FDNY VFW Post 12033
Veteran Resources
Financial Aid:
Financial Aid:
Semper Fi Fund: Transitional aid, Housing Aid, Transportation Assistance, Bedside Financial Support, Education and Career Aid, Veteran to Veteran Support, Apprenticeship, PTSD Aid, Counseling Aid, Neurofitness, TBI Support.
Reach out to Semper Fi Fund: 760-725-3680
Online Contact Form (Semper Fi)
Operation Second Chance: Financial Aid for Rent, Mortgage, Utilities,Childcare during illness or surgery, or Housing and/or airfare for a family member to assist an injured or recovering member. To apply for their financial aid, you can click here.
Operation HomeFront: Financial Assistance for overdue bills, repairs, and critical family needs. You can apply by clicking here.
Military Warrior Support Foundation: Payment free vehicles, mortgage free homes, Leadership development, Outdoor recreation. You can contact them about their services by calling: (210) 615-8973
Vet Center: 24/7 referral to the nearest Vet Center for: free counseling (individual and group), referrals to military benefits, VSOs, employment, financial, homeless, etc. For more information, click here or call 877-927-8387.
2-11: Get Connected, Get Answers: Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to find local resources for crisis, food, housing, utilities, healthcare and employment.
Mental Health Services:
Give an Hour: Therapy services for Veterans, and first responders
To find a provider near you, click here.
Psychological Health Center of Excellence: 24/7 Support, Info & Many Groups for Psychological Health and TBI. For more information click here, or call 866-966-1020
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: They connect individuals with substance use treatment. For more information, click here.
Vets 4 Warriors: Peer support team that follows up with you. Veteran to veteran.
To connect with Vets 4 Warriors, and talk to a peer click here.
You can also call, 1-855-838-8255
Other Resources:
National Resource Directory: https://nrd.gov/
Veterans Health And Wellness Foundation – https://myvhwf.org/resource-search-tool/
Reach out to Semper Fi Fund: 760-725-3680
Online Contact Form (Semper Fi)
Operation Second Chance: Financial Aid for Rent, Mortgage, Utilities,Childcare during illness or surgery, or Housing and/or airfare for a family member to assist an injured or recovering member. To apply for their financial aid, you can click here.
Operation HomeFront: Financial Assistance for overdue bills, repairs, and critical family needs. You can apply by clicking here.
Military Warrior Support Foundation: Payment free vehicles, mortgage free homes, Leadership development, Outdoor recreation. You can contact them about their services by calling: (210) 615-8973
Vet Center: 24/7 referral to the nearest Vet Center for: free counseling (individual and group), referrals to military benefits, VSOs, employment, financial, homeless, etc. For more information, click here or call 877-927-8387.
2-11: Get Connected, Get Answers: Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to find local resources for crisis, food, housing, utilities, healthcare and employment.
Mental Health Services:
Give an Hour: Therapy services for Veterans, and first responders
To find a provider near you, click here.
Psychological Health Center of Excellence: 24/7 Support, Info & Many Groups for Psychological Health and TBI. For more information click here, or call 866-966-1020
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: They connect individuals with substance use treatment. For more information, click here.
Vets 4 Warriors: Peer support team that follows up with you. Veteran to veteran.
To connect with Vets 4 Warriors, and talk to a peer click here.
You can also call, 1-855-838-8255
Other Resources:
National Resource Directory: https://nrd.gov/
Veterans Health And Wellness Foundation – https://myvhwf.org/resource-search-tool/
Additional Civil Service Credits for Veterans.
General information about the GI Bill
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/
How to use your benefits
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/
SSG Michael Ollis Freedom Foundation
http://www.SSGOLLIS.org
Veterans Crisis Line: Recognize the signs of suicide risk. Dial 988 (press 1)
confidential chat @ VeteransCrisisLine.net or text to 838255
confidential chat @ VeteransCrisisLine.net or text to 838255
Also check out this advocacy group working to assist in filing VA claims, find local doctors and medical treatment, as well as host a support group that is held monthly. They have on-staff VA-accredited claims agents.
For more information check out mesotheliomaprognosis.com
To file a Veterans Administration claim members need to fill out VA Form 21-526EZ
For information/ assistance contact:
https://www.rocklandcountyny.gov/departments/veterans-service-agency
https://www.rocklandcountyny.gov/departments/veterans-service-agency