All links are listed in alphabetical order – if you find a phone number that does not work or a link that is no longer available please contact us so we can update our list.

ABA Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel – www.abanet.org/legalservices/lamp
The mission of the ABA Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel is to improve the effectiveness of legal assistance provided on civil matters to an estimated nine million military personnel and their dependents.

Addressing the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Service Needs of Returning Veterans and Their Families: The Training Needs of State Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies and Providers - http://www.nasadad.org/resources/Pages%20from%20Veterans%20Report%209-29-2009%20FINAL%20(Short%20Version).pdf

The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) conducted an environmental scan of the training, outreach, and resources offered
by the Single State Agencies (SSAs) in charge of drug and alcohol treatment and prevention services to respond to the needs of returning veterans and their families.
This scan was conducted to learn how to more effectively serve returning veterans and family members impacted by substance use disorders (SUDs). To accomplish
this, NASADAD conducted case studies of nine States that had been identified as having the largest number of initiatives for returning veterans. The data for these case studies were gleaned from 36 interviews with SSA staff and staff from publicly funded SUD treatment facilities. NASADAD staff gathered data on State policies,
trainings, and outreach efforts, as well as recommendations for future development of technical assistance and training materials to address the gaps in services.

After Deployment - www.afterdeployment.org
Our mission is to help you and your loved ones manage the challenges that are often faced following a deployment.

Here you will find information and self-guided solutions for dealing with post-traumatic
stress and war memories; conflict at work; depression; anger; sleep problems; alcohol and drug abuse; stress; relationship problems; kids and deployment; spiritual guidance and fitness; living with physical injuries; and health and wellness.

Air Force Aid Society – www.afas.org
The official charity of the U.S. Air Force.
1-800-769-8951

American Ex-Prisoners of War Organization – www.axpow.org
Our organization of former POW’s (military and civilian) and their families has helped many victims deal with the enduring trauma of their capture through friendships with those who shared a common experience. These friendships have become lasting, life-long relationships.

America’s Heroes at Work – www.americasheroesatwork.gov
An online resource from the U.S. Department of Labor designed to help employers in their employment of veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), two increasingly common battlefield conditions.

The American Legion – www.legion.org
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-time veteran’s organization, devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a not-for-profit community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members, men and women, in nearly 15,000 American Legion posts worldwide.

American Veterans Center – www.americanveteranscenter.org
The mission of the American Veterans Center is to preserve and promote the legacy of America’s servicemen and women from World War II through Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Amputee Coalition of America – www.amputee-coalition.org
This organization, in conjunction with the National Limb Loss Information Center, provides resources for people with limb loss. On its website, you can find parity information for your state, as well as an online support group and a listing for support groups in your area.   1-888-AMP-KNOW (1-888-267-5669)

AMVETS National Headquarters – www.amvets.org
AMVETS (or American Veterans) has a proud history of assisting veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. The helping hand that AMVETS extends to veterans and their families takes many forms.

Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) – www.asymca.org
The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is a national member association of the YMCA of the USA and works with the Department of Defense.  ASYMCA offers essential programs such as childcare, hospital assistance, spouse support services, food services, computer training classes, health and wellness services, and holiday meals, among many others.  ASYMCA operates at 16 dedicated branch locations and nine affiliated community YMCAs, as well as six Department of Defense/Department of Homeland Security affiliates worldwide.

Army Emergency Relief – www.aerhq.org
AER is a private nonprofit organization incorporated in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff. AER’s sole mission is to help soldiers and their dependents.
1-866-878-6378

Army OneSource – www.myarmyonesource.com
This is a Resource for Military Members including active duty, and Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status), Spouses and Families.  Through a toll free number and website, users can tap into educational, financial, health, employment, and legal services.

ARMY STUDY GUIDE.COM – www.armystudyguide.com
This site provides FREE U.S. Army Board Study Guide Resources to help you prepare for the various U.S. Army Boards and has done so since 1999. You can study online by choosing a topic below or print the Study Guide and take it with you. Once you understand the information, try one of our Quizzes.  Many army units have chosen to use this study guide for their boards. Unlike Study Guide books you can pay money for, our FREE Study Guide is updated as soon as we are made aware of the updated information. Please tell other soldiers about this free resource and don’t let them spend their money on a board study guide!!!

Association of Military Banks of America – www.ambahq.org
The Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) has been representing banks serving Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and their families worldwide.  As part of its education program, AMBA conducts an annual workshop for its members and government personnel overseeing military banking. In addition to receiving briefings from key DoD financial managers and military bank liaison officers, workshop attendees can expect to receive updates from the U. S. Treasury, the FDIC, the American Bankers Association, the Independent Community Bankers of America, and the AFFN.

Behavioral Health Services for Returning Veterans and Their Families: Services, Gaps, and Recommendations – http://www.mhtransformation.org/documents/reports/MHTWorkgroupReport_ReturningVeterans010809.pdf
This report identifies gaps in mental health services for returning veterans and offers recommendations. Section 5.3 discusses the need for veterans’ issues training for behavioral health providers.
Organization: Texas Mental Health Transformation
Date: 12/2008

Blinded Veteran Association – www.bva.org
An organization of blinded veterans helping blinded veterans. Through our service programs, regional groups, resources, and advocacy before the legislative and executive branches of government, we hope to make life better for blinded veterans.

Board of Veterans Appeals – www.va.gov/vbs/bva
Find out more about understanding the appeal process.

Building Bridges to Support Military and Veteran Families: Healthcare Providers Resource Guide – http://www.thenationalcouncil.org/galleries/policy-file/DCoE_PHCSoC__Building_Bridges_Healthcare_Professionals_v1.0-19-Aug-09.pdf

This report provides tools and resources for behavioral and medical health care providers who work with military and veteran families.
Author: Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury
Date: 8/2009

Career Command Post – www.careercommandpost.com
CCP specializes in bringing transitioning active duty military personnel and armed forces veterans together with civilian employers that are hiring for executive, managerial, professional, technical, skilled, and semi-skilled positions, from the Military Transition Group, Inc.
1-800-219-0408

Catholic War Veterans – www.cwv.org
The Catholic War Veterans, while providing charitable programs and services within our communities, is focused on promoting the social welfare of all military veterans and their families without discrimination.

