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The National Resource Directory (NRD)
The National Resource Directory (NRD) is an online tool for wounded, ill and
injured Service
Members, Veterans, their families, and those who support them. The NRD provides
access to more than 11,000 services and resources at the national, state and
local
levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.
http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/nrd/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=6006
Always a Soldier
The Always a Soldier program provides service-connected disabled veterans
opportunities to seek
employment, career advancement, job mobility, family economic well being and
greater financial security.
Website: http://www.amc.army.mil/alwaysasoldier/
America’s Heroes at Work
A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) project that focuses on the employment
challenges of returning
service members living with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Website: http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/
Applying for VA Healthcare
Website: http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/application/
Army Behavioral Health
When our Soldiers return home, most will experience a brief readjustment period
and a successful
home transition. Some will need short or long-term counseling to assist in their
transition. Medical
assistance from the Army and the VA is available to provide treatment and see
them through to a
healthy outcome. Fifteen to thirty (15-30) percent of Soldiers returning from
Iraq experience
post-traumatic stress symptoms or other mental health symptoms. This is not
unusual after combat.
Recognizing and treating these symptoms early is key to preventing them from
becoming a disorder
such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
Website: http://www.behavioralhealth.army.mil/index.html
Army Wounded Warrior Program
Taking care of wounded warriors is an important part of the Army's mission. The
Army Wounded
Warrior Program (AW2) is the official U.S. Army program that assists and
advocates for severely
wounded, injured, and ill Soldiers and their Families, wherever they are
located, for as long as it
takes. AW2 provides individualized support to this unique population of
Soldiers, who were injured
or became ill during their service in the Global War on Terrorism.
Website: https://www.aw2.army.mil/index.html
Center for Minority Veterans
The Center for Minority Veterans is part of the Office of the Secretary. The
Center assists eligible
veterans in their efforts to receive benefits and services from VA. The Center
acts only as a
mediator and facilitator -- As such the Center does not process claims, handle
equal employment
complaints, or employee relation problems. The Center is dedicated to ensuring
that all veterans
are aware of benefits, services, and programs offered by VA.
Website: http://www1.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
Center for Women Veterans
In November 1994, Public Law 103-446 established the Center for
Women Veterans in the
Department of Veterans Affairs under the Office of the Secretary. The primary
mission of the
Center for Women Veterans is to review VA programs and services for women
veterans, and
assure that women veterans receive benefits and services on a par with male
veterans
, encounter no discrimination in their attempt to access them, and are treated
with the respect,
dignity, and understanding by VA service providers.
Website: http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/
Disabled Veterans: Opportunities to Use Your Abilities
The Department of Defense (DoD) provides employment opportunities for disabled
men and
women who honorably served on behalf of our Nation. As the largest Federal
employer of
veterans, we are committed to providing every disabled veteran who wants to
serve our
country as a DoD civil servant the opportunity to do so.
Website: http://www.dodvets.com/
Gulf War Veterans Illness
Information for veterans, their families and others about VA health care
programs related to
Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom.
Website: http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/
MilitaryHOMEFRONT
MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the Department of Defense website for official Military
Community and
Family Policy (MC&FP) program information, policy and guidance designed to
help troops and
their families, leaders, and service providers. Whether you live the military
lifestyle or
support those who do, you'll find what you need!
Website: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF_HOMEPAGE
MyHealtheVet
My HealtheVet, VA’s online Personal Health Record, located at
www.myhealth.va.gov,
is up and running and growing each day, welcoming over 181,000 Veterans
nationwide each week.
Website: http://www.myhealth.va.gov/
Returning Service Members
News and information.
Website: http://www.oefoif.va.gov/
U.S. Department of Defense Community Relations
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, Community
Relations,
fosters public awareness and understanding of Department of Defense (DoD)
missions,
personnel, programs and requirements.
Website: http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/AmericaSupportsYou/index.aspx
U.S. Department of Defense: Veterans Workforce Investment Program
The mission statement for VETS is to provide veterans and service
members with the
resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing
their
employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting
labor-market
demands with qualified veterans.
Website: http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/vwip/main.htm
U.S. Department of Labor (ODEP)-Veterans
ODEP implements a number of initiatives and offers a variety of resources to
help veterans
with disabilities understand training and employment services that may be
available to them.
Website: http://www.dol.gov/odep/audiences/veterans.htm
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Our goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and
customer satisfaction.
We have reformed our department internally and are striving for high quality,
prompt and
seamless service to veterans. Our department's employees continue to offer their
dedication
and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's
veterans
deserve no less.
Website: http://www.va.gov/
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs-Office of Diversity and Inclusion
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion advises and supports the Assistant
Secretary for
Human Resources and Administration in workforce diversity issues. The office
also supports
the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries in
their
actions to achieve and sustain a diverse workforce.
Website: http://www.diversity.hr.va.gov/index.asp
U.S. Navy: Disabled Veterans Assistance
The DON has established a Disabled Veterans Assistance Phone Line to provide
employment
and referrals for our returning disabled service members, recently medically
retired
service members, and their spouses. Specifically, the Phone Line supports
disabled veterans
of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and all disabled
veterans of other
conflicts, campaigns, and wars.
Website: http://www.nmic.navy.mil/CIPO_DISABLEDVETERANSASSISTANCE.htm
VetSuccess: Coming Home to Work
The Coming Home to Work (CHTW) Program is Vocational Rehabilitation and
Employment's
(VR&E's) primary early intervention and outreach program. Through this
initiative, all VR&E
services are available to eligible servicemembers and veterans. Participants
work with a
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) to determine eligibility and
entitlement to VR&E services.
Website: http://vetsuccess.gov/cominghome/
VetSuccess: Disabled Transition Program (DTAP)
Presentation video about the program. Requires the free Flash plug-in on your
browser.
Website: http://www.vetsuccess.gov/dtap/
Women Veterans Issues
Information articles on a variety of topics.
Website: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Topics/Women/index.htm
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