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  HOTLINES

Veterans Suicide / Crisis Hotline  9-8-8

Veterans Suicide / Crisis Online Chat  www.veteranscrisisline.net

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK, Spanish Line: 1-888-628-9454

 

Caregiver help desk offers free support to family caregivers throughout the United States.

CALL CENTERS

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838

Transitioning Back, 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387)

Women Veterans Call Center,  www.womenshealth.va.gov  1-855-VA-WOMEN

 

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Caregiver Action Network          CaregiverAction.org

They can help you find information and support you as a caregiver.

You can reach the Caregiver Help Desk at 1-855-227-3640

 

CARE FOR CHILDREN OF VETERANS

 

LifeCampUSA   

www.LifeCampUSA.org

1-765-350-6860

LifecampUSA guides young men who are left in the aftermath of losing a father to Military or Law Enforcement Service,

on a path towards Biblical fortitude, healing and resilience. 

They will spend six days adventuring in camp building friendships with other young men who are recovering from the same loss. 

Please see above website for annual camp locations throughout the United States.   

 

COLORADO RESOURCE PORTAL FOR VETERANS

www.veteransresourceportal.com

This portal contains multiple helpful resources in one convenient location.

Courtesy of   " Veterans Passport to Hope" founded by Shane Schmutz, Iraqi War Veteran and Black Hawk Pilot

 

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  ADDICTION RESOURCES

Rehab Center.net    www.rehabcenter.net    1-800-570-3670


Warriors Heart, PTSD and Addition    www.wh.com    1-830-225-1622    Near San Antonio, Tx

 

   

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ASSISTED LIVING

  www.topveterancare.com  1-866-704-4449

 

BENEFITS AND DISABILITY

Vets Helping Vets, Inc, 501c3,  VetsHelpingVets@hotmail.com  (Colorado)

 

CAREGIVERS

Caregiver Support, www.caregiver.va.gov

   

DISABLED VETERANS 

www.dav.org

1-877-I AM A VET (1-877-426-2838)

   

EMPLOYMENT

Helmets To Hardhats,   helmetstohardhats.org  1-866-741-6210

Project Return2Work, www.return2work.org 1-435-659-7139

www.vacareers.va.gov

Your Career Doctor, www.yourcareerdoctor.com 1-855-420-0093

 

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ENTERTAINMENT / SPORTS TICKETS

VetTix  www.vettix.org

The Veteran Tickets Foundation teams up with major sports teams, leagues, promoters, organizations and ticket holders to provide free  and disounted tickets

to military members and veterans.

 

EXPOSURE TO TOXINS WHILE IN SERVICE

Free educational resources to help people recover, and access to an experienced legal team. 

Law Firm.com      www.lawfirm.com 

1330 Boylston St, Suite 400, Chestnut Hill, MA  02467

Mr. Bradley Fairless, Advocacy Advocate,  1-855-722-2974

 

 

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FAMILY ASSISTANCE

National Military Family Assn, www.militaryfamily.org 1-703-931-6632

www.operationfirstresponse.org

Redistribution Center: Warriors Warehouse (Ft. Carson, CO) www.redistributioncenter.org

Rocky Mountain Human Services, www.rmhumanservices.org 1-303-636-5600

www.usacares.org

 

   

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  GRANTS

  Free Grants For Veterans

Helping low income veterans find financial assistance programs.

Their directory includes help with utilities, energy bills, rent, mortgages, medical bills and many other grants.

freegrantsforveterans.org

 

  Other Grants:

Single Mothers Grants

singlemothersgrants.org

Free Grants For Felons

freegrantsforfelons.org

 

HEARING

Clear Captions Free Captioning Phone, (need landline or i-phone)  Free to Veterans with Documented Hearing Loss

www.captioncall.com/phone   

In the Denver area, call Erica Krause, 720-749-8347, or email erica.krause@clearcaptions.com

   

HOT RODS!

Hot Rod Warriors, Inc.   www.HotRodWarriors.org, Learn to Build Hot Rods and Be Part of a Team Again

2155 Broadway Avenue, Colorado Springs CO 80904, 1-719-440-0535

 

IN-HOME CARE RESOURCES

    www.homecare.org

Ensuring seniors and their loved ones have the help and resources they need to remain independent and safe in their own homes.

  Kim Bennett, Community Outreach and Aging In Place Advocate   

1-800-624-9475

 

ISOLATION / RECONNECTING TO OTHERS AND WITH GOD

Advancing Warriors International 

www.AdvancingWarriors.org

Breaking the cycle of isolation and stagnation. Rise Above! 

Groups led by veterans who have overcome their own struggles.

 

MEDALS, AWARDS, RIBBONS AND BADGES - EARNED BUT NEVER RECIEVED

Forgotten Heroes Campaign: Honoring Those Who Served

ForgottenHeroesCampaign.Org

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MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS: 

Medical Alert.org

www.medicalalert.org

www.medicalalert.org/best-medical-alert-systems/does-va-pay-for-medical-alert-systems/

 

 

MESOTHELIOMA RESOURCES 

The Mesothelioma Center, 

1 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 301, Orlando, Florida, 32801, www.asbestos.com/veterans/

Countless veterans from all branches suffer from the life-threatening illnesses from exposure to asbestos during their military service.    

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, please call the Mesothelioma Center at 1-844-693-3787 and ask for the Veterans department.  

