As an advocate for veterans and their families, the Oconee County Veterans Affairs office (a local office of the South Carolina Department of Veteran Affairs) assists veterans and/or their dependents in filing applications to obtain benefits for which they may be entitled to from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and VA Hospitals. Our office also provides transportation to the Greenville VA Medical Center for those Veterans without available transportation. We also provide Notary services

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The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs exists to serve this state's Veterans, service members, and their families and to promote the value Veterans bring to their communities and their fellow citizens.

Key Tasks:

• Assist Veterans with securing all federal and state services and benefits to which they are entitled.

• Develop programs and processes to support lifelong Veteran needs (e.g. SC Veteran Coalition).

• Set statewide conditions that help Veterans to thrive.

• Operate State Veteran Homes to the highest industry standards.

• Advocate for the state's active military presence and the state's strategic role in national security.

• Support efforts to leverage Veteran talents for state economic growth.

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For more information, visit the SCDVA website: Home | SC Department Of Veterans' Affairs

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You can also contact the Oconee County Veterans Affairs Office by calling 864-638-4231.  Their office is located at 223C Kenneth Street, Walhalla, SC 29691.

Finding a meaningful civilian career may feel overwhelming. Our SC Works centers across the state have staff, many of whom are veterans or service members themselves, who are specifically trained to assist military jobseekers find civilian employment. Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) representatives provide intensive case management services to targeted veterans with emphasis in meeting the employment needs of veterans who are economically or educationally disadvantaged.

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Veterans not only receive priority service in our SC Works Centers, but also through SC Works Online Services (SCWOS). For the first 24 hours that a job is listed on SCWOS, only jobseekers that have identified themselves as a member of the military community can view and apply for the position.

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To learn more about how SC Works can help veterans with employment, visit their website Veteran Services | SC Works

DAV is dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life.

This mission is carried forward by:

• Providing free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies of government.

• Providing outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally, and to disabled veterans and their families specifically.

• Representing the interests of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses and their orphans before Congress, the White House and the Judicial Branch, as well as state and local government.

• Extending DAV’s mission of hope into the communities where these veterans and their families live through a network of state-level Departments and local Chapters.

• Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.

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To learn more, contact the Lewis G. Watkins #41 local chapter by calling (810) 701-5138, or by calling 864-973-8455

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For more information about DAV, you can visit their main website at DAV : Disabled American Veterans

Purple Heart Homes focuses on addressing the unique housing challenges veterans face. Whether it’s a new roof, installing wheelchair ramps, or mitigating mold, their work ensures veterans can live safely and independently. The organization’s projects often involve older veterans living on fixed incomes, whose homes have become unsafe or inaccessible over time.

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If you are a veteran, or if a veteran you love is in need, visit this website to complete an application for services Application For Assistance

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*Note - applicant must be a veteran, or if a Veteran is unable to complete this form, an immediate family member or authorized representative may fill out any and all information relevant to the Veteran's assistance.*

Upstate Warrior Solution offers service coordination for veterans, first responders, and their families. Navigating available resources can be complex and time-consuming. We simplify the process and help you get support faster. 

With more than half of our team made up of veterans and former first responders, we understand your needs because we’ve walked in your shoes.

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To get assistance, visit their website to learn more about the services they offer: Upstate Warrior Solution | Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, Spartanburg, Oconee

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To make an appointment at the Oconee location, call (864) 520-2073 to schedule an appointment

Rebuild Upstate offers an application program opportunity including ramps & steps, aging in place, and critical repairs. These are all need based and determined by the Rebuild Upstate team after the application is submitted. While the work aims to keep families safe, the application process allows us to maximize funding opportunities for each applicant. This helps us better report to our funders and reduce waiting times for better-funded opportunities. Rebuild Upstate works with around 12 repair funders, many of which have their eligibility criteria.

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To learn more about eligibility requirements as well as services available, visit Home - Rebuild Upstate