Resources for Veterans and Families

BenefitsExplanation of benefits for veterans http://www.militarybenefits.com/military_veteran.htmlVA Benefit Handbookhttp://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.aspWII Compensation and Benefits Handbook http://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/benefits/compensation-and-benefits/

Complimentary Alternative Therapy (CAM)Alpha Stim (cranial electrical stimulation for insomnia, depression, anxiety, and pain)http://www.alpha-stim.com/Acupuncturists without Boarders (Acupuncture)http://www.acuwithoutborders.org/Guided Imagery http://www.healthjourneys.com/Hands for Heroes (Massage therapy)http://www.handsforheroes.Yoga for Warriorshttp://www.yogajp.com/products/warrior-meditations.htmlYoga Warriorshttp://www.yogawarriors.com/Yoga for Vetshttp://www.yogaforvets.org

Counseling and Mental Health Resources)Battle Tap (Online tool to reduce post traumatic stress)http://battletap.org/home.aspxComing Home Project (Information and referral service for veterans and families)www.cominghomeproject.netGive an Hour (free counseling)www.giveanhour.orgHelp Guide (Mental Health and Wellness Guide)http://www.helpguide.org/index.htmMilitary Once Sourcehttp://www.militaryonesource.mil/National Alliance on Mental Illness (Support Groups and General Information)http://www.nami.org/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (Resource referral for appropriate substance abuse treatment)www.samhsa.govSoldiers Projecthttp://www.thesoldiersproject.org/

War Withinhttp://www.warwithin.org/VA Vet Center (Free counseling for combat vets and their families)www.vetcenter.va.govVeteran Stress Project (EFT for PTSD Treatment)http://stressproject.org/

Crisis Line, Confidential Call Center, Online Chat GroupsCombat Call Centerhttp://www.vetcenter.va.gov/media/Call-Center-PSA.aspFace Book Page – Military with PTSDwww.notalone.comVeterans Crisis Linehttp://www.veteranscrisisline.net/Veterans Crisis Line Confidential Chathttp://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx?account=Veterans%20Chat

Financial Resources ( Veterans must have DD214)Coalition to Salute America’s Heroeshttps://saluteheroes.org/Family and Friends for Freedom Fundhttp://injuredmarinesfund.org/Healing Heroes (financial assistance for treatment of wounded, ill and injured)http://www.healingheroes.org/Hope for the Warriorswww.hopeforthewarriors.orgOperation Homefronthttp://www.operationhomefront.net/Operation Family Fundhttp://operationfamilyfund.org/Operation First Responsehttp://operationfirstresponse.org/Operation Second Chancehttp://operationsecondchance.org/VFW Unmet Needshttp://unmetneeds.com/USA Cares http://www.usacares.orgSalute Incwww.saluteinc.orgSegami Healthcare Fund (assistance for medical bills for OIF/OEF Veterans)http://segamihcfund.org/Home_Page.htmlSemper Fi Fundhttp://semperfifund.org

Financial Planning/Credit CounselingClearpoint Credit Counselinghttp://www.clearpointcreditcounselingsolutions.org/Consumer Financial Protection Bureauhttp://www.consumerfinance.gov/FDIC Money Smart (Financial Education for all ages)http://www.fdic.gov/moneysmartFoundation for Financial Planninghttp://foundation-finplan.org/index.cfm Minthttps://www.mint.com/Mvelopeshttp://www.mvelopes.com/National Foundation for Credit Counselinghttp://www.nfcc.org/Take Charge Americahttp://www.takechargeamerica.org/Veterans Plus http://www.veteransplus.org/index.htm

Important Resources FOCUS Marines Foundation (Transition/Reintegration Program for Marine Veterans/Corpsman)http://www.focusmarinesfoundation.orgNavy Marine Corps Relief Society Combat Casualty Visiting Nurse Programhttp://www.nmcrs.org/pages/health-education-and-post-combat-supportUSMC Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR) (Informational fact sheets, click on About tab)www.woundedwarriorregiment.orgUSMC WWR Call Centerhttp://www.woundedwarriorregiment.org/index.cfm/programsresources/callcenter/USMC WWR Fact Sheetshttp://www.woundedwarriorregiment.org/index.cfm/aboutus/factsheets/USMC WWR Medical Cellhttp://www.woundedwarriorregiment.org/index.cfm/programsresources/medical/

LegalLawyers Serving Warriorswww.nvlsp.orgJustice For Vetshttp://www.justiceforvets.org/Stateside Legal http://statesidelegal.org

Pro Bono Legal Serviceshttp://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/LegalServices.pdfVets Pro Bono VA Claim Appealhttp://www.vetsprobono.org/veterans-family-members/

Mobile Apps for iPhone/Android/iPadBrain Line (TBI/PTSD Apps)http://www.brainline.org/content/2011/05/23-lifechanging-iphone-ipad-apps-for-people-with-brain-injury.htmlBrain Aids (cognitive aids for independent living)http://brainaid.com/It’s Donehttp://www.itsdoneapp.com/home.htmlLumosity (brain training games)http://www.lumosity.com/why-lumosity/mobile-trainingMy Med Schedulehttp://www.mymedschedule.com/home/about_mms_mobile.aspNational T2Health (Breathe2relax, Mood Tracker, etc…)http://t2health.org/mobile-appsOregon State (Meditation/Relaxation Apps)http://oregonstate.edu/counsel/apps-downloads

