Veterans Services

  • Welcome Home!

    To all Veterans, surviving spouses, caregivers, and family members; thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to our nation. Whether you wore the uniform or stood beside someone who did, your contribution is deeply honored and forever valued.

    At Alachua County Veteran Services, we are proud to serve those who have served. Our staff understands military life because we’ve lived it. We are professionally trained, accredited, and personally dedicated to advocating for you and your family every step of the way.

    We’re here to guide you through the VA claims process, help you understand your earned benefits, and connect you with the support and resources you deserve. Whether you’re a newly separated service member, a surviving spouse navigating your next steps, a dependent in need of assistance, or a student Veteran seeking direction; we are here for​ you.

    We stay current on the latest laws, policies, and programs that impact the Veteran community, and we are committed to making sure you never have to face the system alone.

    Regardless of whether you’re just starting your VA journey or looking into additional benefits and resources, Alachua County Veteran Services is here to help.

    Feel free to call us at 352-264-6740 or email alachuacountyvet@alachuacounty.us to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our Veteran Service Officers.

    Sincerely,

    Olajuwon White, Director (USN)

    ​Alachua County Veteran Services​
    alachuacountyvet@alachuacounty.us





If any accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at (352) 374-5275 or (352) 374-5284 TDD.

Contact

  • Olajuwon White
  • Director
  • John Henry Thomas, M.D. Center
  • 218 SE 24th Street
  • Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Phone: 352-264-6740
  • Fax: 352-548-3746
  • TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)
    • Mission

      To provide professional assistance and advocacy to the Veterans of Alachua County, their eligible dependents and survivors in securing all entitled/eligible Veterans' benefits earned through honorable military service.

    • Goal

      To assist Alachua County Vet​erans, their dependents and survivors to efficiently and effectively apply for any Veteran Benefits that they may qualify for.

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Transparency

View our Performance Measures Report:
​​Veterans Services Performance Measures​​​

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