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Benefits Information for Active Duty Military Personnel
This site is very helpful to you and yours
This is a new web page and is just reaching the advance construction stage!
If you are active duty or your spouse feels that you need help and do not wish for them to go through military channels to start with. Please look into visiting the local Vet Center.
Returning veterans are entitled to up to 5 visits with a counselor.
With very few exceptions, military personnel's privacy is protected by both Federal and Stare laws! Contact the nearest Vet Center for assistance.
- PTSD Specific to OEF/IF Veterans - Information for clinicians, veterans and family members.
- National Center for PTSD - The mission of the National Center for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders.
- Synopsis of VA Benefits for Active Duty Personnel
- - Brief description of benefits for military active duty personnel. Word document - 21 KB.
- Overcoming Relocation Stress Health and Medical Services for the Military
- Visit the TRICARE web site.
- Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center - As the United States faces crises both at home and abroad, DVBIC continues to be the only organization committed to the effort to prevent, treat, and provide education on TBI for soldiers currently on active duty, national guard and reservists recently injured in the line of duty, their dependents, and retired military personnel.
- National Center for PTSD - The mission of the National Center for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders.
Other Helpful Points of Information:
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Navy - Marine Corps Relief Society
It is sponsored by the Department of the Navy and operates nearly 250 offices ashore and afloat at Navy and Marine Corps bases throughout the world. The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
- Special note to all veterans who have been rejected support after discharge!
- Army One Source" gives around the clock access to a warm human ear. A 24/7 toll free telephone number for information and referral services for soldiers, deployed civilians and their families is manned by real people. No phone tree or menus. From the United States, callers can dial (800) 464-8107. From outside the United States, dial the appropriate access code to reach a U.S. number and then (800) 464-81077 -- all 11 digits must be dialed. Hearing-impaired callers should use (800) 364-9188, and Spanish speakers can dial (888) 732-9020.
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There are many areas of support but there are still areas lacking!
- GOV Benefits.Gov - This Federal Government web site contains links to many Federal and State benefits programs. You can search by Federal agency, State, or category of program.
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