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VETERANS IN EMOTIONAL CRISIS HAVE FREE, 24/7 ACCESS TO TRAINED COUNSELORS.
YOU CAN CALL THE LIFELINE NUMBER 1-800-273-TALK (8255) AT ANY TIME
AND PRESS “1” TO BE CONNECTED TO A CARING, QUALIFIED RESPONDER.
Below is a list of all the resources listed on this page. If you scroll down further, you will find more in-depth information on each of them.
The Alcohol Rehab Guide (ARG) is dedicated to helping people overcome alcoholism and achieve long-term sobriety. Their team is made up of individuals who have personal experience with alcohol addiction, and understand the importance of delivering top-notch resources and information. That was their inspiration. ARG aims to educate people on the dangers of alcohol addiction and guide them or their loved one into a treatment program.
If you want to learn more about the ARG and what they offer, check out these links:
AmericaServes is the country's first coordinated system of public, private, and non-profit organizations working together to serve veterans, service members, and their families. Their vision is that every service member, Veteran, and their family can easily access the full range of comprehensive services required to achieve their unique goals, and to provide a first-class service experience to match service member and veterans' first class military service.
In North Carolina, AmericaServes is known as NCServes and offers service members, veterans and their families access to a class-leading continuum of providers that run the gamut from superior housing and emergency service providers to employment, recreation and fitness, financial capabilities and more!
NCServes covers several regions of the state with a listing of the services provided for each of them:
With FindHelp.org individuals can search and connect to support for financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help.
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (the Food Bank) is a nonprofit organization that has provided food for our friends and neighbors facing hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina for over 40 years.
The Food Bank is an affiliate member of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger relief charity. In terms of total food distributed, the Food Bank ranks in the top 15 nationally among 200 Feeding America food banks and first in North Carolina. Our food distribution programs and child nutrition programs are based on national models.
At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.
We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.
Guiding Eyes Outdoors (GEO) is a registered 501(c)3 organization that provides life-changing outdoor adventures to those in need throughout North Carolina. Several of our co-founders are veterans who have served our nation and wish to continue that service through volunteerism. We proudly serve military veterans, first responders, the blind and visually impaired, and children that have lost parents during service to our country and their communities. Our goal is to provide a platform whereby individuals who would not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors can be paired with those willing to assist and teach them. We facilitate mentorships that are mutually beneficial to both parties.
HOW WE SERVE:
The GEO Blind Mentoring Program is the backbone of our community support and outreach initiatives. Those individuals that want to seek the full outdoor experience must complete our specialized training programs (currently in development). Blind and Visually Impaired as well as Gold Star Kids will be paired up with a veteran or first responder mentor that will guide them through their outdoor adventures. Those interested can apply for our training program utilizing our online application process. All instruction will be completed online with some field dates required. Learn more about what this program entails below.
Help.org is a community organization dedicated to empowering people suffering from substance abuse addiction with tools and resources to start their personal journey toward recovery. They create and publish comprehensive, unbiased, free web-based resources that have been featured and referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the web.
There are several useful links on this website, but here are a few in case you need them:
At Housing For New Hope, we believe the solution to homelessness is housing. How do we do this?
Through proven programs that support our neighbors experiencing homelessness with not only finding safe permanent housing, but also with the tools and support to stay there.
Our five programs ensure we meet individuals and families where they are in their search for housing. These include: Street Outreach, Housing Location, Rapid Rehousing, Supportive Housing, and Affordable Housing.
Founded in 2007, The Independence Fund is committed to empowering our nation’s catastrophically wounded, injured, or ill Veterans to overcome physical, mental, and emotional wounds incurred in the line of duty. They are dedicated to improving the lives of both our Veterans and their families. Through their Mobility, Caregiver, Adaptive Sports, Advocacy, and Family programs, The Independence Fund strives to bridge the gap of unmet needs for Veterans and their caregivers.
If you want to learn more about The Independence Fund and what they offer, check out these links:
Dedicated to ending the cycle of domestic and sexual violence in Wake County, InterAct saves lives, rebuilds lives, and secures safer futures for victims and survivors and their families.
Here are some of the services they offer:
Brooke Dickhart started The Joel Fund in memory of her dad, Joe Silva, who was a Navy SEAL for almost 20 years. Joe did four tours in Vietnam, served on SEAL Team 2, and was a plank owner of SEAL Team 6. He retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer with numerous medals which included a Navy and Marine Corps Medal, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts.
During his military career, Joe sometimes pretended to be someone else. With knowledge of various cultures and the ability to speak multiple languages, he knew how to fit into any country. Later in life, he introduced himself to people as Joel, and the name became his artist pseudonym. In the years before his death, most people only knew him as Joel.
In December 2014, Brooke’s dad passed away after a six-year battle with PTSD, substance abuse, and depression. There are countless nonprofits doing amazing work for veterans and their families. However, Brooke knows first hand that it can be a very stressful and discouraging process trying to get information on these organizations. What started out as a mission to connect veterans to non-traditional services has grown into a solid community of support for veterans and their families. This community of support includes a collaboration with organizations that provide non-traditional services for veterans and their families, art classes, and local events to encourage veterans to be active in their community.
