Heres some resources maybe some of you can use or never knew about. ~DS ....... VABENEFITS AND PROGRAMS: 1.caregiver.va.gov/ 2.familyofavet/va_caregiver_program.html 3.samhsa.gov/MilitaryFamilies/ 4.va.gov/hac/forbeneficiaries/champva/citi.asp 5. military/benefits/content/military-pay/special-pay/combat-related-special-compensation.html- (CRSC INFO.) 6.benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm 7.prosthetics.va.gov/HISA2.asp 8. va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/20120124a.asp 9.wtc.army.mil/factsheets/wtc_SCAADL_fact_sheet.pdf 10. va.gov/healthbenefits/resources/Caregiver_Eligibility_Check.asp CAREER,BUSINESS and EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR VETS AND OR CAREGIVERS: 1.whitman.syr.edu/ebv/programs/families/ 2.whitman.syr.edu/ebv/programs/ 3.veteranartistprogram.org/ 4.military/veteran-jobs/skills-translator/ 5.pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-military-scholars/ 7. torreyshannon/2012/03/scholarships-for-wounded-veterans-and-their-families/ 8.thanksusa.org/main/index.html MENTALHEALTH & PTSD/TBI EDUCATION/ COUNSELING: 1. familyofavet/ 2. giveanhour.org/ 3. thepathwayhome.org/ 4.healingheroes.org/ 5.https://facebook/LifeAfterCombat 6.silentsiren.org/ 7.familyofavet/parent_teacher_packet.html 8.thesoldiersproject.org/ 9.afterdeployment.org/ 10.samhsa.gov/MilitaryFamilies/ 11. familyofavet/ptsd_page_list.html 12.notalone/site/Default.aspx 13.military/veterans-report/vets4warriors-hotlineGuard and ResevesHotline 14.militaryfamily/downloads/apps/military-suicide-prevention-operation-reach-out/ X 15. heartsofvalor.org FINANCIAL/HOUSINGHELP: 1. militarywarriors.org/node/200 X 2.operationhomefront.net/ 3. operationhomefront.net/homesonthehomefront/ 4. aerhq.org/dnn563/FinancialAssistance.aspx 5.usacares.org/faq/family-assistance-process/ 6. rebuildhope.org/sources_of_financial_assistance_public.php 7.operationfirstresponse.org/?page_id=3600-LOTS of positive feedback from group members on this organization! 8.impactahero.org/-LOTS of positive feedback in the group from members. 9.wishuponahero/ 10.mercyforme.org/ 11. operationsecondchance.org/ 12.buildinghomesforheroes.org/ 13. https://saluteheroes.org/ 14. operationsilverstar.org 15. semperfifund.org/ 16. americasfund.org/ 17. hopeforthewarriors.org/ INFOON EXPOSURES: 1.wired/dangerroom/2012/05/bagram-health-risk/ 2.wired/dangerroom/2012/05/burn-pits/?utm_source=Contextly&utm_medium=RelatedLinks&utm_campaign=MoreRecently 3.burnpits360.org/ 4.warrelatedillness.va.gov/WARRELATEDILLNESS/clinical/exposure-assessments.asp LEGALHELP ETC: 1. vjap.us/About.html STRESSRELIEF: 1. fragrantheart/cms/free-audio-meditations 2.acuwithoutborders.org/msrpclinics.php 3. thepathwayhome.org/ 4. torreyshannon/2012/02/torreys-top-10-jedi-mind-tricks-to-instantly-improve-your-day/ 5. handsforheroes.net/ SPORTS/VACATIONS/SPORTS/RECREATION/RETREATS: 1.FamilySupport Retreat - Wounded Warrior Project woundedwarriorproject.org 2. smga.org/about.html 3. pablohockey.tk/sample-page/Dallas Tx area only 4. woundedwarriorwives.org/ 5.fobsummitcountyco.org/ 6.vettix.org/(free tickets to sporting events etc.) 7.challengeaspen.org/ 8.ourmilitarykids.org/how-we-help-families/wounded-warrior-program/ 9.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/operation-purple/wounded-warriors-families/ 10. va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/20120223a.asp 11.operationblackhillscabin.org/ 12.projectsanctuary.us/events.html 13.sandycove.org/docs/operationoasis.php 14.notalone/site/Default.aspx 15.projectnewhope.net/welcome.aspx 16.operationsecondchance.org/ 17.woundedwarriorsfamilysupport.org/ 18.woundedwarriorsfamilyskiweek.org 19.projectnewhope.net/ 20. catchalift.org/ MARRIAGESEMINARS/RESOURCES (Retreats that focus on marriage specifically) 1.oxygenforyourrelationships/bring-oxygen-to-your-military-installation 2.dobbins.afrc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123301742&fb_source=message#.T-ioizI08e0.facebook(I think this VA retreat happens yearly, although the link it only toan article about this year, it does have contact info) KIDSRETREATS/CAMPS 1.extension.purdue.edu/Adventure_camps/ 2.campcorral.org 3.campcope.org GOVERNMENTPROGRAMS AND BENEFITS FOR RECREATION: 1.