The Center for Constitutional Rights – www.ccrjustice.org
The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) is a non-profit legal organization dedicated to protecting the rights of those with the fewest protections and least access to legal resources.
212-614-6464

Children Coping with Deployment: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/children-coping-deployment.asp

Circle of Friends for American Veterans – www.vetsvision.org
The Circle of Friends for American Veterans, and its allied publication, the VETERANS’ VISION, have provided and continues to provide advocacy for those who deserve it the most and have it the least by conducting nationwide rallies, holding receptions with policymakers and providing direct financial support to transitional facilities that assist homeless veterans.

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance – www.cgmahq.org
“We Look after Our Own”: Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is a non-profit organization providing financial assistance to the Coast Guard community.
1-800-881-2462

The Coming Home Project – www.cominghomeproject.net
The Coming Home Project is a non-profit organization devoted to providing compassionate care, support, and stress management tools for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families.

Counseling Services for National Guard and Reserves:  Military and Family Life Consultant Program – www.arfp.org
MFLC Counselors can help you and your family problem solve with issues resulting from deployment, reunions, reintegration and other times of change including:
•    Marriage and Relationship Issues
•    Family Issues
•    Stress and Anxiety
•    Depression
•    Grief and Loss
•    Anger management
•    Parent and child communication
Soldiers and families are entitled to six prepaid, face-to-face counseling sessions.
CALL: 1-888-755-9355

Courage to Care campaign by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences – http://www.usuhs.mil/psy/courage.html
Courage to Care is a new, electronic health campaign for military and civilian professionals serving the military community, as well as for military men, women and families. Courage to Care consists of electronic fact sheets (see attached fact sheets) on timely health topics relevant to military life that provide actionable information. Courage to Care is in the public domain; designed to be or fit into your health outreach; customized with your local contact information and sent to your provider or support group network, even put on your own websites or sent to friends and family. Courage to Care content is developed by leading military health experts from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, your nation’s federal medical school.

DAV Burn Pit Action Center – https://sites.google.com/site/burnpits/Home
Addresses the concerns of Service Members, Veterans, their families and others about the damages of the burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Department of Veterans Affairs – www.va.gov
Find out about health and education benefits, employment assistance, home loans, life insurance, pensions, and memorial services for veterans. Plus special information for minorities and women in the military, and services for homeless and disabled vets.
VA benefits: 1-800-827-1000
Education: 1-888-442-4551
Health Care: 1877-222-8387

Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities Locator and Directory – www.va.gov
This website will allow you to locate facility-related information quickly and accurately.

Deployment Health and Family Readiness Library – deploymenthealthlibrary.fhp.osd.mil
This library provides Service members, families, leaders, Health Care providers, and veterans an easy way to find deployment health and family readiness information. Within this library you’ll find access to fact sheets, guides, and other products on a wide variety of topics published by the services and organizations that serve you. You’ll also find additional web links to other organizations and resources devoted to the health and well-being of the Service member and their family.

Deployment Health Clinical Center – www.pdhealth.mil
PDHealth.mil was designed to assist clinicians in the delivery of post-deployment healthcare by fostering a trusting partnership between military men and women, veterans, their families, and their healthcare providers to ensure the highest quality care for those who make sacrifices in the world’s most hazardous workplace.   866-559-1627 or 800-796-9699

Deployment, Return, Reunion Program (DRRP) -  http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhcl/Pages/default.aspx
To serve our growing military community through excellence in patient and family centered care, readiness and professional development.

Disabled American Veterans – www.dav.org
The DAV’s members provide grassroots advocacy and services in communities nationwide. From educating lawmakers and the public about important issues to supporting services and legislation to help disabled veterans — the DAV is there to promote its message of hope to all who have served and sacrificed.

Disability Info – www.disabilityinfo.gov
A collaboration among 22 Federal agencies, with information on cross-cutting issue areas including employment, benefits, housing, transportation, health care, education, civil rights, and technology.

Education Support to the Department of Defense – Worldwide – www.dantes.doded.mil/Dantes_web/DANTESHOME.asp
DANTES mission is to support the off-duty, voluntary education programs of the Department of Defense and to conduct special projects and development activities in support of education-related functions of the Department.

Employer support of the Guard and Reserves:  http://www.esgr.org/site/
ESGR was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee’s military commitment. It is the lead DoD organization for this mission under DoD Directive 1250.1.

ESGR: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve – www.esgr.org
Guardsmen and Reservists have the right to return to their civilian jobs following their service. National Guardsmen and Reservists who think their employers have acted unfairly–for instance, if they believe they were fired because of their military service–should contact the ESGR.
800-336-4590

Families Coping with Readjustment: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/coping-family-member-war.asp

Families trying to locate their local community resources, including their Family Assistance Center: http://www.jointservicessupport.org/ResourceFinderSearchFilter.aspx

Federal Tuition Assistance – www.virtualarmory.com/education/fedbenefits/tuition_fta.aspx
The Army Reserve National Guard Federal Assistance (FTA) Program provides financial assistance to part-time ARNG soldiers in support of their professional and personal self-development goals.

Federal Student Aid – studentaid.ed.gov
Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school.
800-433-3243

First Step – www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/firststep/
An  interactive tool for case managers and outreach workers to use in order to access federal mainstream programs (food, housing, income, employment) for the homeless. It was developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, with guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Social Security Administration, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Fisher House – www.fisherhouse.org
The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America’s military in their time of need.  Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, Fisher House Foundation donates “comfort homes,” built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times – during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.

Fleet Reserve Association – www.fra.org
As a leading organization in The Military Coalition, FRA works closely with 35 other military and veterans’ organizations on important personnel issues. In addition to direct representation in Congress, the Association sponsors legislative seminars across the country to better inform Sea Services personnel, Reservists, retirees and veterans about governmental actions that affect them and what they can do to protect their interests.

F.O.C.U.S: Resiliency Training for Military Families – http://www.focusproject.org/
FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress) for the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery’s (BUMED) is a psychological health resiliency-building program designed for military families facing the psychological challenges of combat operational stress during wartime. FOCUS is based on leading evidenced-based family intervention models for at-risk families and has been shown to have positive emotional, behavioral and adaptive outcomes for families. FOCUS services augment existing Navy Medicine and Navy and Marine Corps community support programs in order to provide a comprehensive system of care that supports family readiness and wellness. In addition, FOCUS services are offered to Army and Air Force families at select installations through funding from DOD Office of Military Family and Community Policy.

