Resources

Resources

The nationwide resources below are carefully curated by our Program Team.  We apologize that we are unable to respond to all unsolicited requests to be listed here.

 

PTSD

• Learn about and apply for Operation Red Wings Foundation’s programs
• Find a VA PTSD Program in your area
• Find an Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapist
• Find a clinician offering no-cost neurofeedback through the Homecoming For Veterans Program
• The Road Home Program (RHP) at The Center for Veterans and Their Families at Rush University Medical Center.  Services include an intensive outpatient PTSD program where food, lodging and travel expenses are covered for veterans and support people. In some circumstances, their program may also be able to help cover other expenses incurred during the three-week stay as well.
• Wounded Warrior Project Mental Wellness Programs for post-9/11 veterans
• No-cost 12-week faith-based trauma healing courses for combat veterans and first responders from REBOOT Recovery
• Retreat program Melwood Veterans Services
• Wellness program at 22 Until None
• Operation Warrior Resolution Transforms Veterans Mental Health

 

TBI

• Learn about and apply for Operation Red Wings Foundation’s programs
• Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | Health.mil
• SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center,  a comprehensive TBI rehabilitation program. SHARE will cover all costs not 
  covered by an insurance company or the VA through the generosity of donors.
• National Intrepid Center of Excellence Intensive Outpatient program for active duty service members with TBI and Psychological Health Conditions
• Brain injury rehabilitation programs available at the Center for Neuro Skills
  
  

Suicide Prevention

 

Chronic Pain

• Learn about and apply for Operation Red Wings Foundation’s programs
• Watch Pain Education Videos from the Defense & Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management
• Neuropathic pain treatment using Scrambler Therapy at the Calmar Pain Centers in Rhode Island and Florida – www.cprcenters.com
• Shepherd Center Spine and Chronic Pain Management Program – https://www.shepherd.org/patient-programs/chronic-pain
• Article by LSF Yoga Practitioner and Marine Corps Veteran, Brian Cooke – Changing Our Relationship to Chronic Pain: Invite It In For Coffee

 

Military Sexual Trauma

• Effects of Military Sexual Trauma | VA Mental Health – Mental Health
• Learn about MST and VA Services and Benefits
• The Road Home Program (RHP) at The Center for Veterans and Their Families at Rush University Medical Center.  Services include an intensive outpatient PTSD program where food, lodging and travel expenses are covered for veterans and support people. In some circumstances, their program may also be able to help cover other expenses incurred during the three-week stay as well.

 

Substance Abuse

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Treatment Referral and Information Helpline
• Saint Jude Non-12 Step Addiction Retreat
• American Addiction Centers national directory and resource library
• Substance Abuse Detox and Rehab at The Ranch in Pennsylvania and Tennessee
• Substance Abuse information, resources, and stories of recovery
• Addiction and PTSD Treatment Center – Warriors Heart – San Antonio TX

 

Gold Star Family Members

• Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS) Is Here For You!
• Honoring Our Fallen |
• Sugar Bear Foundation (thesugarbearfoundation.org)
• Holbrook Farms Retreat – Home (holbrookfarmsmn.com)
• Home – America’s Gold Star Families (americasgoldstarfamilies.org)
• America’s Mighty Warriors
• – Pass on the kindness, the love, the precious gift of life. (americasmightywarriors.org)

Counseling

• Mental Health Services & Education – Give an Hour
• Free and confidential treatment through Headstrong for post-9/11 combat veterans
• Hope for the Warriors Health & Wellness Services for post-9/11 veterans
• DoD’s Military OneSource – Non-Medical Military and Family Life Counseling and Specialty Consultations
• Vet Center Readjustment Counseling to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services.  –
• Easter Seals Mental Health Services
• Hear stories of recovery from other veterans

 

Holistic Health, Nutrition, and Mindfullness

• Find a Battlefield Acupuncture Practitioner
• Find a yoga class or use the free practice library at Veterans Yoga Project
• Find a free Warriors at Ease yoga class
• The Mighty Oaks Foundation – Veteran Recovery Programs & Support (mightyoaksprograms.org)

 

Equine Resources

• Find an EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning) Program
• Horses for Heroes no-cost program in New Mexico for post 9/11 veterans & Active Duty
• Find a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Center

 

Financial Assistance

• Emergency financial assistance grants for post-9/11 wounded, ill and injured and enlisted ranks E1-E6 from Operation Homefront
• USA CARES programs for post-9/11 veterans to pay basic expenses of veterans diagnosed with PTSD, TBI, and MST while they receive treatment, housing assistance to prevent foreclosure and eviction, and emergency assistance where financial stress is related to military service
• Emergency financial assistance may be available through 22 Until None

 

Employment

• Recruiting, training, and job placement from NextOp 
• Free job placement assistance from Corporate America Supports You
• Job board for veterans
• Job board for veterans
• Employment assistance, career development, and community reintegration from Melwood Veterans Services

 

Recreational and Volunteer Opportunities

• Military Veterans’ Travel Guide – Ideas, Discounts & Resources
• Free tickets to sporting events, concerts, and more for veterans, service members, and immediate Gold-Star family members from Vet Tix
• Volunteer with other veterans to help with disaster recovery with Team Rubicon
• Local, consistent, and inclusive opportunities for veterans to connect through physical and social activity with Team RWB
• Volunteer with other veterans in your community with The Mission Continues

For Caregivers and Families

• Caregiver Resources and Peer Support
• DoD Military Caregiver Resource Directory
• Courses for Military Veteran Caregivers and Families
• The Elizabeth Dole Foundation