Resources
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Our Mission: To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion's vision statement is "The American Legion: Veterans Strengthening America.”
Disabled American Veterans
Disabled American Veterans
Disabled American Veterans
Our Mission: Empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life.
988
Transitioning to VA Health benefits
Transitioning to VA Health benefits
In 2020, Congress created a new free, 24/7 and confidential dialing code for mental health emergencies: 988.
Now, you'll be able to dial or text 9-8-8 if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Transitioning to VA Health benefits
Transitioning to VA Health benefits
Transitioning to VA Health benefits
https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/
1-877-222-vets(8387)
Call our toll-free hotline Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET to get help with your application.
Apply online here:
https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction
Code of Support Foundation
Transitioning to VA Health benefits
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
The Code of Support Foundation provides essential and critical one-on-one assistance to struggling service members, veterans and their families with the most complex needs. COSF has three programs, each designed to achieve our vision of bridging the military civilian divide.
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE SOLUTIONS™ – VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
https://www.coloradocoalition.org
303-293-2217
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless was established in 1984 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Founded by a group of individuals with a will to act on behalf of people experiencing homelessness in Colorado, they recognized the struggles of people living in poverty and built the Stout Street Clinic.
Humane Society of the United States
DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE SOLUTIONS™ – VETERINARY HOSPITAL
DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE SOLUTIONS™ – VETERINARY HOSPITAL
A new partnership between the Humane Society of the United States and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that will connect qualified veterans with adoptable shelter pets, to the benefit of both.
DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE SOLUTIONS™ – VETERINARY HOSPITAL
DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE SOLUTIONS™ – VETERINARY HOSPITAL
DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE SOLUTIONS™ – VETERINARY HOSPITAL
https://www.ddfl.org/solutionsvh/
The Dumb Friends League Solutions – Veterinary Hospital exists to prevent and alleviate suffering in pets whose caretakers would otherwise be unable to provide this care. Out of respect for our clients and out of concern of creating barriers when documentation is challenging, we serve our clients on an honor system.
Military Sexual Trauma
Freedom Service Dogs of America
Assistance Dogs International
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/resources.asp
VA uses the term “military sexual trauma” (MST) to refer to sexual assault or harassment experienced during military service. MST includes any sexual activity that you are involved with against your will.
Anyone can experience MST, regardless of gender. Like other types of trauma, MST can negatively affect a person’s mental and physical health, even many years later.
brochures on MST:
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/mst/MST_General_Brochure_2016_English_508.pdf
Assistance Dogs International
Freedom Service Dogs of America
Assistance Dogs International
www.assistancedogsinternational.org
Assistance Dogs International, Inc. (ADI) is a worldwide coalition of not-for-profit programs that train and place Assistance Dogs. Founded in 1986 from a group of seven small programs, ADI has become the leading authority in the Assistance Dog industry.
Members of ADI meet regularly to share ideas and conduct business regarding educating the public about assistance dogs, advocating for the legal rights of people with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs, and the setting of standards and establishing guidelines and ethics for the training of these dogs.
Freedom Service Dogs of America
Freedom Service Dogs of America
Freedom Service Dogs of America
https://freedomservicedogs.org/
At Freedom Service Dogs, we unleash the potential of dogs by transforming them into custom-trained, life-changing assistance dogs for people in need. The clients we serve live with disabilities like autism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple sclerosis (MS), muscular dystrophy (MD), Down syndrome, cerebral palsy (CP), spinal cord injuries, and more. We also serve veterans with post-traumatic stress (PTS); however, we do not provide service dogs for non-military civilians diagnosed with PTS. FSD has been recognized nationally for its innovative approach and life-changing work.
National Center for PTSD
National Center for PTSD
Freedom Service Dogs of America
VA's National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD) is a world leader in research and education programs focusing on PTSD and other psychological and mental consequences of traumatic stress. It currently consists of seven VA academic centers of excellence across the United States, with headquarters in White River Junction, Vermont.