For Women – www.4woman.gov
This website and toll-free call center were created to provide free, reliable health information for women everywhere.
1-800-994-9662

Foundation for American Veterans – www.fav.org
A nonprofit organization that was established to provide various benefits for all Veterans regardless of which branch of the military they were with. The Foundations main goal is to step in and assist Veterans, either through the Veterans Hospitals, homeless programs, educational programs, crisis programs, etc., where the local, state, and federal governments leave off.

From Zero to Three:  Coming Together Around Military Families (CTAMF): http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/funded-projects/military-families/

The Fund for Veterans’ Education – www.veteransfund.org
The Fund for Veterans’ Education was established to provide scholarships to veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan or Iraq since September 11, 2001, and who are now enrolled in college or vocational-technical school.
507-931-1682

Funders Together to End Homelessness – www.endlongtermhomelessness.org
Funders Together to End Homelessness is a national network of foundations and corporations supporting strategic and effective grant making to end homelessness.

GI Bill Info from the VA – www.gibill.va.gov
The official GI Bill Website from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
888-442-4551

Give an Hour – www.giveanhour.org
Give an Hour is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a national network of volunteers to respond to acute and chronic needs within our society. It is currently establishing a national network of mental health professionals and reaching out to its first target population, the U.S. troops and families affected by the current military conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Guide to State Veterans Benefits Available Online
Veterans pursuing their educational goals are usually eligible for “educational assistance for students” in most states. Educational benefits for veterans and their dependents, particularly the children of deceased and disabled veterans, are also available in some states. Military.com has developed an on-line general summary of educational benefits for veterans and their dependents. The site provides a state-by-state breakdown of benefits available. To view the guide, click here.

The Gulf War Resource Center, Inc – www.ngwrc.org
Helps Veterans of recent and current wars and operations.   We are an international coalition of advocates and organizations providing information, support and referrals for those affected by the complexities of current and recent combat operations (1990 to current).

Gulf War Veteran Resource Pages – www.gulfweb.org
The mission of the GWVRP is to disseminate health related information to veterans of the Persian Gulf War in an unbiased format.

Healing Combat Trauma – www.healingcombattrauma.com
Resources for and about healing combat trauma. The focus is on effective therapeutic care — medical, psychological and legal — plus analysis and context — and the slant is apolitical.

Helmets to Hardhats – www.helmetstohardhats.org
Helmets to Hardhats is the fastest way for Military, Reservists and Guardsmen to transition from active duty to a career in the construction industry.

Hire Heroes USA – www.hireheroesusa.org
Hire Heroes USA is a national nonprofit organization, which provides career placement assistance to disabled veterans from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Its mission is to be the bridge to a fulfilling career for our heroes to ensure they have the opportunity to enjoy the freedoms they fought to preserve.
513-683-5020

Hire Vets First – www.hirevetsfirst.gov
This is a comprehensive career website for hiring veterans of America’s military. Whether you’re a manager, human resources specialist, or veteran, you’ll find the resources you need for matching employment opportunities with veterans.

Homeless Veteran Provider Technical Assistance Center (VET TAC) – www.homelessvetprovidertac.net
Funded by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the VET TAC helps non-profit organizations and faith-based agencies create programs to help homeless veterans transition to independent living. The TAC staff provides free training and consultation in writing successful grant applications to assist organizations in preparing their own grants from federal, state, and/or private funding sources.

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program – National Technical Assistance Center http://www.hvrp.org/resources/index.cfm
In July 2007, Virginia Commonwealth University and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans were funded by the Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment and Training Service to provide training and technical assistance to Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs (HVRP).
HVRPs provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force and to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless veterans.
The VCU National Technical Assistance Center understands the challenges that HVRPs face and we are able to provide practical, hands on technical assistance and training. We use a variety of formats to address the training needs of the Programs across the country including: face-to-face, teleconference, webcasts, and print.

Homes for our Troops – www.homesforourtroops.org
This organization is strongly committed to helping those who have selflessly given to their country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries. We assist severely injured Servicemen and Women and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and then coordinating the process of building a new home or adapting an existing home for handicapped accessibility. The finished home is then given to the veteran.  *All services provided by Homes for Our Troops are at no cost to the veterans we serve.

Information for Counselors of Higher Education (VA) – www.mentalhealth.va.gov/College/
Proliferating research has shown the prevalence of mental health problems among the veterans after their deployment. This website is to help campus professionals learn more about the challenges and problems our veteran students are facing and how you can help them with the available VA resources and services. There are specific trainings on Suicide Prevention and PTSD.

How deployment stress affects children and families: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/pages/pro_deployment_stress_children.asp

Information for Employers about Veterans:  http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/info-employers-vets.asp

Returning Veterans often resume the job they had before they left home. Other Veterans may start a new job after discharge. Veterans make very good workers because of their military training. They learn skills in leadership, teamwork, and performance under pressure. Military experience fosters respect for procedures. Veterans are not afraid to tackle tough problems.However, Veterans all go through some readjustment after they get back from a war zone. Employers can benefit from understanding their employees’ needs and rights. Informed employers can help make the process smoother for both the returnee and the workplace.

Information for Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom Veterans – www.va.gov/gulfwar/
Information for veterans, their families and others about VA health care programs related to Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom.  1-800-PGW-VETS (1-800-748-8387) TOLL FREE

Iraq War Veterans Organization – www.iraqwarveterans.org
The Iraq War Veterans Organization provides information and support for: Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans, Global War on Terror Veterans, Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans, active military personnel and family member’s related to pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment issues, as well as service member and family Operation Iraqi Freedom Deployment Readiness problems, information about PTSD, Health issues and Veterans Benefits. The Iraq War Veterans Organization website has links to information about Veterans Administration health care, readjustment after deployment, education, employment, military discounts, PTSD issues, support-chat forums, family support and deployment information.

