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A well-trained dog can mean fewer bad nights, steadier hands, and someone reliable at your side when things get hard. Below are established programs — some national, one right here in New Hampshire — that place service dogs with veterans at no cost, plus the VA's own benefit for veterans who already have one.
Between waitlists, applications, and figuring out which program actually fits your situation, finding the right service dog program can feel like its own full-time search. That's where we come in.
We're a connector, not a provider. One confidential conversation — we listen, then we connect you to the right person for your situation. No forms to decode, no runaround.
Public resources you can use today
These are publicly available resources anyone can use — Veterans Resource Alliance is not affiliated with any of them. If you'd rather not sort through it all yourself, reach out and we'll do it with you.
A small New Hampshire nonprofit, started by a veteran and a rescue dog named Honor, that rescues shelter dogs and trains them as service dogs for veterans dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or mobility challenges — placed at no cost.
A long-running nonprofit that trains and places guide dogs, hearing dogs, PTSD service dogs, and other assistance dogs with veterans and first responders, entirely free of charge including training and travel.
A national nonprofit that pairs rescued dogs, trained as service dogs, with veterans dealing with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma — veterans live on-site for training and go home with their dog, at no cost.
A Maryland-based nonprofit where recovering veterans help raise and train service dogs (a ‘mission-based trauma recovery’ approach) that are then placed with fellow veterans who have mobility impairments or PTSD, at no cost.
The VA does not provide or pay for training a service dog itself, but if your dog comes from an accredited program, the VA will cover its veterinary care, equipment like a harness, and even help with travel to get the dog.
If you're ready to explore a service dog program — or just want to understand your options — reach out and we'll help you find the right fit. Free and confidential.
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