Title How to get free language assistance from VA Content Page introduction We offer free interpreters and other language assistance to Veterans and family members. Read this page to find out how to get help in other languages by phone or at a VA health facility. Alert Calls to action Find helpful VA phone numbers https://www.va.gov/resources/helpful-va-phone-numbers/ Generate a table of contents from major headings Off Main content Get help when you call VA Call our MyVA411 main information line at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). Select 0 to connect with a VA call center agent. Tell the agent you’d like an interpreter to join the call. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get help at a VA health facility If you or your family member needs language assistance at a VA health facility, simply tell a VA staff member that you'd like an interpreter. You can also ask your care team to connect you with a VA patient advocate. Patient advocates are highly trained professionals at each VA medical center. They work to support the rights of Veterans and their families who receive care through VA. Your patient advocate can help you get services like these: • An interpreter • Translated documents to help you understand some VA health benefits and services • American Sign Language services Find your nearest VA health facility Repeat CTA buttons Off VA Benefit Hubs Health care Apply for VA health care, find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online. Disability File a claim for disability compensation for conditions related to your military service, and manage your benefits over time. Education and training Apply for and manage your GI Bill and other education benefits to help pay for college and training programs. Related Information Contact us Your civil rights and how to file a discrimination complaint Need more help? Select contacts Default contact CONTACT INFORMATION MyVA411 main information line: 800-698-2411 Article categories Primary category Other topics and questions Tags Audience Beneficiaries Beneficiaries All Veterans Section Resources and support
Health care Apply for VA health care, find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online.
Disability File a claim for disability compensation for conditions related to your military service, and manage your benefits over time.
Education and training Apply for and manage your GI Bill and other education benefits to help pay for college and training programs.