FREE PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE
I CREATED THIS WEBSITE TO HELP THE DISABLED, LOW INCOME, MEDICARE, MEDICAID RECIPIENTS AND OTHERS. PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU KNOW OF ANY BENEFITS THAT I CAN ADD TO HELP OTHERS.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE MY WEBSITE ARE WELCOME, PLEASE SIGN MY GUESTBOOK.
Mike Marki mikemarki2012@yahoo.com
DISCLAIMER: NEITHER ME OR MY WEBSITE ARE ASSOCIATED IN ANY WAY WITH FREE RECESSION PROOF BUSINESS INCENTIVES NPO FUNDRAISER STRATEGIES, LLC OR ANY OTHER COMPANY OR BUSINESS, I ALONE CREATED AND OWN THIS WEBSITE, I AM DISABLED AND UNABLE TO DO COMMUNITY SERVICE TO HELP OTHERS SO INSTEAD I MAINTAIN THIS WEBSITE WITH MY OWN MONEY. SOME PEOPLE CAN'T ACCEPT THE FACT THAT THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE IN THE WORLD THAT HELP OTHERS INSTEAD OF HURTING THEM.
I CREATED THIS WEBSITE TO HELP THE DISABLED, LOW INCOME, MEDICARE, MEDICAID RECIPIENTS AND OTHERS. PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU KNOW OF ANY BENEFITS THAT I CAN ADD TO HELP OTHERS.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE MY WEBSITE ARE WELCOME, PLEASE SIGN MY GUESTBOOK.
Mike Marki mikemarki2012@yahoo.com
DISCLAIMER: NEITHER ME OR MY WEBSITE ARE ASSOCIATED IN ANY WAY WITH FREE RECESSION PROOF BUSINESS INCENTIVES NPO FUNDRAISER STRATEGIES, LLC OR ANY OTHER COMPANY OR BUSINESS, I ALONE CREATED AND OWN THIS WEBSITE, I AM DISABLED AND UNABLE TO DO COMMUNITY SERVICE TO HELP OTHERS SO INSTEAD I MAINTAIN THIS WEBSITE WITH MY OWN MONEY. SOME PEOPLE CAN'T ACCEPT THE FACT THAT THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE IN THE WORLD THAT HELP OTHERS INSTEAD OF HURTING THEM.
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HEARING AND VISION CARE:
These are organizations that offer hearing and vision help.
Hearing help:
Free hearing devices: www.helpingpeoplehearagain.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/hphaapp3.pdf
Travelers Protection Association Scholarship Trust For The Deaf And Near-Deaf: Provides assistance for mechanical devices, medical care, and or specialized education or treatment. www.tpahq.org/scholarshiptrust.html
Starkey Hearing Foundation: Assistance for low-income individuals permanently residing in the US with no other resources to acquire hearing aids. www.sotheworldmayhear.org
Healthy learning program for children in need of hearing devices In South Carolina: www.healthylearners.com/child_eligibility/
AUDIENT helps low income people nationwide access quality hearing aids and related care at a significantly lower cost. AUDIENT income qualifies families to be eligible for a discount on brand name hearing aids
www.audientalliance.org/
A friend of mine who is hearing impaired got her hearing aids from the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation you would have to contact their office for more information: www.scvrd.net/i_index.html and her medication Depakote at no charge from the pharmacy at Greenville (SC) Mental Health: www.greenvillementalhealth.org
I don't know if it is possible to get any other medications at no charge from them, here again you need to contact them for more information.
Many local civic organizations, such as the Kiwanis, may be able to provide financial assistance to purchase or acquire hearing aids and other assistive devices. Though I did not see anything on the Kiwanis website about this.
These are organizations that offer hearing and vision help.
Hearing help:
Free hearing devices: www.helpingpeoplehearagain.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/hphaapp3.pdf
Travelers Protection Association Scholarship Trust For The Deaf And Near-Deaf: Provides assistance for mechanical devices, medical care, and or specialized education or treatment. www.tpahq.org/scholarshiptrust.html
Starkey Hearing Foundation: Assistance for low-income individuals permanently residing in the US with no other resources to acquire hearing aids. www.sotheworldmayhear.org
Healthy learning program for children in need of hearing devices In South Carolina: www.healthylearners.com/child_eligibility/
AUDIENT helps low income people nationwide access quality hearing aids and related care at a significantly lower cost. AUDIENT income qualifies families to be eligible for a discount on brand name hearing aids
www.audientalliance.org/
A friend of mine who is hearing impaired got her hearing aids from the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation you would have to contact their office for more information: www.scvrd.net/i_index.html and her medication Depakote at no charge from the pharmacy at Greenville (SC) Mental Health: www.greenvillementalhealth.org
I don't know if it is possible to get any other medications at no charge from them, here again you need to contact them for more information.
Many local civic organizations, such as the Kiwanis, may be able to provide financial assistance to purchase or acquire hearing aids and other assistive devices. Though I did not see anything on the Kiwanis website about this.
Vision Help:
Lions Clubs International provides financial assistance to individuals for eye care through local clubs. A local club can be found by using the “member center" and then "find a club" on their website: www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/sight-programs/sight-services/index.php
New Eyes for the Needy provides vouchers for the purchase of new prescription eyeglasses: www.neweyesfortheneedy.org
www.eyecareamerica.org which also lists eye medications which are free or low cost.
Sight for students: www.sightforstudents.org
This is the America Optometric Association which has three programs: Vision USA, InfantSEE and Healthy eyes healthy people:
www.aoa.org/x5607.xml
The Ears For Eyes Organization: www.earsforeyes.org
RESTASIS® Ophthalmic Emulsion helps increase your eyes’ natural ability to produce tears, which may be reduced by inflammation due to Chronic Dry Eye. RESTASIS® did not increase tear production in patients using anti-inflammatory eye drops or tear duct plug. $20 rebate and Free information kit: www.restasis.com/default.htm?x=Restasis
There are radio reader services available for free to the blind, here is one website: www.trianglereadingservice.org/ you may have to use google to find one in your area
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE:
This first one helps with food, housing, transportation, medical, dental and so much more:
www.helpforlowincome.com
www.wish.org/
www.cyberbeg.com
www.millionairesmoney.com
www.microgiving.com
www.treeofwishes.com
www.wishuponahero.com/makeawish
www.irs.gov/app/pub-78/forwardToSearch.do
www.2hands.org
Making "Outdoor Dreams" and wishes come true for people with disabilities and the terminally ill:
www.dreamcatchersusa.org
Excellent website for disabled hunters and anglers, both adults and children: www.afarcry.info
Granted Wish Foundation provides wish fulfillment to disabled, disadvantaged and deserving individuals and families: www.grantedwish.org/Details on Christmas Assistance
The programs go by various names. Depending on where your live and your local Salvation Army branch, the holiday assistance programs may be referred to as Adopt-A-Family, the Angel Giving Tree, Toys For Tots and even something generic such as Christmas food baskets. Some local branches may also be involved in handing out thousands of winter jackets through the program Coats for Kids.
Making dreams come true for seniors: www.twilightwish.org
Grants for emergency purposes such as a sick pet or medical equipment and medical bills to be paid etc... go to www.modestneeds.org/ They are approved by the Better Business Bureau:
www.bbb.org/charity-reviews/national/human-services/modest-needs-foundation-in-new-york-ny-3686
MONKEYS HELPING PARALYZED PEOPLE:
www.monkeyhelpers.org/
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE:
www.azpowerpaws.org <<< Power Paws Assistance Dogs is to provide highly skilled assistance dogs to adults and children with disabilities, to provide education and continuing support for working assistance dog teams, and to be a resource in the community for people with disabilities. There is a voucher link on this website to help cover the cost of the dog.
