Please note:
The resources listed below and any hyperlinks from these pages are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of the source. Neither are they, meant as a substitute for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or provision of services by a qualified health care professional.
U.S. Department of Defense
Official site of the US Dept. of Defense; includes the Pentagon Channel (TV), military-related videos on demand; podcasts, special reports, news, and updates on OIF/OEF related events and issues www.defenselink.mil
www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx
(user id: military; password: onesource)
From the US: 1-800-342-9647
Outside the US: (country access code) 800-3429-6477 (dial all 11 numbers)
Military OneSource is the same as Army OneSource for all military forces, a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, toll free information and referral telephone service available worldwide to active duty, Reserve, and National Guard military members and their families, and deployed civilians and their families. Military OneSource provides information ranging from every day concerns to deployment/reintegration issues. Additionally, if there is a need for face-to-face counseling Military OneSource can provide a referral for six sessions per issue with professional civilian counselors at no cost to the military or family member (only available in the United States and Puerto Rico). Overseas, Military OneSource can help access those existing services provided through the Medical Treatment Facilities. Users may use the website to order educational materials (booklets, cds, etc.) at no charge and access consultants on-line on a 24/7 basis.
Army OneSource 1–800–464–8107 International toll free: 800-464-81077
www.armyonesource.com
Designed to help you deal with life’s issues. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year you can call in and speak to a master’s level consultant or you can go online to access information or email a consultant.
DoD Deployment Health and Clinical Center
A DoD web site containing links to Pre and Post deployment resources to include family and veteran health services.
http://www.pdhealth.mil/reservist/default.asp
DoD Mobilization and Demobilization
The main DoD web site for Reserve Affairs.
http://www.defenselink.mil/ra/html/mobilization.html
Army National Guard
Link to the Army National Guard web site for family resources.
http://www.arng.army.mil/
Army National Guard Family Resource Center Locations
Link to the Army National Guard Family Resource Center spreadsheet for center locations.
http://www.seamlesstransition.va.gov/seamlesstransition/docs/ANGFam_Asst...
Air Force Reserve
Go to Air Force Reserve web site for reservists and families.
http://www.afrc.af.mil/reserveInfo.htm
Air National Guard
Link to Air National Guard health information.
http://www.ang.af.mil/sg/tricare/default.htm
Army Reserve Main Web Site
Links to the Army Reserve web site for further links to transition information, career guidance, family readiness, etc.
http://www.armyreserve.army.mil/usar/home/
Army Reserve Transition and Retention
Link to Transition and Retention web site only.
http://www.usarc.army.mil/retn/
Coast Guard Reserve
The Family Readiness Guide for Coast Guard Reserve personnel and families.
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/reserve/magazine/mag2001/FAMGUIDE/index.htm
Marine Forces Reserve
Link to Marine Forces Reserve web site with more links to medical information, family and community services, etc.
http://www.marforres.usmc.mil/
The National Guard
The web site for National Guard personnel.
http://www.ngb.army.mil/
National Guard Family Program
OnLine Community - An on-line community to share information and provide links to resources that will address your financial and emotional needs and improve your well-being.
http://www.guardfamily.org/
Naval Reserve
http://www.navyreserve.com
U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program(AW2)
AW2's was designed by the Army to respond to the needs of the most severely wounded, injured or ill Soldiers who were returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Today, AW2 serves more than 2,300 severely wounded Soldiers and their families as they attempt to tap into services available to them through the military and the Department of Veterans Affairs. AW2 gives disabled Soldiers (active or reserve) one-stop shopping for help with financial, administrative, medical, vocational, other needs. It helps them sort out the medical and vocational benefits for which they qualify.
http://www.aw2.army.mil/
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.
http://www.govbenefits.gov/
Transition Assistance Program
http://www.va.gov/opa/fact/tranasst.asp
http://www1.va.gov/OPA/fact/returning_vets.asp
Compensation and Benefits (US Department of Veterans Affairs)
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/
http://www.vba.va.gov/benefit_facts/index.htm
Health Benefits and Services
http://www1.va.gov/health/index.asp
http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility
Benefits and Services Information for National Guard and Reserve Personnel
www.seamlesstransition.va.gov/res_guard.asp
www.seamlesstransition.va.gov/cpfaq.asp
Veterans-Vocational Rehabilitation
This site is devoted to helping veterans who have service-connected disabilities become suitably employed, maintain employment, or to achieve independence in everyday living. Site has links to variety of topics such as:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterans' career network, military transferable skills, and a resume center.
www.vetsuccess.symplicity.com/
Reemployment Rights
Federal Employees - This Office of Personnel Management web site contains information for Federal Employees called to active duty and veterans seeking Federal employment.
