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10 Oct, 38 tweets, 24 min read
Please don't politicize

Veterans:

A growing list of non VA services and programs available to Veterans.

Please add any services, programs, businesses or non profits you know of nationally or in your area.

Let's make sure that we all know what is available out there.
2/ Guitars for Vets offers lessons, guitar for Veterans.
guitars4vets.org

@guitarsforvets
The G4V program starts with a 10-week instruction period. During this time Veterans are given one-on-one individualized lessons.
3/ Helmets to Hardhats
helmetstohardhats.org

@HelmetsHardhats
Helmets to Hardhats connects transitioning active-duty military service members, veterans, National Guard and Reservists with skilled training and quality career opportunities in the construction industry.
4/ This Nonprofit Gives Free Suits to Transitioning Service Members

Save A Suit
saveasuit.org

@SaveASuit
You don't have to be local to get a suit from Save A Suit. With its "Ship A Suit" program, you can request a suit online from the 501(c)3 nonprofit.
5/ The Institute for Veterans and Military Families
ivmf.syracuse.edu

@IVMFSyracuseU
IVMF mission is to empower service members, Veterans and their families through actionable research, innovative programs and insightful analytics.
6/ Forever Amber Acres: A forever home for horses; a healing place for veterans.
foreveramber.org

@Forevrambracres
MEDINA, Ohio — There's an unspoken respect between horses and humans: Both feel empathy, and trust is earned, not given.
7/ Coffee Bunker
Tulsa, OK
coffeebunker.org
A place where veterans connect.

@CoffeeBunker
Their mission is to support veterans and service members in their transition to civilian life through personal and professional development.
8/ Veterans Community Project
veteranscommunityproject.org

@VCP_HQ
Their goal is to build a village of tiny homes to house homeless Veterans in the Kansas City area.
9/ K9s For Warriors
k9sforwarriors.org

@k9sforwarriors
The K9s program is 100% free for the veteran. We have our Warriors’ backs.
10/ WARRIOR SURF FOUNDATION
warriorsurf.org

@WarriorSurf
Committed to enhancing the mental and physical wellbeing of Veterans and their families through adaptive surf therapy.
11/ Vet Tix
vettix.org

@VetTix
Vet Tix * provides tickets to events which reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life.
12/ BattleBetty Foundation, South Carolina
battlebettyfoundation.com/programs

@BattleBettyFdn
Provide supportive services for Women Veterans
13/ Veterans Supportive Services Agency, Inc. (VSSA)
vssainc.org
San Jose, CA

Supportive Services Agency, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to help eligible Veterans apply for service connected disability life-time compensation.
14/ Companions For Heroes
companionsforheroes.org

@c4heroes
Mission:

To champion public awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and challenges confronting our country’s heroes and rally support for shelter animal adoption by connecting heroes and companions.
15/ Veterans Employment Trajectory (VET) Initiative
twc.edu/programs/veter…

The Washington Center Veterans Employment Trajectory program where veterans get matched up with an internship that fits their personal and career interests in the Washington DC area.
16/ Heroes Haven
theheroeshaven.com

Heroes Haven is a program designed by Veterans in cooperation with other professionals to provide an introduction to trauma as it pertains to the warfighter. It is also an initiative to connect Vets and first responders to their community
17/ The Equus Effect
Somatic Experiencing with Horses
theequuseffect.org

@EquusEffect
18/ For those looking to earn a college degree, there is
@Service2School a non-profit that provides free college and grad school application counseling. @WSP_Vets a non-profit that provides academic boot camps that focus on Humanities, STEM, or Business/Entrepreneurship.
19/ The @PosseVeterans program recruits cohorts of student veterans to attend @UVA, @Vassar, & @wesleyan_u. Or the @pattillmanfnd academic fellowship that provides annual funding for academic expenses including tuition, books, and living expenses.
20/ Veteran Advisor
veteranadviser.com

Veteran advisor helps veterans with their VA claims.
21/ Cohen Veterans Network
cohenveteransnetwork.org

@CohenVeterans
The Cohen Veterans clinics around the country provide free MH care for post 9/11 military, veterans & their families.
22/ Soldier On
wesoldieron.org

@WeSoldierOn
Soldier On is a private nonprofit organization committed to ending veteran homelessness.
23/Clear Path for Veterans
clearpath4vets.com

@ClearPath4Vets
Clear Path for Veterans, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is Upstate New York’s archetype Veteran Service Organization serving as a hub of information, programs, and resources.
24/ The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS)
niccs.cisa.gov/training/veter…

Veterans begin a cybersecurity career including free online training, information on cybersecurity-related degree programs and information on scholarships.
25/ National Center for Healthy Veterans
healthyveterans.org

@HealthyVetsNCHV
The NCHV Purpose is to “Return Healthy Veterans to America.”  They address health in terms of physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and relational wellness.
26/ Stack Up
stackup.org

@StackUpDotOrg
Stack Up helps US and Allied military service members get through deployments to combat zones and recover from traumatic physical and emotional injuries with the power of video gaming.
27/ Saddles in Service
saddlesinservice.org

@StormSonsRanch
Saddles in Service is a non-profit for our community's Heroes and Horses at absolutely no cost to Vets, AD Military, First Responders and their families.
28/ NORTHERN COLORADO VETERAN'S RESOURCE CENTER
nocovrc.com

Aspire to be the premier central hub for Veterans and their families to effortlessly navigate the services and resources they deserve.
29/ The Black Dagger Military Hunt Club Inc
blackdaggermhc.org

@BlackDaggerMHC
The Black Dagger Military Hunt Club Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity that provides adaptive shooting, hunting, fishing and other outdoor opportunities for military veterans.
30/ Higher Ground
highergroundusa.org

@HigherGroundUSA
Higher Ground's military and recreation therapy programs in ID, CA, NY allow those with disabilities to experience outdoor activities.