PEOPLE HELPING PETS:
DOGS FOR AUTISM www.dogsforautism.com/clients2.html Service dogs provided for families with an autistic child in the Greenville area.
On these websites you can find locations around the country:
www.pikespeakpetpantry.org
www.freepetclinics.com/
AAHA Helping Pets Fund As the benevolent arm of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Foundation, the AAHA Helping Pets Fund helps those in need access quality veterinary care for their sick or injured pets: www.aahahelpingpets.org
Pets Helping People: Assistant Animal Organizations: http://disabilitycampaign.org/free-radio-offers/
Service monkey’s, donkeys, horses and dogs: www.disaboom.com/organizations/service-animal-organizations/1
Low cost pet care in Greenville County: www.greenvillecounty.org/acs/spayneuter.asp
LITTLE-KNOWN MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER WITH ULCERATIVE COLITIS:
NOT MANY REALIZE THAT A SURGICAL "CURE" HAS BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE 1989, IT IS CALLED THE J-POUCH SURGERY, BASICALLY AN INTERNAL POUCH IS CREATED AND MOST OF THE COLON REMOVED SO YOU CAN LIVE A NORMAL LIFE WITHOUT PAIN OR MEDICATIONS. MINE WAS PERFORMED IN 1990 AT CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL IN FT. LAUDERDALE.
I have met many doctors over the years who did not know about this procedure and also many patients who did not know, and unfortunately some people who already had surgery and are now stuck wearing a permanent outside colostomy bag. Having this surgery was the best decision I ever made in my life and 20 years later I am sure the surgical technique has improved even more.
Free Crohns and Me magazine subscription: www.crohnsandme.com/registration/default.aspx?MOC=CD125
CarePages websites are free patient blogs that connect friends and family during a health challenge: www.carepages.com
For school supplies you can talk with the school counselor, they will get the supplies for you which are usually donated by sponsors. All you have to do is ask, they are usually more than willing to accommodate.
The Ultimate Weight Loss Surgery Resource: www.formerlyfluffy.com/
Disability Action Center offers a number of referrals for all types of programs to help South Carolina Disabled: http://dacsc.org/core-services/information-and-referral/
It is a good idea to always wear a medic alert bracelet and keep a record of your health problems and a list of medications in case of emergency. The Medic Alert Foundation is able to provide free medic alert bracelets and life saving services at no cost to those on low income: www.medicalert.org/giving/sponsoredmembership-landing.htm?selected=Donated_Sponsored+Membership
Center for Independent Living US location directory: www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/index.html
They offer a wide variety of assistance such as transportation, health, nutrition, assistive technology, legal assistance and a whole lot more.
Centers for independent living (CILs) are private, nonprofit corporations that are in large part run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities for people with disabilities.
CIL's provide services to help you maximize your independence, and help with accessibility to your community and in my opinion are one of the best resources to help you maximize your disabled life.
Centers are funded in part by the Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Independent Living Branch, to provide, among other things, several core services that for the most part are FREE:
These are some of the core services you will find at your local CIL:
Advocacy for disability related issue including housing.
Note : CIL's do not offer housing, they only serve as an advocate referring
to the best housing solution in the area.
Independent living skills and training,
Information and referrals to valuable services in your area,
Peer support (support groups, match up w/other with disabilities, transportation assistance)
helping you transition to and from an institution or rehab
facility back into society,
And Sometimes more ... Depending on your local CIL you may also find, Legal Aid services, Access to treatment options, Grant writing assistance
Pending the CIL's skill sets and resources there is likely to be other services beyond this.
Free Diabetic Alert Necklace is available from this website: www.southcoastdiabetes.org/images/freenecklace.pdf
Wired Seniors offer senior dating, discounts, seniors helping seniors and more: www.wiredseniors.com
Senior Directory: www.seniordirectory.com/Categories.aspx?page=CummunityServices&parentId=76&id=108
Fact sheets with information about benefits programs for older adults with limited incomes and people with disabilities in all 50 states. Find out how to apply for help to pay for your prescription drugs, doctors’ bills, groceries and other basic expenses like home heating and cooling bills.
For information about other benefits and assistance programs visit www.disability.gov/benefits and www.disability.gov/home/i_want_to/disability_benefits
For more information about benefits programs visit www.Benefits.gov - Your Path to Government Benefits.
AARP Foundation's "Public Benefits that Can Help Americans 50+" State Fact Sheets.
www.giclocalsupport.org/bop_statefactsheets
Here is a link to print out a Universal Medication Form: http://billieshelppageforpainunderstanding.org/umf.htm I carry one of these filled out in my wallet and I also wear a medical alert bracelet in case of emergency.
My motto is "It doesn't hurt to ask" so any place you go to ask if there is a discount for the disabled, most places will not tell you up front so you have to ask. It is just like discounts you can get with a AAA membership card, most restaurants and parks that honor it will not tell you about it, you have to ask. Coral Castle in Florida gives a AAA discount and so does Joe's Crab Shack in Greenville, SC but you have to ask.
Heard of this one on the radio, appears to me as if it may be expanding as more info is added: http://disabilitycampaign.org/
Handicapped helpline: www.handicappedhelpline.org/About-Us.html
Nationwide search ability, find Social and Welfare Services in your area: www.socialwelfareservices.org/
Nationwide search ability to find assistance programs offered by the United Way: http://211.org
South Carolina disability resources www.sciway.net/med/disabilities.html
A Mother Load listing on non-profit organizations in Greenville County, Click on "Community Resource Guide" for Greenville, SC: www.unitedwaygc.org/get_help.php
Here is a listing of nationwide disability resources: www.disabilityresources.org/
You can register with medicare at www.mymedicare.gov you can order a new Medicare card and look up your records.
Great government website, www.disability.gov/ with search engine to find programs for the disabled.
To prepare for an earthquake, tornado, hurricane or any disaster go to: www.ready.gov and www.weather.com/ready/
Disaster Preparedness from Easter Seals: www.marchofdimes.com/southcarolina/6240_14215.asp
Emergency preparedness for the disabled: www.disaboom.com/organizations/emergency-preparedness-organizations
"If you have any questions about being Disabled, become a Free member of The Disability Digest and get the answers! Get Free seminars and links to various disabilities at the #1 source for all disability needs.”
www.thedisabilitydigest.net/342.html
"This link helped me to answer all of my questions about Fibromyalgia that my Doctor couldn't. Every last thing you need to know about Social Security Disability and Fibromyalgia all in one place for Free!”
www.thedisabilitydigest.net/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=342&url=201
"Want to find out about Lupus and how it effects you? Get the answers you need about disability and Lupus for Free.”
www.thedisabilitydigest.net/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=101&url=182
Free book, Loose The Back Pain A 7 Day Cure: www.losethebackpain.com/aff/index.php?p=marki200&w=LTBP-AFF
Numerous links to helpful information for seniors: www.savvysenior.org/seniorresources.htm
A mother load of resources to help seniors and the elderly: www.caringhelpers.us/caring_helpers_Links.htm
Senior Directory: www.seniordirectory.com/Categories.aspx?page=CummunityServices&parentId=76&id=108
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ easy-to-use website features basic health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health.