http://www.opm.gov/veterans/index.asp
Civilian Employees (Uniformed Service Members)
This Department of Labor web site contains reemployment information for civilian workers called to active duty.
http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/guide/userra.htm
Veteran's Small Business Information
This Federal Government web site contains information for veterans who are small business owners and veterans who would like to start their own businesses.
http://www.sba.gov/vets/
State Benefits
Many States offer benefits for veterans. You should contact the VA regional office that serves your area to find out what your State may offer. You will find the area(s) served in the right hand column of the web page at the other end of the link.
https://www.vba.va.gov/benefits/ROcontacts.htm
Office of Seamless Transition
http://www.seamlesstransition.va.gov/
http://www.seamlesstransition.va.gov/benefits.asp
Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling Services)
The Readjustment Counseling Service's community-based Vet Centers provide information and diagnostic evaluations concerning PTSD and many other problems to any veteran who served in a war zone or in a military conflict (such as in Panama, Grenada, or Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan). There are no co-payments or charges of any kind for Vet Center confidential services. Please call 1-800-905-4675.
http://www.va.gov/rcs/
VA Medical Centers:
For specific options for education and treatment in your local area, contact the closest VA Medical Center.
http://www.va.gov/
Special Feature for US Military Veterans-Suicide Prevention Hotline
The Department of Veterans Affairs-National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a new feature for veterans. Call for yourself, or someone you care about: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1. Your call is free and confidential.
http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov
State Veterans Affairs Offices
http://www.va.gov/statedva.htm
California Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.cdva.ca.gov/
Information for Women Veterans
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Topics/Women
Blast Injuries
http://www1.va.gov/environagents/docs/Saba_BlastInjuriesOIF-OEFReviewApr...
Guide for Traumatic Brain Injury
http://www1.va.gov/environagents/docs/Saba_OIF-OEF_TBI_Quick_Guide_7-26-...
Guide for Military Personnel
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/manuals/nc_manual_returnwarz_vet....
Guide for Military Families:
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/manuals/nc_manual_returnwarz_vet....
Videos for Specific Populations of Warriors:
Video: Women who served in our Military
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/videos/emv_womenvet_vetfam.html
Video: Hispanic Americans in the Military
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/videos/emv_cmf_latvets_gp.html?op...
Video: African Americans in the Military
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/videos/emv_wmf_afamvet_vets.html?...
Video: Asian American/Pacific Islanders in the Military
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/videos/emv_ptsd_asamvets_gp.html?...
Video: OIF/OEF Warriors:
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/videos/emv_newwarr_vets.html?opm=...
Other Information, Databases, On-line libraries, and Organizations
The Pentagon Channel
Website devoted to providing members of the US military with up to date information regarding topics such as: State Dept. briefings, general military news, and OIF/OEF newscasts; webcasts, podcasts available; companion to Pentagon Channel on Armed Services Radio.
www.pentagonchannel.mil
Medline Plus
Site houses medical databases that can be search for medically-related journal articles and abstracts; excellent resource for the busy clinician.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
PubMed
National Library of Medicine Database and Electronic Resource Center; information on wide array of topics such as: clinical trials, catalog of books, journals, audiovisual material and more; Medline Plus; Grants and funding resources
www.nlm.nih.gov
Medscape
Site provides option for daily/weekly updates on a wide variety of medical/psychiatric topics that the user selects; searchable medical database and many other features.
www.medscape.com/psychiatry
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Site provides comprehensive information for both lay and professional audiences; statistics and data related to substance abuse and treatment; suicide preventions, getting help for mental health problems, getting help for substance abuse problems, substance abuse treatment programs and facilities, family guides for dealing with substance abuse, emergency services and disaster relief information.
www.samhsa.gov
Post Deployment Health
This site was developed by the US Department of Defense and is intended to be used as a catalyst and a resource center for clinicians providing post-deployment healthcare. Topics include: assessment and measures, deployment cycle support information, information on combat stress and PTSD, links to further education and training, and medical issues common to those who served in OIF/OEF theaters. This comprehensive site also contains a variety of materials suitable for use by military personnel and their families.
www.pdhealth.mil/
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
This site provides information and resources regarding the effects of traumatic stress on children. Valuable tool for a variety of audiences-parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals.
www.nctsnet.org/nccts/nav.do?pid=hom_main
National Center for PTSD
The mission of the National Center for PTSD (Posttraumatic 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.
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov
Overview of Mental Health Effects of Combat Stress
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/fact_shts/overview_mental_health_...
Crisis Hotline Links:
National Suicide Hotline-1 (800) 273-8255-Press #1prompt for Vets
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Domestic Violence National Hotline-1 (800) 799-7233
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline-1(800)-422-4453
Web Resource & Publisher of PTSD Materials
www.patiencepress.com