Veterans give their all in the service, yet may find it challenging to resume their civilian lives, especially if they suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Reintegrating into the community can be a long, hard road. And even later in life, veterans face an additional hurdle if they need to move into an assisted living […]
Veteran Caregivers
COVID-19 and your Mental Health
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/mental-health-covid-19/art-20482731
Best Mobility Aids Links
https://bestmobilityaids.com. Here’s some recent articles that we have recently created: https://bestmobilityaids.com/fall-prevention-for-seniors/ (Fall prevention around the home) https://bestmobilityaids.com/caregiver-burnout-prevention/ (How to prevent caregiver burnout) Submitted By; Jackie Benardout (founder of: https://bestmobilityaids.com)
Memory Care Facilities
Memory Care Facilities (https://www.memorycarefacilities.net/) is a free service that helps families who have loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Through our free search tool and nationwide database of memory care facilities, families who are in need of memory care for their loved ones are able to find licensed care homes and communities in their […]
Respite Relief for Caregivers of Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has teamed up with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to launch Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers, a new program that will offer caregivers in select regions of California, Texas, and Florida with access to no-cost, short-term relief during the COVID-19 crisis. CareLinx is powering the emergency fund with […]
White House Veterans VA Hotline
The hotline’s pilot began under direction of the Veterans Experience Office on June 1, 2017 and entered phase two on October 15, 2017. White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311 Call are answered by a live agent 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The hotline is staffed by more than 60 […]
VA Caregiver Support Program
VA publishes final regulation for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Washington – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published its final regulation to improve and expand the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) with the final regulation going into effect on October 1, 2020. Under the final regulation, […]
FCC Designated ‘988’ As 3-Digit Number for National Suicide Prevention Hotline
On July 16, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to established 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The rules require all phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July […]
Substance Abuse Recovery Program
The Substance Abuse Recovery Program (SARP) is an intensive outpatient program for eligible Veterans suffering from the disease of alcoholism, heroin, cocaine, or other drug additions and substance abuse. SARP is a 4 Track, 10 Week Program Orientation (one time) Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The 4 Track include Track 1: Admission […]
Resource Links
Free Mental Health Resources For Veterans https://www.vehiclesforveterans.org/blog/free-mental-health-resources-for-veterans/ Mortgage Help for Veterans https://turnkeyhomeloan.com/mortgage-help-for-veterans/ You’ve Earned It: Housing Grants Can Help Disabled Veterans https://www.veteransunited.com/futurehomeowners/youve-earned-it-these-grants-can-give-disabled-vets-a-hand/ The Best Health and Fitness Military Discounts for Gym Lovers https://www.militaryprintables.com/the-best-health-and-fitness-military-discounts-for-gym-lovers/ Dental Care Assistance for Veterans https://areadentist.org/dental-care-assistance-for-veterans/ Helping Veterans Pay for Assisted Living, Home Care and Long Term Care https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/veterans SBA Loans For […]