You may qualify for special benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

To learn more, a recently published educational guide about mesothelioma can be found at:  www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/

  Also see    www.mesotheliomahope.com/mesothelioma/prognisis/life-expectancy

Also see:  Mesothelioma VA Claims Guide for Veterans:    www.lanierlawfirm.com/mesothelioma/veterans/guide-to-VA-claims/

 

Lung Cancer Group:

The Lung Cancer Groups' website was created to be a source of hope and empowerment for those affected by lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other asbestos-related diseases. 

Patients and their loved ones can find helpful information, support and resources. Thier mesothelioma informational resource is designed to better understand the diagnosis, how to find treatment, and explain  options that are avialable.     

www.lungcancergroup.com/mesothelioma/

1330 Boylston Street, Suite 400, Chestnut Hill, MA  02467

 

 

  MILITARY SUPPORT AND PROGRAMS

Military One Source, www.militaryonesource.mil, 1-800-342-9647

Your Weapon Is Your Mind, Professional Development and Consulting, Tiffany Morgan, Owner/Navy Veteran,  303-704-9419,  YourWeaponIsYourMind@gmail.com

 

NURSING HOME ABUSE

Free educational resources to help people recover and access to an experience legal team.   

Law Firm.com      www.lawfirm.com

1330 Boylston Street, Suite 400,  Chestnut Hill, MA  02467

Mr. Bradley Fairless, Advocacy Advocate,  1-855-722-2974

 

OUTDOOR  ADVENTURES FOR VETERANS

Please visit our " Outdoor Therapy" Page

 

 

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  PET THERAPY AND SERVICE DOGS

Canine Companions for Independene,  www.cci.org/veterans  1-800-572-BARK (2275)

Freedom Service Dogs of America, www.freedomservicedogs.org 1-303-922-6231

K9's for Warriors, www.k9sforwarriors.org 1-904-686-1956

Pets for Vets Colorado, www.pets-for-vets.com 1-804-477-2573

   

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS and COMBAT TRAUMA RECOVERY

CRU Military   www.crumilitary.org

National Center for PTSD, www.ptsd.va.gov 1-802-296-5132

SOF Missions (Shield of Faith),  www.sofmissions.com  1-813-333-1303, 11928 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, FLA  33626

(Psychological, Social, Physical, Spiritual)   - Creators of the Movie " Surrendor Only To One"  

    Warriors Heart, PTSD & Addiction, www.warriorsheart.com  1-830-225-1622,  Bandera TX (near San Antonio)

Warrior Now,  www.WarriorNow.org, 720-724-5472,  Mentoring Training Available,  (Denver / Front Range) 

 

RETIREMENT AND FINANCIAL SECURITY

Birch Gold Group

www.birchgold.com/retirement-and-financial-security-for-veterans       

Veterans Benefits For Financial Security and Retirement

Mr. Jim Lucas, Community Manager, 1-800-355-2116

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION ORGANIZATIONS 

American Military Family (Got Your Six)  www.amfgy6.org,  303-746-8195, PO Box 238, Firestone, CO 80520 

Mission 22,  www.mission22.com

22 Warriors  www.22warriors.org  702-906-2073

     

SUPPORT FOR WIDOWS / MOTHERS AND FAMILY OF THE FALLEN

American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.,   www.goldstarmoms.com  1-202-265-0991 (find a local chapter near you)

Fallen Heroes Family Camp,  www.fallenheroesfamilycamp.org  Springsfield, TN

Gold Star Wives of America,  www.goldstarwives.org (find a local chapter near you)

(TAPS)  Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors, www.taps.org  1-800-959-TAPS 

                                                                 

  TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)

Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, www.biacolorado.org 303-355-9969

BrainSpan Health,  www.MyBrainSpan.com 1-800-535-1518

(Brain Health assessment that objectively measures the Structure and Function of the Central Nervous System)

Operation TBI Freedom, www.craighospital.org/programs 855-355-6824

 

Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for TBI: 

  In Colorado

Rocky Mountain Hyperbaric Institute,  rockymountainhbot.com  303-442-4124

225 W. South Boulder Road, Louisville, Colorado, 80027

Award Winning Book:  The Miracle Workers of South Boulder Road: Healing the Signature Wounds of War

by Robert (Bob) Fischer, USMC, Col, Ret, and Grady T. Birdsong, USMC Vietnam Veteran

   

VETERAN OWNED BUSINESSES

Veteran Owned Small Business Guide For Contractors  www.bigrentz.com/blog/vosb-for-contractors

Resources For Veteran Owned Businesses  www.usaa.com/inet/wc/advice-military-resources-for-veteran-owned-businesses

 

VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Directory of Veterans Service Organizations, www.va.gov/vso

Uniformed Services Organization, (USO),  www.uso.org 

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), www.vfw.org

 

WARRIOR ORGANIZATIONS

Healing Warriors Program, Denver / Ft Collins/Greeley Colorado, www.HealingWarriorsProgram.org   1-970-776-VETS (8387)    

Warrior Bonfire Program, (Serving Purple Heart Veterans)   www.WarriorBonfireProgram.org  1-769-230-0789

PO Box 1398, Vicksburg, MS, 39181

Warriors Heart,   www.warriorsheart.com   Banderas Texas (near San Antonio) 1-830-225-1622

Warrior NOW,  www.WarriorNOW.org, 720-724-5472,  Mentoring Training, Events and more,  (Denver / Front Range )

Wounded Warriors Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org, 1-904-296-7350