The purpose of the Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) program is to provide a professional to serve as the statewide point of contact to assist Service Members and Veterans in accessing Department of Veterans Affairs' health care services and benefits. Each TAA also provides assistance in obtaining entitlements through the Military Health System and access to community resources. The Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA): Provides information and assistance to Service members and their families to help them understand and access state and federal benefits as well as services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Business Administration (VBA), Military Health System, and the Department of Labor. Coordinates with VA, TRICARE, Veteran Service Organizations, and other federal, state, and community resources to provide important information and help with obtaining services to meet your needs during the post-deployment period. Participates in the mobilization and demobilization process to brief and advise members and their families about available VA entitlements and available resources in their communities. Coordinates activities for the Post-Deployment Health Reassessment event (a screening evaluation for any lingering physical and mental health conditions Service members may experience at 3-6 months post-deployment). Researches and resolve issues associated with entitlements when problems arise. Advises the Joint Forces Headquarters and coordinate with Family Support Specialists, Employer Support Group to assist with access to entitlements available through Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Labor, and other veterans' entitlement and benefit programs.

Providing social and emotional support to student veterans transitioning from military service to college life by connecting them to a new generation of social workers trained to deliver culturally responsive care. The program emphasizes the vital relationship between community and people and is built on three foundational pillars: transition assistance, suicide prevention through peer mentorship, and community engagement. CC AmeriCorps members are social work interns from the University of South Dakota (USD). They earn educational credit by completing the field hours required for graduation. Through their work, these interns contribute to building a sustainable network of care for military-connected students.

The Per Diem program works to house eligible veterans in community-based housing. Upon completion of the program, veterans will assume the lease and this will become their permanent housing. Once accepted into the program, services provided include: assistance with rent; furniture; utilities; food and coordination with community resources.

Provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, telephone and online family information and referral, situational assistance, tax preparation and filing service, and links to military and community resources. Live Chat option: Go to MilitaryOneSource.mil., Find and click on the Live Chat button on the Confidential Help drop down menu. Connection to information, answers and support when MilLife happens. Services include Relationship counseling, Non-medical counseling for stress relief, Financial counseling, Document translation, Spouse scholarships, education and career benefits, Child care options, PCS moves, and MSEP Job Search Navigator - to assist military spouses find employment.