Veteran's Help Links
Posted Tuesday, October 16, 2012 07:47 AM
Vets! Here are 13 of the top links for VA services. Use these health support services to maintain your physical and mental wellness:
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Health Benefits
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www.va.gov/healthbenefits
Start here to learn what VA health benefits you are elligible for and apply for care.
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Helpful Phone Numbers
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Health Benefits: 877-222-VETS (8387)
Other VA Benefits: 800-827-1000
Homeless Services: 877-424-3838
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Compensated Work Therapy
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www.cwt.va.gov
A vocational rehabilitation program to match and support work ready veterans in competitive jobs.
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Disease Prevention
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www.prevention.va.gov
Advocating for health promotion, disease prevention, and health education for our nation’s Veterans.
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Geriatrics & Extended Care
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www.va.gov/geriatrics
Geriatric and extended care services for Veterans including non-institutional and institutional options.
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Homeless Services
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www.va.gov/homeless
To end Veteran homelessness within the next five years, VA offers a variety of resources, programs and benefits to assist Veterans who are homeless.
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Mental Health
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www.mentalhealth.va.gov
Maintaining and improving the health and well-being of Veterans through excellence in health care, social services, education, and research.
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MyHealtheVet
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www.myhealth.va.gov
Anywhere, anytime Internet access to VA health care information and services.
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National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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www.ptsd.va.gov
VA’s center of excellence for research and education on the prevention, understanding and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder.
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Readjustment Counseling (Vet Centers)
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www.vetcenter.va.gov
Offers services to Veterans and their families to aid their successful transition from military to civilian life.
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Rural Health
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www.ruralhealth.va.gov
Improving access and quality of care for Veterans living in rural areas.
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Substance Abuse Programs
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www.mentalhealth.va.gov/substanceabuse.asp
Treatments addressing problems related to substance use, from unhealthy use of alcohol to life-threatening addictions.
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Veterans Crisis Line
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veteranscrisisline.net
The Veterans Crisis Line (Dial 1-800-273-8255 and press 1) is a toll-free, confidential phone support line that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders.
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Women Veterans Health Care
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www.womenshealth.va.gov
Implementing positive changes in providing care for all women Veterans.
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