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​​​​​​​​​​Veteran Resources


We will list resource links and info we think will be beneficial to veterans. If you know of any resources that you think we should list please email us or click on the contact us page and let us know.






Nami Homefront   

NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.




NVF Lifeline for Vets – 1-888-777-4443


VA Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-8255

National Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Stop Soldier Suicide – 1.800.273.8255 #1



State service officers


HUD-VASH Vouchers

The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  VA provides these services for participating Veterans at VA medical centers (VAMCs) and community-based outreach clinics.


E-Benefits


Veterans Justice Outreach

​Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) program is to avoid the unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and extended incarceration among Veterans by ensuring that eligible, justice-involved Veterans have timely access to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) services, as clinically indicated. VJO specialists provide direct outreach, assessment and case management for justice-involved Veterans in local courts and jails and liaison with local justice system partners


Yakima county Veteran resources



Operation Homefront



VA Caregiver support



IAVA

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the premier veterans advocacy and support organization on the planet. Every day, we fight for veterans.



​Next Step Service Dogs



Veterans Moving Forward

nonprofit organization that raises and provides service dogs for veterans, with physical and/or mental health challenges, at no cost to the veteran.



​Team Rubicon


​Depleted Uranium Overview



Vets.org



Ask Vets First



Veterans Guide to VA claim 

Tip :Did you know  you  can request for your case to be transferred  to another state (like for us Montana) to expedite it . It only took them a month to complete it after a already almost 2 year wait for a slam dunk 100% permanently unemployable case with no appeals ! they are currently approx 2 years backlogged .



VA Commonly Used Forms



Request your service records



War Veterans Info (Vets Home)



Veteran Caregiver



AHCCCS : 1-800-747-7997

 

FYI: Did you know  you  can request for your case to be transferred  to another state (like Montana) to expedite it . It only took them a month to complete it .
 

DAV HEADQUARDERS 202-554-3501

 

DFAS/ OUT OF SERVICE DEBT 1866-912-6488

 

100% disabled may qualify to have all your loans discharged once you're done with school (retroactive , incl refund) Call 1-888-303-7818


STUDENT LOANS :if you are rated by the va at 100% total & permanent, or rated 100% with individual. Unemployable, you can apply to have your student loans discharged!


Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge


 A total and permanent disability (TPD) discharge relieves you from having to repay a William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loan, a Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loan, and/or a Federal Perkins Loan or to complete a TEACH Grant service obligation.
READ MORE HERE




OBTAINING MILITARY RECORDS OR MEDALS 314-801-0800

 
VA DISABILITY HOTLINE/CUSTOMER SERVICE 1800-827-1000



Links


Soldiers Best Friend

Hero Dogs


www.caregiver.va.gov

PTSD OR TBI fill out the application. You may qualify for up to $2000 a month!

 

Family of a Vet- PTSD,TBI &life after combat.

 


Dream Makers Grant

The Dream Makers program offers grants for down payment and closing costs to first-time homebuyers of modest means who valiantly work to protect our country’s national security


DFAS out of service debt 1-866-912-6488 Fastest way to remove debt is called a E - Oscar. DFAS can erase any debt, not yet sent to other collections (treasury or collection agency!) even if its not settled .... They will erase EVERY ones debt once payed in full! No 7 year haunt.

 

 
Operation Once in a Lifetime




Dental  care resources for veterans

Great information and resources for both active duty and retired veterans  



Service: Stories of Hunger and War

 From World War II through today, soldiers and civilians come together at the table to remember, reflect, and show respect. Hosted by Jacqueline Raposo.




​Scholarship and Education funding



Pat Tillman foundation



Imagine America foundation 



XYZ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM



Scholarship resources  ,  more scholarship resources



General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant



ASF Undergraduate Scholarship



Fisher House Scholarship for Military Children