Military families and veterans deserve extra support all year long. This military and veteran resource guide includes links to programs and discounts available.
Great Resources for Military Families:
These resources are provided by Kelli Brewer at Deploycare.org
211.org for Veterans
http://www.211.org/services/veterans
Career Network Resources for our Veterans
https://www.veteransadvantage.com/benefits/jobs-and-career-network
The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing
https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp
Using a Relocation Calculator (A How-To Guide)
https://www.angieslist.com/articles/how-use-relocation-calculator.htm
Checklist: VA Mortgage Loan Document
https://www.militaryvaloan.com/checklist.htm
VA Home Loan Calculator
https://www.mortgagecalculator.org/calcs/va-loans.php
Moving Companies Offering Military Discounts
https://www.move.org/military-discount-moving-companies/
Documents Needed to Sell Your House
https://www.redfin.com/resources/documents-to-sell-a-house
Family Services and Resources Near You
https://feedourvets.org/family-services-resources-near-you
Military Buddy Finder from VetFriends.com
Veteran Healthcare Resources
http://veteranscominghome.org/health-resources/
7 Important Medicare Facts That Every Veteran Should Know
https://www.medicareadvantage.com/resources/medicare-for-veterans
Mental Health Resources for our Veterans Families
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/veterans-military/
Veterans' Mental Health & Well-Being
10 Tips for Keeping a Relationship Strong During Deployment and Separation
3 Communication Tips for Deployments
https://militaryshoppers.com/3-communication-tips-for-deployments/
International Phone Plan Options During Overseas Deployment
https://www.verizonwireless.com/solutions-and-services/international/
Military Care Package Ideas: What To Put In A Care Package
Post-Deployment Adjustments Military Couples Face
https://www.liveabout.com/post-deployment-marriage-challenges-2357141
A Guide for Veterans on Creating a Peaceful At-Home Atmosphere After Returning Home
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/veterans-guide-to-creating-a-peaceful-home/
For ways to volunteer or honor a veteran, please see this article:
11 Ways Families Can Salute a Veteran by Christa Melnyk Hines
Other Valuable Links:
How a weighted blanket can help with the symptoms of anxiety, depression and PTSD
pleuralmesothelioma.com/cancer/ Educational guide for veterans who are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses that are a result of exposure to asbestos, a material that was commonly used in hundreds of military applications, products, and ships because of its resistance to fire. Veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma even qualify for special benefits from the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs.