Resources

Click this link to download a list of website links  for VA, DOD, DOL, HHS, and other Federal and State Agencies and organizations.

Find VA facilities at www.va.gov/directory

VA Health and Benefits

Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) www.va.gov

Department of VA Transition for OEF/OIF Vets (AD, NG, Reserves) www.oefoif.va.gov

Center for Women Veterans (CWV)http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/

CWV 25 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

VA Women Veterans Health Program (WVHP) http://www.publichealth.va.gov/womenshealth/

VA Benefits Information for Women Veterans http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Topics/Women/

Suicide Prevention Lifeline (veterans) Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 to be connected to a VA health professional

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) http://www.nchv.org/

Click here to download information on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Click here to download information on Military Sexual Trauma (MST) 

Women's History & Research 

Women's Memorial (WIMSA) in Arlington, VA (Please register your service in the memorial's registery) http://www.womensmemorial.org/

Women's Research & Education Institute (WREI) http://wrei.org/

Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS)   http://www.dtic.mil/dacowits/

VA Health Services Research & Development (HSRD) www.hsrd.research.va.gov

Career Transition & Employment 

TurboTap http://turbotap.org/register.tpp

Hire Vets First http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov/

Department of Labor Employment & Training  http://www.dol.gov/vets/

Veteran's Small Business

Center for Veteran's Enterprise (CVE) http://www.vetbiz.gov/

Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) http://www.vboc.org/

Small Business Administration (SBA) http://www.sba.gov/ (Check under Office of Veterans Business Development)

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) http://www.score.org/

Military Families & Troop Support

Military Homefront

www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil

Military OneSource www.militaryonesource.com

Operation Military Kids http://www.operationmilitarykids.org/public/home.aspx

Download "Understanding Post Deployment Stress" handout (Center for Study of Traumatic Stress)

Need Help Finding VA Health & Benefits?

NEW! Click here for the 2009 Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents Guide.

OEF/OIF Combat Veterans Extended Eligibility for VA Healthcare 5 years after discharge.  Details at http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/

Click here for the DOD/VA Benefits for Guard & Reserve Members Guide.

Click here for a VA Benefits Summary.

Click here for Resources for Disabled Veterans.

If you are a veteran or family member looking for information about VA Health & Benefits eligibility and entitlements, we recommend the following:

1. Keep a copy of your DD214 or discharge paperwork confirming your discharge status and service time.  If you need another copy of your DD214 or military service records, contact the National Archives by following this link  http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/                             .

2. Contact your local county Veteran's Service Officer (VSO) to complete the required documents and processing.  While the VSO's are employed by county government, they are typically veterans and experts in navigating the VA system.  They will also be knowledgeable about any state or county level benefits.

3. For health and benefits information specific to women veterans, also contact:

• State Women Veterans Coordinator for VA Benefits and Servies.  Download the list of State WVC by clicking here

• Local Women Veteran's Program Manager (WVPM) for healthcare services (at the nearest VA hospital). Find the nearest VA facility at http://www.va.gov/directory

• Local Women Veteran's Coordinator (WVC) for VA benefits eligibility and claims (at your Regional VA Benefits office).