Jewish War Veterans of the USA – www.jwv.org
The Jewish War Veterans of the USA, stands ready, as it has since 1896, to ensure that those who have fought our nation’s battles receive the treatment and the respect that they deserve from a grateful nation through Jewish War Veterans’ access to VA and government officials.

Joint Family Support Assistance Program – www.guardfamily.org
A site that provides information on supporting the family members, services members and the children for the National Guard and Reserve.

Kitchen Table Gang – www.kitchentablegang.org
This is a bunch of “rag-tag” military types trying to make life a little more pleasant for our hospitalized veterans and to lessen the bleakness that permeates many VA hospitals, and help our soldiers and Marines overseas.

Lariam Action USA – www.lariaminfo.org
Lariam Action is an information and support service for people who have questions about the effects of the anti-malaria drug Lariam (mefloquine).

LawHelp – www.lawhelp.org
LawHelp helps low and moderate income people find free legal aid programs in their communities, and answers to questions about their legal rights.

Leaders Guide for Managing Marines in Distress – www.usmc-mccs.org/leadersguide/
The Leaders Guide for Managing Marines in Distress is designed to provide guidance and tools to leaders on what to look for, what to do and specific resources for helping Marines who are in distress. The Leaders Guide is a quick reference, designed to help leaders at all levels take care of Marines in the unit who are in distress because of their situation or behavior.

Legion of Valor – www.legionofvalor.com
The Legion of Valor was initially formed in 1890 by a group of Civil War and Indian War, Medal of Honor veterans. The Legion of Valor strives to cherish the memories of medal winners and distinguished service members, promote fellowship, extend relief to needy members and promote and inspire patriotism.

Leveling the Playing Field: Practical Strategies For increasing veterans” involvement in diversion and reentry Programs – http://www.gainscenter.samhsa.gov/pdfs/veterans/levelingthefield_veterans.pdf
The findings and directives issued by the President’s New Freedom Commission (2002) regarding the development of a system that is consumer and family driven have led many states and their partners to increase their efforts to involve consumers along a continuum of core activities for justice-involved consumers. Jail diversion and prison reentry programs have been at the forefront in integrating consumers in activities, ranging from participation in local and statewide advisory groups to becoming dedicated staff members.
www.gainscenter.samhsa.gov

Living in The New Normal – http://www.militarychild.org/linn.asp
Sparked by concerns about military children dealing with illness, injury, or death of a parent, the Living in the New Normal: Supporting Children through Trauma and Loss, or LINN, initiative was developed through collaboration with experts in the fields of trauma and grief, resiliency, health care, and child development.  LINN encourages families to ensure their children have the tools to weather life’s storms, fosters home front efforts to support military children, and provides educators and other concerned adults with information to help them support children during times of uncertainty, trauma, and grief. LINN’s efforts are predicated on the belief that children are courageous and resilient and that these skills can be strengthened through deliberate encouragement by the adults in their lives. As the LINN initiative has grown and evolved, in 2009, the name was changed to Living In the New Normal: Helping Children Thrive through Good and Challenging Times.

Marine Corps League – www.mcleague.com
Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy, voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines, FMF Corpsmen and former Marines and FMF Corpsmen and to their widows and orphans; and to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.

Mental Health America – www.nmha.org/infoctr/
In order to better serve the public, Mental Health America provides an information and referral service. We provide referrals to a broad range of local services and support groups, as well as literature on various mental health issues.

Mental Health Self-Assessment Program – www.mentalhealthscreening.org/military/index.aspx or www.militarymentalhealth.org
The Mental Health Self-Assessment Program (MHSAP) is a mental health and alcohol screening and referral program provided for military families and service members affected by deployment and mobilization. Anonymous, self-assessments are available for depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol use, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder and are offered online, by phone, and at special installations. It is funded by the Department of Defense Office of Health Affairs and coordinated by Screening For Mental Health, Inc.
781-239-0071 or 1-877-877-3647

Military Children and Families: http://www.nctsn.org/nccts/nav.do?pid=ctr_top_military

Military Child Education Coalition – www.militarychild.org
A 501(c)3 non-profit, world-wide organization, MCEC is a model of positive leadership and advocacy.  Its work is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition.

Military Child of Deployed Parents - www.deploymentkids.com
Resources for children whose parents have been deployed: games, jokes, ideas, distance calculators, time zones map, thank you cards/certificates, deployment journals and more.

Military Compensation – www.defenselink.mil/militarypay/
The Military Pay and Benefits Website is sponsored by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. The following topics are covered on this site: Pay and Allowances, Retirement, Benefits, Survivor Benefits and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

Military HOMEFRONT – www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF_HOMEPAGE
Military HOMEFRONT is the Department of Defense website for official Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) program information, policy and guidance designed to help troops and their families, leaders, and service providers.  Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you’ll find what you need.

Military K-12 Partners a DoDEA Partnership Program – militaryk12partners.dodea.edu
The Department Defense of Defense Education Activity’s Educational Partnership Branch is dedicated to every military child’s right to a quality education regardless of their location or how often their family moves.

Military Law Task Force – www.nlgmltf.org
The National Lawyers Guild Military Task Force assists those working on military law issues as well as military law counselors working directly with GI’s.
619-463-2369

Military Officers Association of America – www.moaa.org
MOAA’s highest priority is providing first-class service to our members. We are the leading voice on compensation and benefit matters for all members of the military community. We provide expert advice and guidance to our members.

Military OneSource – www.militaryonesource.com
This is a 24/7 Resource for Military Members including active duty, and Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status), Spouses and Families.  Through a toll free, 24/7 number and website, users can tap into educational, financial, health, employment, and legal services.  Callers can talk to consultants and receive up to 12 face-to-face sessions with a trained counselor.  These sessions are short-term, problem-resolution-focused sessions that address issues related to emotional well-being.  Individuals in need of long-term treatment are referred to a military treatment facility and/or TRICARE for services. 800-342-9647

Military Order of the Purple Heart – www.purpleheart.org
The Military Order of the Purple Heart is unique among all veteran service organizations in that our membership is comprised entirely of combat veterans who shed their blood on the world’s battlefields while serving our country in uniform. For this sacrifice they were awarded the Purple Heart Medal.

