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Health Care
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VA operates the nation's largest integrated health care system, with more than 1,700 hospitals, clinics, community living centers, domiciliaries, readjustment counseling centers, and other facilities.
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Benefits
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VA administers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to Servicemembers, Veterans, their dependents and survivors.
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Burials and Memorials
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VA operates 135 national cemeteries in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Burial and memorial benefits are available for eligible service members, Veterans, and family members.
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VA helps Service members, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a Home Loan Guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy.
VA Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies. VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to provide you with more favorable terms.
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Benefits:
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Purchase Loans help you purchase a home at a competitive interest rate often without requiring a downpayment or private mortgage insurance. Cash Out Refinance loans allow you to take cash out of your home equity to take care of concerns like paying off debt, funding school, or making home improvements.
Your length of service or service commitment, duty status and character of service determine your eligibility for specific home loan benefits.
VA-guaranteed loans are available for homes for your occupancy or a spouse and/or dependent (for active duty service members). To be eligible, you must have satisfactory credit, sufficient income to meet the expected monthly obligations, and a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
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To apply:
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VA loans are obtained through a lender of your choice once you obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). You can obtain a COE through eBenefits, by mail, and often through your lender. Eligibility requirements to obtain a COE for Servicemembers and Veterans, spouses, and other eligible beneficiaries are available on our website.
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MORTGAGE DELIQUENCY ASSISTANCE
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
877-827-3702
http://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/resources_payments.asp
When serious financial troubles arise, it is obvious that living expenses must be cut to the bone. Most of the luxuries previously enjoyed, and even some things which may have been thought of as necessary, may have to be dropped for a time.
In order to help veterans in serious financial trouble, VA Regional Loan Centers have technicians available to conduct financial counseling. This counseling is designed to help you avoid foreclosure. If you want this assistance, call 877-827-3702 to reach a Loan Service Representative that can assist you.
Veterans who are behind in the payments due on their VA loans are warned to be very careful before agreeing to any offers by strangers to make up their back payments if the veterans will "sign on the dotted line."
If such a proposition is made to you, ask the holder of your mortgage or the Loan Guaranty Division of the nearest VA regional office about it before you sign any paper. They will be glad to advise you whether or not the offer is good and sound. VA cannot give you legal advice or service, but it can advise as of dangerous practices or as to the advisability of consulting an attorney.
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HOUSING GRANTS FOR DISABLED VETERANS
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
877-827-3702
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs helps veterans prepare claims, request an attorney, claims agent or Veteran Service Organization to help with requesting medical records, adding or removing a dependent as well as other benefits programs.
Veterans Affairs provides grants to Service members and Veterans with certain permanent and total service-connected disabilities to help purchase or construct an adapted home, or modify an existing home to accommodate a disability. Two grant programs exist: the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant and the Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant.
SAH grants help Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities live independently in a barrier-free environment.
SHA grants help Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt or purchase a home to accommodate the disability.
Go to the website: http://www.ebenefits.va.gov to get more information on qualifying conditions and application process.
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U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
877-222-8387
https://www.auntbertha.com/health/www.va.gov/healthbenefits/VADIP
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VA is implementing a comprehensive national VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP) to give enrolled Veterans and CHAMPVA beneficiaries the opportunity to purchase dental insurance through Delta Dental and MetLife at a reduced cost. Participation is voluntary. Purchasing a dental plan does not affect Veterans' eligibility for VA dental services and treatment. VADIP opens November 15 for the purchasing of plans, with coverage beginning January 1, 2014.
Covered services include diagnostic, preventative, surgical, emergency and endodontic/restorative treatment. Delta Dental and MetLife are offering multiple plans. Each participant pays the fixed monthly premiums for coverage and any copayments required, depending on the type of plan selected. Dependents of Veterans, except those eligible under CHAMPVA, are not authorized to participate in VADIP. Those individuals may be eligible for separate dental insurance coverage offered by these carriers.
The telephone application option is a more convenient way to apply for enrollment, and eliminates the need for a signed paper application. VA staff members will collect the needed information and process the enrollment application for an enrollment determination.
