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Resources for Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families

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  • "Daddy's Home" is a picture book that helps military parents explain the invisible wounds of war (including post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury) to their children.  It can be viewed for free at: http://www.carolinanadel.com/books.html 

  • AnySoldier.com
    Want to send your support to a Soldier in harm's way, but have no idea of what to send, who to send it to, or how to send it?  AnySoldier.com is helping approximately 59,659 Servicemembers with 1,473 Military contacts!

  • Benacair Non Profit Legal Corp.
    Benacair is a Non Profit Legal Corporation 501 C(3) that provides Research and Development services to Government, Government Legislative Chartered Organizations and the Veteran through their legislative chartered organization. Benacair collaborates with all parties as an Amicus. In doing so Benacair trouble shoots any problem that a Chartered Organization(s) or Government may have in regards to the Veteran.  Our expertise is in Agent Orange Presumptive Disabilities; Back Problems; Educational Benefits; Eye Injuries; Hand Injuries; Indemnity Claims or DIC; Knee Injuries; Leg Injuries; Neck Injuries; PTSD; Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI); Undiagnosed Injuries or ailments.

  • California Association of County Veterans Service Officers, Inc.
    This organization is for Veterans Service Officers to connect with one another. The link above will take a visitor directly to a listing of the counties in California which link directly to the VSO's in each county, providing full contact information for each.
  • The Center for Mindfulness & Psychotherapy
    Offers workshops in meditation.
  • Deployment Health Clinical Center - Department of Defense
    Health information for clinicians, veterans, family members and friends.
  • DCOE Outreach Center
    Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury.  The Outreach Center is staffed 24/7/365 by health resource consultants with the latest information on psychological health and TBI issues and who can connect Soldiers, family members and veterans with agencies that promote recovery, resiliency and reintegration. The DCOE Outreach Center can be contacted at 1-866-966-1020.
  • Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve
    The vision of ESGR is to develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees with ESGR as the principal advocate within DoD. They will develop and promote employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers and service members.
  • Evan Ashcraft Memorial Foundation
    Provides funds to veterans and dependants of OIF for education and healthcare needs.
  • Flashback: Vietnam
    "Flashback: Vietnam..Cover-Up: PTSD" is a book that was written by Alan C. Thomas, a veteran and aims to answer the question: "How do I heal from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?" This is a unique perspective on a very common hidden wound of war from someone who has lived it.
  • Inner City Law Center

    ICLC’s Homeless Veterans Project serves those who have served our country, especially those who have one or more disabilities as a result of their military service.  Working with pro bono attorneys from law firms or retired from active practice, we assist veterans to file new or reopened claims, or to appeal denials from the VA.  We help veterans receive monthly benefits, increased access to healthcare, and access to subsidized housing.  For veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, this can mean the stability and independent living that they need in order to receive regular treatment for their disabilities.

    Our work focuses on the more difficult cases to prove, especially Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

  • Make the Connection
    Connecting Veterans and their friends and family members with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their health, well-being, and everyday lives. Hear inspiring stories of strength. Learn what has worked for other Veterans. Discover positive steps you can take - all in the words of Veterans just like you.
  • Mesothelioma
    This is an online resource for service members and veterans, as well as their families, to learn more about mesothelioma, how it relates to military service, and current treatment options.
  • Military and Veterans Discount Network
    We are a small veteran run organization in Seattle, Washington and we have put together, with the help of military spouses nationwide, a comprehensive directory of businesses that provide military and veteran discounts. In addition, we are collecting information and coordinating with state veterans organizations nationwide to provide veterans with information about states that provide veteran designations on drivers licenses.
  • Mehadi Foundation-Assistance with PTSD
    Support network for veterans with PTSD, addictions, and other psychological issues.
  • MilitaryConnection.com

    Government jobs, up-to-date information on military schools, federal jobs, as well as military loans and detailed information on military pay charts. Our online directories of resources and information feature vital information on military education and benefits including the GI Bill, employment opportunities, the latest military job postings, pay charts and salary calculators. Don't wait any longer, search through our directory for government, federal jobs and civilian employment opportunities today!

  • Military One Source
    This comprehensive site provides information and resources for troops and their families, addressing all areas of military life, including deployment and post-deployment concerns.
  • Military PTSD Family Resources
    PTSD is a difficult injury to understand, to tolerate, and to overcome.  The goal of this site is to provide information about PTSD for both the veteran and the military family.
  • Military Women in Need
    Our mission is to provide support in the form of housing assistance, resource and referral services, and home visits for female veterans and widows of veterans.  Military Women in Need empowers these women, who sacrificed for our present freedom, to live their lives with continued independence and dignity.
  • My Hooah 4 Health
    A health promotion and wellness site specifically designed by the US Army to address deployment issues and the needs of soldiers, particularly in reserve units.
  • Operation Homefront - Southern California
    Operation Homefront (OH) provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors.
  • Returning Veterans Project
    Provides free counseling for veterans and families in Oregon
  • Social Security and Disability Resource Center
    Many veterans at some point will file for Social Security Disability benefits.  The Social Security and Disability Resource Center website (www.ssdrc.com) explains what benefits are available, how to apply, and also provides answers to many questions that veterans typically have, but often have trouble finding answers to.
  • Social Security Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors

    Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security. Benefits available through Social Security are different than those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application.  The expedited process is used for military service members who become disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs.

  • Strategic Outreach to Families of All Reservists
    Provides psychological services to families of reservists.
  • VA Caregiver Support Line (855.260.3274)
    Located at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center campus, this support line serves as a resource/referral center for caregivers, Veterans and others seeking caregiver information; provide referrals to local VA Medical Center Caregiver Support Coordinators and VA/community resources; and provide emotional support.   It is also available to respond to inquiries about the new caregiver benefits associated with Public Law 111-163, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010. The Caregiver Support Line will provide a “warm” referral service to VA medical center Caregiver Support Coordinators (CSCs) for call backs to caregivers.  The CSCs will provide caregivers support, information, education, and referrals to appropriate VA and community resources.  Please make sure to find out the name and contact information for the CSC at your VA medical center.  The CSC plays a critical role to the successful implementation of the national Caregiver Support Line and caregiver support programming at your medical centers.

    The National Caregiver Support Line will be open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  The National Caregiver Support Line Toll-Free number is 1-855-260-3274.
  • Vets 4 Vets
    Outreach-Support groups run by vets for Iraq-era vets
  • Veterans Administration
    Veterans Health Information A list of links to civilian and military health care information.
  • Veterans Crisis Line (formerly the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline)
    The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential service available 24/7/365 for Veterans, Service Members, and their loved ones even if they are not registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs or enrolled in VA healthcare. Veterans, Service Members, and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or chat online at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net to receive support from caring, qualified Department of Veterans Affairs responders - many of whom are Veterans themselves - who are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances through any emotional or personal crisis.
  • Veterans and Families Coming Home
    Provides resources for vets to ease their transition from military to civilian life.
  • Veterans-For-Change
    The purpose of Veterans-For-Change is to make major changes in the treatment and rights for all veterans. We conduct research, develop ideas, solutions, and programs and do our best to make sure they're put into action. We also provide guidance and assistance to veterans, spouses, their children and widows with their claims and appeals and the support of all veterans who seek assistance.