What are the best resources for Veterans & Service Members? Without a doubt, there are truly some great resources available to active and Reserve component personnel and veterans. Of course, if folks don't know that they're out there, members and their families couldn't possibly benefit from some of these amazing offers and services. So, the idea here is to share those helpful tidbits of information, tips, links, lessons learned, processes, resources, wisdom and/or POCs to help members find the resources they need for their troops, their families, and to help themselves. Just a couple of quick admin notes, please make sure to share the source if known, and remember to post in accordance with RallyPoint guidelines. Well, I'm certain that will be a great way to get timely information, resources, and assistance to those who need it most, when they need it the most... so, if you have something useful, helpful, or good-to-know, please feel free to share. Alright folks, it's that time, so pull-up a keyboard and let's get this thing started; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!

What are the best resources for Veterans & Service Members?

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*** Resources for transitioning***
From Lt Col Brian Niswander a plethora of good connections.
http://www.military-transition.org/resources.html

Resource for gettting out of the military

Military-Transition.org 2015 | This website and associated research study is being conducted by an independent group of veterans and is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Department of Defense or US Government. Privacy Policy

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To bump this once again into the forefront - What are the best resources for Veterans & Service Members? This thread has innumerable links to information, research, general knowledge, resources, and assistance that conforms to the Rally Point Mission Statement. We serve and help each other. Utilize this as you need to and know that it is an integral part of how we support one another!

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-best-resources-for-veterans-service-members

What are the best resources for Veterans & Service Members? | RallyPoint

Without a doubt, there are truly some great resources available to active and Reserve component personnel and veterans. Of course, if folks don't know that they're out there, members and their families couldn't possibly benefit from some of these amazing offers and services. So, the idea here is to share those helpful tidbits of information, tips, links, lessons learned, processes, resources, wisdom and/or POCs to help members find the...

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Posted 8 y ago

*** Military Assistance Programs Available ***
The Military Assistance Project was established to provide free legal services for active duty, reserve, or veteran military personnel in the form of pro bono bankruptcy services. Our program creates partnerships between Military personnel, pro bono Attorneys, and the Partners in Philanthropy who provide funding for our organization. When bankruptcy becomes necessary, Military Assistance Project provides servicemen and servicewomen with attorneys and legal resources to enable them to obtain a fresh start.
http://militaryassistanceproject.org/

Home Page | Military Assistance Project

The Military Assistance Project was established to provide legal services for US Veterans to declare bankruptcy. The program creates partnerships between Military personnel, pro bono Attorneys, and the philanthropic Partners in Development who provide funding for our organization. MAP offers financial services via legal representation and connection to community education resources, providing wrap-around service for those in need of financial...

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CPT Richard Riley

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The VFW offers a wide range of assistance programs aimed at helping veterans of every generation. Whether that means providing free, professional help filing or appealing a VA claim, offering scholarships for post-secondary education or providing emergency financial relief when times get tough, the VFW is there for America's veterans.
http://www.vfw.org/Assistance/

VFW Assistance for National Veterans, Families, Post Military

VFW Military Assistance services information for National Veterans Service, transition to civilian life, troop support, military family assistance and post military assistance.

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CPT Richard Riley

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Mission: To support veterans and their families who reside in Sarasota, Manatee or DeSoto Counties who are confronting life's challenges.

Operation Military Assistance Program (OMAP) offers case management and financial assistance to very low income veterans and their families who are literally homeless or who are about to become homeless to enable them to obtain or maintain stable, permanent housing.
http://www.jfcs-cares.org/web/services/veterans/operation-military-assistance-program/

Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. :: Operation Military Assistance Program...

Operation Military Assistance Program offers case management and financial assistance to very low-income veterans and their families who are literally homeless or who are about to become homeless to enable them to obtain or maintain stable, permanent housing.

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CPT Richard Riley

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This Emergency Assistance program pays immediate, essential bills, including food and utility bills. This program is vital to a military family’s quality of life— we have paid a bill while the utility company truck is in the driveway ready to shut off their lights.
http://www.usacares.org/?page_id=136

Emergency Assistance - USA Cares

This Emergency Assistance program pays immediate, essential bills, including food and utility bills. This program is vital to a military family’s quality of life— we have paid a bill while the utility company truck...

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CPT Richard Riley

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The American Red Cross works in partnership with military aid societies to provide quality, reliable financial assistance to eligible applicants 24/7/365. Assistance can include funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc.
http://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/financial-assistance

Financial Assistance for Military Families | American Red Cross

The Red Cross provides financial help for military families including funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one and emergency food & shelter.