A variety of benefits and programs available to SC senior citizens and the disabled can be found using the search engine on this website: https://scaccess.communityos.org/taxonomy/service_search.taf?function=quick
Useful information for Seniors, www.seniorlivingguide.com/
The World's Largest Medical Library is now available online for free: www.nlm.nih.gov
Online Physicians Desk Reference (PDR): www.pdrhealth.com/home/home.aspx
Comprehensive guide to hundreds of conditions and diseases: www.mayoclinic.com
National Institute of Health, search able comprehensive health information: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
I recommend having all your medical history typed up in case of hospitalization it will help you receive the proper treatment, and will also help during disability reviews. Also take all your medications with you to the hospital and to your doctor visits and if you have questions write them out before hand so you don't forget to ask anything. Remember to ask for free samples or coupons for your medications if you need them. I carry a shoulder bag with me to my appointments with all my meds, medical records, calendar and free prescription forms. Keep accurate records, I save all my medical receipts and also my calendars over the years which I print for free at www.printable2012calendars.com/ just to state it again, accurate medical records can help you when your disability case is up for review.
This is an excellent website of a complete listing A-Z of government agencies nationwide. You can apply online for many programs instead of having to stand in line at a government office:
www.usa.gov/Citizen/Services.shtml
www.benefits.gov/benefits/browse-by-state <<< Your path to government benefits, browse state by state.
www.healthfinder.gov/ <<< Use Health Finder to access easy-to-understand information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy. The site provides reliable information on diseases and conditions from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ <<< Visit Medline Plus for authoritative information from government agencies and health-related organizations on over 750 diseases and conditions.
Resources and support for those of the black community dealing with mental illness: www.storiesthatheal.samhsa.gov/resources.asp
I RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING EMAIL:
Hello Mike,
My name is Josh Mardigian and I am the Community Manager of a website called MySeniorCare. We have put together an online community aimed at helping educate families as they try and find reliable senior care information and resources. I came across your website - and I thought our site would be a good fit. We’re currently working with the National Institute on Aging, as well as a number of local governments to help families find reliable senior care options. I’ve included some examples, as well as an overview of MySeniorCare below. Thank you again for your help.
The National Institute on Aging - http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Resources/Lists/services.htm
The Gerontological Society of America - http://www.geron.org/Resources/Web%20Links
The State of Virginia - http://www.vda.virginia.gov/links.asp
The Maine State Library - http://www.maine.gov/msl/services/ref/web/senior.htm
The Health Sciences Library, University of Colorado - http://hslibrary.ucdenver.edu/aging
The Medical Library Association - http://www6.miami.edu/mhsig/mental.html
The Stanford /VA Alzheimer’s Research Center - http://svalz.stanford.edu/links.html
ABOUT US
MySeniorCare’s mission is to support families and their aging loved ones during a highly stressful time as they search for information, resources and providers of senior care. We provide families with a wide range of support and credible information: 500+ articles reviewed by industry experts serving on our advisory board, a member community featuring message boards, user and expert authored blogs and a question and answer section we call 'Ask the Experts'. To see a list of industry experts who support our community, please see this page: http://www.myseniorcare.com/corporate/advisory-board.
In addition to educational content, our Care Provider Directory empowers users to search, compare and directly contact prescreened home care, senior housing and hospice providers in their local area. Our search tool allows users to search by the specific type of care they require and the payment methods supported. Users can also read user reviews of each provider and call toll-free numbers to schedule a free consultation.
To be listed in our directory, providers must demonstrate proof of licensing and liability insurance. Our goal is to connect families with reputable care providers who meet the highest industry standards. Through our pursuit of partnerships with organizations like JCAHO, OCS, and ACHC, we aim to allow users to search for providers who have been vetted by the industry’s most well-known accreditation bodies.
Our service is completely free for families and providers, and we will always put families’ needs before any benefit to ourselves. In working together, I believe we can enable your website’s users with a high quality informational tool that will ease the stress of learning about senior care and finding quality provider options.
LINK INFORMATION
www.myseniorcare.com <<< MySeniorCare the leading online source for timely and professional information on
www.myseniorcare.com/home-care <<< home health
www.myseniorcare.com/senior-housing <<< senior assisted living
www.myseniorcare.com/end-of-life <<< hospice care.
<a href="http://www.myseniorcare.com">MySeniorCare</a> - the leading online source for timely and professional information on <a href="http://www.myseniorcare.com/home-care">home health</a>, <a href="http://www.myseniorcare.com/senior-housing">senior assisted living</a>, <a href="http://www.myseniorcare.com/end-of-life">hospice care</a> and more.
Best Regards,
Josh
To search online and not be tracked yet get the same results as using google go to: www.startingpage.com
HERE IS A WHITE HOUSE LINK EXPLAINING NATIONAL HEALTH CARE:
www.whitehouse.gov/realitycheck/
I DO NOT HAVE A CLUE HOW THE HEALTH CARE REFORM WILL AFFECT ANYONE OF US, THE NATIONALIZED HEALTH CARE GOES INTO AFFECT IN JANUARY 2014 IN INCREMENTS. BUT RECENTLY I RECEIVED A NOTICE BY SNAIL MAIL THAT MEDICARE BENEFITS HAVE IMPROVED FOR 2011 DUE TO THE HEALTH CARE REFORM AND HERE IS A NEWS LINK ABOUT MEDICARE HAVING FUNDING UNTIL 2022:
www.cms.gov/apps/media/press/factsheet.asp?Counter=3823&intNumPerPage=10&checkDate=&checkKey=&srchType=1&numDays=3500&srchOpt=0&srchData=&keywordType=All&chkNewsType=6&intPage=&showAll=&pYear=&year=&desc=&cboOrder=date
THERE IS ONE INCREMENT TO HEALTH CARE WHICH ALREADY WENT INTO EFFECT IN SEPTEMBER 2010:
www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2010/July/14/Preventive-services.aspx
I think vitamin supplements should be included into preventative services, but that's just my opinion.
Check this one out too: Disability Action Center offers a number of referrals for all types of programs to help South Carolina Disabled: http://dacsc.org/core-services/information-and-referral/
Here is lengthy information about Health Care Reform:
www.ncpa.org/pdfs/What-Does-Health-Reform-Mean-for-You-A-Consumers-Guide.pdf
Here is a website of free health services already in effect: www.healthcare.gov
Find an HIV testing center anywhere in the US: http://www.greaterthan.org/
THE MILITARY COMMUNITY:
*THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE *
AdoptaPlatoon
<<< (link) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving deployed United States
Service men and women, and ensuring that they are not forgotten by a
grateful Nation. AdoptaPlatoon strives to create a better quality of
life for our deployed troops and military families by providing them
with necessities, in addition to lifting their overall morale. Soldiers can apply here either individually for themselves or for their platoon: http://adoptaplatoon.org/site/?page_id=21
“Since the attacks on the United States, the support of our soldiers has increased tremendously. What I find most commendable in your case (The AdoptaPlatoon) is that the welfare of the troops has always been a concern. Through the AdoptaPlatoon program, soldiers everywhere know that their sacrifices are appreciated, not only through the packages they receive, but also through the prayers that go with them.” --David H. Petraeus, Brigadier General, United States Army
Soldiers can sign up here for the Adopt a US Soldier program: www.adoptaussoldier.org/
Military parents receive a list of child care referrals to early childhood education programs that meet their family’s needs. CCR&R staff verifies the early childhood program vacancy before parents receive child care referrals. The Military enhanced child care referrals is a collaboration program with the National Child Care Resource & Referral Agency to assist military families in finding quality child care. In addition, there is child care assistance available for military families:
www.childcarehelpline.org/services-we-provide.php
Relocation, parenting, stress - you name it - Military OneSource is here to help you with just about any need: www.militaryonesource.com/MOS.aspx
Operation Gratitude; Troops can request a Care Package here: www.operationgratitude.com
Soldiers can sign up with any of these organizations here to receive packages from caring people all over the Nation!
