National Resource Directory

National Resource Directory

National Resource Directory

What is the National Resource Directory?

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is an online partnership for wounded, ill and injured Service Members, Veterans, their families and those who support them. The NRD provides information on, and access to, medical and non-medical services and resources across the country which will help them reach their personal and professional goals as they successfully transition from recovery to community living.

What is the Wounded Warrior Resource Center?

The Wounded Warrior Resource Center provides wounded Service Members, their families and caregivers with information they need in the areas of military facilities, health care services and benefits.

It supports access to the Wounded Warrior Center Call Center and trained specialists who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-800-342-9647 or by email at wwrc@militaryonesource.com.

What is the Recovery Coordination Program?

The mission of this program is to improve the care, management and transition support for wounded, ill and injured Service Members, Veterans and their families from recovery through rehabilitation to reintegration. The Recovery Coordination and Federal Recovery Coordination Programs implement reforms to existing policy, programs and processes within and across DoD and VA.

The Recovery Coordination Program is administered by DoD and delivered through the military services' Wounded Warrior, medical and family support programs. The Federal Recovery Coordination Program is administered by the VA and delivered at Military Treatment Facilities.

Who developed the National Resource Directory?

The NRD is an online partnership of the Department of Defense, Department of Labor and Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as numerous Veteran service and benefit organizations; non-profit community-based and faith-based organizations; academic institutions, professional associations and philanthropic organizations.

What information will I find in the National Resource Directory?

The NRD connects Service Members and Veterans to support services and resources available across federal, state and local governmental agencies; veteran service and benefit organizations; non-profit community-based and faith-based organizations; academic institutions, professional associations and philanthropic organizations.

You will find information on:

How can I suggest a resource for the National Resource Directory?

You can submit your information by going to the Suggest A Resource page. Suggestions should address the needs of Service Members, Veterans, their families and personnel in the Recovery Coordination Program. More information about suggesting resources for the NRD is available in the Participation Policy to ensure that selected submissions meet the requirements for users of the NRD.

Once a suggestion has been received, the link will be reviewed for relevance and accuracy. If the suggested resource meets the criteria for the inclusion, it will be added to the NRD.

Please contact NRD@dol.gov with questions or concerns.

Who should use the National Resource Directory?

The NRD serves:

  • Service Members
  • Veterans
  • Family Members/Caregivers
  • Service Providers

What are some of the features of the National Resource Directory?

The NRD provides four different ways to search for information on the site:

1. Search by keyword (for instance, "TRICARE")

2. Search by one of the six main subject areas (Benefits & Compensation, Education, Training & Employment, Family & Caregiver Support, Health, Housing & Transportation, Services & Resources)

3. Search by user (Service Member, Veteran, Family Member/Caregiver, Care Coordinator, Care Provider, Care Partner)

4. Search by location (for example, "Alabama")

How can I evaluate charities & non-profit organizations?

The NRD offers links to several independent charity evaluator organizations that can help you determine whether a non-profit organization meets established standards. The evaluators will help you look at governance, oversight, financial responsibility and other metrics. They can be found in the Services & Resources section under Non-Profit & Charity Evaluators.