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm RESOURCESFOR CHILDREN: 1.ourmilitarykids.org/how-we-help-families/wounded-warrior-program/ 2.americanheroesalliance.org/center-for-courageous-kids-wounded-warrior-camp/ 3.defendingtheblueline.org/ 4. operationmilitarykids.org/resources/2%20OSD%20OMK%202012%20Camps%20POSTED.pdf 5.freedomalliance.org/-Scholarships RESOURCESFOR WW WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN: 1.https://facebook/militaryautism 3.https://facebook/groups/420194278026093/- Facebook Group for WWs with special needs kids. ON-LINECOMMUNITIES: 1. familyofavet/grassroots_team.html(You must sign up for on-line access to groups) 2. veterancaregiver/(mustregister) 3.notalone/site/Default.aspx 4. wellspouse.org/2009-wsa-in-the-news/military-spousal-caregivers.html SERVICEDOGS/ADAPTIVE EQUIPTMENT ETC. : 1. semperfido.org/ 2.caninesforservice.org/ 3.hero-dogs.org/ 4. servicedogcenter.org/ 5.k9sforveterans.org HELPFULARTICLES, BOOKS & BLOGS: 1.ptsd.va.gov/professional/pages/pro_child_parent_ptsd.asp 2.familyofavet/children.html 3.familyofavet/secondary_ptsd.html 4.marcandangel/2011/04/11/16-harsh-truths-that-make-us-stronger/ 5.ptsd.va.gov/professional/pages/pro_child_parent_ptsd.asp 6.torreyshannon/2012/02/top-5-reasons-why-you-should-never-piss-off-a-wounded-warriors-wife/ 7.meganbyers.blogspot/2012/02/my-apologies-ladies-and-gentlemen.html 8.giftfromwithin.org/html/pcfvet.html(article on caregiver fatigue) 9.familyofavet/coping_skills_PTSD_spouse.html 10.caregiver.va.gov/toolbox_tips.asp 11.blogtalkradio/familyofavet/2012/02/08/secondary-ptsd-what-you-need-to-know 12.armytimes/news/2012/02/army-law-oks-cross-state-ptsd-telehealth-counseling-020712/ 13.familyofavet/PTSD_TBI_technology_is_your_friend.html 14.cbc.ca/news/background/health/posttraumaticstress-kids.html 15.veterans.house.gov/press-release/va-fiduciary-system-seriously-flawed 16.torreyshannon/category/veteran-advocacy/caregiver-resources/ 17.armytimes/news/2012/03/military-army-family-action-plan-quality-of-life-wish-list-030212w/ 18.networkedblogs/uRspg 19.amazon/Gated-Grief-Concentration-Liberator-ebook/dp/B004JHYMK4/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2 20. brainline.org/content/2010/10/blast-injuries-traumatic-brain-injuries-from-explosions.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Hootsuite&utm_campaign=BrainLineSM 21.npr.org/2010/12/21/132203864/philanthropist-provides-care-that-the-pentagon-wont 22.amberausten.squarespace/join-the-conversation/post/1772707 23.tbilaw/tbivoices/quinn-pressure-waves-present-biggest-tbi-obstacle/ 24.torreyshannon/2012/06/from-torreys-mailbag-how-to-dispute-negative-student-loan-information-after-a-disability-discharge/ OTHERRESOURCE LISTS: 1.https://nationalresourcedirectory.gov/ 2.https://nationalresourcedirectory.gov/family_and_caregiver_support 3.wifeofawoundedveteran.blogspot/2012/04/resource-list.html?spref=fb 4.torreyshannon/2012/02/torreys-top-10-recommended-veteran-nonprofits/ 5.amberausten.squarespace/heroes/ 6.blog.familyofavet/p/fov-partners-allies-and-resources.html 7.wtc.army.mil/resources/resources.html 8.myrebootcamp/mobile/resources.cfm\ STAYINGORGANIZED/STAYING FIT ETC.: 1. militaryhomefront.dod.mil/12038/MOS/ResourceGuides/KeepingItAllTogether .pdf 2. https://caloriecount.about/cc/account/login.php?accesserror=1&querystring=&ret_page=http%3A%2F%2Fcaloriecount.about%2Fcc%2Faccount%2Findex.php 3.flylady.net/ 4.ready.gov/emergency-planning-checklists 5.stress.about/b/2012/01/27/quick-tip-a-little-exercise-goes-a-long-way.htm 6.meandmycaregivers/docs/valuable-records-checklist.pdf 7.thehouseholdplanner/free-printables/
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