http://soldiersangels.org/submit-a-soldier.html
http://reconnectamerica.com
www.give2thetroops.org/troops_signup/troop2.htm
Disabled vets need to check out this website: www.longtermcarelink.net/ref_veterans_consultants.htm
I recommend this website for disabled vets: www.disabledvet.com
Easter Seals offers military and Veterans systems of care with viable options to support and augment current reintegration efforts. www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntl_military_veterans
Disabled Vets can get a 10% discount from Home Depot and Lowes: http://intlxpatr.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/discounts-at-home-depot-and-lowes/
www.woundedwarriorproject.org <<< Wounded Warrior Project mission is honoring and empowering wounded warriors. Read more: http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/content/view/1128/1155/#ixzz1C2mSk1r7
Paralyzed Veterans of America www.pva.org
https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal?_nfpb=true&_nfxr=false&_pageLabel=Home
<<< eBenefits is your one-stop shop for online benefits-related tools and information. This portal is designed for Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Service Members, their families, and their caregivers. Explore eBenefits and become a registered user.
eBenefits is your one-stop shop for online benefits-related tools and information. This portal is designed for Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Service Members, their families, and their caregivers. Explore eBenefits and become a registered user.
Providing a "home away from home" for military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury: www.fisherhouse.org
Enhancing the lives of United States Military Veterans and their families who are battling a life-limiting illness: www.awarriorwish.org
Assistance and support for the military community: www.vfw.org/Assistance/National-Military-Services/
www.legion.org/ <<< Services to help the military community.
www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org <<< Help for military families and their children with autism.
I know of someone that was in the Air Force in 1973 and was arrested for selling hashish to an under cover Air Force officer. The Vietnam War had just ended and there was too many in the military at that time. He received a general discharge now known as an honorable discharge as a result. In 2010 he had to have minor surgery and medical testing performed and prior to this he found out that he was considered a vet and so he was able to get this done at the VA hospital.
So if anyone is in the same or similar situation and in need of medical care, you may want to check to see if you would still be eligible for medical care as a vet at your local VA Hospital.
National Veterans Legal Services Program: www.nvlsp.org
Operation Uplink, Unmet Needs, Military Assistance Program are available through here: www.vfw.org/Assistance/National-Military-Services
This comprehensive plan provides a full range of preventive outpatient and inpatient services within VA health care system. Also, once you enroll in the VA’s health care system, you can be seen at any VA facility across the country. The Independent Living program is to make sure that each eligible veteran is able, to the maximum extent possible, to live independently and participate in family and community life increasing their potential to return to work
www.va.gov/elig/
President Bush has signed the “Service Members Civil Relief Act,” new legislation to help ease the economic and legal burdens on military personnel called to active duty status in Iraq
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/sscra/Servicemembers_Civil_Relief_Act.htm
This Adviser assists Veterans, Service Members and all those who support them to quickly and easily navigate information and resources on a range of topics:
www.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm
Help for homeless vets www.nchv.org/wheretogo.cfm
The Department of Defense (DOD) is proud to offer the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) to eligible service members and federal civilian, including non-appropriated fund, employees. The program is authorized by law, and administered by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to assist eligible homeowners who face financial loss when selling their primary residence homes in areas where real estate values have declined because of a base closure or realignment announcement.
http://hap.usace.army.mil/HowToApply.html
Persian Gulf War Information/helpline www.vba.va.gov/ro/west/albuq/docs/gulf.htm
www.cem.va.gov <<<VA furnishes at no charge to the applicant, a government headstone or marker for the grave of any deceased eligible Veteran in any cemetery around the world.
www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/ <<< connecting wounded warriors, service members, veterans and their families and all who support them.
The
Department of Labor has issued regulations that clarify its position on
the rights of returning service members to family and medical leave
under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was established to meet the needs of separating service members during their period of transition into civilian life by offering job-search assistance and related services.
www.dol.gov/index.htm
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service provides educational-vocational counseling for veterans and certain dependents.
www.vba.va.gov
www.militarymentalhealth.org <<< Military mental health screening online
I didn't post this link because it will take you off this website but it is USAA dot com <<<For banking, investment, life and auto insurance, retirement and advice.
Long list of assistance programs and services: www.operationhomefront.net
www.dol.gov/index.htm
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service provides educational-vocational counseling for veterans and certain dependents.
www.vba.va.gov
www.militarymentalhealth.org <<< Military mental health screening online
I didn't post this link because it will take you off this website but it is USAA dot com <<<For banking, investment, life and auto insurance, retirement and advice.
Long list of assistance programs and services: www.operationhomefront.net
Free cell phones for soldiers: www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/request_calling_card.php
A number of programs including a free phone card so troops can phone their families, www.uso.org/programs/
If you google the words "homes for injured vets" you can find a number of programs which assists with housing.
Scholarships for military children:
www.foldsofhonor.org/scholarships
This Army Wives Network will lead to a number of programs for Army families: www.armywifenetwork.com/?page_id=46
There are a number of programs on this web site: www.uso.org/operation-uso-care-package.aspx
Army emergency relief, "Helping The Army Take Care Of Their Own." this website also offers scholarships for military children: www.aerhq.org
Join MVDC to find businesses that thank you for your service and appreciate the sacrifices you and your family have made for America.
Military and Veterans Discount Center:
www.militaryandveteransdiscounts.com/
A number of important links www.chrisnealfarm.com/public/?q=facilities
Thanks USA mission of providing college, technical and vocational school need-based scholarships for the children and spouses of active-duty US military personnel. www.thanksusa.org/main/index.html
Much Comfort provides adaptive clothing at no cost to support the unique needs of our injured service members from all branches of the military and national guard: www.sewmuchcomfort.org
The National Veterans Foundation serves the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. Veterans and their families through its toll-free helpline: 1-888-777-4443 (available daily 9AM-9PM PST). Outreach services also provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources:
www.nvf.org/contact/rfs/index.php
Programs, benefits and publications for military families:
www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/operation-purple
Tragedy Assistance Programs (TAPS) for survivors. Free survivor resource kit: www.taps.org/resources.aspx?id=1104
Hearts of America fulfills requests for care packages for our troops: http://heartsamerica.com/request.htm
Connecting the Disability Community to Information & Opportunities:
www.disability.gov/loginRegister
Rebuilding Together serves veterans of past and present service. If you are a homeowner you may be eligible to receive free home repairs and modifications:
www.rebuildingtogether.org/section/initiatives/veteran_housing/apply
Troops can sign up their platoon, unit or battalion here to sign up to receive free books through Operation Shoe Box: www.operationshoebox.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=32
Care packages and Troopons can be requested through this website: http://supportourtroops.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1313&Itemid=634 Store coupons that are less than 6 months expired are still good at commissaries and military bases and they are called Troopons.
www.missioncontinues.org/Programs/Programs <<< The Fellowship Program is The Mission Continues' flagship program. The program challenges post-9/11 wounded and disabled veterans to serve once again in their communities. A typical fellowship covers 28 weeks, during which the Fellow serves at a local charitable organization for 20 hours per week. Each Fellow receives a monetary stipend to offset living expenses.
