Veterans Resources

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Veterans Resources

HELPFUL RESOURCE LIST FOR OUR VETERANS AND WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS:

• American Military University: 1-877-755-2787 / www.amu.apus.edu

American Military University (AMU) is a fully accredited, private online university that primarily serves the military, veteran, and public safety communities , though it is open to all students. It offers over 200 flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs designed for working adult learners.

• American Foundation for the Blind: 1-212-502-7600 / www.afb.org

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit organization that expands possibilities and champions equality for the millions of Americans living with vision loss . Established in 1921, it is famously known as Helen Keller's cause and works to break down societal, technological, and employment barriers.

• Amputee Coalition: 1-888-267-5669 / www.amputee-coalition.org

The Amputee Coalition (formerly known as the Amputee Coalition of America) is a leading U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for the over 5.6 million Americans living with limb loss or limb difference.

• AMVETS: 1-877-726-8387 / www.amvets.org

AMVETS (American Veterans) is one of the largest and most inclusive Congressionally-chartered veterans service organizations in the United States . Founded by World War II veterans in 1944, it advocates for veterans and provides essential services to those who have served honorably.

• Army Emergency Relief: 1-866-878-6378 / www.aerhq.org

The Army Emergency Relief (AER) is the official nonprofit organization of the U.S. Army . Founded in 1942, it provides financial assistance to soldiers, retirees, and their families during unexpected economic hardships through zero-interest loans, grants, and educational scholarships.

• Blinded Veterans Association: 1-800-669-7079 / www.bva.org

The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is the only congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organization exclusively dedicated to serving and advocating for America’s blind and low-vision veterans and their families . Founded in 1945 by recovering WWII soldiers, it offers peer support, career transition assistance, and benefits counseling.

• Brain Injury Association of America: 1-800-444-6443 / www.biausa.org

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the country's oldest and largest nationwide advocacy organization dedicated to traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevention, research, education, and advocacy . It provides vital resources, support, and guidance to survivors, families, and healthcare professionals.

• Brain Injury Resource Center: 1-206-621-8558 / www.headinjury.com

The Brain Injury Resource Center refers to several non-profit clearinghouses, community centers, and advocacy organizations dedicated to supporting traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors, their caregivers, and their families . Because there is no single national organization with this exact exclusive name, the term typically points to one of the following key groups or resources

• Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes: 1-888-447-2588 / www.saluteheroes.org

The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes is a non-profit organization that provides emergency financial aid and support services to severely wounded veterans of the global war on terror , specifically those who served in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

• Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) 1-703-614-8416 / www.cap.mil

The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) is the federal government's centrally funded reasonable accommodations program, managed by the Department of Defense . It provides assistive technology (AT) and services—such as screen readers, alternative keyboards, and sign language interpreters—free of charge to federal employees with disabilities and wounded, ill, or injured service members.

• Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center: 1-800-870-9244 / dvbic.dcoe.mil

The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC), now known as the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) , is a collaborative organization between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) . Established in 1992, its mission is to improve the care, recovery, and rehabilitation of active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families affected by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

• Department of Veteran Affairs: 1-800-827-1000 / www.va.gov

• Disabled Veterans of America: 1-877-426-2838 / www.dav.org

• Give an Hour: www.giveanhour.org (Provides donated mental health services and counseling)

• Gov Benefits: 1-800-333-4636 / www.benefits.gov

• Guide Dogs: 1-818-362-5834 / www.guidedogsofamerica.org

• Helmets to Hardhats: 866-741-6210 / www.helmetstohardhats.org

• Hire Heroes USA: 844-634-1520 / www.hireheroesusa.org

• Homes For Our Troops: 1-866-787-6677 / www.hfotusa.org

• Job Fairs/Possible Employment 800-226-0841/ www.recruitmilitary.com

• Marine 4 Life: www.marineforlife.org

• Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647 / www.militaryonesource.mil

• Military Severely Injured Center: 1-888-774-1361 / www.military.com/support

• National Center for PTSD: www.ptsd.va.gov

• National Family Caregivers Association: 1-202-454-3970 / www.caregiveraction.org

• National Military Family Association: 1-703-931-6632 / www.militaryfamily.org

• National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification: 1-213-740-1364 / www.homemods.org/directory/nrcshhm/index.htm

• National Resource Directory: www.nrd.gov

• National Spinal Cord Injury Association: www.spinalcord.org

• National Veterans Legal Services Program: 1-202-265-8305 / www.nvlsp.org

• Navy Marine Corps Relief Society: 1-800-654-8364 / www.nmcrs.org

• Operation Family Fund: 1-760-793-0053 / operationfamilyfund.org

• Operation First Response: 1-888-289-0280 / www.operationfirstresponse.org

• Operation Home Front: 1-800-722-6098 / www.operationhomefront.net

• Paralyzed Veterans of America: 1-800-424-8200 / www.pva.org

• Project Return to Work: 1-720-359-1541 / www.return2work.org

• Red Cross Emergency Communication Services 1-877-272-7337 / www.redcross.org

• Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation: 1-925-380-6342 / www.sentinelsoffreedom.org

• Safe Harbor: 571-970-6369 / www.safeharborfoundation.org

• Semper Fi America's Fund: 760-725-3680 / see: Semper Fi America's Fund Page

• Serving Those Who Serve: 347-360-0729 / www.stws.org

• Soldiers Angels: 1-210-629-0020 / www.soldiersangels.org

• Suicide Hotline: 1- 800-273-8255 / www.veteranscrisisline.net / Or TEXT to Chat: 838255

• Swords to Plowshares: 415-252-4787 / www.swords-to-plowshares.org

• The American Legion: 202-861-2700 / www.legion.org

• The Brain Injury Information Network: 707- 544-4323 www.braininjurynetwork.org

• The Military Order of the Purple Heart: 703-642-5360 / www.purpleheart.org

• The National Amputation Foundation: 1-516-887-3600 / www.nationalamputation.org

• Tragedy Assistance Program: 1-800-959-8277 / www.taps.org

• Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide: 1-231-929-7358 / www.tbiguide.com

• United Spinal Association: 1-718-803-3782 / www.unitedspinal.org

• USA Cares: 800-773-0387 / www.usacares.org

• Veterans of Foreign Wars: 816-968-1128 / www.vfw.org

• Vets4Vets: www.vets4veterans.com

• Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline: 1-800-984-8523, Mon-Fri 0700 – 1900

• Wounded Warrior Project: www.woundedwarriorproject.org

• Wounded Warrior Regiment Call Center (Sgt Merlin German Call Center): 1-877-487-6299 /

www.woundedwarriorregiment.org

• Tips/Help for Spouses/Families: 1-405-535-1925 / www.veteransfamiliesunited.org

• USO: 1-800-876-7469 / www.uso.org

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