Military Sexual Trauma Among Veteran Students: http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/College/mst.asp

Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (CAA)(Department of Defense)
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (CAA) project is a demonstration with a limited time duration. CAA helps military spouses get the training and education they need for careers that will persist during multiple relocations.  The Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Defense (DoD) have co-sponsored this time-limited CAA demonstration for spouses of service members assigned to the following military installations:

• California: Camp Pendleton (Marine Corps); Naval Base San Diego Metro (Navy)
• Florida: Eglin AFB (Air Force); Hurlburt Field (Air Force); NAS Jacksonville (Navy)
• Georgia: Fort Benning (Army)

Military Spouse Resource Center – www.milspouse.org
A resource library for military spouse employment, education, and relocation information.

NAADAC – The Association for Addiction Professionals – www.naadac.org
The Association for Addiction Professionals web site has FAQs about NAADAC and addiction counseling, a locator so you can find an addiction counselor near you, and a public forum for people who need more information about addiction counseling.
800-548-0497

National Alliance to End Homelessness – www.endhomelessness.org
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a leading voice on the issue of homelessness. The Alliance analyzes policy and develops pragmatic, cost-effective policy solutions. We work collaboratively with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build state and local capacity, leading to stronger programs and policies that help communities achieve their goal of ending homelessness. We provide data and research to policymakers and elected officials in order to inform policy debates and educate the public and opinion leaders nationwide.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NC Mental Health Helpline) – www.nami.org
NAMI recognizes that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected by mental illness. Mental illnesses should not be an obstacle to a full and meaningful life for persons who live with them. NAMI will advocate at all levels to ensure that all persons affected by mental illness receive the services that they need and deserve, in a timely fashion.  800-451-9682

National Amputation Foundation – www.nationalamputation.org
The National Amputation Foundation was founded in 1919 by a group of amputee veterans who suffered the loss of limb or limbs in the service of our country in World War I. From its inception, the Foundation was aware of the needs unique to amputees and therefore, dedicated all its efforts to helping all veteran amputees. Since then, the Foundation has expanded its facilities to include civilian amputees as well.

National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) – http://www.nashia.org/issues/veterans.html
Resources for returning service members and their families.

National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Department of Veterans Affairs – www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/
The National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD) aims to advance the clinical care and social welfare of U.S. Veterans through research, education and training on PTSD and stress-related disorders.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network - http://www.nctsnet.org/nccts/nav.do?pid=hom_main or http://mfkb.nctsn.org/cwis/index.php
Established by Congress in 2000, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is a unique collaboration of academic and community-based service centers whose mission is to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across the United States. Combining knowledge of child development, expertise in the full range of child traumatic experiences, and attention to cultural perspectives, the NCTSN serves as a national resource for developing and disseminating evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed services, and public and professional education.

National Coalition for the Homeless – www.nationalhomeless.org
This organization’s mission is to end homelessness. This page points to local organizations for anyone who is homeless or who may become homeless, whether or not they are veterans.
202-462-4822

National Coalition of Homeless Veterans – www.nchv.org
National Coalition of Homeless Veterans will end homelessness among veterans by shaping public policy, promoting collaboration, and building the capacity of service providers.

National Gulf War Resource Center – www.ngwrc.org
The National Gulf War Resource Center (NGWRC) is here to help veterans of recent and current wars and operations. We are an international coalition of advocates and organizations providing information, support and referrals for all those affected by the complexities of current and recent combat operations (1990 to current).

National Intrepid Center of Excellence – http://www.dcoe.health.mil/ComponentCenters/NICoE.aspx
The center, located on the National Naval Medical Center campus, features an array of therapy methods and state-of-the-art medical equipment to diagnose, treat and research some of the toughest cases of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.

National Military Family Association – www.nmfa.org
The NMFA provides timely and useful information to military families.
1-800-260-0218

National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates – www.navao.org
The National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA) was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the District of Columbia in 1993 to serve attorneys and non-attorney practitioners admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). NOVA recognizes the need to share information and analysis in order to provide successful advocacy for veterans. NOVA provides continuing legal education and support to individuals representing veterans.

National Personnel Records Center – www.archives.gov/st-louis/
NPRC is one of the National Archives and Records Administration’s largest operations. We are a central repository of personnel-related records, both military and civil service. Our mission is to provide world class service to Government agencies, military veterans, former civilian Federal employees, family members, as well as researchers and historians.

National Program Office of the Addiction Technology Transfer Centers – www.attcnetwork.org
Transforming the lives of individuals impacted by the disease of addiction requires a workforce prepared to use the most effective, state-of-the-art tools and techniques. The ATTC Network is committed to helping the addictions treatment and recovery services field stay abreast of what works in order to enhance their skills and change their practice.

National Veterans Foundation – www.nvf.org
Call their national hotline for veterans seeking resource referral, benefits information, or emotional support.
1-888-777-4443

National Veterans Legal Services Program – www.nvlsp.org
A resource has helped thousands of lawyer and non-lawyer advocates obtain VA benefits for veterans and their families.

National Veterans Organization of America – www.nvo.org
The National Veterans Organization of America Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation chartered by the State of Delaware. We are dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Veterans Benefits.

Navy Fleet and Family Services – www.nffsp.org/skins/nffsp/
The Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) provides unified, customer-focused, consistent, and efficient FFSP programs and services to support sustained mission and Navy readiness. We provide the right services at the right time, to strengthen personal and family competencies to meet the unique challenges of the military lifestyle.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society – www.nmcrs.org
The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need. The Society provides interest-free loans and grants, needs-based scholarships, budget counseling, and visiting nurse services, and also operates food lockers and thrift shops.

Non-Commissioned Officers Association – www.ncoausa.org
NCOA was established in 1960 to enhance and maintain the quality of life for the entire enlisted force in all branches of the Armed Forces, past and present, their families, and their survivors. Its inclusive professional development program for active duty, Guard and Reserve Components of all uniformed services has provided unique symposium programs where participants experience joint military perspectives.

North Carolina Area Health Education Center – http://library.ncahec.net/mentalhealth.cfm
On this site you will find a list of resources for providers that are supporting the soldiers, supporting family members of the soldier, supporting the military child, resources related to younger children, and resources related to children.

