Veterans
To all Veterans, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all you have done, whether serving two months or 30 years, eight deployments to a theater of operations, or being in a position where you didn’t leave the States. Thank you.
Some Veterans have visually apparent disabilities, while others do not. No matter what your disability is, LIFTT can assist. Below are some links to veterans programs and resources in our service area. To speak to a LIFTT independent Living team member regarding your specific needs, please call (406) 259-5181 or send us a message through the Contact Us page.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mission is ” to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors”.
The VA does this by administering a number of programs including veterans’ disability benefits, The GI Bill and other educational opportunities, veterans cemeteries, and the Veterans Health Administration which includes which operates 1298 healthcare facilities nationwide.
To apply or access information about your VA and Department of Defense benefits visit:
To view and manage your VA health records including appointments and prescriptions visit:
VA Health facilities in LIFTT’s service area include:
The Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic
Every year, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) help more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways by helping them access benefits they earned, like health care, education, and disability, and connecting them to meaningful employment opportunities. With over 1200 local chapters DAV is the nation’s most resourceful veterans service organization, keeping the promise to support America’s veterans.
DAV Chapters in LIFTT Service Area include:
Billings (Montana Chapter #10)
Mailing Address: 3202 Ave F Billings, MT 59102
Meetings: 1st Thursday of Every Month @ 8:30 a.m.
Meeting Location: 3434 King Avenue West (View Map)
Phone:(817) 366-6114