Military Resources on the Nebraska Resource and Referral System
VA Caregiver Support
- https://www.caregiver.va.gov/
- Caregiver Support Line: 1-855-260-3274
- Locate your local Caregiver Support Staff: https://www.caregiver.va.gov/supportNew_CSC_Page.asp
- VA Welcome Kit and Quick Start Guide for Caregivers: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/
Building Better Caregivers
Online workshop with 6 weekly self-paced lessons, facilitator guidance, group support and access to an alumni community for program graduates.
Coaching into Care
Coaching Into Care is a free service for people who are concerned about the Veterans in their lives. Licensed psychologists and social workers offer advice for starting the conversation with a Veteran about their mental health and motivating them to seek treatment if it’s needed.
- Contact by phone: 1-888-823-7458
- Coaching Into Care helps loved ones help Veterans | VAntage Point
- Coaching Into Care – MIRECC / CoE (va.gov)
Vet Centers
Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families.
- Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home (va.gov)
- Contact by phone: 1-877-WAR-VETS
Survivors Assistance
VA.GOV
Access and manage your VA benefits and health care, including education and records
MyVA411
- Dial 1-855-948-2311 (1-800-MyVA411). Callers have the option of pressing 0 to be immediately connected with a customer service agent to answer questions.
- Agents assist with facility locator: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
Veterans Crisis Line
- Dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to talk to someone.
- Send a text message to 838255 to connect with a VA responder.
- Start a confidential online chat session at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat
- For additional mental health resources visit, https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/resources.asp.
#VetResources
VA newsletter reaching more than 11 million Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors. Resources, tools and tips for VA and community resources.
- Subscribe at https://www.va.gov/vetresources/
Department of Defense Caregiver Support Directory
lists national resources and programs that assist military caregivers, including helplines, training, caregiver support programs, financial support, and support for children’s needs. The directory is a free resource available for download. The DoD also offers peer forums and discussion groups for caregivers.
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Community Living (HHS ACL)
Community Veteran Caregiver Resources
- American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN)
- Elizabeth Dole Foundation
- Respite Relief – Hidden Heroes
- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
- CaringBridge
- AARP Resources for Caregivers and their Families
- The Independence Fund
- Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI)
- TAPS
- Yellow Ribbon Fund
- Semper Fi Fund
- Wounded Warrior Family Support
- Project Sanctuary
- Military One Source
- Easter Seals
- Unspoken Heroes Program
- Hearts of Valor
- Blue Star Families
- Caregiver Action Network