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Veteran Solutions

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) Dallas https://hvsd.org/
We provide the first point of contact for Veterans needing to connect to nonprofit, employment, educational, and VA resources, in order to provide paths towards self-sufficiency.

US Veterans Administgration Regional Office, Pantego, TX 76013  https://www.va.gov/arlington-vet-center/locations/

Pre-need eligibility for burial in a VA cemetery  https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/pre-need-eligibility/
This application is for planning for your own burial in advance. Please don’t complete this form if you’re requesting burial at the time of need.

Dallas Legacy Mission https://dlminc.org/  
Dallas Legacy Mission, Inc., a 501c4 Nonprofit, was founded in 2019 to promote social welfare by supporting charitable activities that support veterans, community, youth, seniors, and humanitarian causes such as relief during emergencies. 

Best Online Colleges for Veterans  https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-colleges/military/
It is important to make sure that the college you choose is accredited by a reputable institution. We’ve only included colleges that have been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, or another regional body. This will ensure that you can easily transfer credits between colleges and receive a nationally-recognized degree upon graduation.

Texas State Veterans Benefits https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/texas-state-veterans-benefits.html

Dallas County Veterans Services  https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/veteran-services/

Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation  https://greaterdallasveteransfoundation.org/

Texas Veterans Commission  https://www.tvc.texas.gov/

UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center https://www.uta.edu/vboc/
The UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center  is a one-stop shop to assist the military-connected community in starting and growing their businesses through education, training, advising and entrepreneurial development services.

Veterans Center of North Texas https://www.veteranscenterofnorthtexas.org/

Medicalalert.org  https://www.medicalalert.org/best-medical-alert-systems/does-va-pay-for-medical-alert-systems/  
The VA has programs in place to pay for medical alert systems. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers two options for senior veterans who want a medical alert system. 

CalmCare Healthy Living http://calmcarehealthyliving.com/
We have homes that are specifically set up for Veterans. Our veteran and VA housing provides residential care homes and group homes for both disabled and non disabled Veterans. We work directly with the VA and all affiliations of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines to ensure that our servicemen are provided with quality and safe housing upon return home. We provide group home and transitional living residential care homes for Veterans of the armed forces throughout the local area.

North Texas Patriot Guard Riders https://www.northtxpgr.org/  
North Texas Patriot Guard Riders provide motorcycle funeral escorts for deceased veterans.

Capt John Yancey Detachment #631, Marine Corps League, Department of Texas 
  https://txmcl.org/about-us/detachments/capt-john-yancey-detachment-631.html

Naborforce: Naborforce is a service that bridges the gap between full independence and “home/companion care” by providing light support for older adults who just need a friendly hand from time to time. Rates are $35/hour.  https://naborforce.com/

 

US Government Made Easy For Veterans  http://www.usa.gov/index.shtml

VA Loan Information http://www.directvaloans.com/VA_Loan_Programs/default.aspx?s=22&gclid=CL2p-J_zrJgCFQITswodoQFvmg

TriCare http://www.tricare.mil/   http://www.ssa.gov/

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people have stress reactions that don't go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD.

People who suffer from PTSD often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feeling emotionally numb. These symptoms can significantly impair a person's daily life.

 PTSD is marked by clear physical and psychological symptoms. It often has symptoms like depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other physical and mental health problems. The disorder is also associated with difficulties in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems, family discord, and difficulties in parenting.If you are suffering from PTSD, or know someone who is, the following list of resources and information will help you find help in dealing with PTSD and related conditions.  

Featured PTSD News

The Department of Defense maintains a 24-hour outreach center to provide information and referrals to military service members, veterans, their families and others with questions about psychological health and traumatic brain injury.

RESOURCES

Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them.

VIETNAM WOMEN VETERANS

Almost ten thousand women were there. The Vietnam Womens Memorial Project's new website is at: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/vietnam-womens-memorial.htm