Veteran And Military Resources And Information: Benefits, Careers, Jobs, Homelessness, Housing, Suicide Prevention And More

"When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep?" George Canning

 

The following is one of many posts in our long series of resources and information for veterans and military personnel.

Veterans Benefits---There are four major veteran benefit programs

• Disability Compensation: 1.800.827.1000
• Veteran Pension Programs: Same # as above
• VA Medical Care: In addition to general health care, there are programs for Blindness Rehabilitation, Agent Orange Exposure, Alcohol/Drug Dependency Programs + Counseling, Gulf War Syndrome, Radiation Exposure and HIV/AIDS Programs. Contact Military.com for specific contact information.
• Education Programs: There are several GI Bill programs to choose from including Tutorial Assistance Programs, Work Study Programs, On-The-Job Training Programs,  and more.

 
Careers And Jobs:

• Hire  Heroes at http://hireheroesusa.org/
• Vet Jobs at http://www.vetjobs.com/
• Wounded Warrior Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
• Military to Civilian at http://www.militarytocivilian.com/

PTSD Resources:

• All VA centers provide PTSD assistance.
• Vet Centers: Call 877.927.8387 for locations throughout the country.
• Military One Source: 1.800.273.8255
• Community Mental Health Centers.
• Employee Assistance Programs

Resources For Homeless Veterans:

• VA National Center on Homelessness: 1.877.424.3838
• Vet Crisis Line: 1.800.272.8255, Press #1
• American Legion: 1.800.433.3318
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1.800.8255

Other Unique Resources:

 

• Fisher House: http://fisherhouse.org/
• Semper Fi Fund: http://semperfifund.org/
• The Gary Sinise Foundation: http://wwwgarysinisefoundation.org/
• American Legion's Family Support Network: 1.800.504.4098
• Military Rape Crisis Center: 1.617.4795
• Warrior and Family Assistance Center: 1.800.436.6290
• Tragedy Assistance Programs For Survivors (TAPS): 1.800.959.8277