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Support Network and Veteran Advocates
by Paralyzed Veterans of America Southeastern Chapter
251 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
800-292-9335
http://www.southeasternpva.org/
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The Paralyzed Veterans of America, Southeastern Chapter strives to improve the quality of life of honorably discharged veterans who have spinal cord injury, dysfunction or illness. Through advocacy, medical research, sports and recreation, education and communication. While aiding our veterans in this manner, we are also aiding their families and non-veteran disabled persons living in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Paralyzed Veterans members are welcome to join any of our chapters, regardless of their state of residence. Paralyzed Veterans chapters provide members with information affecting them both on a local and national level, sporting opportunities, social events, volunteer opportunities, and a myriad of other programs. Please note that your service office and chapter may not necessarily be in the same location.
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National Counseling Resources
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Mental Health Services Available from the VA – The VA offers veterans such mental health support services as a toll-free national call center for 24/7, confidential support, substance abuse counseling, readjustment counseling, and a crisis support line.
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Code of Support Foundation – Provides essential and critical one-on-one assistance to struggling service members, veterans and their families, including family support, education, mental health care, legal aid, housing, budget counseling, and other services.
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Lifeline for Vets – A services provided by the National Veterans Foundation, this program helps veterans of all eras, their family members, and active duty service members by providing medical treatment, PTSD counseling, VA benefits advocacy, food, shelter, employment, training, legal aid, suicide intervention and more.
National Education Resources for Veterans
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Tuition Assistance – If you aim to complete additional education before reentering the workforce, you may qualify for tuition assistance through the Military Tuition Assistance Program or the GI Bill.
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U.S. Department of Education Resources for Veterans – A variety of resources are available for veterans looking to continue their education, including military tuition assistance, Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC), and employment and job training.
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Troops-to-Teachers – Provides funds to recruit, prepare, and support veterans as teachers in high-poverty schools.
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Veterans Upward Bound Program – A program designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education.
Carolinas Office
233 S. Sharon Amity Rd. Ste 101
Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 527-3063
Toll Free: (800) 825-1097
Fax: (704) 527-4503
carolinas@operationhomefront.org
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Every day, across America, the Operation Homefront family consisting of dedicated employees, passionate volunteers and caring corporate/individual donors and partner organizations, provides valued programs designed to build strong, stable, and secure military families as we seek to honor their patriotism and service to our country. Our vision is to be the provider of choice for short-term and critical assistance, long-term stability and recurring support programs to military families.
By connecting the American donor community to our military families through a robust array of valued and life-changing programs that address the specific short-term and critical assistance, long-term stability and recurring support needs they experience, we are able to help military families overcome many of the challenges inherent in military life. The result: stronger, more stable and more secure military families. Our programs include:
Short Term and Critical Assistance:
-Financial assistance for food, utilities, home repairs, rent/mortgage payments, etc.(Emergency financial assistance is in the form of checks paid directly to mortgage lenders, auto mechanics, contractors, hospitals, doctors, and other providers.) Our Military Application for Assistance application is available on our website. To ensure we will be able to process applications quickly, our application window is open from the 1st through the 10th of each month.
-Rent-free transitional housing for wounded service members
Long Term Stability:
Mortgage-free homes awarded across the U.S.
Ongoing Family Support:
Hearts of Valor caregiver support program
Baby showers to help new military moms welcome the newest member of the family
Homefront Celebrations to recognize military spouses
Holiday programs to provide meals and toys
Backpacks filled with school supplies for military kids
Thank you for your interest in Operation Homefront. We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have or provide you with additional information about any of our programs. Please let us know how we can assist you. If you need to contact someone about emergency financial assistance, please call the Emergency Assistance Line at: 1-877-264-3968 (toll free); 210-549-4600 (local); and 1-855-552-0838 (fax).
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Call 800-722-6098 to get services.
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Headquarters
1355 Central Parkway S, Ste. 100
San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (210) 659-7756
Toll Free: (800) 722-6098
Fax: (210) 566-7544
Info@OperationHomefront.org
Call 800-773-0387 to get more info.​
Emergency Assistance program offers post-9/11 service members, veterans and their families assistance with utility bills and even provides emergency food assistance. They can also help with housing assistance to prevent foreclosures and evictions. Emergency Assistance ensures that the needs of the family, central to qualify of life are met when there is a hardship directly due to the military service/mission. The program also provides assistance with auto payments, auto insurance and phone bills.
