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Nevada Veterans Advocates

A Nevada Veterans Advocate (NV Advocate) is a person who helps educate active military members, Guard or Reserves, veterans, as well as their families about earned benefits and opportunities through U.S. military service.

What Does a Nevada Veterans Advocate Do?

A Nevada Veterans Advocate (NV Advocate) is a person who helps educate active military members, Guard or Reserves, veterans, as well as their families about earned benefits and opportunities through U.S. military service. Simply put: Nevada Veterans Advocates learn about veterans benefits and resources in order to share that information with their local communities and guide them to the professionals who can help. 

How to Earn Your NVA  Certificate

Enroll in and complete the Nevada Veterans Advocate Course. You may complete all 20 courses online (see instructions below). Once you receive your certificate, you can become part of the NDVS team and help us at outreach events for veterans!

Free Online Training

Thank you for your interest in becoming an NV Advocate!  

To become a NV Veterans Advocate or to re-certify, click the button below.

Re-Certify Here
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Nevada Advocacy Course

If you have never registered with NVAPPS, you will need to do so to take the course. 

  • Create an account (if you are a first time user)
  • Scroll to Course Catalog
  • Click Other Nevada Public Service Entities and Public
  • Click Veterans Advocacy and Support
  • Click Nevada Veterans Advocate Certification Course
  • Select the ENROLL ME button at the bottom of the next page to enroll into each module (1-20).

Thank you again for your interest in helping others!

If you have immediate questions about the Nevada Veterans Advocate (NVA) Program, contact Starlyn Lara via email at laras@veterans.nv.gov

Enroll Here

About

Courses in the NV Advocate Program cover 20 veteran and service member focused topics listed below:

  1. The Nevada Veterans Advocacy Program Overview
  2. State of Nevada Veteran’s Benefits
  3. Nevada State Veterans Homes
  4. Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Programs
  5. Nevada Veterans Service Organizations
  6. Entrepreneurship for Veterans in Nevada
  7. Unique Veteran Populations
  8. Improving Veteran Employment Outcomes
  9. Introductions to Federal and State Education Benefits
  10. Veteran Legal and Financial Services
  11. Requesting Military Discharge Upgrades, Records, and/or Medals
  12. VA Housing and Automobile Adaptation Grants
  13. Veterans Health Administration(VHA) Programs
  14. Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of VA
  15. VA Compensation
  16. Presumptive Diseases
  17. VA Improved Pension(Aid & Attendance/House Bound)
  18. VA Life Insurance Programs
  19. VA Home Loan Guaranty Program
  20. Suicide Prevention

How Can We Help?

Want more information on earned veterans benefits or have questions or concerns? You are in the right place! Veterans Service Officers are here to help. Please fill out the form and click “Submit." To find VSO Locations, please visit the Veterans Service Officer page.

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NDVS (Nevada Department of Veterans Services) is currently dealing with a large number of requests.

VSO intake appointments are taking about 30–90 days to schedule. The wait time depends on which location you choose and appointment availability. If you have already submitted a request, you may need to wait longer than usual for someone to contact you. It does not necessarily mean your request has a problem, it’s primarily a notice about the current backlog.