OLIVE-DRAB – www.olive-drab.com
Veterans of the U.S. military are served by many organizations, both official government agencies and private groups. This section of Olive-Drab.com provides information on many of them about what they do for veterans and how to contact them.

One-Stop Career Centers
Employers and jobseekers can find the services they need at a convenient One-Stop Career Center. Or find other service provider locations relevant to employment, training, and economic development. Choose a search type and enter a zip code to find local services near you.
www.servicelocator.org or call toll-free at 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627) and TTY: 1-877-TTY-JOBS (1-877-889-5627)

Operation Hero Miles – www.heromiles.org
Operation Hero Miles is an innovative program. It allows troops stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan to fly home on leave for free. It also gives family members of wounded servicemen and women free plane tickets to visit their loved ones recovering at military hospitals across the country.  Travelers donate their unused frequent flyer miles to the Pentagon and troops and families use them to get free tickets.

Operation Open Arms – http://operationopenarms.com/
Our Home Page is dedicated to our troops who protect our freedoms and to our sponsors and contributors who extend services to them.  OOA is support organization that links servicemen/woman on overseas assignment leave with services donated by our sponsors.

Paralyzed Veterans of America – www.pva.org
Paralyzed Veterans of America works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with SCI/D as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans’ benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Resources -www.umdnj.edu/psyevnts/ptsd.html
A list of resources for Post Traumatic Stress Disorders

PTSD among veteran students: http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/College/ptsd.asp

PTSD HelpNet – www.ptsdhelp.net
A practical guide and resource for the troops, vets, and their families who are affected by the pervasive problem of PTSD. The site also offers tips on navigating the VA and seeking professional treatment.

Project Healing Waters – www.projecthealingwaters.org
Project Healing Waters serves those who have come home wounded. PHW aids in their physical and emotional recovery by introducing or rebuilding the skills of fly-fishing and fly tying.

Public Health Information for Veterans, Health Professionals and the Public – www.publichealth.va.gov
The Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards improves veterans’ health through prevention and treatment, outreach, surveillance and focusing on special populations, including women veterans, veterans with HIV/AIDS, veterans with hepatitis C, and veterans exposed to hazardous materials during military service.  The Office also manages VA’s medical response to emergencies and protects the safety and health of Veterans Health Administration employees.

REALifelines (Part of HireVetsFirst) – www.hirevetsfirst.gov/realifelines
The Recovery and Employment Assistance Lifelines initiative is a joint project of the U.S. Department of Labor, the Bethesda Naval Medical Center, and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. It will create a seamless, personalized assistance network to ensure that seriously wounded and injured service members who cannot return to active duty are trained for rewarding new careers in the private sector.
202-693-4700

RecruitMilitary – www.recruitmilitary.com
RecruitMilitary was founded in February 1998 and quickly became a leader in the use of contingency search to place transitioning and veteran personnel in positions in corporate America. RecruitMilitary established its reputation on the basis of unparalleled service, attention to detail in all activities, and great choices for both its job candidates and its employer clients.
513-683-5020

The Retired Enlisted Association – www.trea.org
To enhance the quality of life for uniformed services enlisted personnel, their families and survivors-including active components, Reserves, and National Guard, and all retirees; to stop the erosion of earned benefits  through our legislative efforts, to maintain our esprit de corps, dedication and patriotism, and to continue our devotion and allegiance to God and Country.

Return to Work – www.return2work.org
This organization works to provide vocational rehabilitation to veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Job seekers and employers can post profiles and connect to help veterans return to work.

Returning Home from Iraq and Afghanistan:  Preliminary Assessment of Readjustment Needs of Veterans, Service Members, and Their Families
Committee on the Initial Assessment of Readjustment Needs of Military Personnel, Veterans, and Their Families; Board on the Health of Selected Populations; Institute of Medicine
You can download this report free PDF:  http://www.nap.edu/catalog/12812.html or click this link: 

  Returning Home from Iraq and Afghanistan: Preliminary Assessment of Readjustment Needs of Veterans, Service Members, and Their Families (REPORT) (2.7 MiB, 149 hits)

Returning from the War Zone:  A Guide for Families of Military Personnel:  http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/reintegration/returning-war-zone-guide-families.asp

Returning Service Members (OEF/OIF) – www.oefoif.va.gov
A VA site that is ready to provide health care and more to our newest veterans returning from the armed services.

Returning from the War Zone: Guides for Military Personnel – PDF Guide
This guide is for services members returning from deployment. It contains information to help military personnel understand what to expect when returning from a war zone, and to help them to better adapt back to home life.

Returning from the War Zone: A Guide For Families of Military Personnel – Guide
This guide is for services members and their families. It contains information to help military family members understand what to expect during the reintegration following time in a war zone, and to help them adapt back to home life with their loved one.

Scholarships for Military Children – www.militaryscholar.org
The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created in recognition of the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. It is the intent of the program that a scholarship funded through contributions be awarded annually for each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide.

Society of Military Widows – www.militarywidows.org
The Society of Military Widows (SMW) was founded in 1968 by Theresa (Tess) Alexander to serve the interests of women whose husbands died: 1) while on active military duty; 2) of a service-connected illness; or 3) during disability or regular retirement from the armed forces. SMW is a nonprofit organization chartered in the State of California under section 501 (c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Strategic Outreach to Families of All Reservists (SOFAR) – www.sofarusa.org
SOFAR is a unique and innovative program to aid the families and loved ones of army Reservists and National Guard deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait.

2005 SOFAR (Strategic Outreach to Families of All Reservists) - PDF Guide
This is a Guide for Helping Children and Youth Cope with the Deployment of a Parent in the Military Reserves.

Stand Down (Event for Homeless Veterans) – Event Information
Stand Downs are one part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to provide services to homeless veterans.  Stand Downs are typically one to three day events providing services to homeless veterans such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings, VA and Social Security benefits counseling, and referrals to a variety of other necessary services, such as housing, employment and substance abuse treatment.  Stand Downs are collaborative events, coordinated between local VAs, other government agencies, and community agencies who serve the homeless.

Stand Up For Veterans – www.standup4vets.org
Stand Up For Veterans is a special advocacy campaign of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Its purpose is to generate greater public awareness and support for strengthening federal policies that provide assistance to disabled veterans.

