Click this link to download the entire list: MIL Assistance spreadsheet 28AUG2019
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| Organization | Contact info | General info | Assistance Provided |
| 211.org | 211.org | National (except NWA) – Each state has a 211 call line for human services. On your cell phone simply dial 211, or go to 211.org and select your state and area. It will divulge what organizations provide assistance and might be able to help someone who is struggling financially or emotionally. | Utilities, Housing, Food, Employment, Medical, Mental Health |
| 22 Kill | 22kill.com | National – Work to raise awareness to veteran and first responders suicide and support empowerment. They do this through outreach, support and family counseling. | Mental Health, Recreation, Education, Family Counseling |
| Achilles International – Freedom Team | 212-354-0300 www.achillesinternational.org | National – The mission of Achilles Freedom Team is to enable wounded veterans with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics in order to promote personal achievement, enhance self esteem and lower barriers to living a fulfilling life. | Recreation, Mental Health |
| Adaptive Training Foundation | 214-432-1070 adaptivetrainingfoundation.org | Carolltyn, TX – Empower the human athlete, restore hope through movement, and redefine the limits of individuals with disabilities. Adaptive training foundation empowers those with physical disabilities to transform their lives through exercise and community. | Recreation/Fitness, Volunteer opportunities |
| Addiction Resource | 888-257-1697 addictionresource.com/ | National – “Addiction Resource was founded in 2014 to provide a community for those recovering from addiction and to help patients find the highest quality care for a successful recovery. Our goal is to provide resources to help patients and their loved ones so that they may stay on the road to recovery, and can successfully overcome addiction for life. We believe in our ability to help improve the lives of others, and belief is what motivates us to educate and support our readers every day. We work to provide free resources to help people better understand their addiction and motivate them to make the first step in seeking support.” | Health and Wellness, Addiction recovery |
| Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas | www.airborneangelcadets.com | Carrollton, TX – To support American men and women serving abroad in harm’s way by supplying them with car packages. | Care packages to active duty overseas |
| America’s Mighty Warriors | americasmightywarriors.org | National – Mission is to honor the sacrifices of our troops and the fallen and their families by providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency and recovery. They offer up to $5K for damaged homes. | Education, Mental Health, Medical, Family Support |
| American Corporate Partners | 212-752-0700 https://www.acp-usa.org | National – American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a national nonprofit organization focused on helping returning veterans find their next careers through one-on-one mentoring, networking and online career advice. | Employment, Mentorship |
| American Freedom Foundation | www.americanfreedomfoundation.org | National – American Freedom Foundation (AFF) believes Veterans, military service members, and their families are deserving of support that empowers and enables them to lead confident and productive lives. They do that through the American Freedom Festival concert series which has raised in excess of $1.2 million dollars for military focused charities across the country. In addition, through the AFF Warriors To The Workforce hiring and training workshops events, thousands of Veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses have engaged with hundreds of military friendly companies for jobs. Further, the AFF/Kaplan University Military Family Scholarship program has awarded over 1,200 scholarships to military spouses and dependents in all 50 states, 8 countries and 150 military installations around the world valued at approximately $9.2 million. | Recreation, Education, Family Support, Employment support |
| American Legion | 317-630-1200 www.legion.org | National – The American Legion provides a wide variety of assistance to local communities, varying from grants for basic needs to helping in the aftermath of natural disasters. You can get in touch with your local post or call the national office | Utilities, Housing, Food, Employment, Recreation, Medical, Education, Financial services, Family Support, Volunteer opportunities |
| American Veterans (AMVETS) | amvets.org | National – AMVETS exists to enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families and the communities they live through leadership, advocacy and services. | Education, Volunteer opportunities, Family Support, Funeral benefits, Advocacy |
| Armed Services YMCA of the USA | www.asymca.org | National – Armed Services YMCA of the USA provides hands-on, innovative, specialized programs and support services to military service members and their families with a particular focus on junior-enlisted men and women- the individuals on the front lines of defending our nation. Religious based | Family Support, Holiday Assistance |
| Army and Navy Union of the United States of America | sites.google.com/site/armynavyunionusa/ | National – Army and Navy Union of the United States of America is the oldest veterans’ organization in America. The mission and purpose is to alleviate suffering of veterans or active duty personnel by providing needed services with the help of fraternal comradeship. | Employment, Funeral benefits |
