Veteran Resources
Contents:
-- Local NGO Resources
-- Local/State Government Resources
-- US Government Made Easy for Veterans
-- Tricare/Social Security
-- VA Loan Information
-- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview
-- Featured PTSD Sites
-- Nursing Homes Update
-- Discounts (and lots of them)
-- More Resources
-- Vietnam Women Veterans
Local NGO Resources
- Cape Fear Veteran Resilience Project (VRP)
- "Empowering Veterans to Excel
- Our Mission
- To facilitate, enable, and integrate the actions of existing VSOs, other non-profits, and Government Veteran support staff organizations to increase community outreach and awareness, marshal political will and resource to optimize Veteran access to timely and impactful services to enhance Veterans' lives and reduce Veteran suicide in the Cape Fear Region."This mission statement is quoted from the beginning of the "About" section of the VRP website.
- Our Mission
- "Empowering Veterans to Excel
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.
Check Community News for details of the next flight on April 18, 2026!
- 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.
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
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
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.
- PTSD News
- National Center for PTSD
- PTSD FAQs
- PTSD Discussion Forum
- What you need to know about PTSD.
- Readjustment Counseling Services
- PTSD Facts for Veterans
- PTSD Information for Guard and Reserve members
- Military Severely Injured Center Articles
- Military OneSource
- Army Behavior Health Website
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.
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
- Center for Women Veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs www.va.gov/womenvet
- 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