The fellowship provides veterans with the opportunity to translate their military experience into civilian skill sets. Through service, Fellows identify their strengths and gain confidence while serving their communities. The Mission Continues does not offer charity; it offers a challenge.
http://flatdaddies.com/ <<< Flat Daddies and Flat Mommies are life-size photos of deployed service members. They are provided to help children better cope with the separation they experience when a parent is away from home for long periods of time.
www.asoldierschild.org/ <<< It is the mission of this organization to serve the children of fallen military personnel who have given their lives on active duty while defending the United States of America. With humbleness of heart they aim to honor the memory of the parent by giving a meaningful gift to his/her children on their birthday.
www.friendsneverforget.org/ <<< Friends Never Forget Inc. sponsors children of our fallen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen to summer camps throughout the United States, to include cost of camp, travel to and from camp, lodging and meals. This allows no out of pocket expense for the parents or guardian of these children.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the country’s first and largest non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of OIF/OEF veterans and their families. Membership is free - you've already paid your dues in Iraq and Afghanistan: Meet veterans in your area. Get access to local events. Get free tickets, giveaways, and more.
To qualify for financial assistance or participate in these programs, you or your family member must be a Marine, Sailor or other military personnel assigned to Marine Forces, injured in post 9-11 combat or training, or facing a life threatening illness:
http://iavaonline.org/form
The Foster Home program was created to help a military service member who has not been able to find a family member/friend to care for their beloved pet(s) prior to deployment to fight the war on terror (combat or peace keeping missions), so they can deploy in harm's way without concerns for their pet's welfare and know their beloved pet(s) will be waiting for them to return safely home.
This program is available to all branches of service and domestic pets throughout our country. Based on the number of potential foster homes available we may need to foster the pet in another part of your state or in another state as close to where the pet owner and their pets are located: http://guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org/index.php/submit-a-pet.html
The VAC provides free air transportation to wounded veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes, through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots: www.veteransairlift.org/m/TravelRequestForm.aspx
Operation Comfort provides support to our service members who have been wounded in Afghanistan or Iraq and are receiving treatment at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC). Their Goal is for our wounded military, who have given so much for our country and the world, to see in tangible ways that we appreciate their sacrifices and that we want to help them recover as quickly and completely as possible:
www.operationcomfort.org/
Cup Of Joe For A Joe is a wonderful way for folks to say thanks to our Troops through the simple act of buying a cup of freshly brewed coffee, writing a personal letter of encouragement to go with it and having both delivered into the hands of a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine or Coast Guardsman who is serving far from home. Troops can sign up here: www.greenbeanscoffee.com/coj/joe/joe_controller.php?action=signup-form
Operation Gratitude: Troops can request care packages here: www.operationgratitude.com/request-form/
Military Connection for job hunters and employers: www.militaryconnection.com/jobs/
Any Soldier: Apply for care packages here: www.anysoldier.com/ContactApplication.cfm
Personnel of all American military branches are eligible for adoption, receiving cards, letters, and care packages from individual volunteers who have signed up to be Angels and have been approved. You can also submit a soldier for adoption here even if it is yourself: http://soldiersangels.org/submit-a-soldier.html
Air Compassion for Veterans® serves to ensure that no financially-stressed wounded warrior, veteran, or adversely-affected family member is denied access to:
Distant, specialized medical evaluation
Diagnosis
Treatment
Counseling
Rehabilitation
Healing and restorative programs
Programs assisting with reintegration into a productive life: http://aircompassionforveterans.org/request-help/
Operation Home Front: A number of programs to help: www.operationhomefront.net/wehelp.aspx
Soldiers can sign up here to receive emails: www.emailourmilitary.com
Honoring those who fought and died in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn: www.militarytimes.com/valor/
A number of programs to apply for: www.saluteheroes.org/programs.html
Military Resources: www.operationtroopappreciation.org/index.php?page=military-resources
Military Discounts: www.military.com/discounts/ and http://legion.org/benefits
Military Benefits: www.militaryfamily.org/your-benefits/
Thanks USA scholarships for military children: www.thanksusa.org/main/scholarships.html
and for military spouses: www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/military-spouse-scholarships/
Operation Uplink, Unmet Needs, Military Assistance Program are available through here: www.vfw.org/Assistance/National-Military-Services
Welcome Back Veterans; miscellaneous information: www.welcomebackveterans.org
Shared experiences and support for Veterans: http://maketheconnection.net/
Your connection to money, benefits, jobs: www.turbotap.org/register.tpp
Free tax preparation: www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=107626,00.html
and www.taxslayer.com/military/default.aspx
Military Tuition Assistance: www.education4military.com/military-tuition-assistance.asp
Get help paying for child care: www.naccrra.org/MilitaryPrograms/assistance.php
The Family Tree Military Family Assistance Programs provide military families with community services, resources and limited financial assistance. This includes employment services, housing, food, clothing, counseling, and education to aid in the stabilization of military families: http://thefamilytree.org/en/programsaservices/223
FREE Veterans Disability Benefits Course to help you as a veteran get everything to which
you are entitled.
The course includes sections about:
> qualifying for veterans benefits,
> how to file a veterans disability benefits claim,
> how to win an appeal,
> insider tips to help you deal with VA doctors,
> all about medical records,
> how to get the medical attention you deserve, and
> how to qualify for grants and loans.
Register for the FREE Veterans Disability benefits course here: www.veteransdisabilitydigest.com/DSH.html
Financial relief, wheel chairs, transportation, housing, specialized equipment and more: http://semperfifund.org/
In the directory below, you'll find links to all VA organizations currently using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and blogs. They update the list each week, so be sure to
check back frequently! www.va.gov/opa/socialmedia.asp
Semper Fi Odyssey is a six-day, holistic transition-assistance event with a curriculum designed to get participants ready for life after military service while preparing them for success: www.outdoorodyssey.org
Returning Service Members: Have you recently returned from military service? Now is the time to take advantage of the benefits VA offers OEF/OIF Veterans: www.oefoif.va.gov/
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service: Provides comprehensive rehabilitation evaluation to determine your abilities, skills and interests for employment. You can also receive employment services such as job training and help with your job search and resume writing: www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/
Homeless Veterans: Includes information and resources that provide permanent or temporary housing and ongoing case management and treatment services for homeless Veterans:
www.va.gov/homeless/
Military Service Benefits: Find out which VA benefits you may be eligible for while serving in the military, whether you are on active duty, serving as an AGR or in a traditional Guard/Reserve: www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/milsvc/
Center for Minority Veterans: Assists eligible Veterans in accessing benefits and services from VA: www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
Office of Survivors Assistance: Helps families, caregivers and others become better informed about the benefits and services offered by VA, including the application process for receiving benefits: www.va.gov/survivors/
Center for Women Veterans: Serves as a resource and referral center for women Veterans, their families and their advocates. Women Veterans Program Managers are located in each VA health care facility: www.va.gov/womenvet/
Adaptive Sports Program: Find an adaptive sports program that suits your needs, no matter what your disability, age or skill level may be. Besides the fun, new friendships and exercise, look into why you should consider adaptive sports: www.va.gov/adaptivesports/
Looking for information about organizations, programs and services near you? Visit the National Resource Directory's Information by State section. Choose your state, and then select a subject, for example, Employment, Housing, Benefits, etc: www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/
Family Financial Assistance
The Armed Forces Foundation helps families cover such expenses as:
Utility bills
Rent or mortgage payments (for civilian housing)
Car payments
Childcare during illness, surgery or recovery
Car insurance or registration payments
www.armedforcesfoundation.org/family-assistance-program.php
Are you a Vet looking for employment? Then this website is for you: www.veteranscareerfair.com/
Helpful links and resources for military families: www.bbb.org/us/Military/Links/ and www.bbb.org/us/Military/resources/
VA Careers: www.vacareers.va.gov/
The Life Renewed Quality Life of Assessment Software provides a non-judgmental, confidential tool to help veterans and their families, 18 or older. Their comprehensive assessment covers a wide variety of dimensions from everyday stress to life’s most traumatic experiences: http://operationnotforgotten.com
Homes for Our Troops builds specially adapted homes for our severely injured veterans at NO COST to the veterans: www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer
Movie theaters sell discount tickets to the military, ask your theater about this.
