky Mountain Home Care.📞 208-765-4343📍 700 W. Ironwood Dr., Coeur d'Alene🌐 rockymountaincare.comSee it on the map ↑
• Gentiva HospiceHospice care, with veteran-support volunteers.📞 208-765-3452📍 1321 N. Northwood Center Ct., Suite A, Coeur d'AleneSee it on the map ↑
• Advanced Home Care & Hospice of Coeur d'AleneHospice, plus Medicare home health: nursing, therapy, social work, shower aide. Serves Kootenai County.📞 208-769-0500📍 1578 W. Riverstone Dr., Coeur d'AleneSee it on the map ↑
• Idaho Veterans Assistance League – North IdahoSupports Veterans Home residents. PO Box 187, Post Falls.
• Alpine Hospice & Palliative CareHospice and palliative care, Coeur d'Alene.📞 208-739-5093

🏡 Home health & in-home care

Home health (nurses and therapists) is covered by Medicare when a doctor orders it. In-home care (help with bathing, meals, errands) is usually paid privately; agencies marked “VA benefits” bill the VA. Ask your VA social worker about the VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide program.

• CenterWell Home HealthMedicare-certified home health.📞 208-667-5470📍 101 W. Ironwood Dr., #252, Coeur d'Alene🌐 centerwellhomehealth.comSee it on the map ↑
• North Idaho Home Health (LHC Group)Medicare-certified home health; its in-home help line takes VA benefits.📞 208-667-7494📍 850 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d'Alene🕒 Mon–Fri 8–4:30🌐 lhcgroup.comSee it on the map ↑
• Reliant HealthcareMedicare-certified home health.📞 208-665-3514📍 1103 E. Best Ave., Suite E, Coeur d'AleneSee it on the map ↑
• August Home HealthHome health.📞 208-664-0858📍 2005 Ironwood Pkwy, Suite 227, Coeur d'Alene🌐 augusthh.comSee it on the map ↑
• Eden Home Health of Coeur d'AleneHome health; serves Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Benewah and Latah counties.📞 208-255-1640📍 296 W. Sunset Ave., Coeur d'Alene🌐 eden-health.comSee it on the map ↑
• Comfort KeepersIn-home care with a veterans home care program. Takes VA benefits or private pay.📞 208-765-9511📍 820 E. Best Ave., Coeur d'Alene🌐 comfortkeepers.comSee it on the map ↑
• Aging Better In-Home CareIn-home care. Takes VA benefits or private pay.📞 208-777-0308📍 1125 E. Polston Ave., Suite A, Post Falls🌐 aagingbetter.comSee it on the map ↑
• FirstLight Home CareIn-home care. Takes VA benefits or private pay.📞 208-758-8090📍 1900 Northwest Blvd., Suite 110, Coeur d'Alene🌐 firstlighthomecare.comSee it on the map ↑
• Home Helpers Inland NorthwestIn-home care. Takes VA benefits or private pay.📞 208-505-9280📍 109 W. Kathleen Ave., Suite 4, Coeur d'Alene🌐 homehelpershomecare.comSee it on the map ↑
• Home InsteadIn-home senior care. Private pay; helps with VA assistance.📞 208-874-0548📍 302 E. Linden Ave., Suite 103, Coeur d'Alene🌐 homeinstead.com/764See it on the map ↑
• Serengeti CareIn-home care. Takes VA benefits or private pay.📞 208-948-2044📍 3591 E. Third Ave., Suite 108, Post Falls🌐 serengeticare.comSee it on the map ↑
• Free Air LifeVeteran-owned in-home care.📞 855-286-0241📍 2115 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene🌐 freeairlifeva.comSee it on the map ↑
• Addus HomeCareIn-home care.📞 208-667-2309📍 850 W. Ironwood Dr., Suite 101, Coeur d'Alene🌐 addus.comSee it on the map ↑
• All Ways Caring (formerly ResCare HomeCare)In-home care.📞 208-490-8255📍 1900 Northwest Blvd., Suite 210, Coeur d'Alene🌐 allwayscaring.comSee it on the map ↑
• Care to Stay HomeIn-home care.📞 208-758-0357📍 618 N. Fourth St., Suite F, Coeur d'AleneSee it on the map ↑
• Elder Help of North IdahoFree: installs ramps and grab bars and makes home repairs so seniors can stay home.📞 208-661-8870📍 9420 N. Government Way, Hayden🌐 elderhelpofnorthidaho.orgSee it on the map ↑
• Disability Action CenterHelps you choose a home health provider.📞 208-457-3891📍 3726 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls🌐 dacnw.orgSee it on the map ↑
• Ability Home HealthMedicare home health: nursing and therapy. Takes Medicare and Medicaid.📞 208-930-1819
• Senior Helpers – North IdahoIn-home care from a Spokane office. Takes VA benefits or private pay.📞 509-922-4333🌐 seniorhelpers.com
• Touching Hearts at HomeIn-home care.📞 208-601-8300
• Nurse Next Door Coeur d'AleneIn-home care.📞 208-600-0760
• Silver Angels for the ElderlyFree visits for seniors with no family or visitors.📞 208-906-0040🌐 silverangelsfortheelderly.com

☕ Veterans groups

• DAV Fort Sherman Chapter 9Free volunteer-driven van rides to the Spokane VA; has also helped with home repairs, tools for job seekers and VA claims. Meets monthly at American Legion Post 143.📞 208-773-1074 (2023 listing)📍 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post FallsAsk for: Bob HuntSee it on the map ↑
• VFW Post 889Weekly coffee and doughnuts. Here since 1922.📞 208-667-5236📍 406 N. Fourth St., Coeur d'AleneSee it on the map ↑
• VFW Post 3603Post Falls VFW.📞 208-460-4104📍 1225 E. Third Ave., Post FallsSee it on the map ↑
• American Legion Post 143Coffee and camaraderie.📍 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls
• The Veterans ClubWeekly Patriot Pour coffee and a monthly Patriot Dinner.📍 Best Western Plus CdA Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d'AleneSee it on the map ↑
• Dogsmile AdventuresFree therapeutic sailing, focused on veterans.✉️ hello@dogsmileadventures.org