RESOURCES FOR VETERANS

Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines a veteran as “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.” Any individual that completed a service for any branch of armed forces classifies as a veteran as long as they were not dishonorably discharged. An individual need not have been involved in a war or military conflict to be considered a veteran.
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A "wartime veteran" is an individual who served in the active military forces, during a period of armed conflict or who received the armed forces expeditionary or other campaign service medal during an emergency condition and who was discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions.
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For detaileddefinitions of veteran classifications click here: https://militarybenefits.info/definition-war-veteran/. This is also a good resource for finding information and calculations for military benefits.

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REGIONAL RESOURCES

Click logo above for Hero's Bridge

Hero’s Bridge® is dedicated to serving elderly veterans, age 65 and older. They bridge veterans to a  better quality of life through age specific and innovative programs. These services are available at no expense to them or their families.Located in Warrenton. 
​ 540-341-5378

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Operation First Response 

Operation First Response serves our nation’s Wounded Heroes/Disabled Veterans and their families with personal and financial needs. Services are provided from the onset of injury, throughout their recovery period and along their journey from military life into the civilian world. Financial aid varies as each case is based on individual needs ranging from rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, and travel expenses. Located in Culpeper. 888-289-0280

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​Property Tax Exemption Info

Culpeper County offers info on property tax exemption legislation. 

NATIONAL RESOURCES

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US Department of Veterans Affairs.

US government site on benefits and health care info for veterans and current service personnel, as well as their families.

Click logo for US Dept of Labor

This link will take you to information about employment for veterans.

Click logo for Disabled American Veterans

The DAV helps returning veterans transition back to civilian life by linking them with services that address their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Provides free, professional assistance.

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Click Logo above for militaryconsumer.gov 

MilitaryBenefits.info began in 2011 with the goal of becoming an independent source of military and veterans benefits information for the U.S. military community, including active duty, reservists, National Guard, military retirees, veterans, and military spouses
​ and their families.

Military.com is a website for military members, veterans and their families. You will find daily defense news, benefits information, veteran employment resources, spouse and family resources and supportive tools.

Military Consumer is a joint initiative to empower active duty and retired servicemembers, military families, veterans and civilians in the military community. Use these free resources as the first line of defense against fraud and make better-informed decisions when managing your money.

Crisis Resources

CRISIS PHONE LINE
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. The caring, qualified responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Dial the # and press 1.

SIGNS OF CRISIS
Click on the button at right to read the signs of crisis if you are unsure about the state of mind of a loved one or someone you know.

SUICIDE PREVENTION ASSISTANCE
From miltary.com, please read this information concerning suicide among military members and veterans. Includes suicide hotline information, mental health information, warning signs, how to respond, and other important help. 

1-800-273-8255 ; Press 1

Signs of Crisis

Suicide Prevention Info

Articles & Other Resources

VETERAN SCAMS
"If someone comes to you with something that sounds too good to be true, it's not true."
— Vietnam veteran who was the victim of fraud
Read about it in this article from AARP

Purple Heart Scam Story

VA CAREGIVER PROGRAM
Iraq and Afghanistan veterans receive a stipend if they are disabled and need in-home care. But older vets are not able to receive this benefit yet, though many are advocating for that to  happen. This NPR article from May of 2020 offers more details.​

NPR on VA Home Care stipend

Regional Resource Summit

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 Join in this virtual Veterans Benefits Summit with multiple speakers helping veterans and their families define and understand benefits, qualifications and updates, along with learning about some other available resources.

Click on the flyer at right to expand or download.  To register click go the Upcoming Programs page: 
https://www.agingtogether.org/upcoming-programs.html