News of interest to the military community: www.stripes.com
Disabled American Veterans: www.dav.org - this website provides information about disabled veterans, how to find help and other services, lists of benefits for disabled veterans and support forums.
Veterans Administration: www.va.gov - the VA website provides information about its services and disability claims. Services include health care, the ability to file disability claims, hospice care and travel assistance to and from the hospital.
www.Vetfriends.com : provides a listing local disabled veterans organizations. It also provides a means to search for other veterans, a discussion forum, information on getting military records, loan information, reunion information and links to other sites for other veterans. a discussion forum, information on getting military records, loan information, reunion information and links to other sites for military pay and other military matters.
Military and government discounts on trips: www.govvacationrewards.com/landing_pages?title=&member_id=&page_name=connectemail&cert=2ANUVQBY¤t_navigation_element=&auth=Q57T792C
Support through Ranch Retreats and Therapeutic Activities:
www.lonesurvivorfoundation.org/mission.html
Military Employment Resources: www.veteransoutreachcenter.org/
Vets can qualify for an outdoor adventure of their dreams: www.childswish.com
Excellent website; a variety of resources: www.hopenow.com/military-resources.php
Further resources for Disabled Vets: www.disaboom.com/organizations/disabled-veterans-organizations/1
In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, the Y is proud to offer memberships and respite child care services to eligible military families and personnel to give them extra support during this difficult period:
www.ymca.net/military-outreach/
Camp Corral is an amazing week of non-stop fun and excitement in the great outdoors for the children of our American military heroes: https://secure.caes.uga.edu/4h/campreg/login/login.cfm?clientID=1
Low cost insurance programs: www.asmba.com/index.asp?view=app_becomeamember&segment=211
Military Travel Discounts: www.militaryfares.com/index.php#axzz1rIGwIKNp
The deadline to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay has been re-instated and extended to October 21, 2012. Service members and veterans whose military service was involuntarily extended under the “Stop Loss” program between the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Sept. 30, 2009, are eligible for special retroactive pay: www.defense.gov/home/features/2010/0710_stoploss/
Veterans and military business owners: www.vamboa.org/member-registration/
Large number of resources: www.militaryconnection.com/veterans/veteran-government-resource-sites.asp
The Homefront United Network is a military spouse and family run support website created to assist spouses and families through encouragement, educational articles and resources:
http://homefrontunited.com/
Resources: www.friendsneverforget.org/affiliations.html
Homes for our disabled vets: www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer?pagename=EligibilityTest
Approximately 30% of all patients in the US diagnosed with this lethal form of cancer served in the military at some point. However, this site, www.MesotheliomaSymptoms.com , is an excellent resource to learn about Asbestos in the military and the various treatment options for Mesothelioma.
Gold Star Wives resources: www.goldstarwives.org/resources-military-family.htm
Gold Star Mothers: www.goldstarmoms.com/Join/Requirements/Requirements.ham
A number of resources: http://coalitionforveterans.org/who-we-are/
A number of programs including a free phone card so troops can phone their families, www.uso.org/programs/
If you google the words "homes for injured vets" you can find a number of programs which assists with housing.
Scholarships for military children:
www.foldsofhonor.org/scholarships
This Army Wives Network will lead to a number of programs for Army families: www.armywifenetwork.com/?page_id=46
There are a number of programs on this web site: www.uso.org/operation-uso-care-package.aspx
Army emergency relief, "Helping The Army Take Care Of Their Own." this website also offers scholarships for military children: www.aerhq.org
Join MVDC to find businesses that thank you for your service and appreciate the sacrifices you and your family have made for America.
Military and Veterans Discount Center:
www.militaryandveteransdiscounts.com/
A number of important links www.chrisnealfarm.com/public/?q=facilities
Thanks USA mission of providing college, technical and vocational school need-based scholarships for the children and spouses of active-duty US military personnel. www.thanksusa.org/main/index.html
Much Comfort provides adaptive clothing at no cost to support the unique needs of our injured service members from all branches of the military and national guard: www.sewmuchcomfort.org
The National Veterans Foundation serves the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. Veterans and their families through its toll-free helpline: 1-888-777-4443 (available daily 9AM-9PM PST). Outreach services also provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources:
www.nvf.org/contact/rfs/index.php
Programs, benefits and publications for military families:
www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/operation-purple
Tragedy Assistance Programs (TAPS) for survivors. Free survivor resource kit: www.taps.org/resources.aspx?id=1104
Hearts of America fulfills requests for care packages for our troops: http://heartsamerica.com/request.htm
Connecting the Disability Community to Information & Opportunities:
www.disability.gov/loginRegister
Rebuilding Together serves veterans of past and present service. If you are a homeowner you may be eligible to receive free home repairs and modifications:
www.rebuildingtogether.org/section/initiatives/veteran_housing/apply
Troops can sign up their platoon, unit or battalion here to sign up to receive free books through Operation Shoe Box: www.operationshoebox.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=32
Care packages and Troopons can be requested through this website: http://supportourtroops.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1313&Itemid=634 Store coupons that are less than 6 months expired are still good at commissaries and military bases and they are called Troopons.
www.missioncontinues.org/Programs/Programs <<< The Fellowship Program is The Mission Continues' flagship program. The program challenges post-9/11 wounded and disabled veterans to serve once again in their communities. A typical fellowship covers 28 weeks, during which the Fellow serves at a local charitable organization for 20 hours per week. Each Fellow receives a monetary stipend to offset living expenses.
The fellowship provides veterans with the opportunity to translate their military experience into civilian skill sets. Through service, Fellows identify their strengths and gain confidence while serving their communities. The Mission Continues does not offer charity; it offers a challenge.
http://flatdaddies.com/ <<< Flat Daddies and Flat Mommies are life-size photos of deployed service members. They are provided to help children better cope with the separation they experience when a parent is away from home for long periods of time.
www.asoldierschild.org/ <<< It is the mission of this organization to serve the children of fallen military personnel who have given their lives on active duty while defending the United States of America. With humbleness of heart they aim to honor the memory of the parent by giving a meaningful gift to his/her children on their birthday.
www.friendsneverforget.org/ <<< Friends Never Forget Inc. sponsors children of our fallen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen to summer camps throughout the United States, to include cost of camp, travel to and from camp, lodging and meals. This allows no out of pocket expense for the parents or guardian of these children.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the country’s first and largest non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of OIF/OEF veterans and their families. Membership is free - you've already paid your dues in Iraq and Afghanistan: Meet veterans in your area. Get access to local events. Get free tickets, giveaways, and more.
To qualify for financial assistance or participate in these programs, you or your family member must be a Marine, Sailor or other military personnel assigned to Marine Forces, injured in post 9-11 combat or training, or facing a life threatening illness:
http://iavaonline.org/form
The Foster Home program was created to help a military service member who has not been able to find a family member/friend to care for their beloved pet(s) prior to deployment to fight the war on terror (combat or peace keeping missions), so they can deploy in harm's way without concerns for their pet's welfare and know their beloved pet(s) will be waiting for them to return safely home.
