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Free Resources and Services for Armed Forces Veterans

Posted in Veterans by TeamDS on Jul 04, 2010

Many veterans face significant, life-altering health issues. And navigating your way through the jumble of information and offers out there can take unnecessary time and energy away from healing. Here is a list of resources to help veterans get the help they need and deserve:

Challenge America: The mission of Challenge America is to link new and existing services for wounded military and develop recreational and occupational programs. You can search their website for links to a variety of resources including Career/Job Opportunities, Caregiver Resources, Military Legal Assistance, Health Care and Benefits, and more. http://www.challengeamerica.com/

The Soldier Project: Free, confidential psychological counseling for soldiers and their families. http://www.thesoldiersproject.org/

Give an Hour: A nonprofit providing free mental health services to U.S.military personnel and families affected by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.giveanhour.org/skins/gah/home.aspx

Returning Veterans Project: Free counselling and other health services. http://returningveterans.org/

Suicide Prevention 24-hour Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Veterans Counseling Hotline, 24/7: 1-866-VETS-NJ4 http://www.operationpromiseforservicemembers.com/PSTD_Other_War_Related_Injuries.html

Homecoming for Veterans: A national outreach program to provide free Neurofeedback training for veterans. http://www.homecoming4veterans.org/

Homes for Our Troops: Building free specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans. http://www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer

The Military Veteran: Information about federally funding automobile grants. http://themilitaryveteran.com/veteran_auto_grant.html

AllMilitary.com: Current information about federal funding for home improvements and structural alterations such as bathroom modifications and wheelchair ramps. http://www.allmilitary.com/board/viewtopic.php?id=27699

U.S. Vets: Housing, counseling, employement and training assistance 1-877-527-8387 http://www.usvetsinc.org/forvets/

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Guide to local offices: http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1

Helping Veterans Tip: Want to Help Veterans thrive? Volunteer or donate: http://www.volunteer.va.gov/apps/VolunteerNow/

This article is part of a DailyStrength series celebrating Fourth of July week, and recognizing and honoring veterans and their efforts to serve and protect. Read more stories including first-hand accounts from veterans themselves, tips for a great holiday, and more resources for veterans.

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