Student Resources – www.mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHEALTH/College/students.asp
A list of resources for student veterans and their families.

Student Veterans of America – www.studentveterans.org
Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a coalition of student veterans groups from college campuses across the United States. Founded in January of 2008, SVA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that works to develop new student groups, coordinate between existing student groups, and advocate on behalf of student veterans at the local, state, and national level.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline – www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
This website has a chat service associated with it. This is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With more than 130 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential.   Para obtener asistencia en español durante las 24 horas, llame al 1-888-628-9454

Suicide Prevention and Trauma Publications
To order these and other publications, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) at 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) or order online at www.samhsa.gov/shin.
•    VA07-SPBRO Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention Hotline Brochure
•    VA07-SPWC Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention Wallet Card
•    SVP05-0125 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Magnet
•    NMH05-0209 Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event: Managing Your Stress During a Disaster
•    NMH02-0139 Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal Family, Work, and Financial Life
•    SMA-3717 Recovering Your Mental Health: Dealing With the Effects of Trauma—A Self-Help Guide
•    This document is only a partial list of the services available, and is not intended to be taken as comprehensive.

TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) – www.taps.org
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. (TAPS ) is a national nonprofit organization made up of, and providing services to, all those who have lost a loved one while serving in any branch of the Armed Forces — Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Reserves, Service Academies, or the Coast Guard. The heart of TAPS is its national military survivor peer support network. It also offers grief counseling, referral, case worker assistance, and crisis information, all available to help families and military personnel cope and recover. It provides these services 24 hours a day free of charge.   800-959-TAPS

Transition Assistance Program – www.transitionassistanceprogram.com/register.tpp
The full transition resources are available to you through this portal.  Access them well before or after your military–to-civilian transition on your timing and when you need them.

TRICARE – www.tricare.mil
Find out more about the military managed care system.
North: 1-877-874-2273 South: 1-800-444-5445 West: 1-888-874-9378

Uniformed Services University, Courage to Care Fact Sheet – www.usuhs.mil/psy/courage.html
Courage to Care is a new, electronic health campaign for military and civilian professionals serving the military community, as well as for military men, women and families. Courage to Care consists of electronic fact sheets (see attached fact sheets) on timely health topics relevant to military life that provide actionable information.

United Services Organizations (USO) – www.uso.org
The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform. The original intent of Congress — and enduring style of USO delivery — is to represent the American people by extending a touch of home to the military. The USO currently operates more than 135 centers worldwide, including ten mobile canteens located in the continental United States and overseas.

U.S. Army Medical Department: Army Behavioral Health – http://www.behavioralhealth.army.mil/
When our Soldiers return home, most will experience a brief readjustment period and a successful home transition. Some will need short or long-term counseling to assist in their transition. Explore this Web site especially for Soldiers, Families, and friends. Learn how to adjust, cope, get ready to deploy, transition to return home, and other information and sources.

US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – www.samhsa.gov
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work — a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources — programs, policies and grants — toward that outcome.

US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services – mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), this web site, and more than 600 publications.  The National Mental Health Information Center was developed for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Veteran Resource Center (HUDVET) – www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/hudvet
HUDVET’s goal is to provide veterans and their family members with information on HUD’s community-based programs and services. HUDVET is designed especially for homeless veterans to serve as a resource to find housing.
1-800-998-9999

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Returning Service Members (OEF/OIF) – http://www.oefoif.va.gov/
Have you recently returned from military service? If you’ve served, you’ve earned benefits. Now is the time to take advantage of the benefits VA offers OEF/OIF Veterans. Please do so NOW!

U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) – www.dol.gov/vets/
To provide veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today.

VA Benefits Information for Veterans – www.vba.va.gov/VBA/
Provides a list of benefits and how to receive them.

VA Bereavement Counseling – www.vetcenter.va.gov/bereavement_counseling.asp
No-cost assistance and support to parents, spouses, and children with emotional and psychological stress after the death of a loved one who died in the service of their country.  1-800-905-4675 (Eastern) and 1-866-496-8838 (Pacific)

VA Environmental Hazards:  Burn Pits – http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/index.asp

Information about potential exposure to toxins from burn pits, possible health-related problems and VA benefits. Open air burn pits have been used extensively in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan to dispose of waste. Many returning Veterans have expressed health concerns related to their exposure to smoke from burning trash and human waste.

VA Center for Women Veterans - www.va.gov/womenvet/
Women’s health and benefit information

VA Environmental Agents Service – www.va.gov/environagents/
Information for veterans, their families and others about VA health care programs related to environmental issues.

VA Health Care Eligibility and Enrollment Information – www.va.gov/healtheligibility/
VA provides a Medical Benefits Package, a standard enhanced health benefits plan available to all enrolled veterans. This plan emphasizes preventive primary care that offers a full range of outpatient and inpatient services within VA health care system.

VA Home Loan Guaranty Program – http://www.homeloans.va.gov
This site serves as a resource for Veterans concerning mortgages and loans. Call toll-free at 1- 877-827-3702

VA Mortgage Center – www.vamortgagecenter.com
We believe that America’s Veterans and active duty personnel should be well rewarded for their service and sacrifice. We take pride in serving those who have served our country. Through education and personalization of the VA Loan process, we are committed to helping the men and women of our Armed Services utilize the VA Home Benefits they’ve earned.

VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
The Department of Veterans Affair’s Veterans Benefits Administration’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) service is vested with delivering timely, effective vocational rehabilitation services to veterans with service-connected disabilities.  Enabling our injured soldiers, sailors, airmen, and other veterans with disabilities for a seamless transition from military service to a successful rehabilitation and on to suitable employment after service to our Nation.  http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre, including VetSuccess: http://www.vetsuccess.gov/ and the Compensated Work Therapy (CWT):  contact Rick Lee at 757/722-9961, ext. 3624 or Rick.Lee@va.gov.

VA Watchdog dot Org – www.vawatchdog.org
A comprehensive website that provides updated news as well as information about VA benefits, health resources, and political action.

VetBiz – www.vetbiz.gov
Find out more about starting and running a veteran-owned business.
866-584-2344

VetCentral – www.jobcentral.com/vetcentral/
JobCentral is provided by leading U.S. employers in alliance with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA).