Domino Service Dogs
National Center for PTSD
Veterans Health Library
https://dominoservicedogs.com/
Domino Service Dogs(DSD) assists people with disabilities who are training their own service dog by providing a 2 year owner-trained service dog program. We are located in Lakewood, Colorado. At DSD, we believe that training the handler is equally as important as training the service dog. Therefore, we have developed a program that trains both the service dog, and the handler at the same time.
Veterans Health Library
National Center for PTSD
Veterans Health Library
http://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov
Your source for health information. Veterans have access to a 24/7 online health library that provides information and education about treatments and conditions offered by the VA. Unlike other web sites, the Veterans Health Library is free of advertisements and pop up ads.
This link is being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Please see a medical professional for diagnosis and/or treatment.
Reach
Canine Partners Of The Rockies
Canine Partners Of The Rockies
https://www.wearewithinreach.net/
Throughout history, Americans have faced obstacles, barriers and challenges that seemed insurmountable. But because of our ability to reach beyond what we thought possible, we have solved some of society’s greatest challenges together.
As we face the tragedy of suicide in our nation, we must reach beyond what we have done before. We must change the way we think about, talk about, and address emotional pain and suffering. Suicide is preventable – but only if we empower ourselves and others with the knowledge, tools and resources we need to reach those who feel hopeless.
REACH is about preventing suicide. It is for and about everyone because we all have risk and protective factors that we need to recognize and understand.
When we REACH to those in need, we will provide hope. When we REACH because we are hurting, we will find help. When we REACH, we will prevent suicide.
Please join us.
Canine Partners Of The Rockies
Canine Partners Of The Rockies
Canine Partners Of The Rockies
https://www.caninepartnersoftherockies.org/
CaPR raises, trains and places highly skilled service dogs with Coloradans with a variety of disabilities. But we don’t stop there. To ensure that both the human and canine partner have a happy, fulfilling experience throughout the life of their partnership, CaPR stays in touch to provide hands-on support, encouragement and ongoing training when it’s needed. Focusing exclusively on Colorado lets us to be there for our partnerships.
Helping Hands For Freedom
Canine Partners Of The Rockies
Helping Hands For Freedom
https://www.helpinghandsforfreedom.org/
Helping Hands for Freedom provides emergency financial assistance through donated funds to help military and Gold Star families that have lost a loved one or are suffering with injuries from combat, including PTSD, TBI and moral injuries.
- Financial Assistance: This is for emergency financial life needs. These include mortgage or lease payments, car payments, utility and insurance bills and other serious short-term needs. A service member or spouse may only receive this assistance once a year from HHFF.
- Military and Gold Star Support Community Support: Life Enrichment experiences for children, parents and spouses that includes lunches for Gold Star spouses and Mothers, attendance at sports events, amusement parks, wildlife parks and other entertainment options.
Make the Connection
Memory care for veterans
Medicare for veterans
https://www.maketheconnection.net/
Find Stories Like Yours
Watch Veterans and their family members share real stories of strength and recovery, find useful information and local mental health resources, and explore ways to show your support.
Medicare for veterans
Memory care for veterans
Medicare for veterans
Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage for older adults and some younger adults with disabilities. If you have VA benefits due to your military service, you may be wondering if it’s worth signing up for Medicare when you already have access to care at VA facilities.
For many veterans, Medicare offers an extra level of protection against high out-of-pocket medical costs. Medicare coverage can also give you more flexibility when choosing doctors and hospitals that provide your care. The following guide explains how Medicare works with your VA benefits.
Memory care for veterans
Memory care for veterans
Memory care for veterans
MemoryCare.com uses a dual approach of data-driven research and first-hand knowledge from aging experts, medical researchers, and its board of advisors to help caregivers and those living with dementia find the tools and resources they need to achieve the best possible quality of life, while maintaining cognitive function.
For those that need extra help, MemoryCare.com’s team of experts and researches have worked together to curate a list of the best memory care facilities in cities around the nation.