Government Agencies and Resources - Veterans

 

Center for Women Veterans

http://www1.va.gov/womenvet 

Health care, outreach, mental health, statistics, and other resources.

 

DiabilityInfo.gov

http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=500 

"DisabilityInfo.gov connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to actively participate in the workforce and in their communities."

 

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

http://www.esgr.org/site/

Resources for servicemembers (online forms, links to online courses, service policies, and employment-related information).

 

GI Bill Related Links

http://www.gibill.va.gov/links.htm

Links to information about financial aid, scholarships, and other benefits available from the Federal Government.

 

The G.I. Go Veterans Transition Center of Newark (Office of Veterans Affairs)

Newark City Hall

920 Broad Street, Room B28

973-802-1479

"The G.I. GO Fund is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides transition assistance to veterans of

Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as support, recognition, and gratitude to

all of our servicemen and women."

 

HUD Veteran Resource Center

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/topics/veteran_information

Locate resources by state, links to national resources, and links to related information.

 

Military OneSource

http://www.militaryonesource.com

"Military OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status) and their families. It is a virtual extension of installation services."

 

New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

http://www.state.nj.us/military 

Information about veterans memorial homes, burial honors, application for the NJ Distinguished Service Medal, information about benefits, and more.

 

The New Jersey Veterans Guide

http://www.state.nj.us/military/veterans/njguide/index.html 

Educational benefits, medals, home ownership benefits, programs, and more.

 

NJ Veterans Helpline

http://www.njveteranshelpline.org

1-866-VETS-NJ-4 (1-866-838-7654)

Services include: Veteran peer support, clinical assessment & case management, family resources, and referral to a comprehensive network of mental health providers.

 

Today's GI Bill

http://www.todaysgibill.org/

"TodaysGIBill.org is designed to assist service members and veterans by providing clear yet comprehensive guidance on the steps to making the most out of their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits."

 

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

http://www.va.gov 

A wealth of resources can be located here on topics such as health care, benefits, service organizations, Congressional affairs, and public affairs. Information about the Veterans Pride Initiative, a facilities locator, Health Administration, Benefits Administration, forms, burial benefits, health care eligibility, health benefits, The 2007 Edition of VA's Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents booklet,and other special programs. 

 

Warrior Care

http://www.warriorcare.mil

A portal to various resources. "Whether you are currently active-duty military, veteran, a family member or a concerned neighbor, the links on this site will provide answers to your questions or ideas for where to turn next."

 

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