| Army Emergency Relief | www.aerhq.org | AER is the Army’s own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to “Helping the Army Take Care of Its Own.” AER provides commanders a valuable asset in accomplishing their basic command responsibility for the morale and welfare of soldiers. | Financial Assistance, Education |
| A Soldier’s Child | 844-440-4376 asoldierschild.org/ | National – Reaches the children of all fallen US military persons and adopts those children until they are of adult age. | For the child of a fallen soldier: birthday celebrations, mentorship programs, college scholarships |
| Attitudes and Attire | 214-630-1667 www.attitudesandattire.org | Dallas, TX – The program provides the tools that raise self-esteem, promote ethics and build the confidence to develop successful life skills. For women only | Workshops, Dental, Job readiness program |
| Austin Street Center | www.austinstreet.org | Austin, TX – Austin Street Center is an emergence shelter that serves men, ages 45 and older, and women | Homelessness |
| Blue Star Families | 202-630-2583 bluestarfam.org | National – Blue Star Families is a non-partisan, non-profit organization, created by real military families. We are committed to supporting one another through the unique challenges of military service and asking the larger civilian population to help as well, connecting military families regardless of rank, branch of service or physical location, and empowering military family members to create the best personal and family life possible for themselves. | Family Support |
| Boulder Crest | 540-554-2727 info@bouldercrestretreat.org | National – “We exist to solve the mental health crisis and to heal our military members, veterans, and their families dealing with PTSD and combat-related stress, so they can live productive, fulfilling, and service-oriented lives at home” Mission: To provide free, world class, short-duration, high-impact retreats for combat veterans and their families. | Mental Health, Recreation, Family Support |
| Building Homes for Heroes | 817-932-2339 www.buildinghomesforheroes.org | National – Building Homes for Heroes® is strongly committed to rebuilding lives and supporting the brave men and women who were injured while serving the country during the time of the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan. The organization builds or modifies homes, and gifts them, mortgage-free, to veterans and their families. It’s our honor to support the men and women who have loyally and courageously served our country. | Housing, Financial planning services, Family funding and emergency support |
| The Boot Campaign | bootcampaign.org | National – Boot Campaign’s revolutionary Health and Wellness pipeline provides veterans access and funding to individualized and comprehensive roadmaps to recovery from invisible wounds of war. | Medical, Mental Health, Family Support, Fitness |
| Brave HEART | www.braveheartriding.org | The Mission of the Brave HEART (Heroes Equine Adventure & Riding Therapy) Program is to support those who have served our Country by bringing Service members and their families together in an environment what helps them reconnect and strengthen family bonds. This program combines the best of a therapeutic riding program, while providing a positive, stress-free and relaxing farm atmosphere. | Recreation, Family Support |
| Camp Alliance | 479-601-1722 campallianceinc.org | Rogers, AR – Specifically connects national guard and reserve members with services. Holiday Silver Star Gift Program, Deploy Communication and education, mission readiness, and health and education. Camp Alliance provides monetary and community resources directly to our Armed Forces in support of family readiness and resiliency programs. | Education, Medical, Family Support, Recreation |
| Celebrate Recovery | celebraterecovery.com | National – “Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Mission is to be a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.” Religious based | Mental Health, Rehabilitation |
| Center for Brain Health | 214-905-3007 brainhealth.utdallas.edu | Dallas, TX – Research Institute committed to enhancing, protecting and restoring brain health across the lifespan. | Health, Mental Health, “Warrior Training” |
| Children of Fallen Patriots | www.fallenpatriots.org | National – Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty . We serve families of all branches of armed forces that have experienced combat casualties, military training accidents and other line of duty deaths. | Family Support |
| Coast Guard Mutual Assistance | www.cgmahq.org | CGMA provides essential financial aid to the entire Coast Guard family, primarily through interest-free loans, grants, and financial counseling. Established and operated by Coast Guard people for Coast Guard people, CGMA provides a way to extend compassion to one another in times of need. It serves as a vital financial safety net, promoting financial stability and general well being, fostering high morale and encouraging a sense of loyalty to the Coast Guard. | Financial Assistance |
| Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) | combatvet.us/ | National – The CVMA’s mission is to support and defend those who have defended their country and their freedoms. The focus of the CVMA is to help Veteran care facilities provide a warm meal, clothing, shelter, and guidance, or simply to say “thank you” and “welcome home”. | Recreation, Homelessness |
