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Resources
Financial Literacy for Veterans
https://www.naavets.org/financial-literacy-for-veterans/ Financial literacy is an important tool designed to help military members prepare for the day they reintegrate into society. With so many financial problems that plagued military personnel over the years, the programs provided by the government through laws like 10 U.S.C. 992 have given relief to veterans. Learning how to manage your debt, […]
Memory Care Resources for Senior Veterans
Here is the link to our free guide: https://www.memorycare.com/veterans/ A study conducted by NIH (National Institute of Health) found that veterans are twice as likely to develop dementia. Aside from the normal aging process, traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder makes veterans more vulnerable to dementia than the general population. To help veterans and […]
Support for Veterans – A New Resource
Hi there, My name is Luke Daniels. I came across the helpful resources you shared for veterans at www.naavets.org/washington-dc-metropolitan-area-mental-health-resources/ [1], and was wondering if you were open to adding a new resource to that page. I work for an advocacy center called Veterans Guide. Our mission is to assist veterans with the array of issues […]
Caregiver Resources and Referrals
Caregiver Support www.caregiver.va.gov Phone: 877-222-VETS (877) 222-8387 National Caregiver Support Line: Toll Free 1-855-260-3274; Open M-F, 8 am to 11 pm EST Saturday, 10:30 am to 6:00 pm EST www.caregiver.org www.caregiving.org www.networkofcare.org www.va.gov/healthBenefits/resources/eligibility_check.asp Financial Needs Aid and Attendance Program www.veteranaidorg/index.php Provides free assistance to qualified Veterans and surviving spouses in applying for Aid […]
Community Services for Homeless Veterans in the DC Metro Area, 2022-2023
This list of Community Services for Homeless veterans and civilians residing in the District of Columbia metro area was produced by the Street Sense Media located at 1317 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 347-2006, email: info@streetsensemedia.org. The list below covers housing/shelter, case management, education, food, health care, employment assistance, clothing, transportation, legal […]
Solara Mental Health
One of the most well-documented effects of skillful meditation practice is stress relief. According to NIH, studies have shown that mindfulness-based therapies are safe and beneficial for veterans. Therefore, the Veterans Association’s VHA Whole Health System now includes therapies related to mindfulness. The Solara Mental Health is dedicated to raising awareness of mental health and […]
Supporting Military Mental Health
I commend you for the work you do! As you may know, trauma is common among military veterans. Whether it’s physical, emotional, or sexual, it’s an extremely difficult experience to overcome. Military sexual trauma (MST) is unfortunately common. According to DoD SAPRO, in 2018, 20,500 service members were sexually assaulted or raped, including 13,000 women […]
Housing Disability Accommodation Request Letter
Link: https://ipropertymanagement.com/templates/housing-accommodation-disability-request-letter The article outlines the steps anyone can take to request accommodation from their landlord, tips to avoid discrimination, and provides a free letter template they can use. This could truly help improve a lot of peoples’ lives.
Crisis Resources for Veterans
Spread the Word – Veterans Crisis Line Spread the Word – Veterans Crisis Line You Are Not Alone. The Veterans Crisis Line is available to Veterans and their supporters 24/7. Through a powerful Veteran-to-Veteran message, this video encourages Veterans to call when they go through a difficult time and need somebody to listen. www.veteranscrisisline.net VA […]