Military OneSource
1-800-342-9647
www.militaryonesource.com 
Military OneSource is a “one stop shop” for information on all aspects of military life. From information about financial concerns, parenting, relocation, emotional well-being, work, and health, to many other topics, Military OneSource can provide a wealth of information. There are many informative topics on the web site specific to wounded Soldiers and Families. For example, by clicking on Personal & Family Readiness and selecting Severely Injured Service Members, you can access topics such as “Coping with Compassion Fatigue”, “Finding Temporary Work During a Loved One’s Extended Hospitalization,” and “Re-establishing Intimacy After a Severe Injury.”
In addition to the comprehensive information available online, there is 24 hour a day seven day a week (24/7) representatives available at the 800 number provided above. Calling will provide you with personalized service specific to answering your needs. You can call the same representative back for continuity of service, as each person has their own extension. Military OneSource is closely aligned with the Military Severely Injured Center. You can call Military OneSource as a parent, spouse or Soldier. The information you need is a phone call away.
Other Resources:
- financial resources
- education, training, and job placement
- information on VA benefits and other entitlements
- home, transportation, and workplace accommodations
- personal, couple, and family issues counseling
- personal mobility and functioning
Military OneSource coordinates closely with the AW2 and Wounded Warrior Programs.
Military OneSource can provide educational materials that can help you understand and tackle issues related to concerns that injured service members often have. This can be anything from helping children and spouses with the challenges they face, to concerns about making homes and vehicles accessible, to building new relationships.
You do not need a physician referral to use this resource. You can use this service regardless of other agencies you may be dealing with.
AMVETS
Toll-Free: 1-877-726-8387
www.amvets.org
As one of America’s foremost veteran’s service organizations, AMVETS (or American Veterans) assists veterans and their Families. A nationwide cadre of AMVETS national service officers (NSOs) offers information, counseling and claims service to all honorably discharged veterans and their dependents concerning disability compensation, VA benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension, education, employment, and other benefits.
Blinded Veterans Association
1-800-669-7079
www.bva.org
If you are a blind or visually impaired veteran; if you are a relative or a friend; or if you just want to get involved; write, email, or give BVA a call. The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is an organization specifically established to promote the welfare of blinded veterans. BVA is here to help veterans and their Families meet the challenges of blindness. The BVA promotes access to technology and guidance about the practical use of the latest research. The BVA will also advocate for the blinded veteran and their Families in both the private and public sectors.
Disabled Veterans of America (DVA)
1-877-426-2838
www.dav.org
Disabled Veterans of America (DAV) provides a variety of free services to veterans and service members and their Families. Services of interest include a review of the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) review, representation before a Personnel Evaluation Board (PEB), and submission of claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs for disability compensation, as well as rehabilitation and other benefit programs.
The American Legion
202/861-27000
www.legion.org
Provides free, professional assistance for any veteran or veteran’s survivor to file and pursue claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs; assists deployed service members’ Families with practical and emotional support; and offers temporary financial assistance to help Families meet their children’s needs. As the nation’s largest service organization with about 15,000 local “posts” and nearly 2.7 million members, the American Legion is accessible near most hometowns.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart
888-668-1656
www.purpleheart.org
The Military Order of the Purple Heart provides support and services to all veterans and their Families. This web site includes information on VA benefits assistance, issues affecting veterans today, and links to other key web sites for veterans.
The National Amputation Foundation
516-887-3600
Email: amps76@aol.com
http://www.nationalamuptation.org
The National Amputation Foundation has programs and services geared to help the amputee and other disabled people. The AMP to AMP Program provides a home, hospital, or nursing home visit for peer counseling and support to any person who has had or will be having a major limb amputation. If the person does not live within a drivable distance, we will call them to offer the same support. The Medical Equipment Give-A-Way Program offers to any person in need, donated medical equipment. This includes wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, canes and crutches. Other Services include information on recreational activities for amputees; booklets and pamphlets providing information specific to the needs of above-the-knee, below-the-knee, and arm amputees; hospital visits and running bingo games; contact information for Veterans Benefits; and referral service to other amputee organizations.
