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Resources

As you wait to attend your retreat we would like to share with your family some of our resources.  YOU and your family are your best advocates.  If you need help navigating any of these sites, please contact us: info@projectsanctuary.us

Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential Help for Veterans and Their Families

Dial 1-800-273-8255

 

Warrior Gateway (National)   www.warriorgateway.org

·          The Warrior Gateway Program has been designed to promote easier reintegration into home communities. It establishes a single capability that serves as resource for the military community to quickly locate service organizations that satisfy their needs, identify academic programs they are interested in and easily find employers seeking their valuable skills.

·          Resources, jobs, higher education, support all by ZIP code.

Challenge America (National)   www.challengeamerica.com

·          Challenge America connects military members and their families to resources in their own ZIP codes for transition to civilian life. In addition to an online resource directory organized by ZIP code, Challenge America uses its website and social media outlets, especially Facebook and Twitter, to highlight current programs/resources and opportunities related to jobs, homes and recreation.

·          Resources and support by ZIP code

 MilitaryOneSource: (National)   www.militaryonesource.com or 1-800-342-9647

 ·          Whether it's helping with child care, personal finances, tax preparation and filing, emotional support during deployments, relocation information, or resources needed for special circumstance. Interactive Web site includes locators for education, child and elder care, online articles, access to free educational books and CDs, referrals to military and community resources, financial calculators, live online workshops, an option to "Email a consultant" and much more.  Provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status) and their families. It is a virtual extension of installation services.

VFW Post 1, Denver Colorado   http://www.vfwpost1.org/

·          VFW Post 1 is a progressive network of Veterans including many of OIF and OEF, actively engaged in supporting each other and community projects.  Founded in 1899, this is the oldest and the First VFW post.  The 900 plus members, officers and auxiliary of Post 1 invite you to join their Post and help them take service to fellow veterans and the community as a whole into the 21st century.

·          Email: izzy@vfwpost1.org

Hire Patriots (National and Colorado)   http://colorado.hirepatriots.com/   http://hirepatriots.com/

·          Hire Patriots is committed to finding a job for every US Veteran and their spouses. Job Fairs, Online Education, Resumes, Interviews, Career Blogs and more...

·          Email: brad@cable-safe.com

Centus Counseling Services (Colorado)   http://www.centus.org/

·          To promote healing and wholeness in mind, body, spirit, and community for individuals, families and organizations in convenient locations throughout metropolitan Denver.

·          To provide professional, affordable psychological counseling and testing that integrates the religious and spiritual resources of those served, and promotes the well-being of families, couples, and individuals of all ages.

·          Telephone: 303-639-5240

Warrior Relaxation Response Center (Colorado)   www.warriorrrc.com

·          A therapeutic center where you can learn techniques and tools to cope and relax.  Class sessions and relaxation rooms with massage chairs are utilized.

·          Address: 2535 Airport Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910

·          Telephone: (719) 339-6313

·          Email: antionejohnson@hotmail.com

Veterans Farm (Florida, Started by PS Alumni)    www.veteransfarm.giving.officelive.com

·          The Veterans Farm is building handicap accessible farms for our disabled combat veterans to provide a "Prescription without Medication" through horticulture therapy.  Through a 14 week fellowship program veterans will learn how to grow organic fruits and vegetables.  After completion veterans will be provided with resources to go out and start their own farms, or to work for larger farming organizations.  

·          Email: Veteransfarm@yahoo.com

We Serve Too!   http://weservetoo.com/

·          This warm and touching book deals honestly with the issues of deployment from a young child's point of view.  By linking their daily activities (playing, eating, etc.) with daily activities of their absent parent, We Serve Too! makes imaginative, and yet real connections with Daddy (or Mommy) in the common routines of the day, while honoring the child's own sacrifice and service to country.

Calico Junction New Beginings Ranch   www.calicojunctionnewbeginings.org

For thousands of years horses have been mystical, magical creatures playing the role of transportation, gladiator, companion, entertainer and more. Now they are also playing the role of psychotherapy assistant through a discipline known as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) which is increasingly being used to treat war veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).


Gold Star Wives of America   http://www.goldstarwives.org/ 

·          Gold Star Wives Of America, Inc. is an organization of military widows/widowers who lost a spouse on active duty or from service connected disabilities.  This military survivors' organization has been serving war widows from all conflicts and service connected disabilities since it was founded in 1945. 

I’m Already Home…Again   http://www.imalreadyhome.com/index.html

·          ...is an essential tool for military personnel preparing for active duty. The first edition of this work, "I’m Already Home", is widely used by over 21,000 families. Now, expanded and updated, this second edition includes special features that make it even more useful and relevant to the unique demands of the military family.


Additional Resources:

 

Veterans Administration (VA) Links

 

Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Links

 

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Links