The Legal Aid of North Carolina Veterans Law Project helps low-income veterans overcome service-related legal barriers that prevent them from living self-sufficiently and seeking economic opportunity.
They can assist with disability compensation, discharge upgrades, pension benefits, and VA overpayments.
Military Missions In Action (MMIA) is dedicated to assisting Veterans in need, members of all Armed Forces, and their loving supporting families.
The Military Women's Memorial honors and tells the stories of women, past and present, who serve our nation.
The Memorial is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Avenue & Schley Drive.
They are the leading memorial and education center honoring women’s contributions to the service of our nation.
As the only historical repository documenting all military women’s service, they educate and inspire through innovative and interactive exhibitions, our world-class collections, and engaging programs and events for all generations. They honor the commitment, contributions and experiences of every woman who serves in, or with, the Armed Forces.
Interested women veterans can go to the website to learn more and create an account.
Mindful Colloboration understands that navigating life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why they’re here to offer a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
Larry Fife is one of their experienced therapists dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to help you overcome obstacles, develop coping skills, and live a more fulfilling life. He believes in the power of therapy to promote growth, resilience, and positive change.
Having honorably served in the United States Marine Corps for eight years, Larry’s time in the military instilled in him a sense of discipline and a profound understanding of teamwork, leadership, and the resilience of the human spirit. These experiences have significantly shaped his approach to mental health counseling, where he aims to bring the same level of commitment and care.
As a veteran, Larry deeply understands the importance of having access to affordable mental health services. He also recognizes that finding such services can be challenging. That’s why, as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern, he is dedicated to bridging this gap for veterans in our community.
Because counseling can be expensive, but needed, he offers a sliding scale rate of $10 - $60 for veterans, allowing them to choose what they are comfortable paying without the hassle of insurance. Additionally, he hosts a veterans and family support group called “Connected in Courage,” which meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 8-9 AM at The Mocha Room Coffee Shop in Apex, NC. Coffee is free!.
The Nation Resource Directory (NRD) is a database of validated resources that supports recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers.
Here are some of their resources:
The North Carolina National Guard Employment Center is a non-profit organization for the North Carolina National Guard with the mission to increase career opportunities for all Reserve Component Soldiers, Veterans, Spouses and qualifying military dependents. Their goal is to help clients obtain stable careers and optimal retention.
NCCARE360 is the first statewide network that unites health care and human services organizations with a shared technology that enables a coordinated, community-oriented, person-centered approach for delivering care in North Carolina. NCCARE360 helps providers electronically connect those with identified needs to community resources and allow for feedback and follow up. This solution ensures accountability for services delivered, provides a “no wrong door” approach, closes the loop on every referral made, and reports outcomes of that connection. NCCARE360 is available in all 100 counties across North Carolina.
The mission of OnlineTherapy.com is is to help people who are struggling with life’s challenges conveniently connect to professional therapy services anytime and anywhere. The coronavirus pandemic created unforeseen challenges and an increased need for mental health therapy, especially online therapy. Many people are turning to online therapists for help talking through difficult situations from the safety of home.
We advise everyone that if you wish to engage in online therapy/counseling, if there are any costs associated with it you should contact your medical insurance provider first to verify whether or not they will cover it.
You can view their resources here if you are interested:
Operation Decisive Victory (ODV) is 501(c)(3) non-profit corporate headquartered in Charlotte, NC and operates nationwide. As a ‘veteran family’ run business, they proudly bring new meaning to the phrase “veterans helping veterans”. Their organization comprises of military members, spouses and children – it is their shared EXPERIENCES and EXPERTISE that lay the underlying foundations of success, commitment and growth.
THEIR MISSION:
They offer the following Veteran Services
ODV is not about personal glorification, but about ensuring our brothers and sisters who have BORNE THE BATTLE are not left behind here at home.
Operation Homefront is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive — not simply struggle to get by — in the communities they have worked so hard to protect.
Their programs include:
PATRIOTLink offers thousands of vetted, direct and cost-free services of all types for Veterans, Military, and their families.
Protect Our Defenders (POD) is the pre-eminent national human rights organization dedicated to ending sexual violence, victim retaliation, misogyny, sexual prejudice, and racism in the military and combating a culture that has allowed it to persist.
Stop Soldier Suicide is a registered 501(c)3 that has achieved the 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStarTM. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Three U.S. Army veterans co-founded the organization in 2010 amid the worst suicide crisis our military has ever seen.
THEIR MISSION:
Here is how they help:
And this is their process:
Don't wait until you're in crisis to reach out. GET HELP!
In the military, service members push the limits of their well-being to support the mission. That selfless service posture has always been necessary because service members of every era knew they may be called to war. As they move into civilian life, many veterans carry that mission-first mindset with them, neglecting their health in the process.
We believe that veterans are America’s most resilient citizens — and it’s time for more veterans to prioritize their well-being first.
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) exists to guide them through that journey with real-life and virtual opportunities focused on building a healthier lifestyle because a strong focus on mental and physical health is critical to ensuring veterans’ best days are ahead.
