Veterans Resources

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Veterans Resources

Compensated Work Therapy (CWT)
www.cwt.va.gov

• Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program that supports work-ready veterans in competitive jobs and consults with business and industry regarding their specific employment needs. Services include job matching and employment supports, vocational case management, work site and job analysis, assistive technology, reasonable accommodations, and ADA regulations compliance.

National Resource Directory
www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov

• The National Resource Directory provides resources for employers on recruitment of veterans, including sourcing job candidates and assistance on workplace accommodations and supports.

OPM Federal Hiring Flexibility Resource Center

• The Office of Personnel Management Flexible Hiring Resource Center provides information on hiring priorities and agency protocol for human resources and hiring managers within the federal government. OPM can provide information for federal employers on flexible hiring authorities, appointing veterans, hiring students, and other topics within federal hiring.

Hire Potential
www.hirepotential.com

• HirePotential is a national, woman-owned firm offering staffing and consulting services to corporations and government agencies. The firm helps corporations in recruiting, hiring, and retaining people with disabilities and veterans to meet OFCCP and ADA Compliance, Diversity Initiative Solutions, and Website Accessibility.

One Stop Career Centers
www.servicelocator.org

• CareerOneStop is a source for employment information sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and includes tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals. If you are an employer looking to hire people with disabilities and/or veterans with disabilities, use this service locator website to find your local One Stop by entering your zip code. Once you have found your local branch, ask for the the Disability Program Navigator (DPN) or the Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) to speak to them directly about qualified applicants with disabilities.

Wounded Warrior Project

• The Wounded Warrior Project's mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors who incur service-connected wounds, injuries and illnesses (physical or psychological) on or after September 11, 2001. The Wounded Warrior Project’s Warriors to Work program assists veterans with the transition back into the civilian workforce. Employers interested in this program can post jobs and review the resumes of qualified veterans with disabilities.

National Resource Directory on Linkedin.com
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• The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a website for connecting wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, and their families with those who support them. It provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.

Recruit Military

Recruitmilitary.com/about

• Recruit Military is a veteran-owned and-operated firm specializing in military-to-civilian recruiting and provides resume search and job posting resources for employers. Recruit Military uses online and offline products to connect employers, franchisers, and educational institutions with men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, veterans who already have civilian work experience, members of the National Guard and reserve forces, and military spouses.

Hire Heroes USA

• Hire Heroes USA (HHUSA) works with corporate partners to provide career placement services to veterans from all branches of the military, especially those injured or disabled in Iraq or Afghanistan. HHUSA will match the required skills and location of each position with those of veterans in their database and present qualified candidates for companies' consideration.

Vet Success

• A service of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs's (VA), VetSuccess provides resources that allow employers to find veterans with (and without) disabilities by posting available positions and by working with Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment staff (VR + E) to find qualified candidates.

America's Heroes at Work

• America's Heroes at Work provides information to support employers of returning veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Resources available on the web site include answers to Common Employer Questions, Presentations and Training Tools, Fact Sheets, and other Helpful Links.

EEOC Guidance on Employment of Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities

• This resource provides information to employers on protections for veterans with service-connected disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

America's Veteran - Feds Hire Vets dot gov

• Feds Hire Vets - This Office of Personnel Management (OPM) resource provides information for federal Human Resource professionals on how preference and special appointing authorities for veterans operate within the federal personnel system. See their hiring events page. And click here for their Veterans Agency contact list.

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Information
www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra

• This resource provides information from the Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment And Training Service, including an introduction to rules and regulations related to employing veterans, fact sheets and access to the USERRA elaws Advisor, an interactive-tool that answers questions about the rights and responsibilities for employers.

Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) of 1974
www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/fsvevraa.htm

• This resource provides information on the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) of 1974, explaining affirmative action requirements for outreach, recruitment and advancement in the employment of veterans and specified categories protected by the Act. This page is Federal Compliance Programs information for Veterans.

Veterans Resource Page, Provided by NAMI
www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Veterans_Resources

• From its inception in 1979, NAMI has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. For three decades, NAMI has established itself as the most formidable grassroots mental health advocacy organization in the country. Dedication, steadfast commitment and unceasing belief in NAMI's mission by grassroots advocates have produced profound changes. NAMI's greatest strength is the dedication of our grassroots leaders and members. We are the families, friends and individuals that serve to strengthen communities across the country.