Apply for week long Higher Ground Veteran Program:
highergroundusa.org/veteranprogram…
31/ National Resource Directory
nrd.gov

@NRDgov
The NRD is a database of validated resources that supports recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers.
32/ MK9S Service Dogs
mk9servicedogs.org

Providing highly trained service dogs tailored to meet specific veteran needs at no cost to the qualified and deserving veteran.
33/ Veterans Service Commission of Summit County, OH
vscsummitoh.us

@VSCsummitOH
Its role was, as it is now, to provide emergency relief and support services to veterans who served this country and their family members and survivors.
34/ New Life K9s
newlifek9s.org

@NewLifeK9s
New Life K9s is teaching service dogs for Veterans and First Responders with PTSD

Their mission is simple:
Saving lives through the healing power of the human-canine bond.

THEIR DOGS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE RECIPIENT
35/ UNITED ASSOCIATION VETERANS IN PIPING PROGRAM
uavip.org

@UAPipeTrades
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (UA) has partnered with the U.S. military to create the UA Veterans In Piping (VIP) Program.
36/ Camp Freedom
campfreedompa.org campfreedompa.org

Camp Freedom is a unique organization that helps Veterans and First Responders onto a pathway of recovery and strives to keep families together through outdoor activities.
37/ Fisher House
fisherhouse.org

@FisherHouseFdtn
Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.

Programs:
fisherhouse.org/programs/
38/ The Independence Fund
independencefund.org

@IndyFund
The Independence Fund is a national non-profit helping wounded, ill and injured Veterans and their caregivers regain independence.

Apply for assistance:
independencefund.org/pages/apply-fo…

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10 Oct
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ACE CARDS:

Please RT, save the graphics, print them and carry them with you. IGY6

The purpose of ACE is to help service members, Veterans, their families & friends learn that they can take the necessary steps to get help.
2/ Veteran Crisis Line
US 800-273-8255
Press 1
Text 838255
UK 0800 138 1619
Canada 18334564566
3/ Military Crisis line:

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Press 1
Text: 838255

Support for deaf and hard of hearing:
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Calling from overseas?

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On average 17 Veterans die by suicide a day. It's time to end the stigma.

Share these numbers and show our veterans & troops we care and they're not alone.

Veteran Crisis Line
US 800-273-8255
Press 1
Text 838255
UK 0800 138 1619
Canada 18334564566
2/ Military Crisis line:

1-800-273-8255
Press 1
Text: 838255

Support for deaf and hard of hearing:
1-800-799-4889

Calling from overseas?

In Europe: Call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118
In Korea: Call 0808 555 118 or DSN 118
3/ Military Crisis line cont.

Suicide prevention and mental health information by branch

Learn more about the resources and programs provided by our military using the links below.

veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/milit…
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DoD Safe Helpline:

DoD Safe Helpline is the sole secure, confidential, and anonymous crisis support service specially designed for members of the Department of Defense community affected by sexual assault.

877-995-5247
online.safehelpline.org
2/ Whether by phone, online chat, or through the peer-to-peer Safe HelpRoom, Safe Helpline provides an anonymous, confidential, and secure place for support and access to military and civilian resources 24/7.
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Army SHARP:
armyresilience.army.mil

Navy SAPR:
cnic.navy.mil/ffr/family_rea…

Air Force SAPR:
resilience.af.mil/SAPR/

Marine Corps SAPR:
usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/serv…

Space Force SAPR:
sapr.mil

Coast Guard SAPR:
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Please don't politicize my thread of Veteran resources & benefits for each state, district & territory. It's meant for all Vets regardless of political view.

Resources & benefits are always changing.

There may be a benefit available to you/your family that you didn't know about
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Please don't politicize my thread of Veteran resources. It's meant for all Vets regardless of political views.

Please RT the thread and save the graphics. I will continue to post it daily.

(This is not a complete list of available resources and benefits for Vets.)

IGY6  ~Ren
2/ We take care of our own.

On average 17 Veterans die by suicide a day, one is too many. It's time to change the stigma. Please reach out for help.

Veteran Crisis Line
US 800-273-8255
Press 1
Text 838255 
UK 0800 138 1619
Canada 18334564566
3/ Military Crisis line:

1-800-273-8255
Press 1
Text: 838255

Support for deaf and hard of hearing:
1-800-799-4889

Calling from overseas?

In Europe: Call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118
In Korea: Call 0808 555 118 or DSN 118
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Please don't politicize.

ACE CARDS:

Please RT, save the graphics, print them and carry them with you. IGY6

The purpose of ACE is to help service members, Veterans, their families & friends learn that they can take the necessary steps to get help.
2/ Veteran Crisis Line
US 800-273-8255
Press 1
Text 838255
UK 0800 138 1619
Canada 18334564566
3/ Military Crisis line:

1-800-273-8255
Press 1
Text: 838255

Support for deaf and hard of hearing:
1-800-799-4889

Calling from overseas?

In Europe: Call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118
In Korea: Call 0808 555 118 or DSN 118
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