One Stop Shop Resource DirectoriesNational Resource Directorywww.nationalresourcedirectory.govOperation We Are Herewww.operationwearehere.comWarrior Gatewaywww.warriorgateway.orgWelcome Back Veteranshttp://web.welcomebackveterans.org/military_families/resources

ParentingParenting for service members and veteranshttp://militaryparenting.t2.health.mil/

Peer to Peer Support for OIF/OEF VeteransAbout Face http://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/AboutFace/Index.htmlGrace after Fire (Female Veterans)http://www.graceafterfire.org/Make the Connectionwww.maketheconnection.net

Problem Solving/Life Skills Development for VeteransStart Moving Forward (free online educational and life coaching program that teaches problem solving skills to better handle life’s changes)http://startmovingforward.org/The Arms Forces (Free navigational life coach for veterans with TBI or PTSD)http://www.thearmsforces.org

Psychological Health/PTSDAfter Deployment (Wellness resources for the military community)www.afterdeployment.org National Center for PTSD (PTSD educational information)www.ncptsd.va.govDefense Center of Excellence (Psychological health and brain injury)www.dcoe.health.milReal Warriors (Psychological and TBI information for active duty, veterans, and their families)http://realwarriors.net/

Recreation/LeisureEquine Therapy (Horse Therapy for PTSD/TBI)http://www.operationwearehere.com/EquineTherapy.htmlGuitars for Vetshttp://www.guitars4vets.org/Outward Bounds (Hiking, rock climbing)http://www.outwardbound.org/veteran-adventures/outward-bound-for-veterans/Project Healing Waters (Fly Fishing)http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/Team Red, White and Blue (Community level Runs, hikes, biking) http://teamrwb.org/our-approach/missionTeam River Runner (Kayaking)http://www.teamriverrunner.org/

Resources for Spouses/familiesCoaching into Carehttp://www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching/help.aspMilitary Ministry (Spiritual resources and education for families)http://www.militaryministry.org/families/Hearts of Valor (Online support group for spouses of wounded warriors)http://www.heartsofvalor.org/Hope for the Homefronthttp://www.whenwarcomeshomeretreats.com

VA Caregiver Program http://www.caregiver.va.gov/http://www.caregiver.va.gov/toolbox/toolbox_sheets.aspVeterans Families United (Resources for friends and families of veterans)www.veteransfamiliesunited.orgWounded Warrior Family Support (Respite for families)http://www.woundedwarriorsfamilysupport.org/index.php/wounded-warriors-family-support/respite-care/respite-care

Service DogsK-9 for Warriorshttp://www.k9sforwoundedwarrior.com/Hero-Dogshttp://www.hero-dogs.org/index.htmlPatriot Pawshttp://patriotpaws.org/This Able Veteranhttp://www.thisableveteran.org/Support Dogshttp://www.supportdogs.org/

TBI Info American Veterans with Brain Injurywww.avbi.orgBrainlinehttp://www.brainline.orgBrainline Militaryhttp://www.brainlinemilitary.orgBrain Injury Association of America http://www.biausa.orgDefense and Veterans Brain Injury Center www.dvbic.orgRemind (TBI/PTSD community reintegration)www.remind.orgTraumatic Brain Injury Virtual Library www.braininjuryatoz.org

Retreats for Veterans/FamiliesProject Sanctuary http://projectsanctuary.us/retreats/retreat-schedule/#sthash.F8SmBvUH.dpbsRenewal Coalitionhttp://www.renewalcoalition.org/Vacation for Veteranshttp://www.vacationsforveterans.org/

Veterans Programshttp://www.veteranprograms.com/id1545.html

Social Security for Wounded Warriorshttp://www.ssa.gov/woundedwarriors/

Tricarehttp://www.tricare.mil/http://www.tricare.mil/tricaretova

ToolkitsBack to School Guide for veterans with TBIhttp://dvbic.dcoe.mil/back-school-guide-academic-success-after-traumatic-brain-injuryVA Campus Toolkit (Resources for veteran students)http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/studentveteran/VA Caregiver Toolkit (Resources for Caregivers)http://www.caregiver.va.gov/toolbox/index.aspVA Employment Toolkit (Employment tools/resources)http://www.va.gov/vetsinworkplace/veteranresources.asp

Veterans Affairs Helpful WebsitesE Benefits (Manage your benefit Information)www.ebenefits.va.govMy HealtheVet (Manage your VA appointments/Health Information online)www.myhealth.va.govhttps://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/ShowBinary/BEA Repository/pdf/AuthenticationUserGuide.pdfOIF/OEF VA Case Managers for Transitioning Veteranswww.oefoif.va.govhttp://www.oefoif.va.gov/map.aspVA Dentalhttp://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vadip/VA GI Billhttp://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/VA Mental Healthhttp://www.mentalhealth.va.govVA Polytrauma (Comprehensive care for TBI)http://www.polytrauma.va.gov/Vet Successwww.vetsuccess.gov

Volunteer OpportunitiesMilServe.orghttp://milserve.org/The Mission Continueswww.missioncontinues.orgServe www.serve.govVA Volunteershttp://www.volunteer.va.gov/index.asp