Resources

VFW.org 

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.  

Legion.org

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.”  

dav.org

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. 

https://988lifeline.org/ 

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.

 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 

https://www.codeofsupport.org

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.

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.

https://humanepro.org/

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.

 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.  

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 

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.

 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. 

 https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ 

 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. 

 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.

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.

 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.

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.

 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.

https://news.va.gov/104545/veterans-can-now-file-an-appeal-online-with-the-board-of-veterans-appeals/

 The Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board, BVA) continues to modernize to meet Veterans’ needs. The Board recently updated and improved its website to make sure all the information you need is available and easy to understand. It also includes what the Board does and what to expect during an appeal. Biggest news of all? Veterans can now file their request to appeal to the Board online! 

https://resume.io/resume-examples/military

 A proven job specific resume example + writing guide for landing your next job in 2022. You can edit this Military resume example to get a quick start and easily build a perfect resume in just a few minutes. Just fill in your details, download your new resume & start your job application today! 

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/specialty-consultations/transitioning-veterans/transitioning-veterans-consultation/

Whether you are separating after your first-term enlistment or retiring with more than 20 years of service, transitioning from the military to civilian life can feel overwhelming. Military OneSource is here to help you navigate the resources, benefits and programs available to help you have a successful transition.

The  transitioning veterans specialty consultation is designed to help you identify goals, learn about benefits available to you, and gather a range of resources to meet your needs. Sessions are tailored to meet your unique needs and are available by phone or video.

https://www.maketheconnection.net/

 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. 

https://www.medicareplans.com/va-military-and-medicare-benefits-resource/#how_va_health_care_and_medicare_work_together

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.

https://www.memorycare.com/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.

http://freegrantsforveterans.org/ 

Our website provides comprehensive details on grants for veterans. We have been featured on va.gov, hunker magazine , idaho.gov, wi.gov, NationalDebtRelief , several educational institutions, and government websites. These grants are given away for free, and they could help low income veterans with bills, mortgage, rent, housing, college, and medications . Please note that grants are only given for veterans who can prove financial difficulties. Apply for multiple grants to ensure your needs are met. 

https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/resources/alcoholism-in-veterans/ 

Over the last several decades, alcoholism has become a huge concern for military personnel across the United States. Current and former military face an array of challenges – unpredictable deployments, the risk of injury and being away from home. Unfortunately, alcohol is sometimes used as a coping mechanism during these difficult times. 

https://www.americanhumane.org/initiative/pts-service-dogs-for-veterans/ 

American Humane’s Pups4Patriots™ program finds dogs in search of forever homes and trains them to be lifesaving service dogs for veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress or Traumatic Brain Injury. All dogs are trained according to American Humane’s new service dog standards – an approach developed by a Scientific Advisory Committee of scientists, veteran experts, mental health professionals, animal welfare specialists, veterinarians, dog trainers and other key advocates. These standards are designed to maximize the efficacy of the service dog as a treatment method for veterans with PTS and TBI. 

 https://warriornow.org/

 We are committed to eliminating the social, judicial, and economic impacts mental illness, PTSD, TBI, and addiction play on our service men and women. We provide training and support to Peer Mentors so they can better serve our Veterans impacted by mental health challenges and addiction. 

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