| Companions for Heroes | companionsforheroes.org | National – Companions for Heroes provides companion animals, and on a case-by-case basis, service dogs, obtained from shelters, rescues and humane societies, who might otherwise be euthanized, free of charge to active duty military personnel, military veterans, first responders, military spouses and children, and Gold Star Families recovering from the psychological challenges they suffered during service to our country. | Companion animal |
| County Health Department | Each County – County by county – your health department should have a comprehensive list of services available in your area. | Medical, Mental Health | |
| County Office of Veteran’s Service | Each County – Provides prompt assistance in the preparation and submission of claims for VA benefits to which they may be entitles. We can also assist veterans with obtaining copies of their military records. | Employment, Mental Health, Burial, Housing | |
| Custodes Libertatis Memorial | fallenshipmate.org | National – Provide scholarships to the children of graduates of the United States Naval Academy since September 11, 2001 who have lost their lives in service to the military or as a first responder. | Education |
| Dantes | 850-452-1901 www.dantes.doded.mil | National – The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) helps Service members and Veterans pursue their educational goals and earn degrees or certifications both during and after their service. | Education, Employment |
| Disabled American Veterans (DAV) | www.dav.org | National – DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families. Annually, the organization provides more than 600,000 rides to veterans attending medical appointments and assists veterans with well over 200,000 benefit claims. DAV is also a leader in connecting veterans with meaningful employment, hosting job fairs and providing resources to ensure they have the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible. | Advocacy, Family Support, Transition assistance, Disability benefits, Homelessness, Transportation, Employment, Volunteer oppurtunities |
| eBenefits | www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage | National – eBenefits is a VA website that lets you access and manage your VA records for many benefits. | Mental Health, Education, Benefits, Employment, Health, Housing, Insurance |
| Equest | 972-412-1099 www.equest.org/programs | Dallas, TX – Provides North Texas veterans, first responders and their families with equine-assisted activities and therapies through the “Hooves for Heroes” program. | Mental Health, Recreation, Volunteer opportunity, Employment |
| F.A.R.M. | 214-675-4304 www.farmvet.org | Desoto, TX – Reestablishes meaning in the lives of veterans through agricultural and thrapeutic rehabilitation. The program allowes veterans reintegrating into society to once again become teachers, providers, nurturers and leaders while empowering them to lead the change in America’s distressed food system. | Food, Employment, Mental Health |
| Fisher House Foundation | www.fisherhouse.org | National – The Fisher House foundation provides a “home away from home” for military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. | Family Support |
| Flyin’ Heroes | 231-557-5341 flyinheroes.org/heroestrips1 | Flyin’ Heroes is a program that utilizes the sport of fly fishing to promote therapeutic growth and rehabilitation of U.S. military veterans. The goal of Flyin’ Heroes is to create memorable fly fishing experiences that unlock the healing power of the water and foster lasting relationships. | Recreation |
| Freedom Service Dogs | 303-922-6231. freedomservicedogs.org | National – For almost 30 years, Freedom Service Dogs has rescued dogs from shelters, and custom-train them to become service dogs, giving them to clients on our waiting list at no charge. Clients include children, veterans and active duty military, and other adults. Their disabilities include Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, spinal cord injuries, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We provide people with a lifetime of unique support, companionship, and mobility independence. | Support Dog |
| Folds of Honor | www.foldsofhonor.org | National – To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service-members. | Family Support, Education |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | garysinisefoundation.org | National – Support the children and the surviving spouses of the great men and women who have given their lives for our country since 9/11. They do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities. | Family Support, Home modifications, Mobility devices, Adapted vehicles, Volunteer opportunities, Recreation |
| The Gratitude Initiative | 979-353-1260 gratitudeinitiative.org | Bryan, TX – The Gratitude Initiative provides educational support programs and scholarships to the children of military service members, veterans, disabled veterans and those killed in defense of our country. | Family Support |
| Healing Household 6 | healinghousehold6.org | National – The mission of HH6 is to connect caregivers of US Veterans with the essential resources needed to strengthen the family support foundation. Our goal is to build resilient households by focusing on the well-being of the family, helping to alleviate household tension, and empowering caregivers and children. Our Caregiver Case Managers consist of experienced caregivers and family advocates that can provide reputable resources and assist you through hardships. We have conquered medical evaluation boards, VA claims, transition, public assistance, nonprofit assistance, domestic violence and caring for our own wounded veterans. | Family Support |