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Posted >1 y ago

*** Resource Clearinghouse ***
Given courtesy of @CPT MC. in another thread. Good resource for those who need it.
Mission statement
To create an awareness of the challenges of the military community
To offer practical suggestions to churches, communities and individuals on how to support and encourage the military community
To provide a comprehensive list of resources for the military community and its supporters
http://www.operationwearehere.com/

Operation We Are Here

Operation We Are Here ~ A clearinghouse of resources for the military community and military supporters.

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Posted 9 y ago

http://www.secretservice.gov/

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CPT Richard Riley

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The vision of the United States Secret Service is to uphold the tradition of excellence in its investigative and protective mission through a dedicated, highly-trained, diverse, partner-oriented workforce that employs progressive technology and promotes professionalism.

The mission of the Secret Service is to ensure the security of our President, our Vice President, their families, the White House, the Vice President’s Residence, national and visiting world leaders, former Presidents, and events of national significance. The Secret Service also protects the integrity of our currency and investigates crimes against our national financial system committed by criminals around the world and in cyberspace.

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Posted 9 y ago

http://www.govtech.com/

Please type in the word "Careers" in the window on the right side of the webpage, then click on the magnified glass and there will be a list of jobs and locations.

Government Technology

Government Technology has IT news for state, local and city government. Find government events, videos and articles.

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CPT Richard Riley

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Govtech.com is the online portal to Government Technology, a division of e.Republic, Inc. Government Technology and its sister publications are an award-winning family of magazines covering information technology's role in state and local governments. Through in-depth coverage of IT case studies, emerging technologies and the implications of digital technology on the policies and management of public sector organizations, Government Technology chronicles the dynamics of governing in the information age. Managers, elected officials, CIOs and technology staff at all levels of government gain IT news and event information from Government Technology magazine.

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Posted 9 y ago

***** Divorce issues & Information *****

Have a military divorce case? Deployed? Black & Graham can help.

http://www.military-divorce-guide.com/division-military-retirement/index.htm

Division of Military Retirement

A servicemember's military pension is often the most valuable asset in a Colorado divorce, legal separation or annulment. Since it is an asset, states can divide military retirements just like any other marital asset, as long as the Court has jurisdiction. Each spouse should therefore know how Colorado divorce courts handle the division of military pensions, VA Disability, and issues concerning the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). Jurisdiction to...

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CPT Richard Riley

9 y

Special Legal Issues For Those in The Military or Military Dependants in Divorce Proceedings

http://www.tacomaattorney.com/military_divorce_law.html

Special Legal Issues For Those in The Military or Military Dependants in Divorce Proceedings

Washington state divorce attorney in Tacoma practicing in family law and personal injury

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CPT Richard Riley

9 y

The formula for dividing reserve military retirements is based upon the same principle as active duty retirements, with one change - it utilizes retirement points, rather than months.

http://www.military-divorce-guide.com/reserve-family-law-issues.htm

Reserve Family Law Issues

Division of Reserve Component Military Retirement The formula for dividing reserve military retirements is based upon the same principle as active duty retirements, with one change - it utilizes retirement points, rather than months. The former spouse of a reservist is entitled to one-half of the marital portion of the servicemember's disposable retired pay, calculated as one-half of: Retirement points accumulated during marriage...

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CPT Richard Riley

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Military Divorce - Mr. Allen's interest in helping active-duty and retired military personnel reflects his own 25 years of service, with over 40 years experience with military divorce.

http://www.thefamilyattorneys.com/Military-Divorce/Military-Pension-Issues.shtml

Military Divorce Pension Issues | Rancho Cordova, CA Military Divorce Law Firm

For advice about military pension and benefits issues in California divorce, ontact a Sacramento divorce attorney at the Law Offices of Hugh O. Allen

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Posted 9 y ago

***** Retirement issues *****

An excellent blog post authored by SFC (Join to see) titled: Preparing for retirement and can be found here - http://blog.rallypoint.com/2015/02/preparing-for-retirement.html

RallyPoint.com: Preparing for Retirement

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Posted 9 y ago

***** Free Counseling sites *****

Through our Pro Bono Counseling Network, Mental Health America of the Triangle recruits area therapists to provide free short-term counseling to underinsured or uninsured people in need of services. Up to 8 free sessions are offered - often enough to get a person back on their feet and feeling much better.

http://mhatriangle.org/programs/free-counseling-services/

Mental Health America of The Triangle :: Free Counseling Services

Pro Bono Counseling Network

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CPT Richard Riley

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The old saying "You get what you pay for" is very rarely complimentary but with free online therapy you may actually be getting more.

