National Resource Directory

http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/

(Recently redesigned by the US Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs to enhance information for veterans) 

 

Military Branches

Army

Navy

Marines

Air Force

Coast Guard

 

Military Academies

West Point

Naval Academy

Air Force Academy

Coast Guard

 

Legislative Branches

House of Representatives

U.S. Senate

RESOURCES FOR COMBAT VETERAN AND FAMILIES

Military One Source www.militaryonesource.com

800-342-9647

Career, College, Special Education, Casualty and Loss, Natural Disaster, Substance abuse, Survivor/Widow, Violence & Trauma, Elder Care, Home and Household, Child Care, Finding Legal Assistance, Financial Assistance, Specific Legal Issues, Adult and Childhood Health, Emotional Well-Being, Mental Health and Addictions, Relationships, Senior Health, Special Needs, Wounded Warrior, Deployment, Military Benefits, Military Life, Moving, and more.

 

DIAL 2-1-1

Free. Anonymous. Live.

What kinds of questions does 211info answer?

Basic Human Needs Resources, Medical and Mental Health Resources, Employment Support, Support for People with Special Needs, Support for Children, Youth and Families, Foreclosure Assistance, Emergency and disaster response and more.

 

Military Mental Health http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/

Feeling Disconnected? Sad? Stressed? Angry? Drinking too Much?

 

Department of Veterans Affairs, Vet Centers www.va.gov/rcs/

Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues. Veterans have earned these benefits through their service and all are provided at no cost to the veteran or family.

 

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

 

How to Make a Difference in the Lives of Returning War Zone Veterans http://www.fpc.wa.gov/

 

Articles from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences http://www.usuhs.mil/

-Helping Children Cope During Deployment

-Becoming a Couple Again

-How to Create a Shared Sense of Purpose After Deployment

-What Military Families Should Know about Depression

-Advancing the Health of the Family Left Behind

-Helping National Guard and Reserve Reenter the Workplace

 

The Unique Circumstances and Mental Health Impact of the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq www.ncptsd.va.gov/facts/veterans/fs_Iraq-Afghanistan_wars.html

 

For complete news coverage, resources and advocacy tools to advance effective drug and alcohol policy, prevention and treatment. www.jointogether.org/jtodirect

 

UPDATE: OPERATION: MILITARY KIDS--SUPPORTING MILITARY KIDS AND FAMILIES IN OUR OWN BACKYARDS http://www.operationmilitarykids.org/or http://www.k12.wa.us/OperationMilitaryKids/default.aspx

 

Military.com post deployment website www.military.com/military-report/returning-from-war

 

Military.com PTSD website www.military.com/PTSD

 

Citizen Soldier Support http://www.citizensoldiersupport.org/initiatives/community-support.php

 

 VA http://www.va.gov/

     Regional Offices 1-800-827-1000

     Insurance: 1-800-669-8477

     Health Care Benefits: 1-877-222-8387

     Grave Information: 1-800-697-6947

     GI Bill: 1-888-442-4551

 

TRICARE information http://www.tricare.mil/

     TRICARE North: 1-877-TRICARE http://www.hnfs.net/bene/home

     TRICARE South: 1-800-444-5445 http://www.humanamilitary.com/home

     TRICARE West: 1-888-TRIWEST http://www.triwest.com/triwest/default.html