| Hearts Apart | www.heartsapart.org | National – HeartsApart.org was created to keep families connected while our military men and women are serving abroad. Through the efforts of our community’s finest photographers, HeartsApart.org provides our soon to be deployed servicemen and women with pictures of their spouses and children. The photographs are printed on waterproof and durable bi-folded cards, which fit securely in their uniform pocket. HeartsApart.org believes that our military personnel deserve and need the memory of their families to carry them through the difficult times that lie ahead. | Photography |
| Heroes on the Water | 214-295-4541 Heroesonthewater.org | National – Help wounded warriors relax, rehabilitate, and reintegrate through kayak fishing and the outdoors. | Mental Health, Recreation, Family Support |
| Higher Ground | 208-726-9298 highergroundusa.org | National – Enhance the quality of life through inclusive therapeutic recreation and education for people of all abilities | Mental Health, Recreation |
| Hire Our Heroes | Hireourheroes.org | National – HOH works to construct a National approach to lower Veteran unemployment. We drive to deliver an all-around talent acquisition and retention strategy for employers. This will happen by making veterans a part of their workforce. We offer industry best practices and theory to meet current and future hiring and retention needs. HOH stands ready to assist veterans looking for a new career or employers eager to hire skilled professionals | Employment |
| Homes for Heroes Foundation | 866-974-4376 www.homesforheroesfoundation.org | National – The Homes For Heroes Foundation Purpose is to provide and/or coordinate financial assistance and housing resources to the Heroes of our nation such as Military personnel, Police/Peace Officers, Firefighter and First Responders who are in need. | Housing, Financial assistance, Family Support |
| Honor and Remember | www.honorandremember.org | National – perpetually recognize the sacrifice of America’s military fallen service members and their families. The organization pays tribute to all military lives lost, not only while serving on active duty but also as a result of serving. Military deaths in all wars of conflicts and all branches of service from our nation’s inception are recognized. | Family Support |
| Hope of the warriors | 877-246-7349 www.hopeforthewarriors.org | National – The mission of Hope For The Warriors® is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit, and restoring hope for our service members and our military families. | Family Support, Mental Health, Recreation/Fitness |
| Hope Therapy’s Horses Helping Veterans Program | 904-291-6784 www.hopetherapy.org | Middleburg, FL – Hope Therapy’s Horses Helping Veterans program is extremely important to us because we are veterans ourselves. Hope Therapy’s dad Jack Davenport served as an Army Medic in Vietnam. Hope Therapy’s mom Marianne Davenport served as an Army Nurse, Hope Therapy’s Rebecca Davenport served her time as the daughter of two veterans, and Hope Therapy’s Program Director Laura Brown served as a Naval Aircrewman. We want to support our military family the best way we know how, with the help of our amazing therapy horses! | Family Support, Recreation |
| In Gear Career | ingearcareer.org | National – In Gear Career is a nonprofit organization created by military spouses for military spouses past and present. In Gear Career provides a free forum for professional development, community support, information sharing and networking to address the unique challenges faced by career-minded military spouses. | Family Support |
| Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America | iava.org | National – IAVA’s mission is to unite, empower and connect post-9/11 veterans through education, advocacy, and community. | Advocacy, Employment, Mental Health, Volunteer opportunities, Transition assistance, Education |
| K9s For Warriors | 904-686-1957 www.k9sforwarriors.org | National – K9s For Warriors is dedicated to providing service canines to our warriors suffering from post-traumatic stress as a result of conflicts and war after 9/11. | Support Dog |
| Marine Corps – Law Enforcement | 877-606-1775 mc-lef.org | National – Provides scholarships to the children of fallen United States Marines and Federal Law Enforcement Officers | Family Support, Education |
| My Next Move | www.mynextmove.org/vets/ | National – Helps veterans and first responders with finding careers | Employment, Apprenticeship |
| Military One Source | 1-800-342-9647 www.militaryonesource.mil | National – Military OneSource provides a wide range of support and confidential services. | Family Support, Financial and Legal assistance, Housing and moving assistance, Education, Employment, Health and Wellness, Recreation |
| National Association of County Veterans Service Officers | nacvso.org | National – Assists veterans, or their beneficiaries, obtain their benefits and help speed the process of claims development and transition of our military personnel to civilian life. | Employment, Benefits, Education |
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | www.nmcrs.org | National – Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provides financial assistance and education, as well as other programs and services, to members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, their eligible family members, widows, and survivors. | Financial Assistance, Education, Disaster relief, Emergency travel, Health Education |