It is the goal of USA Cares to contact every applicant within 2 business days of receiving your application. A customer service representative will contact you to discuss your case to see if you meet the initial qualifications. Please be sure to tell us the urgency of your need. All cases are prioritized by urgency of need, so if you have an eviction notice in hand, or a disconnect notice, be sure to include that in your application.
704-838-4044​
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Veteran Homeownership Program purpose is to provide Purple Heart Homes Veterans with newly renovated and/or modified homes that have been donated from various sources specifically for the VHOP program. Veterans who meet the requirements and expectations of the Program will have the opportunity to obtain a mortgage and own one of these homes at NO MORE than 50% of the final appraised value.
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Upon Meeting the VHOP Program requirements, Veterans will be able to view existing inventory and select a property to own. Veterans can remain in this phase for up to 12 months.
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A Homeownership opportunity is only guaranteed by our current home inventory, which varies based on availability and our existing candidate pipeline.
To 'Request For Veteran Application', please go to our website. Purple Heart Homes carefully reviews all applications from interested Service Connected Disabled Veterans who wish to be considered for either our (VHOP) Veterans Home Ownership Program or the (VAIP) Veterans Aging In Place Program.
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For information visit our website or call 704-838-4044.
Piedmont, NC Chapter email info@phhusa.org (Guilford, Rockingham, Alamance, Forsyth, Davidson, and Davie counties)
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For Disabled Men and Veterans (Preference for Veterans)
Agency: The Servant Center
336-275-8585
Description
Servant House provides transitional housing for up to 21 homeless men who are disabled, with preference given to veterans. Nursing care, case management, life skills classes, transportation, spiritual support, exercise, and substance abuse counseling are provided in a program designed to assist residents in transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.
Program Phones:
336-275-8585Main
336-370-1540Fax
Website: www.theservantcenter.org
Location:1312 Lexington Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27403 (Map)
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Program Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Disabilities Access:Yes
Program Delivery
Eligibility:Homeless men who are disabled (preference given to veterans, however non-veterans may be admitted if there is an available bed and there is not a veteran on the waiting list). Age 18 and older.
Languages:English.
Application Process:Referred by an agency such as the VA, local nonprofit, hospital or other community agency. Self-referrals not accepted. Referral form available on website. Veterans must be referred through the VA's Homeless Veterans program and a copy of Veteran's DD214 (discharge papers) is required.
Program Fees:No fees for those with no income; 30% of income up to $425.00 for those with income.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
NC-Guilford County
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Other Programs at The Servant Center
Disability Assistance Program/SOAR
Glenwood Housing/Hawarth House
The Servant Center
212-982-9699
https://iava.org/end-veteran-homelessness-iava-recommendations/
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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)’s mission is to connect, unite and empower post-9/11 veterans. IAVA is the leading post-9/11 veteran empowerment organization (VEO) with the most diverse and rapidly growing membership in America.
Military families and veterans often face housing challenges frequently due to their military service. Weaknesses in the housing market forced many military families to sell their homes at a loss when their service requires them to move. Despite a recently strengthened housing market, continued emphasis on the issue from the public and private sectors is required to protect veterans and their families from foreclosure.
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Ending veteran homelessness begins by preventing more veterans from becoming homeless. In order to meet the needs of veterans who may become homeless, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs a more in-depth understanding of the numbers of veterans and service members at risk for homelessness.
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Many veterans struggle to maintain a permanent home. Veterans returning from service or recently separated often spend time “couch surfing” or living with friends and family because they are unable to afford rent. While families can provide support to a transitioning veteran, some of these “couch surfing” veterans may exhaust their welcome or resources and become eminently at risk for becoming homeless. A broader understanding of the number of veterans just one closed door away from homelessness will allow the VA and partners to better prepare for the needs of those who may become homeless.
Provider Description Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America supports new veterans in health, education, employment and building a lasting community for vets and their families. We create impact in those critical areas through assistance to veterans and their families, raising awareness about veterans issues and advocacy for supportive policy from the federal to the local level.
