Get involved in someting cool for Veterans! These organizations combine fun & mental fitness to help Veterans find ways to connect and involved. Check'em out!
Operation Motorsport is a Veteran Led and Operated, 501(c)3 Not for Profit Foundation, based in Raleigh, North Carolina and Brighton, Ontario, serving American & Canadian service members and veterans and was founded on the basis of three simple words: Excite, Engage and Empower. The premise is to engage retiring Service Members and Veterans affected by military service, through Motorsport activities, using Team, Identity & Purpose to aid in their recovery. www.operationmotorsport.org.
A joint lifestyle enrichment and recovery solution, VetMX Foundation empowers veterans struggling with the physical and mental scars of service to leverage the benefits of motocross. While tapping into the thrill seeking personality that makes our service men and women so brave in combat, Veteran Motocross Foundation instructors leverage the process of teaching a new skill to arm vets with the physical and mental discipline and prowess required to effectively heal, recover, and re-assimilate.
Helping Veterans Find Fitness & Community - We are here to help veterans find positive communities that push them through fitness. We provide funds and equipment to get them started and the continued support to help them succeed! Click here for more information about Veteran Bushido Brotherhood
The Aurelius program - Do you have a veteran, first responder or active duty military member in your life suffering from a psychological wound or physical injury? We train those who protect us to overcome psychological and physical obstacles and strengthen their resiliency; while forging their path to peak performance. Click here for more info on Aurelius.
MVP empowers combat veterans and former professional athletes by connecting them after the uniform comes off; providing them with a new team to assist with transition, promote personal development, and show them they are never alone. Click here to learn more Merging Vets & Players
STAT Inc® has equine specialists, mental health professionals, physical therapists, speech therapists, and certified therapeutic riding instructors. Some of the STAT staff are Veterans and most have family members who are Veterans or Active Duty. We are honored to help Veterans and their families heal, learn, and grow alongside horses. We are a Trauma Informed Care Organization, understanding how past trauma can impact learning, connection, and healing.Click here for more info on STATS.
We provide combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training. Click here for more info about We Defy Foundation. or Click here to find a foundation approved facility: https://wedefyfoundation.org/pages/approved-training-facilities
Veterans Back 40 Adventure exists to provide a supportive and healthy outlet for Veterans seeking to reconnect with the camaraderie found in military service. This is done through outdoor activities, primarily through off-road and adventure style motorcycle riding. We are a program with an edge to it that believes in the power of “Dirt Therapy.” Click here for more info on Vet Back 40 Adventures.
Transitioning out of the military can be a stressful time. Having support during this phase in life can be a significant help.
Job search site designed to convert your military job/experience to the civilian sector. Click here to learn more.
Your success is our mission. We work with you personally to match your unique skills to the needs of top civilian companies. Click here to learn more.
Trade schools are an excellent option for veterans looking to further their education.
Many returning military service members who enroll in vocational programs enjoy the hands-on training they get to supplement their traditional classroom instruction.
Others like the flexible scheduling that allows them to balance their work, home, and school obligations more easily. Click here to learn more.
Many returning service members worry about choosing a civilian career they'll like — and that will give them the quality of life they deserve. The skilled trades offer a work environment that many veterans like, along with steady, reliable pay. Click here to learn more.
Your source for vetted defense and private security jobs & personnel. Click here to learn more.
Intelligent has put together this list of the best online colleges for veterans in the U.S. to help you find the support you need to pursue higher education. Click here to learn more.
Engineering is a good career for many veterans re-entering the workforce following their service. It also provides a variety of options to support many different niche interests within the larger field. In general, engineering is the process of applying science and mathematical principles to design innovative structures and machinery. Many different specialties and applications can fall under the umbrella of engineering. This makes the field a good channel through which veterans can discover an
Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. With the majority of dogs coming from high-kill rescue shelters, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery. Click here to learn more.
Sierra Delta’s mission is to empower every Veteran, disabled and non-disabled, with access to approved dog training that provides purpose, innovation, and community through the love of dogs. Click here to learn more
A Bridge to a Better Life
Many brave troops return home with scars – both seen and unseen – that make it difficult to transition back to civilian life. At the same time, millions of wonderful companion animals wait in shelters for a forever home. Pets for Vets is the bridge that brings them together. Click here to learn more
Veterans Help is available 24/7 - follow these great resources below for immediate help. Families and friends of Veterans, these services are here to help you help your veteran friends or families members...don't hesitate to use them. It can save a life! VA & Non-VA help.
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or Service member in crisis — or you're concerned about one — qualified VA responders are standing by to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Click here for options to contact the Crisis Line.
Click here to Chat with a counselor -
The crisis chat is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available to any Service member, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and any Veteran, even if you’re not registered with VA.
Telephone: 1‑800‑273‑8255 x1
We serve all service members, veterans, and military families from every branch and every generation, regardless of discharge status. GET HELP - Veteran or friend/family member of a veteran, Click here to learn more or get help.
Telephone: (844) 317-1136
No matter what your challenge is; whether you have a question about yourself, a friend, or a loved one, or just want to talk confidentially, we are here for you. Vets4Warriors are not a crisis support hotline. They help you address challenges before they escalate into a crisis. Click here to connect or learn about the help they offer 24/7.
Telephone: 1-855-838-8255
Forge Health’s Veteran and First Responder (VFR) Program is mission-focused on improving the mental health and well-being of active-duty service members, Veterans, First Responders, and their families. Our founding team is a band of Veterans, people in recovery, and people who have had friends and family who have been through what you are experiencing.
OCNtact them today to find out more about their services for Veterans.
Substance abuse rehab for veterans - What the VA offers and locator for non-VA rehab facilities. Click here to find a rehab facility in your area.
Veterans in Recovery Program Features:
For veterans, addiction is not uncommon as many use it as a coping mechanism for trauma. Learn more about the cause and effect of alcoholism in this informative guide. Click here to learn more.
The following list of the 11 best veterans alcohol and drug rehab centers in the U.S. may serve as a guide to treatment facilities that offer veteran-specific or veteran-friendly treatment. Click here to learn more.
The following are just a few of the highly regarded retreats, both national and regional.
Their mission is to help struggling veterans, first responders, and their families rediscover hope, purpose, and a belief in a future that is truly worth living. Click here to learn more.
Melwood offers veterans, their families, and caretakers specialized programs, resources, and a community - all geared towards helping veterans. Click here to learn more.
The Lone Survivor Foundation provides no-cost therapeutic retreats to combat Veterans and their family who are living with the symptoms of PTSD, mTBI or chronic pain. Click here to learn more.
GATHERING OF MOUNTAIN EAGLES provides opportunities for wounded or injured American military service members and selected family members, to enjoy the therapeutic effects of adventure activities and relaxation opportunities primarily within the states of West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Secondarily, it provides occasions to thank the warriors, enhance public awareness and increase aid for all programs supporting those wounded or injured Americans and spouses. Click here for info on GoME
Other organizations that have programs specific to Veterans needs or concerns
We have information, lawsuit guides, and breaking news about drugs, products, and other issues that could affect you. Click here for more information on programs and services focused on Veterans.
Caring has created a comprehensive guide that explains various VA benefits, focusing on those applicable to seniors. This guide offers valuable insights into utilizing VA benefits to meet long-term care needs. It outlines eligibility requirements and provides a step-by-step application process to determine available options for financing their healthcare needs. Click here to learn more.
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