| Nursing Home Abuse Center | 800-478-0520 www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/resources/veterans/ | National – Military veterans are an especially at-risk group for abuse and mistreatment in nursing homes. An often-neglected group, veterans, after serving their country, are commonly left without sufficient support systems, friends, family networks, mental and physical health care services. | Health and wellness, Advocate |
| O*net | onetonline.org | National – O*NET information is used by millions of individuals every year, including those taking advantage of O*NET Online, My Next Move, and other publicly and privately developed applications. The data have proven vital in helping people find the training and jobs they need, and employers the skilled workers necessary to be competitive in the marketplace. | Employment, Career assistance |
| Operation Reboot | 479-202-5801 | Rogers, AR – Operation Reboot provides veterans with most everything a home may need when they transition from homeless to having housing. They furnish the home with essential items from bathtowels to beds. These items are all donated by the community. | House-hold items and furniture |
| Operation Warriors Heart Program | 817-332-6329 www.warriorsheart.com | Fort Worth, TX – Free mental health and referral services, specializing in private and confidential substance abuse treatment, with special attention to PTS, unresolved grief/loss, and moral injury. | Mental Health, Rehabilitation |
| Patriot Paws | 972-772-3282 patriotpaws.org | Rockwall, TX – Train and provide service dogs at no cost to disabled American veterans and others with mobile disabilities and PTS in order to help restore their physical and emotional independence. | Service Animals |
| Rise Above Hardship – R.A.H. | Can be found on FB | San Antonio, TX – Rise Above Hardship is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity that was created to help empower Veterans and others by reigniting their purpose through fitness and community related events. | Recreation/Fitness |
| Reboot Alliance | rebootalliance.com | Pleasant View, TN – Reboot Combat Recovery helps veterans and their families experience breakthrough in their war against post traumatic stress. Religious based | Mental Health |
| Recovery Resource Council | 817-332-6329 recoverycouncil.org | North Texas – Recovery Resource Council launched Enduring Families, a program which provides outpatient counseling and support services for returning military veterans and their family members. This program targets the veteran family’s unique needs ranging from coping with symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety and addiction to teaching effective decision-making, parenting and communication skills. Services in this program are provided at no cost to the family or the veteran. | Mental Health, Family Support |
| Red Cross | 877-272-7337 redcross.org | National – Training and certification in first aid, CPR and several other areas, disaster relief assistance, deployment services for veterans, and help for veterans who need to claim benefits from the Veterans Administration. | Volunteer opportunities, Benefits, Family Support, Disaster Response |
| Salvation Army | Salvationarmy.org | National – The Salvation Army offers many services including: shelter, addiction dependency help, emergency response, family tracing, medical services, social programs and sports ministry. Religious based | Rehabilitation, Volunteer opportunities |
| Samaritan Assistance Center | 479-636-4198 www.samcc.org | NWA – This organization serves the hungry of Northwest Arkansas | Food, Volunteer opportunities |
| Sheep Dog Impact Assistance | 417-812-6035 sheepdogia.org | National – Sheep Dog Impact Assistance egngages, assists, and empowers our military and first responders with continued service opportunities and provides the camaraderie that may be missing after a shirt or tour of duty ends. These opportunities include disaster response missions, and outdoor adventures. | Recreation, Volunteer opportunities, Disaster Response, Outdoor Adventures |
| A Soldier’s Child Foundation | asoldierschild.org | National – A Soldier’s Child serves the children of fallen active duty military personnel who have given their lives while defending the United States of America. They do this through birthday celebrations, mentorship programs, and scholarships. | Recreation, Education, Family Support |
| Sons of the Flag | 469-930-6694 Can be found on FB | National – Support military, first responder and civilian burn survivors through research, technology and education. | Medical |
| Student Veterans of America | (202) 223-4710 Studentveterans.org | National – To provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation. | Education |
| Task Force Dagger | www.taskforcedagger.org | National – TFD’s mission is to return complex and seemingly-untreatable Special Operation Forces community member to optimal health and wellness through expansion of an existing Personalized Functional Medicine care pathway while performing high quality collaborative clinical research. | Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Recreation, Medical, Service animals, Family Support |
| Team Red, White and Blue (RWB) | www.teamrwb.org | National – RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. | Recreation/Fitness, Social activities |
