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Resources

Housing and Homelessness

  • VASH Program - The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  VA provides these services for participating Veterans at VA medical centers (VAMCs) and community-based outreach clinics.
     

  • SSVF - Under the SSVF program, VA awards grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives who can provide supportive services to very low-income Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing. Grantees provide eligible Veteran families with outreach, case management, and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include: ŸHealth care services Ÿ- Daily living services -Ÿ Personal financial planning services Ÿ- Transportation services Ÿ- Fiduciary and payee services Ÿ- Legal services -Ÿ Child care services -Ÿ Housing counseling services. In addition, grantees may also provide time-limited payments to third parties (e.g., landlords, utility companies, moving companies, and licensed child care providers) if these payments help Veteran families stay in or acquire permanent housing on a sustainable basis.   List of SSVF Providers by State (Excel Doc)
     

  • Homeless Veteran Stand Downs - Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events providing supplies and services to homeless Veterans, such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings and VA Social Security benefits counseling. Veterans can also receive referrals to other assistance such as health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment and mental health counseling. They are collaborative events, coordinated between local VA Medical Centers, other government agencies and community-based homeless service providers.
     

  • PATH (California) – PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) provides the support homeless veterans need in order to successfully transition from living on the street to thriving in homes of their own. High quality supportive services are critical to ensuring the people we serve are able to move into permanent homes, and stay in those homes long-term. PATH pledges to house at least 1,000 veterans by 2014.
     

  • National Coalition for Homeless Veterans - The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is the resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support for hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans each year.
     

Employment

  • VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Home - You may receive vocational rehabilitation and employment services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment.
     

  • VA Employment Programs for Homeless Veterans - VA’s Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a national vocational program comprised of three unique programs which assist homeless Veterans in returning to competitive employment: Sheltered Workshop, Transitional Work, and Supported Employment. Veterans in CWT are paid at least the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher.
     

  • American Job Centers -  America’s Service Locator connects individuals to employment and training opportunities available at local American Job Centers. The website provides contact information for a range of local work-related services, including unemployment benefits, career development, and educational opportunities.
     

  • Department of Labor, Women Vets Site – The Women Veterans site at the U.S. Department of Labor
     

  • Dress for Success - The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, and a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
     

  • National Veterans Foundation Job Board – A listing of jobs across the country at companies interested in hiring veterans.
     

  • Work for Warriors (Guard and Reserve) - Job Postings & Unit Vacancies. The California Military Department is a diverse, community-based organization comprised of four pillars: the California Army National Guard, the California Air National Guard, the California State Military Reserve and the California Youth and Community Programs.
     

  • Small Business (SBA Veteran & Disabled Veterans) - If you are a veteran or service-disabled veteran, SBA has resources to help you start and grow your small business.
     

Health


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  • VA MST Services – “While MST can be a very difficult experience, recovery is possible. At the VA, Veterans can receive free, confidential treatment for mental and physical health conditions related to MST. You may be able to receive this MST-related care even if you are not eligible for other VA services. To receive these services, you do not need a VA service-connected disability rating, to have reported the incident when it happened, or have other documentation that it occurred. Eligibility for MST-related treatment is entirely separate from the disability claims process.  VA has a range of services available to meet Veterans wherever they are in their recovery.”
     

  • Make the Connection MST information & resources - “Although MST can be a very difficult experience, there are treatments available that can significantly improve your quality of life. Treatment often involves addressing any immediate health and safety concerns, followed by counseling to help you learn new ways of thinking, practice positive behaviors, and take active steps to cope with the effects of MST. Treatment may focus on strategies for coping with difficult emotions and memories or, for Veterans who are ready, treatment may involve actually talking about the MST experiences in depth.”
     

Social Support

  • The Mission Continues – “The Mission Continues empowers veterans facing the challenge of adjusting to life at home to find new missions. We redeploy veterans in their communities, so that their shared legacy will be one of action and service. Through the Mission Continues, veterans serve their country in new ways by engaging in our innovative and action-oriented programs. The first, The Mission Continues’ Fellowship, harnesses veterans’ strengths, skills, and their compassion and empowers them to volunteer with non-profit organizations in their community on a daily basis. The second, The Mission Continues’ Service Platoons, brings teams of veterans who are working together with partners at the local level to build stronger communities and tackle pressing issues.”
     