This program is available to all branches of service and domestic pets throughout our country. Based on the number of potential foster homes available we may need to foster the pet in another part of your state or in another state as close to where the pet owner and their pets are located: http://guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org/index.php/submit-a-pet.html
The VAC provides free air transportation to wounded veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes, through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots: www.veteransairlift.org/m/TravelRequestForm.aspx
Operation Comfort provides support to our service members who have been wounded in Afghanistan or Iraq and are receiving treatment at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC). Their Goal is for our wounded military, who have given so much for our country and the world, to see in tangible ways that we appreciate their sacrifices and that we want to help them recover as quickly and completely as possible:
www.operationcomfort.org/
Cup Of Joe For A Joe is a wonderful way for folks to say thanks to our Troops through the simple act of buying a cup of freshly brewed coffee, writing a personal letter of encouragement to go with it and having both delivered into the hands of a Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine or Coast Guardsman who is serving far from home. Troops can sign up here: www.greenbeanscoffee.com/coj/joe/joe_controller.php?action=signup-form
Operation Gratitude: Troops can request care packages here: www.operationgratitude.com/request-form/
Military Connection for job hunters and employers: www.militaryconnection.com/jobs/
Any Soldier: Apply for care packages here: www.anysoldier.com/ContactApplication.cfm
Personnel of all American military branches are eligible for adoption, receiving cards, letters, and care packages from individual volunteers who have signed up to be Angels and have been approved. You can also submit a soldier for adoption here even if it is yourself: http://soldiersangels.org/submit-a-soldier.html
Air Compassion for Veterans® serves to ensure that no financially-stressed wounded warrior, veteran, or adversely-affected family member is denied access to:
Distant, specialized medical evaluation
Diagnosis
Treatment
Counseling
Rehabilitation
Healing and restorative programs
Programs assisting with reintegration into a productive life: http://aircompassionforveterans.org/request-help/
Operation Home Front: A number of programs to help: www.operationhomefront.net/wehelp.aspx
Soldiers can sign up here to receive emails: www.emailourmilitary.com
Honoring those who fought and died in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn: www.militarytimes.com/valor/
A number of programs to apply for: www.saluteheroes.org/programs.html
Military Resources: www.operationtroopappreciation.org/index.php?page=military-resources
Military Discounts: www.military.com/discounts/ and http://legion.org/benefits
Military Benefits: www.militaryfamily.org/your-benefits/
Thanks USA scholarships for military children: www.thanksusa.org/main/scholarships.html
and for military spouses: www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/military-spouse-scholarships/
Operation Uplink, Unmet Needs, Military Assistance Program are available through here: www.vfw.org/Assistance/National-Military-Services
Welcome Back Veterans; miscellaneous information: www.welcomebackveterans.org
Shared experiences and support for Veterans: http://maketheconnection.net/
Your connection to money, benefits, jobs: www.turbotap.org/register.tpp
Free tax preparation: www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=107626,00.html
and www.taxslayer.com/military/default.aspx
Military Tuition Assistance: www.education4military.com/military-tuition-assistance.asp
Get help paying for child care: www.naccrra.org/MilitaryPrograms/assistance.php
The Family Tree Military Family Assistance Programs provide military families with community services, resources and limited financial assistance. This includes employment services, housing, food, clothing, counseling, and education to aid in the stabilization of military families: http://thefamilytree.org/en/programsaservices/223
FREE Veterans Disability Benefits Course to help you as a veteran get everything to which
you are entitled.
The course includes sections about:
> qualifying for veterans benefits,
> how to file a veterans disability benefits claim,
> how to win an appeal,
> insider tips to help you deal with VA doctors,
> all about medical records,
> how to get the medical attention you deserve, and
> how to qualify for grants and loans.
Register for the FREE Veterans Disability benefits course here: www.veteransdisabilitydigest.com/DSH.html
Financial relief, wheel chairs, transportation, housing, specialized equipment and more: http://semperfifund.org/
In the directory below, you'll find links to all VA organizations currently using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and blogs. They update the list each week, so be sure to
check back frequently! www.va.gov/opa/socialmedia.asp
Semper Fi Odyssey is a six-day, holistic transition-assistance event with a curriculum designed to get participants ready for life after military service while preparing them for success: www.outdoorodyssey.org
Returning Service Members: Have you recently returned from military service? Now is the time to take advantage of the benefits VA offers OEF/OIF Veterans: www.oefoif.va.gov/
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service: Provides comprehensive rehabilitation evaluation to determine your abilities, skills and interests for employment. You can also receive employment services such as job training and help with your job search and resume writing: www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/
Homeless Veterans: Includes information and resources that provide permanent or temporary housing and ongoing case management and treatment services for homeless Veterans:
www.va.gov/homeless/
Military Service Benefits: Find out which VA benefits you may be eligible for while serving in the military, whether you are on active duty, serving as an AGR or in a traditional Guard/Reserve: www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/milsvc/
Center for Minority Veterans: Assists eligible Veterans in accessing benefits and services from VA: www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
Office of Survivors Assistance: Helps families, caregivers and others become better informed about the benefits and services offered by VA, including the application process for receiving benefits: www.va.gov/survivors/
Center for Women Veterans: Serves as a resource and referral center for women Veterans, their families and their advocates. Women Veterans Program Managers are located in each VA health care facility: www.va.gov/womenvet/
Adaptive Sports Program: Find an adaptive sports program that suits your needs, no matter what your disability, age or skill level may be. Besides the fun, new friendships and exercise, look into why you should consider adaptive sports: www.va.gov/adaptivesports/
Looking for information about organizations, programs and services near you? Visit the National Resource Directory's Information by State section. Choose your state, and then select a subject, for example, Employment, Housing, Benefits, etc: www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/
Family Financial Assistance
The Armed Forces Foundation helps families cover such expenses as:
Utility bills
Rent or mortgage payments (for civilian housing)
Car payments
Childcare during illness, surgery or recovery
Car insurance or registration payments
www.armedforcesfoundation.org/family-assistance-program.php
Are you a Vet looking for employment? Then this website is for you: www.veteranscareerfair.com/
Helpful links and resources for military families: www.bbb.org/us/Military/Links/ and www.bbb.org/us/Military/resources/
VA Careers: www.vacareers.va.gov/
The Life Renewed Quality Life of Assessment Software provides a non-judgmental, confidential tool to help veterans and their families, 18 or older. Their comprehensive assessment covers a wide variety of dimensions from everyday stress to life’s most traumatic experiences: http://operationnotforgotten.com
Homes for Our Troops builds specially adapted homes for our severely injured veterans at NO COST to the veterans: www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer
Movie theaters sell discount tickets to the military, ask your theater about this.
News of interest to the military community: www.stripes.com
Disabled American Veterans: www.dav.org - this website provides information about disabled veterans, how to find help and other services, lists of benefits for disabled veterans and support forums.
Veterans Administration: www.va.gov - the VA website provides information about its services and disability claims. Services include health care, the ability to file disability claims, hospice care and travel assistance to and from the hospital.
www.Vetfriends.com : provides a listing local disabled veterans organizations. It also provides a means to search for other veterans, a discussion forum, information on getting military records, loan information, reunion information and links to other sites for other veterans. a discussion forum, information on getting military records, loan information, reunion information and links to other sites for military pay and other military matters.
