Veterans Resources
Some Veterans may experience subtle changes in how they relate to family, work, and friends after returning home. Some may have trouble sleeping. Others may experience more severe stress symptoms that prevent them from working or interacting with loved ones. Some may feel tremendous sadness and despair. A wide range of health options are available for all degrees of experience.
We hope Veterans will take advantage of these resources and resist the urge to judge themselves as “weak” or “sick” because they feel the need for help. Veterans’ difficulties in returning to civilian life are well-documented, and counselors, families, friends, clergy, scientists, and fellow Veterans have been working to make the transition easier for you.
VA Health Care: www.oefoif.va.gov
This website serves as an excellent introduction to getting health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs. This link is specifically designed for returning OEF / OIF veterans.
Real Warriors: www.realwarriors.net/
Promoting the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery, and supporting reintegration of returning service members, Veterans and their families.
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury: www.dcoe.health.mil/
Whether you are an active duty, National Guard or Reserve warrior, or one of our nation’s Veterans, DCoE can assist you in finding the answers to your questions about psychological health and traumatic brain injury.
National Center for PTSD: www.ptsd.va.gov/
Advancing 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.
Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com/
A 24/7 resource for military members, spouses and families
Vet Centers: www.vetcenter.va.gov/
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all Veterans who have served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues. All services are provided at no cost to the Veteran or the family.
Veterans Rights and Discrimination: www.florinroebig.com/veteran-rights-discrimination/
Learn more about veteran rights and discrimination, and to see if you or a family member may have been illegally discriminated against for a civilian job. You sacrificed for your country and now it’s time for your country’s legal system to work to protect your rights.
For Women Veterans: www.publichealth.va.gov/womenshealth/about.asp
Information on health care services available to women Veterans, including comprehensive primary care as well as specialty care such as reproductive services, rehabilitation, mental health, and treatment for military sexual trauma. You can also find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about women Veterans health care.
Homeless Veterans
VA is committed to ending homelessness among Veterans. Our focus is threefold:
- Conducting coordinated outreach to proactively seek out Veterans in need of assistance.
- Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required supports.
- Collaborating with federal, state and local agencies; employers; housing providers, faith-based and community nonprofits; and others to expand employment and affordable housing options for Veterans exiting homelessness.
National: www.va.gov/homeless
Miami: www.miami.va.gov
Orlando: www.orlando.va.gov
West Palm Beach: www.westpalmbeach.va.gov
National Center for PTSD: www.ptsd.va.gov/
Advancing 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.
Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com/
A 24/7 resource for military members, spouses and families
Vet Centers: www.vetcenter.va.gov/
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all Veterans who have served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues. All services are provided at no cost to the Veteran or the family.
Uniformed Services Justice & Advocacy Group (USJAG): www.usjag.org
For veterans and soldiers with OTH and BCD discharges linked to combat stress, USJAG offers advocacy and direct services.
Clinical Trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial or simply curious about the research that is being conducted at your VA hospital, please visit ClinicalTrials.gov. ClinicalTrials.gov is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world. It is a free resource provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
To begin your search on that site, choose “Recruiting and not yet recruiting studies” and in the Country field choose United States then enter your State and City. Click on Advanced Search, scroll to Locations then enter VA in Location Terms. Scroll down and click on the Search button. You will find a listing of studies being conducted at your VA. You can further narrow your search by completing additional fields in the search screen.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all Veterans who have served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues. All services are provided at no cost to the Veteran or the family.