Free online therapy is a relatively new innovation that takes advantage of the growth of the online community and the convenience of online services. While not constructed to take the place of traditional therapy, we here at Mytherapycouch.com feel that free online therapy may be a convenient and economical way to begin to address some of the needs of a potential therapy patient.

http://www.mytherapycouch.com/free_online_therapy/

Free Online Therapy » Free Counseling » My Therapy Couch

Free online therapy is a relatively new innovation that takes advantage of the growth of the online community and the convenience of online services. While not constructed to take the place of traditional therapy, we here at Mytherapycouch.com feel that free online therapy may be a convenient and economical way to begin to address some of the needs of a potential therapy patient.

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Whether or not you realize it, you DO HAVE what it takes to deal with emotional turmoil stress, and such mental health issues as depression, anxiety, anger, and more.

No matter your age, your education, your race, religion, occupation...you can learn how to better deal with difficulties in your life.

http://www.stressgroup.com/home.html

Free stress help, mental health, self-help, depression, anxiety, online counseling, internet...

Online counseling, stress herbs, anxiety, depression, herbals, anger management, rebt, rational emotive behavior therapy, dr. albert ellis, free help for depression, anxiety, stress and anger

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Free, anonymous, and confidential conversations with trained active listeners.
All conversations are deleted.

http://www.7cupsoftea.com/

Someone To Talk To, Online Therapy, Free Counseling - 7 Cups

Need someone to talk to or just need to vent about problems? 7 Cups of Tea connects you with free active listeners, online counseling, and online therapy if you need help. Speak anonymously with a trained, compassionate person when you need to talk to someone or vent to via anonymous chat.

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Counselling and social network. Advocates for Mental Health Awareness, fight the STIGMA!! Sign up today!! Contact our Counsellors now and take that first step.
FREE and CONFIDENTIAL always.

http://www.free-online-counselling.org.uk/

Free Counselling Services (FCS)...counselling for everyone...

Free and confidential counselling, for a wide range of issues...by face-to-face, phone/text, or online...contact us today...help, advice, become a volunteer

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Posted 9 y ago

***** General Military Advice *****

Myfuture.com helps young adults plan their next steps in life by bringing together the most recently available information about colleges, careers and military service opportunities from the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Education and Labor.

Developed by the Department of Defense and Joint Advertising Market Research & Studies (JAMRS), myfuture.com features career, college and military content, allowing users to explore all possibilities and gain insight into each option. For the first time, unbiased, detailed information on more than 900 civilian and military career fields and nearly 7,000 accredited colleges has been made accessible to young adults in one comprehensive site. In addition to college admissions details, average salaries and employment trends, myfuture.com provides advice on everything from taking the SAT to interviewing for a first job to preparing for boot camp. Step-by-step planning checklists are also provided as a guide for users, and favorite job and school information can be saved for return visits. Since myfuture.com is designed for young adults at many different life stages, we hope it will prove a helpful resource for many years.

http://www.myfuture.com/military/articles-advice/overview

Military - Articles & Advice

Myfuture.com presents career, college and the Military as options, allowing users to explore all possibilities and gain insight into each option.

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CPT Richard Riley

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When deciding to serve, you should take into consideration things like assignment opportunities, job opportunities, deployment rates and promotion rates.

https://www.usaa.com/inet/pages/advice_becoming_military_main?wa_ref=LE_join_mil_military_main

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Before you retire from the military, you'll have to make a number of decisions concerning your financial future. We're here to help you.

https://www.usaa.com/inet/pages/advice_leaving_the_military_main?showtab=retire&wa_ref=LE_leave_mil_military_main

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CPT Richard Riley

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Before my husband deployed to Iraq for the second time, he and I went through a particularly rough patch in our relationship, and found ourselves fighting, literally, all the time. We fought about stupid things, things that didn't matter, but for some reason, neither of us were willing to let anything go. I remember mentioning this to another wife in passing, and how surprised I was that this build-up seemed harder than his first tour. I felt like I was at my wits end and worried about going into a deployment in this state.

http://www.military.com/spouse/military-life/newbies-and-brides/best-military-spouse-advice-received.html

The Best Advice I've Ever Received

Some great advice from sage military spouses on keeping military relationships strong and healthy.

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