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Resources and Templates
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Resources Overview
These resource materials support veterans legal clinic operations. They are organized by audience to help you quickly find what you need.
- Supporting Veterans: Legal information and takeaway materials for your clients.
- Organizer Templates: Get planning started with timelines, checklists, and recruitment tools.
- Volunteer Handbook: Day-of guides, role assignments, and troubleshooting help.
Takeaway Materials for Veterans
These plain-language materials provide veterans with information they can reference after their appointments. Resources explain common legal processes and provide clear guidance for next steps.
Legal Information One-Pagers
One-page guides explaining common legal issues and processes. Written in plain language for veteran clients.
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VA Benefits and Discharge Upgrade Materials
Word document containing questions to screen applicants for problems accessing VA healthcare or other benefits or determine whether applicants need to request a discharge upgrade from VA.
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Working With Veterans
Tips to help with working with veterans in a legal setting.
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Best Practices for Clinics Serving Veterans
Execute your clinic smoothly with these pointers on marketing, screening, and scheduling your event.
Resource Directories
Directories connecting veterans to additional legal services, VA resources, and support organizations.
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VA's Accredited Representative/Veterans Service Organization Search
Connect with veterans service organizations like VFW, DAV, and American Legion.
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National Resource Directory
Website hosted and maintained by the Defense Health Agency's Recovery Coordination Program. Contains resources for Veterans, their families, and their caregivers, at the national, state, and local levels.
Client Support Materials
Documents that help veterans navigate appointments and follow through on legal matters.
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What to Expect at Your Virtual Appointment
Overview of clinic appointment format, privacy protections, and how to prepare for virtual appointments
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What to Expect at Your In-Person Appointment
Overview of clinic appointment format, privacy protections, and how to prepare for in-person appointments
Templates for Organizers
Planning tools and operational templates for organizations coordinating veterans' legal clinics. These materials support clinic setup, volunteer coordination, and event management.
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Clinic Registration Form Template
Customizable intake form for collecting veteran information and legal needs.
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Volunteer Scheduling Spreadsheet
Pre-formatted spreadsheet for matching volunteers with veteran appointments.
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Planning Timeline & Checklist
Step-by-step timeline for organizing a clinic from three months out to day-of coordination.
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Sample Event Flyer
Get inspiration for your clinic flyer.
