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Veteran Resources

PACT Act backdated benefits deadline extended!

You now have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, August 14, 2023, to file your PACT Act claim—or submit your intent to file—and be eligible for benefits backdated to August 10, 2022. Take advantage of this extension and file now!

https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

Financial Aid: 

Semper Fi Fund: Transitional aid, Housing Aid, Transportation Assistance, Bedside Financial Support, Education and Career Aid, Veteran to Veteran Support, Apprenticeship, PTSD Aid, Counseling Aid, Neurofitness, TBI Support. 

Reach out to Semper Fi Fund: 760-725-3680

Online Contact Form (Semper Fi)

Operation Second Chance: Financial Aid for Rent, Mortgage, Utilities,Childcare during illness or surgery, or Housing and/or airfare for a family member to assist an injured or recovering member. To apply for their financial aid, you can click here.

Operation HomeFront: Financial Assistance for overdue bills, repairs, and critical family needs. You can apply by clicking here. 

Military Warrior Support Foundation: Payment free vehicles, mortgage free homes, Leadership development, Outdoor recreation. You can contact them about their services by calling: (210) 615-8973

Vet Center: 24/7 referral to the nearest Vet Center for: free counseling (individual and group), referrals to military benefits, VSOs, employment, financial, homeless, etc. For more information, click here or call 877-927-8387.

2-11: Get Connected, Get Answers: Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to find local resources for crisis, food, housing, utilities, healthcare and employment. 

Mental Health Services: 

Give an Hour: Therapy services for Veterans, and first responders 

To find a provider near you, click here.

Psychological Health Center of Excellence: 24/7 Support, Info & Many Groups for Psychological Health and TBI. For more information click here, or call 866-966-1020

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: They connect individuals with substance use treatment.  For more information, click here

Vets 4 Warriors: Peer support team that follows up with you. Veteran to veteran. 

 To connect with Vets 4 Warriors, and talk to a peer click here.

You can also call, 1-855-838-8255

Other Resources: 

National Resource Directory: https://nrd.gov/

Veterans Health And Wellness Foundationhttps://myvhwf.org/resource-search-tool/