Resources
We hope you find these resources of value and if you know of others you feel help Veterans and First Responders, please let us know.
Crisis Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800-273-8255)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Semper Fi Fund: Providing assistance for post 9/11 veterans SemperFiFund.org
PTSD
Judicial Assistance www.JudicialWatch.org
Our Veterans often suffer silently with PTSD
Check out this article on PTSD
https://silentprofessionals.org/will-ptsd-disqualify-me-from-employment/
Additional Aide
Sleep Disorders and Relief: https://www.tuck.com
Start Your Recovery www.startyourrecovery.org
Chronic Pain
Infomation to help deal with: Chronic Pain
TOP 10 Wellness Apps
https://buckeyerecoverynetwork.com/10-best-mental-health-apps/
Health & Wellness
Blooming Wellness www.bloomingwellness.com
Center Yourself Massage Therapy (Denver CO only) www.centeredselfllc.com
Daily Hope www.DailySignsOfHope.com
Doug Bolton (Veteran) "When Will The Storms Stop?" www.dougbolton.com
Equine Therapy, www.operationhorsesandheroes.org
Harvesting Wisdom, www.harvestingwisdom.com
Mesothelioma www.mesotheliomahelp.org
Mesothelioma and Asbestos LEGAL help: www.MesotheliomaLawyerCenter.org
Mesothelioma for Veterans www.mesotheliomafund.com/veterans/
Mesothelioma Center https://www.asbestos.com/veterans/va-claims.php
Help for Substance Abuse Among Veterans, check out: TheRecoveryVillage.com/resources/veterans
and Columbus Recovery Center Treatment Programs
Veterans and Substance Abuse: Spring Hill Recovery Center
A national initiative to help raise awareness on new ways to help those suffering from Anxiety:
https://www.drugscience.org/anxiety
Guide about Depression: https://www.weightedblanketguides.com/benefits-depression/
Medicare Assistance: https://www.retireguide.com/guides/medicare-for-veterans/
Dental Care: https://www.authoritydental.org/veterans-dental-care
Free Grants for Disabled Veterans
NVision: (This free resource highlights VA coverage for vision care, common eye injuries/disorders for veterans, treatment for blind veterans and more)
My Every Day Being
https://www.myeverydaybeing.com
Suiting Warriors www.suitingwarriors.org
Veterans Yoga Project www.veteransyogaproject.org
Veterans Path www.veteranspath.org
VFV's Weapons Package
Warriors on the Way: WarriorsOnTheWay.org
Jobs and Job Readiness
Resume Writing and Suggestions
LEGAL & OTHER RESOURCES
Legal aide for discrimination from Florin|Roebig
Internet Advisor - being careful on the internet
JOB TRANSITIONS
For veterans wanting to learn more about their own transition from the military, come check out: Military-Transition Flyer and for spouses check out: Military-Transition Spouse Flyer
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION
Ever thought of working in the Heavy Construction industry? Check out this company, Heavy Construction Academy
TRUCK DRIVING: No CDL - No Problem. Scholarships available
SWIFT Transport (recently merged with Knight) is the largest trucking company in the USA and provides scholarships for Veterans. If you are interested working in the trucking industry, check out CASY.us below as they have a great relationship with SWIFT and can help direct you in Swift. CASY placed 2,000 Veterans in Swift last year.
OWNERSHIP
Funding from SBA or other partners. Check out: GetFundedProgram.com/Veteran/
FRANCHISING
JDog Junk Removal is doing some amazing things in this industry and hopes to align with a large retailer in this space. Check out the opportunity at JDog Franchises
FREE GRANTS
These grants help veterans with rent, housing, education, medical bills, and utility bills. Check out FreeGrantsForVeterans.org
OTHER JOBS OR JOB TRAINING
Civilian Bootcamp - helping Veterans transition from Military to Civilian: CivilianBootcamp.com
Corporate America Supports You. CASY.us provides job placement for Veterans. Average job they find pays $70,000/yr and they have a 93% retention among those they place. They placed 8,000 Military and Spouses in 2017. Check them out!
Financial Literacy Coach: FREE CONSULTATION check it out: WealthWave.com/RobertCurran
RIT - VETERAN UPWARD BOUND (VUB) Check out this new, exciting program to guide transitioning veterans into the civilian workplace. Here's the link to the program: Veterans Upward Bound
Best Trade Schools for Veterans: 7 Schools for Returning Military Service Members
College Guides for Veterans & Active Service Members
Veteran's Guide to Vocational Schools and Apprenticeship Programs
Veteran Bargains
Veteran Owned Businesses
Military Warriors Support Foundation provides homes for combat injured veterans. Check them out at Military Warriors
Other Services
Franklin County Military Outreach Program (FCMOP)