Vet Centers – www.vetcenter.va.gov
Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues. Veterans have earned these benefits through their service and all are provided at no cost to the veteran or family.

Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program – www.vetsprobono.org
The Veterans Consortium Pro Bob Program provides free attorneys to veterans and their qualifying family members who have an appeal pending with the Court and has been unable to obtain his or her own attorney after 30 days, he or she can request assistance from the Veterans Consortium.
888-838-7727

Veterans and Families – www.veteransandfamilies.org
Veterans and Families is a national non-profit community service and support organization, founded and directed by veterans, parents, grandparents, family members, employers, mental health professionals, academics, and community leaders.
916-422-5005

Veterans and families:  coming home: http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/home.html

Veterans Eye Care – www.veteranseyecare.com
Launched by the nation’s largest group of Eye MDs. VeteransEyeCare.com is a website dedicated to providing quality eye care information and resources for U.S. Veterans.

VetJobs.com – www.vetjobs.com
A great site for veterans and transitioning military personnel and their family members. Featured are openings for all levels and types of jobs. You can search for jobs (by type, keyword, and location), as well as post your résumé. It is sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, and it’s free to job seekers.
1-877-VETJOBS

Veteran Job Search at Military.com – www.military.com/jobsearch
Search over 100,000 job postings online.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States – www.vfw.org
The Veterans of Foreign Wars has a rich tradition in enhancing the lives of millions through its community service programs and special projects. From providing free phone cards to our nation’s active-duty military personnel to raising money for the World War II memorial, the VFW is there, “honoring the dead by helping the living.”

VFW National Home for Children – www.vfwnationalhome.org
By contacting the VFW National Home for Children Helpline at 800-851-0238, assistance and connection to supportive services nationwide is available to children and families of veterans. In some situations, the children and/or families may be able to become a part of the National Home’s campus community where they can live for a time with the opportunity to build a better life. The National Home has four Family Programs to assist families of active duty military members and veterans.
1-800-424-8360

Veterans Prevail: FOR VETS, BY VETS http://www.vetsprevail.com/
Welcome to Vets Prevail where our Veteran Community comes to Connect, Commit and Prevail!

• Connect. Our Veteran Community features forums, blogs and dynamic multimedia content for Veterans, Veterans families and supporters. Together we will Prevail!
• Commit. Click myPrevail™ to interact seamlessly with this innovative tool that enhances your experience, by building your profile that helps direct you to the resources on our site that are right for you.
• Prevail. The Vets Prevail Training provides returning veterans the tools to build resiliency to combat stress and thrive during readjustment to civilian life. The training is convenient and completely anonymous; train online from the privacy of your own home! Plus, qualify to receive valuable rewards for completing specific check points of the online training program. Sign up today to find out how!

Veterans Resource Guide for Student Veterans – PDF Guide
This resource guide was designed to help and aid all returning service members from Iraq, Afghanistan, and veterans from Vietnam, Korea, WWII and their families. It was created to facilitate the process of finding resources and information as easy and quickly as possible.

Veterans Service Organization Directory – www.va.gov/vso/
Check the VA directory for a complete listing of veterans organizations chartered by Congress and/or recognized by the VA for claim representation.
on-line directory:  www.va.gov/vso/

Vietnam Veterans of America, Veterans Benefits News and Resources – www.vva.org/benefits/ptsd.htm
The purpose of this guide is to assist you, the veteran, or your survivor(s), in presenting your claim for benefits based on exposure to psychologically traumatic events during military service that has resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is always best to seek the assistance of an experienced veteran’s service representative when presenting a claim to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

War on Terrorism Veterans of America -  www.wotvoa.org
Since 1979 we have been at war against terrorism; Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, Somalia, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Just Cause, Granada, Beirut, and all “Hot Spots” around the world.
If you are a Vietnam, Korean or WWII , combat veterans,  and or if you served during all these time periods, we Salute you, Join our Veterans service organization ” War on Terrorism Veterans of America”.
Our organization and our mission is you, our Veterans, join our cause as we welcome our US. military veterans with pride, honor, but most importantly, lets welcome them with a warm, and helping hand.

War Related Illness and Injury Center

• To find information from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs on Agent Orange Exposure, click here.
• To learn more about sleep disorders from the Department of Veterans’ Affiars, click here.
• For information about depression from the Department of Veterans Affairs, click here.
• Provides information on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Click here.
• Provides information on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Gives treatment options through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Click here.

Warrior Care/National Resource Directory – www.warriorcare.mil
These resources range from specific programs to sources of information. All play a role in ensuring you get the assistance to which you are entitled.  WarriorCare.mil serves as a portal to these various resources. Whether you are currently active-duty military, veteran, a family member or a concerned neighbor, the links on this site will provide answers to your questions or ideas for where to turn next.

Women Veterans Health Care - http://www.publichealth.va.gov/womenshealth/about.asp
The Women Veterans Health (WVH) Strategic Health Care Group provides programmatic and strategic support to implement positive changes in the provision of care for all women veterans.  VA began providing medical and psychosocial services for women in 1988, when women represented 4.4 percent of all veterans. By 2010, women veterans are expected to make up more than 14 percent of the total U.S. veteran population.

Women Veterans of America – www.wvanational.org
A Voice for Women who have and are serving in the Armed Forces.  An Advocate for Women Veteran’s Rights, Issues and Benefits.

Wounded Warrior Project – www.woundedwarriorproject.org
The Wounded Warrior Project was founded on the principle that veterans are our nation’s greatest citizens. The Project seeks to assist those men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other hot spots around the world.
877-TEAM-WWP

Yellow Ribbon Program – www.yellowribbonfoundation.com
Our MISSION is to fulfill the unmet needs (medical, education, food, shelter, clothing) of those who have served in the United States military via the:  ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES & COAST GUARD.

Zero to Three – www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=key_military
Neuroscientists have documented that our earliest days, weeks and months of life are a period of unparalleled growth when trillions of brain cell connections are made. Research and clinical experience also demonstrate that health and development are directly influenced by the quality of care and experiences a child has with his parents and other adults.
That is why at ZERO TO THREE our mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.
Military Projects is committed to supporting the youngest of children from military families.