Military and government discounts on trips: www.govvacationrewards.com/landing_pages?title=&member_id=&page_name=connectemail&cert=2ANUVQBY¤t_navigation_element=&auth=Q57T792C
Support through Ranch Retreats and Therapeutic Activities:
www.lonesurvivorfoundation.org/mission.html
Military Employment Resources: www.veteransoutreachcenter.org/
Vets can qualify for an outdoor adventure of their dreams: www.childswish.com
Excellent website; a variety of resources: www.hopenow.com/military-resources.php
Further resources for Disabled Vets: www.disaboom.com/organizations/disabled-veterans-organizations/1
In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA and the Department of Defense, the Y is proud to offer memberships and respite child care services to eligible military families and personnel to give them extra support during this difficult period:
www.ymca.net/military-outreach/
Camp Corral is an amazing week of non-stop fun and excitement in the great outdoors for the children of our American military heroes: https://secure.caes.uga.edu/4h/campreg/login/login.cfm?clientID=1
Low cost insurance programs: www.asmba.com/index.asp?view=app_becomeamember&segment=211
Military Travel Discounts: www.militaryfares.com/index.php#axzz1rIGwIKNp
The deadline to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay has been re-instated and extended to October 21, 2012. Service members and veterans whose military service was involuntarily extended under the “Stop Loss” program between the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Sept. 30, 2009, are eligible for special retroactive pay: www.defense.gov/home/features/2010/0710_stoploss/
Veterans and military business owners: www.vamboa.org/member-registration/
Large number of resources: www.militaryconnection.com/veterans/veteran-government-resource-sites.asp
The Homefront United Network is a military spouse and family run support website created to assist spouses and families through encouragement, educational articles and resources:
http://homefrontunited.com/
Resources: www.friendsneverforget.org/affiliations.html
Homes for our disabled vets: www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer?pagename=EligibilityTest
Approximately 30% of all patients in the US diagnosed with this lethal form of cancer served in the military at some point. However, this site, www.MesotheliomaSymptoms.com , is an excellent resource to learn about Asbestos in the military and the various treatment options for Mesothelioma.
Gold Star Wives resources: www.goldstarwives.org/resources-military-family.htm
Gold Star Mothers: www.goldstarmoms.com/Join/Requirements/Requirements.ham
A number of resources: http://coalitionforveterans.org/who-we-are/
FREE OR LOW COST HOSPITALS, CLINICS AND OTHER CARE:
ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL 901-495-3300
Offers treatment protocols for pediatric brain tumors. All patients accepted are treated without regard to the family’s ability to pay. Referral must be made through a physician: www.stjude.org
Free hospitalization for children: www.shrinershq.org/
www.ghschildrens.org/index.php Children's Hospital of Greenville, SC
Locate a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital here:
http://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/Hospital/Search
Locate a Children’s Health Care Network near you:
www.choa.org/Childrens-Hospital-Services
Often steps away from a pediatric or intensive care unit, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms offer a place to rest and regroup right at the hospital, just moments away from their sick child: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/ronald-mcdonald-family-room/
Corinne Broskette was kind enough to add this helpful information to my Guestbook:
If you are a caregiver and need help with your life, contact a nursing school. If you have a spare bedroom, trade out Room and Board for help with care, you can even get extra food stamps. The student gets hands on experience and you get someone who is going to do something in their life and who will appreciate you forever in helping them get through school. Be sure to get references and do a background checks of course, but this worked so well for me taking care of Mom for 17 years, I helped 5 nurses become RN's not just CPN's.
Walmart will soon offer health care services: www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/09/walmart-medical-services-primary-care-shortage_n_1084335.html
Data Base of Free Clinics in the US www.uniteforsight.org/freeclinics.php
Free US Medical and Dental Clinics: Some clinics offer help for just a nominal fee or a small donation…others are for low-income and homeless people and some only serve local community residents. Click on your state to find the clinics closest to you:
www.freemedicalcamps.com/index.php
There is a free clinic finder on this website: www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs
Greenville Free Clinic: http://greenvillefreeclinic.org/ and it's sattelite office at the Golden Strip Free Clinic. 1102 Howard DR, BLDG 3. Simpsonville, SC 29681-4027. (864) 688-2250
www.greenvillefreeclinic.org/docs/PatientBrochure2010.pdf
Find a health care center for the uninsured: http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
Walgreens offering free health care.
Walgreens has started a new free health care assistance program that is providing aid to some unemployed Americans by offering them free visits to its in-store health care clinics. This assistance is provided to those who no longer have jobs or health insurance, and it applies to people who have lost their jobs after March 31. The program runs thru the end of the year.
You can find home health services in any state in the US, scroll to the bottom of the web page: www.caring.com/local/home-health-agencies-in-greenville-county-south-carolina
This is an excellent medical organization for medicare, medicaid and low income patients:
https://members.kaiserpermanente.org/kpweb/toc.do?theme=healthplansservices_members
Low cost health care, New Horizons in Greenville and in Simpsonville (not far from Golden Strip Center For Community Services): http://www.newhorizonfhs.org/
American Medical Association Doctor Finder: www.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm
Go here to locate a gastroenterologist anywhere in the country: www.knowcrohns.com/find-gastroenterologist/search.aspx
Medical Association Organizations links: www.ibionline.com/links/organization.htm
Doctors Care, also known as Urgent Care, Greenville, SC location, services, insurance accepted and hours:
www.doctorscare.com/services/urgent_care/ and also North Hills Medical Center of Greenville has "after hours" care, the days and times are on their home page: http://northhillsmedicalcenter.net/
Hospitals often make billing "mistakes" in their favor, usually double billing for the same procedure or billing for procedures that were never performed, so check over your bill and call the hospital if you have questions.
When I was hospitalized at Greenville Hospital a few years ago I found out that there is a program for low income and disabled people where the hospital bill would be paid for 100%. A lady from billing came to my room and helped me fill out the proper paper work. But once again I had to ask otherwise they would not have told me. Ask about the Charity Care Program, another program to pay for bills is called Sponsorship Program, it will also pay for your bills to doctors that you see that are a part of the Greenville Hospital System. If you are unable to travel to your local hospital you can try calling the hospital in your area and asking for more information about the program. Or you can call your local Department of Health, who should be able to give you additional information and get you the help that you need.
HILL-BURTON FUNDS 800-638-0742
Hill-Burton Funds are federal grants that allow hospitals and nursing homes to provide low-cost or no-cost medical care to those meeting income guidelines. Contact Hill-Burton to receive a listing of hospitals or nursing homes participating in the program. Funding and sites are limited:
www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/hillburtonfacilities.htm
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Tens of millions of Americans get affordable health care and other help through HRSA programs: www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/index.html
For assistance with a medical debt crisis and other help: www.patientadvocate.org/
The HealthWell Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2003 that is committed to addressing the needs of individuals with insurance who cannot afford their copayments, coinsurance, and premiums for important medical treatments. Our vision is to ensure that no patient goes without health care because they cannot afford it: http://healthwellfoundation.org/how-to-apply.html
The Ronald McDonald House offers mobile medical services for children and a place for families to stay during their child's hospitalization: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/ronald-mcdonald-house/ they also offer grants and scholarships to those who qualify.
Listing of mental health clinics in South Carolina: www.state.sc.us/dmh/center_inpatient.htm
Avoid going to the emergency room if you can since it will be a high cost, go to your doctor instead. If you are admitted to the hospital on the weekend it may not be until Monday when certain tests can be conducted.
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