Veteran Solutions
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Military Spouse Support
Military Life for Spouses https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/spouse/military-life-for-spouses/
Personalized Support for Mlitary Spouses https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/spouse/milspouse-support-and-services/
Spouse Education and Employment https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/spouse/spouse-education-and-employment/
US Government Made Easy For Veterans
- SBA Support For Veteran Owned Business https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses
- Search All Government Programs https://www.usa.gov/
- Social Security Home Page https://www.ssa.gov/
Employment/Education Opportunities
- Career Coaching and Interview Tips https://www.hireheroesusa.org/job-seekers/our-services/
- Career change into a Trade guide https://primeweld.com/blogs/news/trade-careers-for-veterans
- College Resources https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/higher-education-for-military-veterans/
- Connect With an Employment Navigator https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap/employment-navigator-partnership/enpp-career-seekers
- Feds Hire Vets https://www.opm.gov/fedshirevets/veteran-job-seekers/vets/
- Homeland Security Opportunities https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/special-veterans-programs
- Job Placement Assistance https://vetjobs.org/jobs-for-veterans
- Miitary Friendly Employers https://www.militaryfriendly.com/
- Military Resume Example & Writing Guide https://resume.io/resume-examples/military
- Top 10 Work From Home Jobs https://www.transcriptioncertificationinstitute.org/blog/work-from-home-jobs-for-disabled-veterans
- Veterans' Preference in Hiring https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
VA Loan Information & Other Housing Sites
- Home Loans for Veterans https://www.veteransfirst.com/
- Mortgage Calculator https://www.mortgagecalculator.org/mortgage-rates/va.php
TriCare
- TriCare Home Page https://www.tricare.mil/
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people have stress reactions that don't go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD.
People who suffer from PTSD often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feeling emotionally numb. These symptoms can significantly impair a person's daily life.
PTSD is marked by clear physical and psychological symptoms. It often has symptoms like depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other physical and mental health problems. The disorder is also associated with difficulties in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems, family discord, and difficulties in parenting.If you are suffering from PTSD, or know someone who is, the following list of resources and information will help you find help in dealing with PTSD and related conditions.
- Understanding PTSD https://nursingeducation.org/resources/ptsd-in-patients/
- PTSD Frequently Asked Questions www.military.com/benefits/resources/ptsd-faqs
- CBD oil and PTSD: Basic Things to know https://ptsdresources.org/
- How PTSD Affects Sleep https://naplab.com/guides/how-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-affects-sleep/
- Jobs for Veterans https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs
- Online Therapy For Veterans https://www.onlinetherapy.com/therapy-for-veterans/
ADDICTION
- Addiction Group Inpatient Treatment https://www.addictiongroup.org/treatment/options/inpatient/
- Addiction Guide For Veterans https://www.addictionguide.com/addiction/veterans/
- Alcohol Awareness https://alcoholawareness.org/
- Binge Drinking Information https://www.graniterecoverycenters.com/alcohol-abuse/binge-drinking/
- Detox and Inpatient Treatment https://www.recoveryohio.org/
- Detox - End Your Addiction https://www.detoxrehabs.net/
- Drinking Problems - Social vs Binge https://definingwellness.com/resources/social-drinking-vs-binge-drinking/
- Opioid Treatment Guide https://addictionexperts.com/opioids/
- VA Public Health Smoking Cessation Program https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-tobacco/how-to-quit.asp
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- Mental Health Concerns https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Veterans-Active-Duty
- Mental Health Services for Veterans https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/mental-wellness
- VA Mental Health Treatment Options https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/treatment.asp
- Veteran Medical and Mental Health Benefits https://www.dav.org/get-help-now/veteran-topics-resources
RESOURCES
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and other resources and how to file/ask for them.
- Benefits Explained https://www.caring.com/caregivers/veterans-benefits/#va-benefits-explained
- CDC Nursing Homes and Assisted Living https://www.cdc.gov/longtermcare/index.html
- Camp Lejeune water contamination claims site CampLejeuneClaimsCenter.com
- Center for Minority Veterans https://www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
- Compensation Rate Tables, 12-1-03 https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/
- Current VA disability compensation rates https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/
- Directory of Veterans Service Organizations https://www.va.gov/vso/
- Discrimination Issues https://florinroebig.com/veteran-rights-discrimination/
- Geriatrics and Extended Care https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/
- Get a Virtual Hearing https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/85732/how-to-get-a-virtual-hearing-at-the-bva/
- Homeless Veterans https://www.va.gov/homeless/
- Medical testing https://www.testing.com/tests/
- Military Daily News https://www.military.com/daily-news
- Military Discount Guide https://couponfollow.com/research/use-coupons-to-support-military-families
- Nursing Home Abuse https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/resources/veterans/
- Nursing Home Abuse Awareness https://npprograms.org/nursing-home-abuse-awareness-support/
- National Cemetery Administration (Burial and Memorials) https://www.cem.va.gov
- Small Business Guide for Veterans https://digital.com/veterans-business/
- Therapy For Veterans https://solaramentalhealth.com/therapy-for-veterans/
- Therapy Options https://www.onlinetherapy.com/therapy-for-veterans/
- The Veteran Entrepreneur https://tinyurl.com/Free-Entrepreneur-Programs
- VA National HIV/AIDS Program https://www.hiv.va.gov/
- VA Mental Health https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/
- Veterans Legal and Benefits Information https://www.va.gov/ogc/legalservices.asp
- Veteran Support https://www.avasflowers.net/preview/all-about-military-wreaths-and-veteran-support
WOMEN VETERANS
- An outstanding site dedicated to our Women Veterans is at http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/index.html.
- Center for Women Veterans https://www.va.gov/womenvet/
- The Vietnam Womens Memorial Project's website is at: http://www.vietnamwomensmemorial.org/index2.php
- Top Flight Defense Inc. was created to meet the needs of women veterans. See more at https://topflightdefenseinc.org/.
- National Foundation for Women Legislators https://www.womenlegislators.org/