FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Process Changes Needed When Caring for PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can happen to normal people who have witnessed a traumatic event. Military training does not cause a person to be immune from trauma. War, by its very nature is a series of traumatic events. Problem: Military … Continued
PTSD Resources
VFU is a not-for-profit organization that offers a comprehensive website and resource bank for identifying and helping veterans and families who may need assistance in understanding and coping with war-related illness. Financial resources are not available, but information on how … Continued
Family Support
The Armed Forces Foundation – www.ArmedForcesFoundation.org. The Armed Forces Foundation is a non profit organization that started in 2010 and is dedicated to providing comfort and solace to members of the military community through financial support, career counseling, housing assistance … Continued
Financial Assistance
The Armed Forces Foundation – www.ArmedForcesFoundation.org. The Armed Forces Foundation is a non profit organization that started in 2010 and is dedicated to providing comfort and solace to members of the military community through financial support, career counseling, housing assistance … Continued
Homeless Veterans
Homeless Veterans 24/7 Hotline 1-877-424-3838. Find a list of veterans homeless assistance by state at www.va.gov/homeless for more information about VA benefits. HomeStrong USA www.homestrongusa.org HomeStrong USA focuses on pre and post-purchase education/counseling program, housing opportunities and foreclosure prevention. National Coalition for Homeless … Continued
Needs Assistance
Air Compassion for Veterans – www.aircompassionforveterans.org Wounded warriors and their families are provided FREE medically related flights. The Armed Forces Foundation – www.ArmedForcesFoundation.org. The Armed Forces Foundation is a non profit organization that started in 2010 and is dedicated to … Continued
Organizations for Specific Wars and Branches
American Women Veterans – www.AmericanWomenVeterans.org. Dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of servicewomen, veterans and their families, American Women Veterans is a good resource for veterans looking for retreats, conferences and outreach campaigns that empower members and their communities. … Continued
Why Veterans may be Resistant to Seeking Help
Why Veterans may be Resistant to Seeking Help Possible consequences of facing war related illness. This information is crucial to both veterans and family members for understanding why many veterans resist help. Many Veterans can be highly resistant to the … Continued