Veterans

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Organization/Contact Services/Comments Phone            

Acupuncture Without Borders
(Military Stress Recovery Project)

Free acupuncture

(505) 804-8285

American Veterans

Directory for Veteran Services

 

Benefits booklet (VA)

Comprehensive guide to all federal benefits for veterans, dependents, and survivors 

 

Feds Hire Vets 

Job search site for federal jobs, with info on veterans preference, job searching, current job openings, women veterans, family members, transitioning, etc. 

 

GI Bill®

Comprehensive official VA site regarding education and training opportunities for military members and some family members. 

 

Heroes Walk Among Us

A group of disabled veterans, veterans, active duty personnel, and citizens who support veterans by providing food and hygiene boxes, emergency vehicle repair and vehicles, a temporary housing program that helps with permanent housing solutions, and social events.  

(505) 217-2230 

Jobs for Veterans

How to find a civilian career: A website with the resources for jobs and job search for veterans.

Medline Plus

A directory of links to useful information for families dealing with deployment and separation, illnesses, and injuries, mental health issues, and other family stress.

 

Memory Care for Veterans

From therapies to medications, new and innovative treatments are being developed all the time to improve the quality of life of those living with memory impairment.  

My HealtheVet 

Online account for individual veterans, active duty, and dependents to access their health care records.  

Albuquerque VA Center  (505) 265-1711 ext. 4342 

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

Offers resources including replacing documents, getting immediate help, making a step-by-step plan for leaving homelessness, accessing federal benefits, and special resources for women and incarcerated veterans. 

(800) VET-HELP

(800) 838-4357 

National Military Family Assn.

Information and assistance for military families in areas of adoption, deployment, special needs, health care, leaving the military, marriage and divorce, survivors, wounded and caregivers

(703) 931-6632 

NM VA Healthcare System

Resources for veterans to apply for benefits and for current enrollees. Wide range of options, including disability, vocational rehab, survivor benefits, burial, a searchable national resource directory, educational assistance, home loans, crisis intervention, PTSD treatment, resources for women veterans, and more.

(505) 265-1711

Paralyzed Vets of America

Veteran benefits, Disability rights, therapy.

 

Paws and Stripes 

Albuquerque/Rio Rancho based nonprofit that trains rescued shelter dogs to be service dogs for veterans with PTSD or Traumatic Brain Injury. Veteran must participate in training, which lasts 9-12 months.  

(505) 633-6769

Pets for Vets

Pairs veterans with trained companion animals rescued from shelters to help veterans heal emotional wounds after returning from duty. Does not train service animals, just companion animals.

 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 

Veteran Voices on PTSD, therapy, and information.

 

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)-VA National Center for PTSD

Sections for the public and professionals. Offers a "Coach Online" program for self-help to manage symptoms. Lots of info about where to get help, how to cope for families and friends, FAQs, how to talk to your doctor and more. 

 

Rail Runner pass  (train system)

Veterans can obtain a free annual pass to ride the Rail Runner. See website for locations and details.

(866) 795-7245 

Resources for Student Veterans

The purpose of this guide is to help veterans transition from military to college life and provide numerous resources to assist in that transition

 

Student Loan Forgiveness: Joining the Military

Dealing with student loan debt can be unbearable and overwhelming. We have 15 ways of dealing with student debt.

Student Veterans of America 

Provides military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy to succeed in higher education and after graduation. Coalition of student veteran groups on college campuses around the world that provide peer support for students and alumni networking for professional development.

(866) 320-3826

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)-federal program

Resources for veterans and families regarding suicide prevention, child trauma and anxiety, grief management, depression, caregiver support, reintegration into civilian life, and more. 

(877) 726-4727

The Military Guide

The straight shooters handbook for future, current, and former military service members.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Information from the Brain Injury Association of America about TBI, its causes, symptoms, treatment options. Also see above under Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center and American Veterans with Brain Injuries.

 

UNM Veterans Resource Center 

Run by veterans for veterans. Vet Success counselor onsite. Centralized resources for active duty, reserve, National Guard, separated, retired, and dependents. Available to CNM students.

(505) 277-3181 

VA Benefits

Website helps veterans explore what benefits they may be eligible for, including sections on Disability, Education and Training, Employment Services, Health Care, Housing Related Assistance, Life Insurance, Memorial Benefits, Pension, and Spouses, Dependents, and Survivors 

 

VA Center for Women Veterans 

Resources and information targeted to female veterans and their families. Shares legislation related to women in the military as well as benefits and resources links and phone numbers.

 

VA toll-free contact phone numbers

Toll-free contacts for a wide range of services. Can also search for locations of veterans centers. 

 

VA forms 

Database of all VA forms searchable by form number or title/keywords

 

VA Regional Office

Albuquerque

(800) 827-1000

VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service

The VetSuccess program helps disabled veterans find and keep jobs, and helps those who can't work due to their injuries.

 

Veterans and Addiction

Veterans often cope with stress after returning from multiple deployments.  However, the U.S. department of veteran affairs offer treatment plans to support veterans as they recover from substance use disorders.

Veterans Crisis Line

24/7 hotline staffed by counselors for veterans and family members in emotional crisis

(800) 273-8255 

Veterans Exposed to Asbestos

The US Military used asbestos products for more than 40 years.  However, asbestos wasn't restricted until the mid to late 1970's - long after scientists and researchers discovered that the material was toxic to humans.

(205) 271-4100

Veterans & Mesothelioma

Veterans from all branches of the military face the risk of developing mesothelioma, a deadly disease caused by exposure while serving their country.

Veterans United

Helpful links, Resources, Programs, Newsletter, and Job finder.

 

Vocational Trade School Guide for Veterans

This guide outlines options for veterans to learn a vocation using a G.I. bill, along with scholarships, resources, and a directory of transferable skills

 

Women Veterans of New Mexico 

Assists homeless and near homeless women veterans and their children with housing, household items, bicycles, support groups, assistance with applying for benefits

(505) 358-0839 

Women's Veteran Resources

Our women veteran resources program connects women veterans with appropriate resources to help them transition to civilian life after leaving the military.

Wounded Warrior Project

Serves veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound coincident to their military service on or after 9/10/01 and their families. Offers a variety of online and in-person programs to help with mind, body, and economic recovery and health. Holds outdoor retreats, offers adaptive sports, health, nutrition, and recreational activities.

 

 

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