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
800-424-8200
Email: info@pva.org
www.pva.org
The PVA has a wide range of expertise in representing veterans with severe injuries, especially spinal cord dysfunction. Assistance is provided in all areas of benefits and health care issues, including: compensation, prosthetics, specially adapted housing, education and employment services, automobile adaptive equipment, health care advocacy, and other areas to assist in the transition to civilian life.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
816-756-3390
Email: info@vfw.org
www.vfw.org
The VFW has more than 100 trained service officers to assist any veteran, or their dependents, obtain federal or state entitlements. Annually, VFW service officers process thousands of veteran's claims, which have resulted in the recovery of hundreds of millions dollars in disability compensation claims for veterans. Service officers, who must pass rigorous testing and annual certification, also assist veterans in discharge upgrades, record corrections, education benefits and pension eligibility. In addition, service officers regularly inspect VA health care facilities and national cemeteries, and employment specialists monitor laws concerning veterans' preference in federal employment. The VFW also monitors medical and health issues affecting veterans as well as providing veterans with up-to-date information on diabetes, post-traumatic stress, Agent Orange exposure and Persian Gulf Syndrome. To help veterans, the VFW Tactical Assessment Center is a 24-hour help line for veterans with questions or concerns. (1-800-vfw(839)-1899)
United Spinal Association
1-800-404-2898
Email: info@unitedspinal.org
www.unitedspinal.org
United Spinal Association is dedicated to enhancing the lives of all individuals with spinal cord injury or disease by ensuring quality health care, promoting research, advocating for civil rights and independence, educating the public about these issues, and enlisting its help to achieve these fundamental goals. Programs include: counseling and referral, accessibility training and education, assistive technology resources, inclusion and integration advocacy, disability information and publications, educational outreach and training, wheelchair repair and parts, counseling and referral, accessibility training and education, individual and system advocacy, benefits advisement and assistance, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) technical assistance and advocacy, sports and recreation opportunities, and peer counseling.
Wounded Warrior Project
-877-TEAMWWP (832-6997)
Email: info@woundedwarriorproject.org
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
The WWP seeks to assist those men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world. At the Wounded Warrior Project we provide programs and services designed to ease the burdens of the wounded and their Families, aid in the recovery process, and smooth their transition back to civilian life. Our work begins at the bedside of the severely wounded, where we provide comfort items and necessities, counseling, and support for Families. We help to speed rehabilitation and recovery through adaptive sports and recreation programs, raising patients’ morale, and exposing them to the endless possibilities of life after an injury. Finally, we provide a support mechanism for those who have returned home by providing outreach and advocacy on issues like debt and disability payments that will affect their family’s future.
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)
703-681-8813
www.tricare.osd.mil/cap/
CAP is committed to providing assistive technology and support to returning wounded service members. Accommodations are available for wounded service members with vision or hearing loss, upper extremity amputees as well as persons with communication and other disabilities to access the computer and telecommunication environment.
National Military Family Association
800-260-0218
www.nmfa.org
NMFA’s primary goals are to educate military Families concerning their rights, benefits and services available to them; to inform them regarding the issues that affect their lives; and to promote and protect the interests of military Families by influencing the development and implementation of legislation and policies affecting them. Great publications online such as “Resources for Wounded and Injured Service members and their Families” and “Your Soldier Your Army- A Parent’s Guide”.
America Supports You
800-342-9647 (Military One Source)
www.armericasupportsyou.mil
This web site can link you to many other web sites specific to your needs.
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
914-432-5400
Email: info@saluteheroes.org
www.saluteheroes.org
Our mission is to help provide the support needed to overcome the many challenges our returning wounded heroes face so that they may regain a rewarding and productive life.
Operation First Response
888-289-0280
Email: info@operationfirstresponse.org
www.operationfirstresponse.org
Operation First Response’s mission is to assist the wounded military and their Families with personal and financial needs who are serving our country during Operation Iraqi Freedom and forward. Web site includes online application for assistance.
Operation War Fighter
http:militaryhomefront.dod.mil (Search Warfighter)
The purpose of this program is to provide Service members with meaningful activity outside the hospital environment, and to offer them a formal means of transition back into the work force. This is a voluntary program and has orientation sessions at EAMC. Call Military Severely Injured Center for details. 1-888-774-1361
Army Emergency Relief
706-791-8777
www.aerhq.org
AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to "Helping the Army Take Care of Its Own". AER provides commanders a valuable asset in accomplishing their basic command responsibility for the morale and welfare of Soldiers.
Serving Those Who Serve
http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/Section/initiative/veteran_housing/program/stws
Serving Those Who Serve is a special-needs home modification service that will be reserved exclusively for veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom and now have loss of sight, loss of hearing, loss of mobility, or traumatic brain injury. It will not only make their homes safer, but will improve the quality of life for these brave men and women and their families by providing independence and mobility.
This service is being made entirely at no cost and will be accomplished by community and military volunteers and skilled trades.
Helping our Heroes Foundation
www.hohf.org
HOHF provides funding, services, and volunteers to complement the support of our military injured in either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. We provide mentors and patient advocates, identify and fund educational opportunities for the soldier, coordinate specialty counseling (financial assistance, career, housing, etc.), and assist with emergency funding needs. We ask that service members approach official resources and channels for assistance before requesting support from the Foundation, as we are a volunteer organization with limited financial resources. This special fund is to help service members and their families on a case by case basis. The Army Wounded Warrior Program makes referrals to this foundation.