Aging With Grace -- Veterans Services

• Helping veterans' families nationwide understand long term care benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Most veterans are not aware of the eldercare benefits available through veterans health care, through state veterans homes, through home renovation grants (HISA Grants), or for two disability income programs called Compensation and Pension. One particular program called Veterans Pension or more commonly known as the "Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit," can provide money to pay for home care for veterans. Aid and attendance can also be used to pay for assisted living for a veteran or the veteran's spouse and for nursing home care for a veteran or the veteran's spouse. This site provides VA consulting.

Veterans In Christ

• THE VIC MISSION: VETERANS HELPING VETERANS in rebuilding their lives through transitional housing, education, employment opportunities, and counseling with positive support, love and prayer. VETERANS HELPING VETERANS by providing Emergency Housing, Food, Clothing, Education, Employment and Training Services, Case Management Services and Referral to Supportive Services, Work Programs, Technical Assistance, Job Skill Training, Vocational and On the Job Training, and more. VIC Website

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

• A group seeking to end homelessness of Veterans. "NCHV will end homelessness among veterans by shaping public policy, educating the public, and building the capacity of service providers." Information on policy and legislation, media, and guides for employment service providers.

More Resources

Tips for Filing a PTSD Claim with the VA The Veterans Today blog posted a series of tips, resources and frequently asked questions regarding filing a PTSD claim.

VA Help Page for Veterans with PTSD This page answers some basic questions about the claims process and links to other sources of help.

About PTSD This fact sheet from NAMI contains an explanation of PTSD and general resources that are available.

Joining Forces Joining Forces initiative is a four-part series developed by HealthPartners in Minneapolis, in cooperation with the local public television station and partnering with the AHA. The series is designed to orient people in community hospitals to the kinds of challenges—medical, social and emotional—that veterans and their families face as they return home.

NAMI FaithNet NAMI FaithNet was established for as a nonthreatening, supportive environment within the faith community for people living with serious mental illness and their families.

Understanding PTSD and Recovery, NAMI's brochure on PTSD NAMI's brochure on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its treatment and recovery.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Real Illness An easy-to-read booklet on posttraumatic stress disorder created by the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH). It explains what PTSD is, when it starts, how long it lasts and how to get help. There is also a self-test.

Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute The Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute offers extensive information online about PTSD, geographic lists of therapists with experience treating people with PTSD and books, articles and referrals to support groups. They also have information about self-injury. The free help desk service is useful for locating trauma resources in your area.

What is PTSD? This fact sheet from the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD) is part of a larger educational resource for veterans, mental health practitioners, researchers and the general public.

Treatment

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) SAMHSA provides referrals to outpatient, inpatient and residential treatment facilities, including affordable mental health services. Their website has a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator to help find substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment.

Psychiatric Service Dog Society (PSDS) Some veterans have found service dogs to be helpful in their recovery from PTSD. Explore the resources available from PSDS that are specifically designed for veterans wishing to train their own animals.

American Psychiatric Association (APA) The APA has information about a broad range of mental health topics. To locate a psychiatrist in your area, you can contact APA's Answer Center using their toll-free number:1 (888) 357-7924.

Virtual Iraq Defense Update magazine's website describes a treatment currently in development for PTSD called Virtual Iraq, an exposure therapy treatment using virtual simulation of events in Iraq.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing The Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Institute offers information on EMDR, an emerging treatment for PTSD. NAMI recommends reviewing this option with a psychiatrist who is familiar with it before proceeding.

For Families and Children

Understanding and Coping with PTSD: Information for families and friends of individuals with PTSD Because the symptoms of PTSD and other trauma reactions change how a trauma survivor feels and acts, traumatic experiences that happen to one member of a family can affect everyone else in the family.

NCPTSD Fact Sheet for Partners of Veterans The National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD) compiled a fact sheet for partners of veterans living with PTSD.

NCPTSD Fact Sheet for Children This fact sheet prepared by the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD) discusses issues commonly experienced by children of veterans living with PTSD.

News and Media

'Posttraumatic Stress is a War Within for Military and Civilians' This USA Today article discusses the new generation of soldiers affected by PTSD.

"Iraq Vets and Posttraumatic Stress: No Easy Answers" CNN profiles one former army sergeant's experiences with PTSD, getting a diagnosis and subsequent recovery journey.

Online Discussion

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