Services & Resources

Visit the links below to find information about programs for wounded warriors, recreation and sports programs, emergency financial support and free legal help. This section of the site also offers information on the many organizations that are ready to offer assistance to wounded and injured Service Members and their families, as well as charity evaluators that can help you evaluate the quality of the services offered by many organizations.

Wounded Warrior Programs

Education, health care and family support for Service Members wounded while in service to their country.
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Military Support Programs

Military support programs by service branch.
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Transition Assistance

Help in making the transition home to civilian life.
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Assistive Technology

Equipment, adaptive devices and computer software and hardware that can help people with everyday tasks and work-related duties.
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Financial Information & Assistance

Information about taxes, benefits, emergency relief and money management.
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Legal Rights & Assistance

Information on legal services, appeal rights and laws that protect the rights of Veterans, Service Members, family members and caregivers.
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Casualty Assistance

Information for survivors including mortuary services, family liaison officers and contact information for where to find assistance.
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OEF/OIF Veterans

Learn about US Department of Veterans Affairs programs, services and resources for returning Veterans of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.
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Post-Deployment Readjustment

Information contacts that can help you readjust to life post-deployment.
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Counseling & Support Groups

Counseling and support groups for Veterans and Service Members returning from deployment and their families.
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Faith-Based Counseling & Support

Faith-based counseling services and military chaplains that provide for the spiritual needs of Service Members, Veterans and their families.
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Emergency Preparedness

Information for military personnel, families and communities on how to prepare for and respond to different types of emergencies and disasters.
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Communicating with People with Injuries & Disabilities

A person with a disability or injury should be treated in the same way and with the same respect as someone without a disability. The resources in this section provide helpful guidelines on "disability etiquette", such as the importance of speaking directly to the person, and not assuming they need help without asking first.
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Recreation

Information about recreational centers and initiatives and organizations that offer recreational and sports activities for Service Members, Veterans and their families.
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Military Service Records

Where and how to obtain military service records.
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Veterans Service Organizations

Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) serve and advocate for Service Members and Veterans. Some VSOs are "chartered", which means they are federally chartered and/or recognized or approved by the VA Secretary for purposes of preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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National & Community-Based Organizations

Information about organizations that provide support services to Service Members, Veterans and their families.
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Non-Profit & Charity Evaluators

Independent evaluators of non-profits and charities that provide information about their financial and management practices.
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Service Animals

Information about service animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people such as guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf or pulling wheelchairs.
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Pet Services

Information on pet foster care and adoption.
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Video Library

A series of video clips from the VA, DoD and other federal government agencies. These videos tell the stories of service and sacrifice made by America's men and women in uniform and discuss some of the benefits they have earned.

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  • The White House
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.

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