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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Source: https://militarybenefits.info/definition-war-veteran/. 

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AARP / Veterans

www.aarp.org/veterans
​Helps family caregivers prepare to meet the unique needs of veterans with relevant resources and articles. 
View their Military Caregiving Guide through the link above, or click HERE. 

American Legion

www.legion.org
Join or find a local post by entering your zip code. 

benefits.gov

www.benefits.gov
Provides an online pathway to government benefits, sponsored by the Department of Labor. 

Canine companions for Independence

www.cci.org/veterans
Contact Nancy Lagasse for our region: 540-219-5868
Canine Companions for Independence places highly trained dogs with veterans with physical disabilities and PTSD, free of charge. They will also place trained dogs with older adults and people with disabilities. (They do not do diabetic and seizure alerts, or seeing eye dogs.)

Culpeper Veteran walk-in clinic

804-773-0751
219 E. Davis Street, Culpeper (Take elevator at the end of hall and go to basement.)
- Walk in only
- 4th Tuesday every month from 8:30am-3:00pm

Disabled American Vets (DAV)

www.dav.org
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. 

** DAV Chapter 7 in Fredersicksburg helps with claims from the American Legion post 247 in Remington, VA every Saturday from 10:00am-Noon.
​11420 James Madison Hwy, Remington, VA
https://www.facebook.com/davchapter7va
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Elizabeth Dole Foundation

​www.elizabethdolefoundation.org
​Empowers and supports our nation’s 5.5 million military caregivers; the spouses, parents, family members, and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill, or injured veterans.

Healthcare Access Online

www.vets.gov
 Access and manage all your veterans healthcare and benefits here.
From the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Hero's Bridge

www.herosbridge.org        
540-341-5378
mbrooks@herosbridge.org
They bridge Veterans age 65 and older to a better quality of life through age specific and innovative programs at no expense to them or their families. Located in Warrenton. 

Military.com

www.military.com
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 benefits info

veteran.com
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 Consumer​

www.militaryconsumer.gov 
A joint initiative to empower active duty and retired service members, military families, Veterans and civilians in the military community. Use these free resources as the first line of defense against fraud and for help when managing your money.

My Next Move (employment help)

www.mynextmove.org/vets
Helps Veterans who are seeking new careers or jobs after military service. 

National Call center for homeless vets

877-424-3838
(part of US Department of Veterans Affairs) 

National Cemetery

www.cem.va.gov
305 US Avenue, Culpeper
540-825-0027

National resource Directory

nrd.gov
Online partnership for wounded, ill, and injured service members, Veterans, their families, and those who support them. 

​Operation First Response

www.operationfirstresponse.org
20037 Dove Hill Road, Culpeper
888-289-0280
Info@operationfirstresponse.org
Serves our nation’s Wounded Heroes/Disabled Veterans and their families. Services provided from onset of injuries or illness, throughout their recovery period, and along their journey from military life to the civilian world. Financial aid varies as each case is based on individual needs.

Puller Veterans care center

https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veterans-care-centers
Opening early 2023 in Vint Hill, Fauquier County.
Offering long term care, Puller VCC will begin accepting applications for admission in Fall 2022. To be notified when applications are available, contact Mrs. Kendra Ellison: Kendra.Ellison@dvs.virginia.gov

US Department of labor​

https://www.veterans.gov/
“Enabling all Veterans to reach their full potential in the workplace” - information about employment for Veterans.

US Department of veterans affairs

https://www.va.gov/
US government site on benefits and health care info for Veterans and current service personnel, as well as their families.

VA Caregiver Support

www.caregiver.va.gov
As a family caregiver you play an important role in caring for the Veteran at home and in the community. Find out about benefits and support systems for family caregivers of veterans.  Under US Department of Veterans Affairs.

veterans crisis hotline

DIAL ​9​​88 (press 1)
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.
Help Desk: 877-327-0022

Veterans Health Administration

​Nearest Outpatient Clinics
Charlottesville
www.richmond.va.gov/locations/Charlottesville.asp
590 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, 2nd Floor, Ste 250, Charlottesville
434-293-3890
Fredericksburg
www.richmond.va.gov/locations/Fredericksburg.asp
130 Executive Center Parkway   Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-370-4468

my healthevet

Veterans online personal healthcare management system:
www.myhealth.va.gov
877-327-0022 Help Desk 

Veterans Long-term care information

www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/long-term-care/
As a Veteran, you may be able to get assisted living, residential (live-in), or home health care through VA.  Find out how to access these long-term care services.

veterans of foreign wars

www.vfw.org
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard, and reserve forces. Join, or find a post by submitting your zip code. 

Vietnam veterans of america

www.vva.org
Promotes and supports the issues important to Vietnam Veterans. 

Virginia department of veterans services

dvs.virginia.gov
Resource referrals, care coordination, and supportive   services to Virginia’s Veterans, National Guard, Armed Forces Reserves, family members and caregivers. The program’s supportive peer and family services are focused on helping individuals identify, address and     successfully resolve presenting needs and challenges with special emphasis on challenges resulting from stress   related conditions or traumatic brain injuries connected to military service. 
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Northern Regional Director:
Caleb Johnson at 804-229-8240 
(includes Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison & Rappahannock) Central Regional Director:
Ben Shaw at 804-690-3217
(incudes Orange)

virginia employment commission / veterans

https://www.vec.virginia.gov/veterans
Veterans from all periods of military service are eligible for job referral, job training and job placement assistance through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). 

virginia veterans resource guide online

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/685161/
Complete online guidebook for Veterans from the Virginia  Department of Veterans Service. 

you can quit too

www.ycq2.org
Defense Department program to help U.S. Service members quit tobacco - for themselves and their loved ones.