Self Help Clearinghouse
Military / Veterans Helpline
This information is provided as a resource and does not constitute an endorsement for any group. It is the responsibility of the reader to decide whether a group is appropriate for his/her needs. For evidence-based information on diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatment and wellness issues, continue searching this site. Paralyzed Vets of America
Information, referral and advocacy for disabilities and paralyzed vets.
Write:
Paralyzed Vets of America
801 18th St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20006-3517
Voice: 1-800-424-8200
TDD: 202-872-1300
Website: http://www.pva.org
Verified: 10/1/2007Veterans of the Vietnam War, Inc.
Membership organization open to all veterans and their supporters. Educates public about post-traumatic stress disorder, veteran health issues, Agent Orange and POW/MIA issues. Maintains a Find-a-Vet locator service, publishes newsletter, works with homeless veterans and incarcerated vets.
Write:
VVNW
8 South Township Boulevard
Pittston, PA 18640
Voice: 1-800-843-8626 or 570-603-9740 (general information)
Website: http://www.vvnw.org
E-mail: vvnwnatl@epix.net
Verified: 10/1/2007Disabled Veterans Job Assistance Line
Provides assistance and referrals for returning disabled service members, recently medically retired service members and spouses of disabled service members. Supports veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, as well as all disabled veterans of other conflicts, campaigns or wars and disabled children.
Voice: 1-800-378-4559 ext. 2 (24 hr.)
Verified: 11/13/2007National Veterans Service Fund, Inc.
Provides social services for Vietnam and Persian Gulf War veterans and their families. Focuses on those with disabled children. Provides publications and also offers an online bulletin board.
Write:
National Veterans Service Fund
P.O. Box 2465
Darien, CT 06820-0465
Voice: 1-800-521-0198
Website: http://www.nvsf.org
Verified: 10/26/2007Department of Veterans Affairs
Provides comprehensive information on available programs and services for veterans including pensions, vocational rehab, survivor's benefits, presidential memorial certificates, education programs and home loan programs for dependents. Special programs for disabled, homeless, minority and women veterans.
Voice: 1-800-827-1000
Website: http://www.va.gov/ or http:www.va.gov/womenvet
Verified: 10/1/2007VA Special Issues Helpline
Refers Gulf war veterans and veterans affected by agent orange with medical problems to local Gulf war and Agent Orange coordinators at local VA medical centers. Other special issues addressed.
Write:
Dept of Veteran Affairs
400 S. 18th St.
St. Louis, MO 63103-2271
Voice: 1-800-749-8387
Verified: 11/1/2007Disabled American Veterans
Provides free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the department of Veteran Affairs and other agencies of the government. Guidelines for developing chapters.
Write:
Disabled American Veterans
P.O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301
Voice: 1-877-426-2838
Website: http://www.dav.org
E-mail: feedback@davmail.org
Verified: 11/1/2007The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.
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