Wounded Warriors Financial Assistance
by Operation First Response
888-289-0280
http://www.operationfirstresponse.org/
Open - Monday - Friday - 8am-5pm
20037 Dove Hill Rd
Culpeper VA, 22701
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This program’s main purpose is to alleviate the financial difficulties facing families who have a wounded servicemember who has returned home but due to their injuries are unable to return to the workforce.
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They serve all branches of our nation’s Wounded Heroes and their families with personal and financial needs. Services are provided from the onset of injury or illness, throughout their recovery period and along their journey from military life to the civilian world.
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If you are a wounded Service Member/Disabled Veteran, Family Member or Case Worker contacting OFR for assistance please click here
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Due to high volume of cases and limited funds all applications will be reviewed and determination of assistance depending on available funds at the time of the request will be made.
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R.I.S.E. Details & Print
by Gary Sinise Charitable Foundation
https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/contact
Gary Sinise Foundation
PO Box 50008
Studio City, CA 91614-5001
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At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.
We’re providing specially adapted smart homes, home modifications, mobility devices, and adapted vehicles to America’s most severely wounded heroes & their families.
The simple tasks of everyday life are easy to take for granted. But living in total reliance on caregivers for even the most mundane, sometimes very personal tasks is a reality for many severely wounded veterans.
R.I.S.E. was established to provide these heroes and their families with the resources to overcome their new life challenges. The Gary Sinise Foundation is committed to helping our wounded heroes increase their mobility and reclaim their self-reliance.
We strive to answer each inquiry personally, so we appreciate your patience. We will thoughtfully and carefully give your inquiry every consideration. While we wish we could help every person in need, if we regrettably are not able to fulfill your request, please know our hearts and prayers are with you and we sincerely hope you will find the assistance you need.
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Veterans Affair Services by the Salvation Army
800-728-7825
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Veterans Affair Services provides services to the veterans that are as unique as the communities they live in. The services ranges from lending assistance with wheelchairs to get veterans outside for some fresh air to experiencing a weekend at camp. Some are provided phone cards and large print Bibles. From coast to coast, Salvation Army programs recognize the sacrifices our veterans have made for their country.
For services in your area, please contact your local Salvation Army by using the location search on the website page. For more information call 800-728-7825.
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contact@operationfinallyhome.org
https://www.operationfinallyhome.org/
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At Operation FINALLY HOME, we provide custom-built, mortgage free homes to America’s military Heroes and the widows of the fallen, those who have worn America’s uniform and sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and values. We bring together corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help these heroes and their families transition to the home front by addressing one of their most pressing needs – a home to call their own.
This is the first step of a multi-step application process is to complete an initial contact review which can be downloaded on our website. Please download and submit via email or mail.
In addition to filling out the form, please provide the following documentation:
• “Member 4” Copy of DD Form 214 that shows character of discharge.
• Copy of DoD-MEB/PEB official rating.
• Copy of most recent VA official rating listing complete breakdowns of ratings. Ratings must come from VA letter within the past two years on current eBenefits copy.
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Military Housing Assistance Fund (MHAF)
720-932-8049
Description
The Military Housing Assistance Fund (MHAF) provides services to expand housing opportunities to both veterans and active duty military, guard, and reserve personnel and to promote the value of home ownership as the foundation for building strong communities and personal security for men and women serving our country in uniform. Our unique approach to the home buying process allows you to receive gift funds in order to cover the closing costs on your home purchase.
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National Housing Resources
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HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) – A program managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides housing vouchers and support services to help homeless veterans and their families find permanent housing.
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Shelter Plus Care (S+C) – Available from the (HUD) Exchange, S+C provides rental assistance in connection with a variety of permanent housing choices, and a range of supportive services for the homeless.
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Housing Choice Voucher Program – The Federal Government’s primary program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing (including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments) in the private market. Housing choice vouchers are administered locally by public housing agencies (PHA).
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VA Home Loans and Grants – If you have been saving your income and believe that with assistance, you are ready to purchase a home of your own, a home loan from the VA may give you the support you need to make a purchase. VA purchase loans require no down payment and no private mortgage insurance.
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Wounded Warrior Homes – A nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and resources for Veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI.
