Returning Veterans and Families Resources

Health & Medical Resources Listed by Category

“The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten.”
~ Calvin Coolidge

Lariam Action USA
Operation Family and Friends
Paralyzed Veterans of America
The Courage t

o Care
TRICARE
Veterans Service Organizations
Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Grief & Loss

“… We must remember that some gave all to protect our freedom. We must honor their legacy and help cushion the burden that falls upon friends and family left behind.”
~ Senator John Warner

Military Chaplains Association
Soldiers Heart
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
Veterans Service Organizations
Vietnam Veterans of America
Wounded Warriors-Supporting Families

Benefits & Financial Resources

“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by our nation.” ~ George Washington

National Gulf War Resource Center
National Veterans Foundation
The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program
Veterans Service Organizations
VVA’s PTSD Claims Guide

Listings by Category –cont.

Disability & Rehabilitation

“Our society must accept the responsibility for its war making. To the returning
veteran, our leaders and people must say, “You did this in our name and because you
were subject to our orders. We lift the burden of your actions from you and take it
onto our shoulders. We are responsible for you, for what you did, and for
the consequences.” ~ Edward Tick, Ph.D. author, War and the Soul

Amputee Coalition of America / Military in-Step
Blinded Veterans Association (BVA)
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Military OneSource – Comprehensive Military Assistance
Operation Family and Friends
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Soldiers Heart
U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program
Veterans and Families
Veterans Service Organizations
VVA’s PTSD Claims Guide
Vietnam Veterans of America
VA Readjustment Counseling Services
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Wounded Warrior News
Wounded Warriors Blog
Wounded Warriors Project

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
National Gulf War Resource Center
Patience Press
PTSD Alliance

Family Support Services

“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” ~ Maya Angelou

Military Chaplains Association
National Military Family Association (NMFA)
Operation Family and Friends
Strategic Outreach to Families of all Reservists
The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program
Veterans and Families
Wounded Warriors-Supporting Families

Listings by Category-cont.

Transition & Career Support

“No duty is more urgent than the act of returning thanks.” ~ James Allen

DOD Web Portal for Transitioners
REALifelines
The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program
Veterans Service Organizations
Wounded Warriors Project

Spiritual & Pastoral Support

“In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” ~ José Narosky

Military Chaplains Association
Soldiers Heart
Veterans Service Organizations
Wounded Warriors-Supporting Families