Veteran Resources

Veterans Crisis Line

Don't wait - if needed, call the number indicated above! For more information, check the Veterans Crisis Line website.

Local NGO Resources

Cape Fear Veteran Resilience Project (VRP)

The VRP has a plethora of information regarding various Veteran support resources and event listings. Please click on the above title to review the many and various information sources and other resources.

NC for Vets - "Welcome to NC4Vets, a collaborative initiative dedicated to connecting service members, veterans, and their families with vital resources throughout North Carolina. Our mission is to connect service members, veterans, and their families with the resources they need in North Carolina. Whether it’s healthcare, education, employment, or community services, our platform is designed to make these resources easily accessible." Quote is taken from the organization website.

HBOT4HEROES - "Our Mission - HBOT4Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring hope, health, and purpose to veterans suffering from TBI and PTSD through fully funded access to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)." Quote is taken from the organization website.

Next flight will be in 2027.

Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area - https://www.honorflightcfa.org/ // "Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area (HFCFA) honors WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War era Veterans by taking them all-expenses-paid to Washington, DC for a day of remembrance and honor as they visit the memorials and monuments built in their honor. Additionally, we work to educate the public on the service provided by these men and women and give them an opportunity to express their gratitude.

HFCFA is an all-volunteer organization that received official recognition from the national Honor Flight Network in February 2020. We are a local 501(c)3 organization and are actively raising funds to pay for upcoming flights. We fly annually in the spring to Washington, DC for the day with 85 Veterans, 85 Guardians (one-on-one escorts for each Veteran), a team of medical professionals, and a small leadership team. We need over 100 volunteers to make each flight a success." Quote is taken from the organization website.

"Canines for Service is a nationally accredited nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of Veterans through custom-trained service dog partnerships. Founded in 1996, we are the longest-running ADI-accredited service dog provider in North Carolina, and one of just 91 accredited organizations in North America. More than our credentials, we’re known for our compassion, commitment, and customized approach." Quote is taken from their website - Canines for Service.

Filmperia - a Youtube channel wherein veterans are interviewed to document stories from World War II to the modern day. It's essential to preserve the stories of our veterans. Click on Filmperia above to view content or to contact Luke Basso if reach out to be interviewed is desired.

Local/State Government Resources

Betsy Graham -- New Hanover County Veteran Services (NHCVS) - residents of New Hanover County only

Anita Hartsell -- Brunswick County Veteran Services - residents of Brunswick County only

Michelle Leach -- Pender County Veteran Services - residents of Pender County only

North Carolina State Department of Military and Veteran Affairs

US Government Made Easy For Veterans

http://www.usa.gov/index.shtml- "USA.gov helps you locate and understand goverment benefits, programs, and information." Quote is taken from the usa.gov website."

TRICARE/Social Security

http://www.tricare.mil/
http://www.tricare.mil/tfl (Tricare for Life)
http://www.ssa.gov/

VA Loan Information

http://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Overview

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people have stress reactions that don't go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD.

People who suffer from PTSD often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feeling emotionally numb. These symptoms can significantly impair a person's daily life.

PTSD is marked by clear physical and psychological symptoms. It often has symptoms like depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other physical and mental health problems. The disorder is also associated with difficulties in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems, family discord, and difficulties in parenting. If you are suffering from PTSD, or know someone who is, the following list of resources and information will help you find information about dealing with PTSD and related conditions.

Featured PTSD Sites

Centers of Excellence

https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence

The Department of Defense today announced the opening of a 24-hour outreach center to provide information and referrals to military service members, veterans, their families and others with questions about psychological health and traumatic brain injury. See below for other relevant links on this subject.

Nursing Homes Update

All states have a Nursing Facility Medicaid program that provides general health coverage plus coverage for nursing home services. These services include room and board, nursing care, personal care and therapy services.

Nursing Facility Medicaid may pay for a stay in a nursing home if you need a “nursing-home level of care” or meet nursing home “functional eligibility criteria; and have income and assets below certain guidelines.

More Information Click Here

Discounts (and lots of them!)

Thanks to a Junior Girl Scout named Harper, we have a page listing companies and organizations offering discounts (lots of them). These discounts are NOT restricted to Legionaire members ! Check it out -- you won't be sorry!

Go to https://dealhack.com/blog/military-discounts-guide

More Resources

Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them.

Board of Veteran's Appeals https://department.va.gov/board-of-veterans-appeals/
Center for Minority Veterans https://www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
Center for Women Veterans https://www.va.gov/WOMENVET/
Compensation Rate Tables https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/
Directory of Veterans Service Organizations https://veterans.house.gov/resources-for-veterans/veterans-service-organizations.htm
Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp About VA Form 21-526EZ | Veterans Affairs
Geriatrics and Extended Care Geriatrics and Extended Care Home
Hearings Board Of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) Hearing | Veterans Affairs
Veterans Legal and Benefits Information http://valaw.org/
Online version Veterans Benefits Administration.
PDF Download in English Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents Survivors and Caregivers
VA War-Related Illness and Injury Center War Related Illness and Injury Study Center Home
Homeless Veterans VA Homeless Programs
VA National HIV/AIDS Program HIV Home
VA Public Health Smoking Cessation Program http://www.publichealth.va.gov/smoking
VA Mental Health http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov
National Cemetery Administration (Burial and Memorials) http://www.cem.va.gov
National Foundation for Women Legislations (www.womenlegislators.org)

Vietnam Women Veterans

Almost ten thousand women were there.

For a list of not only the women who gave their lives in Vietnam but the start of a complete women's casualty list see: They Gave Their Lives

Salon.com has featured an interesting story about female Vietnam Veterans, entitled "Unarmed and Under Fire: An Oral History of Female Vietnam Vets."

The Vietnam Womens Memorial Project's new website is at: VWMP

Women Combat Vets Battle for Acceptance - Search Videos

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