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Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program – A collaboration between state, local, and tribal governments to help provide transitional and short-term housing to homeless veterans.
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Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) Program – A VA program that allows for the leasing of designated land and buildings to eligible private entities for approved supportive housing for homeless veterans.
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) – Open to very low-income veterans, this program provides case management and support services to prevent the imminent loss of a veteran’s home, or to identify a new housing situation; or rapidly re-house veterans and their families who are homeless and at risk of remaining homeless.
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Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV) – A program that provides shelter and residential care to veterans with multiple challenges, including those suffering from an illness, or in need of rehabilitative support.
GI Rights Hotline
Do you now your rights? Call 1-877-447-4487 to get help!
Are you in the military or thinking about joining? Are you unsure of where to get reliable answers? Call the GIRights Hotline at 1-877-447-4487.
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Call for yourself or someone you care about
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Free and confidential
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One hotline for a nationwide network of counseling centers
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CALLING FROM KOREA and other overseas locations: We are having difficulty reaching some numbers in Korea at this time. PLEASE KEEP TRYING to reach us by phone, or include your email address when you leave a message.
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MAGIC JACK CUSTOMERS: We are often unable to return messages from Magic Jack lines through our toll free number. Please keep trying until you reach a live counselor or call one of our branches directly.
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The GI Rights Hotline provides accurate, helpful counseling and information on military discharges, AWOL and UA, and GI Rights:
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Why should I call 1-877-447-4487?
The GI Rights Network is a private, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that answers thousands of calls from military personnel and their families. There are many reasons for these calls. You can call us for help with any of the following issues:
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What will happen when I call?
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You will be helped by a trained GI counselor.
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If a counselor is unavailable, you may leave a voice message, or contact the Hotline by eMail or text message.
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Our trained civilian counselors are ready to help you sort out your options.
Call now — the call and the service are free and confidential.
Caring Services Inc. - Veteran's Saftey Net
http://www.caringservices.org/
336-886-5594
102 Chestnut Dr, High Point, NC, 27262
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Veteran's Safety Net program is a veteran specific transitional housing program. The VSN provides a structured, therapeutic living environment for male veteran's who are experiencing homelessness and are diagnosed with a substance use disorder
Mercy Medical Angels (MMA) - Ground Transportation Program
888-675-1405
http://mercymedical.org/ground-transportation/request-assistance/
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Description
Mercy Medical Angels (MMA) ensures that no needy patient is denied access to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis or treatment for lack of a means of long-distance medically-related transportation; further to ensure the provision of urgent transportation in situations of compelling human need and homeland security (disaster response) emergencies. MMA bridges the access gap by providing charitable medical transportation throughout the United States by using one or more of the modes of transportation. Commercial Airline Tickets, Volunteer Pilot Operations and Long Distance Ground Transportation.
MMA’s Angel Wheels program ensures travel for low-income patients by providing gas cards and commercial bus or Amtrak tickets. Patients (with or without escort) must be ambulatory and require no medical monitoring or care en route. These trips are for non-local medical care or for patients returning home after a distant appointment or hospitalization. The typical trip does not exceed 300 miles.
To request assistance for ground transportation needs, complete the form on our website.
Other Coalitions and Outreach Initiatives
There is no shortage of resources for our nation’s heroes. What follows is a list of even more national and regional support organizations for homeless veterans.
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Swords to Plowshares – This organization offers an integrated network of support to assist with three of the most significant factors impacting veterans: homelessness, unemployment and disability. Located in California, Swords to Plowshares helps veterans in obtaining health and social services, supportive housing, employment and training services, supportive services for veterans’ families, legal services, support for female veterans, and income support services.
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VFW’s Unmet Needs Financial Grant – Available from the VFW, Unmet Needs aims to assist America’s military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs with no repayment requirement.
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Veterans Plus – A financial literacy organization devoted to improving the quality of life of veterans and their families by providing solutions that focus on financial security and support in pursuing their economic goals.
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Hope for Heroes – An organization that provides our disabled veterans with an opportunity to restore a healthy, active lifestyle by connecting with nature through outdoor activities.
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National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) – An organization that offers resources and technical assistance for veterans using a national network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies. NCHV provides emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support.