  • Team Red, White, and Blue – “Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.”
     

  • Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) –  Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing new veterans and their families. IAVA is dedicated to standing with the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.
     

  • Team Rubicon – “Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.”
     

  • Student Veterans of America – Mission:  “To provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.”
     

  • American Legions – “Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, The American Legion currently has about 2.4 million members in 14,000 posts worldwide.”
     

  • VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars USA – Mission: “To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military, and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.”
     

  • San Diego Women Veterans Network - The San Diego Women Veterans Network creates belonging and community for women veterans. They also engage service providers for women veterans for collaboration and create a network of support for women veterans in our county.

Legal

  • Veterans Legal Institute -  “Veterans Legal Institute (VLI) seeks to provide pro bono legal assistance to homeless and low income current and former service members so as to eradicate barriers to housing, education, employment and healthcare and foster self-sufficiency.”
     

  • National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) -  “The NVLSP is a nonprofit organization that has worked since 1980 to ensure that the government delivers to our nation's 25 million veterans and active duty personnel the benefits to which they are entitled because of disabilities resulting from their military service to our country.”

Transportation

  • Recycled Rides™ - a military/veteran support program designed to help ease the transportation burden for current military and veterans.  They provide refurbished vehicles to deserving recipients.  Their technicians restore these vehicles to proper driving condition.


Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) - VA.gov

Center for Women Veterans - Center for Women Veterans (CWV)

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Social Security: Military Service and Social Security
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Social Security: Increased Social Security Benefits For Vets
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United In Sisterhood "Providing Support For Female Veterans"

United in Sisterhood was birthed as a supportive organization with a spiritual foundation for female veterans, active duty soldiers and their family members.

 

United in Sisterhood will provide:

  • a safe space with others who can relate to the special language understood by fellow soldiers - active duty, retired, separated (all are welcome)

  • a place to learn from others 

  • a place to laugh and smile

  • a place  to empower one another

  • a place to grow and build lasting bonds

  • a place to gain knowledge about useful resources

  • most importantly, a place to reconfirm that you, the veteran/soldier/family member are never alone

 

United in Sisterhood will  meet twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 11:00am-12:30pm at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Jamaica, NY. 

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Your electronic 1099R for 2019 is available on myPay at https://mypay.dfas.mil/

 

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) implemented the myPay web-based system in March 2000.  myPay delivers pay information and lets you process pay-related transactions timely, safely and securely. The web-based system protects against identity theft and is faster and more secure than regular mail by allowing members to access electronic 1099R, RAS and other financial information. myPay matches industry standards for the highest level of encryption and security to protect myPay users.

 

If you do not have a Password for accessing myPay, you can obtain one by clicking on the Forgot or Need a Password? link on the myPay website at the web address shown above to receive a temporary Password. If you have any questions concerning myPay, please call toll free at 1-888-DFAS411 or 1-888-332-7411, Commercial 216-522-5096, or DSN 580-5096, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  If you have any questions regarding the information on your 1099R, please call 1-800-321-1080.

 

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY. Replies will be sent to an unmonitored mailbox.  If you would like to contact us, our customer service page at http://www.dfas.mil/dfas/retiredmilitary/about/aboutus/customer-service.html gives complete details on the best methods to use.  Our website offers a wealth of information designed to help retirees and annuitants understand and manage their accounts at http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary.html.

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LEARN WHAT THE VA CAN DO FOR YOU

 

  • YOUR BENEFITS
    Understand how VA can meet your needs

  • YOUR ELIGIBILITY
    Understand more about it and how it affects your VA benefits

  • YOUR DISABILITY RATING
    Understand how your disability rating affects your eligibility

  • YOUR JOURNEY
    See how VA can support you throughout your life

  • YOUR CHECKLIST
    Learn about ways to access the benefits and services you deserve

  • YOUR EMERGENCY RESOURCES
    Find mental health resources and access immediate care

  • YOUR QUICK START GUIDES
    Get additional details on accessing key VA benefits and services

This is the New federal Veterans ID card. This is the instruction on how to apply for the Federal ID card.  You will need to have a digital photo, DA214, and a VA account.

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