Saturday, July 18, 2009


Top Websites for Veterans to Find Support and Assistance



By Guest Blogger Britney Wilkins

When veterans come home after spending time in combat or stationed overseas, whether they’ve lived abroad with their family or haven’t seen them in over a year, they’re faced with all kinds of transitions and obstacles that hinder their ability to pick up where they left off. And while the general public consensus is that we’re all supposed to lend a hand to the soldiers who sacrificed so much for us, it can be overwhelming for veterans and their families and friends to really connect with the types of services and support they need to get on with their lives. If you’re looking for assistance with job searching, going back to school, rehabilitation and therapy, mental health and stress, or figuring out your finances, here are top websites for veterans who need support when they return home.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: This major government HQ for veterans has all kinds of resources for transitioning back to life as a vet, getting your benefits, keeping up with military news and Congressional legislation, finding official forms and documents, getting jobs with the VA, and more.

Disabled American Vets: Find local chapters to help you get the benefits you deserve as a disabled veteran. You’ll also get help filing for disability, getting compensated, and supporting your family.

Veterans of Foreign Wars: VFW.org offers members all kinds of discounts, insurance and other benefits. The VFW is also an active advocacy group for putting pressure on Washington to support military and veterans’ issues.

GI Bill: The VA website has a special page for reading about the GI bill, applying to school and getting all of your deserved education benefits.

VA Locations: Use this tool to find VA hospitals and vet centers around the U.S.
Veterans and Military Health: Medline Plus’ website lists hazards, clinical trials, news stories, symptoms and conditions, statistics, rehab programs and other resource related to veterans and military health.

SAMHSA: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has a page just for veterans.

Military.com: This all-purpose website has lots of tips for veterans who need support making the transition back to everyday family life, finding a job, going back to school and more.
This post was contributed by Britney Wilkins, who writes about the online universities. She welcomes your feedback at BritneyWilkins81 at yahoo.com

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