More than 200,000 members are already forging the nation’s leading health and wellness community for veterans. Will you join the team?
Firefighter Stephen Gerard Siller was the youngest of seven children born to Mae and George Siller. At the age of eight, Stephen lost his father, and a year and a half later his mother passed away, leaving him an orphan to be raised by his older siblings. For a while Stephen went through a period of struggle, but thanks to the love of his siblings, and the values instilled in him by his parents, he grew up to be an extraordinary individual and dedicated firefighter. More than most, he knew that time was precious and accomplished much in his 34 years.
On September 11, 2001, Stephen, who was assigned to Brooklyn’s Squad 1, had just finished his shift and was on his way to play golf with his brothers when he got word over his scanner of a plane hitting the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Upon hearing the news, Stephen called his wife Sally and asked her to tell his brothers he would catch up with them later. He returned to Squad 1 to get his gear.
Stephen drove his truck to the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, but it had already been closed for security purposes. Determined to carry out his duty, he strapped 60 lbs. of gear to his back, and raced on foot through the tunnel to the Twin Towers, where he gave up his life while saving others.
Stephen had everything to live for; a great wife, five wonderful children, a devoted extended family, and friends. Stephen’s parents were lay Franciscans and he grew up under the guiding philosophy of St. Francis of Assisi, whose encouraging and inspirational phrase “while we have time, let us do good” were words that Stephen lived by. Stephen’s life and heroic death serve as a reminder to us all to live life to the fullest and to spend our time here on earth doing good – this is his legacy.
Since 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and aiding the victims of major U.S. disasters.
These are links to some of the progams this Foundation offers:
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is the primary source to access and manage your VA benefits and health care.
There are links to numerous resources on this website. Here are just a few examples:
The US Veterans Corps was an idea that was based on the experiences that Ft. Bragg & Camp Lejeune Veterans had while volunteering for ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition and Operation: Coming Home.
Operation Coming Home was a project where the members of the Home Builders Association (HBA) built and donated a brand new Hero Home for a disabled combat veteran. The US Veterans Corps Team produced and directed the Operation: Coming Home Key Ceremony event (click here for video) for the HBA. When the keys were delivered and the event ended there was a strong urge from these Veterans to continue the mission; Thus the creation of the US Veterans Corps.
Today we have volunteers from every US Military Branch, Military Spouses, Military BRATS, ROTC, Patriotic Citizens, Foreign Allied Military, and a Parachute and Rappel Team.
You can find out about what they do by checking out their Missions.
Veterans Bridge Home connects Veterans and their families, in any state of transition, to the community. Through our network of partners, we help Veterans navigate employment, create social connections, and settle their families. We look at the whole Veteran and connect them to the resources needed to be successful and thriving leaders in our community.
Markets we serve:
The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program (Pro Bono Program) was created in 1992, with a dual mission: to provide assistance to unrepresented veterans or their family members who have filed appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court); and to recruit and train attorneys in the then fledgling field of veterans’ law.
Located in Butner, the Veterans Life Center is a residential program designed to help at-risk 21st Century male and female veterans and prevent them from falling into crisis – chronic homelessness, incarceration, suicide or premature death. The mission is to improve the lives of 21st Century North Carolina veterans who are experiencing reintegration problems by providing temporary housing and services with the goal of achieving self-reliance in two years or less.
The facility has 50 sleeping rooms with showers and bathroom facilities in each of the four wings. There is a full commercial kitchen with servery and dining room, plus a large multipurpose room, two day rooms, a library, a computer lab, a conference room, a physical fitness room, store, dispensary, nurse/first aid room and two laundry rooms as well as various storage and mechanical rooms and office space for a staff of 30-plus.
Vets To Vets United, Inc. (Veterinarians to Veterans United) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to unite veterans and dogs for a common goal: improving and saving lives. By pairing veterans with dogs, they seek to:
The benefits of companion, therapeutic, and service dogs for veterans suffering from depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and other disabling conditions is well known. This type of human/animal bond:
It's a win-win arrangement!
With Love From Jesus is an Evangelical outreach to the needy community in Raleigh, NC. and surrounding areas. Our goal is to minister to the spiritual needs as well as physical needs of those individuals we serve each week.
If you are in need find out how you can receive help.
They accept financial donations as well as clothing, household items, food, furniture and other large items. Contact them if you wish to donate.
The Women Veterans Support Services, Inc. (WVSS) was established in 2008 and has the distinction of being the State of North Carolina's 1st Woman Veteran organization. Women veterans are the fastest growing underserved population of being homeless and jobless. WVSS, Inc is committed to assisting in time of trouble, while we are primarily in service for her, we will not turn away people asking for assistance if we can help.
If you need assistance in filing a new VA claim, want to work on an existing claim,
or just want to get information about what benefits you are eligible for, please contact our Post Service Officer.
David Warnick:
svcofficer@caryvfw7383.org
If you want me to reach out to a Vet in the hospital or their family member please send me:
an e-mail address, a phone number, and their home address so I can contact them.
Jerry Elefante:
Chaplain@caryvfw7383.org
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