Sew Much Comfort
www.sewmuchcomfort.org
Their mission is to design, create and deliver specialized clothing to recovering service members. Sew Much Comfort is an all volunteer organization that provides free underwear, pants, shorts and shirts. The adaptive clothing uses Velcro seams enabling you to dress with ease and access your wounds for treatment.
This free clothing is available to you at most MTFs. Please ask for a sample and give it a try. You may also order what you need on line. Check out the web site at sewmuchcomfort.org. Click on “Contact”, then click on “Soldiers” and submit your personalized order.
Fallen Patriot Fund
www.fallenpatriotfund.org
The Fallen Patriot Fund was established to provide support to the spouses and children of U.S. military personnel who were killed or seriously injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Within that group, grant recipients will be selected in accordance with criteria established by The Mark Cuban Foundation. As the guidelines of the fund are to provide for relief from immediate financial distress, those who are staying on permanent active duty despite their injuries are not eligible for a grant from the fund.
USA Cares
www.usacares.us
USA Cares is dedicated to helping service members and their families with quality of life issues using grants, counseling and mentorship. Requests for financial assistance can be done online.
Homes for our Troops
www.homesforourtroops.org
Private organization providing free handicapped accessible to severely injured
Unmet Needs
www.unmetneeds.com
VFW sponsored program to help military families with financial hardship. Apply online or download application from this web site.
Association for Service Disabled Vets
www.asdv.org
Rehabilitation programs serving military veterans who sacrifices their wee being for the freedom of the world
Disability Info Gov
www.disabilitinfo.gov
Official benefits web site of the U.S. Govt. Information and benefits on over one thousand benefits and assistance programs.
Gov Benefits
www.govbenefits.gov
ResourcesForSoldiers.com
www.resourcesforsoldiers.com
Many topics are covered on this web site and links provided to even more resources.
DISABILITY Information and Resources
www.makoa.org
Helpful sites ranging in topics from assistive technologies, accessible home design, adaptive clothing, to resources for caregivers.
Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide
www.tbiguide.com
Online book regarding TBI.
The Brain Injury Information Network
www.tbinet.org
Started by Caregivers who had loved ones with various types of brain injuries.
Brain Injury Association of America
Family help line 1-800-444-6443
www.biausa.org
Leading National Organization Serving and representing individuals, families and professionals who are touched by a life- altering often devastating traumatic Brain Injury
Amputee Coalition of America
www.amputee-coaltion.org
To reach out to people with limb loss and empower them through education support and advocacy.
Amputee Resource Foundation of America
www.amputeeresource.org
Perform charitable services, and to conduct research to enhance productivity and quality of life for amputees in America.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org
Leading the way in maximizing the quality of life and opportunities for people with spinal cord injuries and diseases since 1948
Neurotrauma Registry (for brain and spine injuries)
www.neure.org
To provide an inclusive resource list for those with acquired brain injury spinal cord injury or others complex neurotrauma.
National Family Caregivers Association
www.nfcacares.org
NFCA educates support empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness.
America Foundation for the Blind
www.afb.org
Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss.
Recording for Blind & Dyslexic
www.rfbd.org
Our vision is for all people to have equal access to the printed word.
Guide Dogs
www.guidedog.org
NLS administers a free library program of Braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the US by postage free mail.
League for the Hard of Hearing
www.lhh.org
The worlds leading not - for - profit hearing rehabilitation and human service agency for infants, children, and adults who are hard - of - hearing, deaf and blind.
Self Help for the Hard of Hearing
www.shhh.org
The hearing loss assistance of America exists to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy, and support.
Hooah 4 Health
www.hooah4health.com
Web site specifically designed to address the force health protection and readiness requirements of the Army.
Army Reserve Web Sites
U. S. Army Reserves
www.armyreserve.army.mil
Army Reserve Family Programs Online
www.arfp.org
Army Reserve Family and Readiness Program
Army National Guard Web Sites
Army National Guard
www.1800goguard.com
National Guard Web site
Guard Family Program
www.guardfamily.org
One stop to find information on programs, benefits, resources on National Guard family programs.
ESGR (Employment Support for the Guard and Reserve)
www.esgr.org
Army Web Sites
Army Families Online
www.armyfamiliesonline.org
The well-being liaison office assists the Army leadership with ensuring the effective delivery of well being programs in the Army.
Military Homefront
www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Web site for reliable quality of life information designed to help Troops, families, and service providers.
The Military Family Network
www.emilitary.org
One nation, one community, making the world a home for military families.
My Army Life Too
www.myarmylifetoo.com
Web site of choice for Army families providing accurate, updated articles and information on various topics.
Army Morale Welfare and Recreation
www.armymwr.com
Army recreation programs
Military Connection
www.militaryconnection.com
Army recreation programs. Comprehensive military directory providing information on job postings, job fairs, and listings.