| Team Rubicon | 310-640-8787 teamrubiconusa.org | National – Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. | Disaster Response, Volunteer opportunities, Recreation |
| Travis Manion Foundation | 215-348-9080 TravisManion.org | National – Empower veterans and Families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations through service to others. “If not me, then who…?” | Education, Volunteer opportunities, Recreation |
| Trinity Oaks | 210-447-0351 www.trinityoaks.org | Texas serving veterans nationwide – Outdoor adventures to help veterans with the transition back home. | Mental Health, Recreation |
| Tunnel to Tower Foundation | tunnel2towers.org | National – The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation builds mortgage-free smart homes for our most catastrophically injured service members. Each home is custom designed to address the unique needs of each individual. Smart homes host a myriad of features such as automated doors and lighting, wider halls and doorways, special showers to accommodate wheelchairs, automatic door openers, cabinets, counters, and stove tops that can be raised and lowered, back-up generators, and central heating and air conditioning systems that can be controlled by tablets. These homes enable our most severely injured heroes’ live better, more independent lives. | Housing, Home modifications for those with mobility issues |
| United Soldiers and Sailors of America (USASOA) | www.usasoa.org | National – To provide the essentials of life to ill, injured, and wounded veterans and service members through charitable contributions and programs; to protect the interests of veteran-owned businesses, their healthcare, families, and caregivers; and promote their voices through our advocacy and policy work on Capitol Hill. | Advocacy, Employment, Homeless assistance, Recreation, Mental Health, Family Support |
| VHA | 877-424-3838 va.gov/homeless | National – Provides home loans and grant programs for rural veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless secure a permanent home, or grants or loans to renovate their homes or to remove specific health and safety hazards. | Housing |
| U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs | VA.gov Benefits: 1-800-827-1000 Health Care: 1-877-222-VETS (8387) VA Inspector General: 1-800-488-8244 Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 | National – Provides assistance with a wide variety of veteran issues offered by the department of veterans affairs. | Mental Health, Medical, Employment, Benefits, Education, Housing assistance, Life insurance, Burial |
| Vet Center | 877-WAR-VETS vetcenter.va.gov | National -The Vet Center provides quality readjustment counseling in a caring manner. Vet Centers understand and appreciate Veterans’ war experiences while assisting them and their family members toward a successful post-war adjustment in or near their community. | Mental Health |
| Veterans Center of North Texas | 214-600-2966 www.veteranscenterofnorthtexas.org | North Texas – Veterans Center of North Texas will assist Veterans of all ages who reside in North Texas navigate through the network of public and private agencies to obtain assistance, services and support required to establish and maintain productive livelihoods within our communities. | Benefits, Employment, Housing, Education, Legal and Financial assistance, Medical, Transportation |
| Veterans Crisis Line | 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 | National – The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available. | Mental Health |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) | vfw.org/ | National – The VFW’s purpose is to speed rehabilitation of the nation’s disabled and needy veterans, assist veteran’s widows and orphans and the dependents of needy or disable veterans. | Benefits assistance, Employment, Mental Health, Advocacy, Health |
| Warriors Heart | 1-844-448-2567 WarriorsHeart.com | Brandra, TX – Warriors Heart is a private healing center focused on serving first responders, veterans, active duty military, and the warrior class. We specialize in private and confidential substance abuse treatment, with special attention to post-traumatic stress, unresolved grief/loss, and moral injury. | Mental Health, Rehabilitation |
| Warrior Spirit Project | warriorspiritproject.org | Texas – Warrior Spirit Project’s mission is to help restore the soul and strengthen the spirit of veterans and first responders through Yoga, Dogs, and Dirt, offering support for the transition from isolation to meaningful community engagement. | Recreation/Fitness, Mental Health, Emotional support dogs |
| Wind River Ranch | 970-586-4212 windriverranch.com | Estes Park, Colorado – Our Healing Warrior Weeks provide a dedicated time for soldiers to heal and reconnect with their families. Wind River Ranch supports four full weeks consisting of 64 Wounded Warriors and their families. | Recreation, Family Support |
| Wings for our Troops | wingsforourtroops.com | National – Wings For Our Troops mission is to assist U.S. Marines/Soldiers with travel allowing them to visit home before and after deployments. | Flights for active duty |
| Wounded Warrior Project | 877-832-6997 www.woundedwarriorproject.org | National – Wounded Warrior Project is a charity and veterans service organization that offers a variety of programs, services and events for wounded veterans of the military actions following September 11, 2001. | Recreation, Family Support, Mental Health, Career & VA benefits counseling, Volunteer opportunities, Education |