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Team RWB – An organization that aims to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. It creates frequent opportunities for veterans to connect with one another through fitness, sports, and recreation to improve physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
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DAV – A nonprofit charity that provides support for veterans of all generations and their families. DAV offers rides for veterans attending medical appointments, assists veterans with benefits claims, helps veterans attain new and retroactive benefits, and connects veterans with meaningful employment, housing, job fairs, and other resources. DAV maintains nearly 1,300 chapters around the country.
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Employment and Job-Seeking Services For Veterans
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It is estimated that over 10 million Americans are unemployed or underemployed, leading both of these factors to be significant causes of homelessness in America, both for veterans and for private citizens. You may be spending your nights seeking shelter under the protection of a partially remodeled or constructed building, apartment complex, or home, but your days can be spent finding a job that will afford you the financial flexibility to get out of the streets and into a house or apartment of your own. A variety of resources are available for veterans to help them develop skills, network, and create resumes and applications to enter the workforce. If you are a homeless veteran in need of work placement assistance, the following resources may help in your job search.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – The VA offers veterans statutory hiring preference, particularly for veterans who are disabled. The VA also provides a variety of employment services, including résumé building, career assessments, access to job banks and other job-seeking tools, education and training assistance, and vocational and employment counseling. Community employment coordinators are also explicitly trained in assisting homeless veterans in finding employment.
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Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) – An independent agency within the Department of Labor (DOL) that assists veterans in making the transition from military to civilian life, train for and find good jobs, and protect the employment and reemployment rights of veterans, Reservists and National Guard Members. Also, in cooperation with the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, VETS conducts three-day Transition Assistance Program (TAP) workshops across the country that provide employment and training information and assistance to armed forces members and their families within 180 days of separation or retirement. VETS also assists veterans, and members of the National Guard and Reserve called to active duty or training to ensure they have the right to return to their civilian jobs in the private and public sectors as required by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
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Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) –Provides a case-management approach that individually tailors training and job placement opportunities for veterans with service-connected disabilities or other severe employability barriers.
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Local Veterans Employment Program (LVEP) –Conducts active outreach programs with employers, community and veterans organizations, unions, and local counseling and social services agencies to ensure that veterans know about and receive the services for which they are eligible, including federally-funded employment and training programs.
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Veteran Employment Services Office (VESO) – Provides employment readiness assistance and outreach to transitioning service members and veterans, while employing strategies to advocate for the VA to become the employer of choice for Veterans. VESO offers such services as:
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VA for Vets – Matches the experience, skills, and training of veterans with current federal job opportunities marketed through the VESO Office. You can access listings directly on their site.
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Recruitment and Career Readiness Support – Provides employment readiness assistance to veterans and transitioning service members by hosting veteran outreach events and career and resource fairs that provide resume coaching, employment, and training information.
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Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP) – Supports and promotes the recruitment and hiring of returning injured service members and disabled veterans to increase employment outcomes.
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Human Resources Support – Provides training and policy guidance for veteran’s preference and special hiring authorities and offers deployment and reintegration service support for service members transitioning between work and service in the National Guard or Reserve.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Transition and Employment Services – The VFW provides all service members and veterans with the resources and assistance they need to find a job befitting of their skills and military service after military separation.
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Call of Duty Endowment – A service that pairs unemployed or underemployed veterans with partner organizations that offer such free support services as resume preparation, job search skill-building, and interview practice. Partner organizations can also assist veterans in translating military experience into attributes that are valuable to civilian employers.
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VetJobs – A leading military job board. VetJobs helps with transitioning military, National Guard, Reserve Component Members and veterans that have separated over the last several decades to find fulfilling careers.
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Veterans2Work – An organization that advocates that a veteran’s military assignment should not determine his or her civilian career options. Veterans2Work helps veterans identify their skills and competencies that are valuable to civilian employers, and then assists veterans in marketing themselves to potential employers.
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Farmer Veteran Coalition – An organization with chapters in Indiana, Kansas, New York, Michigan, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia that helps veterans transition from military service to a career in the agriculture industry.
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State Resources – Your state may offer additional support services. For example, the New York State Department of Labor provides free job search services to all veteran job seekers through its New York State Career Centers.