General Resources
National Resource Directory: Searchable directory that designed to connect wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them.
www.nrd.gov
Military OneSource: Confidential DOD-funded program, pro- vides comprehensive information on every aspect of military life at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve members and their families. Confidential web-based resources, call center and online sup- port for consultations and non-medical counseling services online, via telephone, or face to face. Issues addressed include everyday stressors, deployment and reintegration concerns, parenting, grief and loss, and marital problems as well as assistance with financial management, taxes, career services, health and wellness, and more. Support is available 24/7. www.militaryonesource.mil
Disabled American Veterans: DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for Veterans of all generations and their families. DAV provides more than 700,000 rides for Veterans attending medical appointments and assists with more than 300,000 benefit claims annually; DAV helped attain more than $4 billion in new and retroactive benefits to care for themselves and for Veterans, their families and survivors.
www.dav.org
Veterans Crisis Line - Resources: Comprehensive list of VA and non-VA resources for Veterans in crisis.
www.veteranscrisisline.net/Resources
www.nrd.gov
Military OneSource: Confidential DOD-funded program, pro- vides comprehensive information on every aspect of military life at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve members and their families. Confidential web-based resources, call center and online sup- port for consultations and non-medical counseling services online, via telephone, or face to face. Issues addressed include everyday stressors, deployment and reintegration concerns, parenting, grief and loss, and marital problems as well as assistance with financial management, taxes, career services, health and wellness, and more. Support is available 24/7. www.militaryonesource.mil
Disabled American Veterans: DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for Veterans of all generations and their families. DAV provides more than 700,000 rides for Veterans attending medical appointments and assists with more than 300,000 benefit claims annually; DAV helped attain more than $4 billion in new and retroactive benefits to care for themselves and for Veterans, their families and survivors.
www.dav.org
Veterans Crisis Line - Resources: Comprehensive list of VA and non-VA resources for Veterans in crisis.
www.veteranscrisisline.net/Resources
In-Crisis: Hotlines and Resources
Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 then Press or text 838255. Veterans and their loved ones can call, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support.
www.veteranscrisisline.net
VA's Caregiver Support Line: 1-855-260-3274 or Tanya Pierre at 504-507-2000 ext. 66332 can provide you with useful information about the services and support available to you and connecting you with other resources in your community. See more at:
www.caregiver.va.gov
Veterans Justice Outreach Program: legal assistance for non-violent offenders who have mental health, substance abuse or homeless problems where treatment is a better option than incarceration.
For more info, call 1-877-424-3838 or email valence.hebert@va.gov
www.va.gov/HOMELESS/VJO.asp
www.veteranscrisisline.net
VA's Caregiver Support Line: 1-855-260-3274 or Tanya Pierre at 504-507-2000 ext. 66332 can provide you with useful information about the services and support available to you and connecting you with other resources in your community. See more at:
www.caregiver.va.gov
Veterans Justice Outreach Program: legal assistance for non-violent offenders who have mental health, substance abuse or homeless problems where treatment is a better option than incarceration.
For more info, call 1-877-424-3838 or email valence.hebert@va.gov
www.va.gov/HOMELESS/VJO.asp
Non-VA Affiliated Support
Louisiana State (LDVA) Veterans Service Officers: can help provide assistance with state benefits, assist with claims, education, and more. Call 1-877-432-8982 and ask for your Parish Service Officer. https://www.vetaffairs.la.gov/about-us/
Vets Prevail: is a personalized and confidential behavior change platform where Veterans earn rewards for helping each other to discover issues and overcome their challenges.
www.vetsprevail.org
Make the Connection: Online tool to connect Veterans of all eras, as well as their family members, friends, and other supporters, with relevant information, resources, and support. https://maketheconnection.net/
K9s for Warriors: helps provide service dogs to Post-9/11 veterans diagnosed with TBI, PTSD or MST. Warriors attend a three week stay at their facility in Ponte Verda Beach. They pro- vide dogs, training, certification, equipment, seminars, vet care, meals and housing free of charge.
www.k9sforwarriors.org
Start Corporation - Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF): 504-558-9595 Helps veterans and their families who are homeless or facing homelessness with financial assistance, employment and legal services. Email: Sharon Ward sharon@startcorp.org or Jamal Perkins jamal@startcorp.org.
http://staff.startcorp.org/SSVF.html
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a loved one who died while serving in our Armed Forces or as a result of his or her service. The hold seminars camps as well as provide online and in-person social support.
https://www.taps.org/
Project Child Safe: is a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation that promotes firearms safety and education. They offer genuine firearms safety through the distribution of safety education messages and free firearm safety kits to communities across the U.S.
https://projectchildsafe.org/
#BeThere Veterans Crisis Line: is a toolkit provided by the Veterans Crisis Line that provides information and resources to help family and friends in need of support. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/support/be-thereutm_source=bethereforveterans.com
The Firearm Industry Trade Association: Provides a toolkit including videos, literature and contacts to help understanding firearm safety and mental health.
https://www.nssf.org/safety/suicideprevention-resources-for-individuals/
Uniting for Suicide Postvention (USPV): offers resources, guidance, and support to those affected by suicide loss. USPV resources address the complex thoughts and emotions that make healing after a suicide loss uniquely challenging.
https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/postvention/
Vets Prevail: is a personalized and confidential behavior change platform where Veterans earn rewards for helping each other to discover issues and overcome their challenges.
www.vetsprevail.org
Make the Connection: Online tool to connect Veterans of all eras, as well as their family members, friends, and other supporters, with relevant information, resources, and support. https://maketheconnection.net/
K9s for Warriors: helps provide service dogs to Post-9/11 veterans diagnosed with TBI, PTSD or MST. Warriors attend a three week stay at their facility in Ponte Verda Beach. They pro- vide dogs, training, certification, equipment, seminars, vet care, meals and housing free of charge.
www.k9sforwarriors.org
Start Corporation - Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF): 504-558-9595 Helps veterans and their families who are homeless or facing homelessness with financial assistance, employment and legal services. Email: Sharon Ward sharon@startcorp.org or Jamal Perkins jamal@startcorp.org.
http://staff.startcorp.org/SSVF.html
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a loved one who died while serving in our Armed Forces or as a result of his or her service. The hold seminars camps as well as provide online and in-person social support.
https://www.taps.org/
Project Child Safe: is a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation that promotes firearms safety and education. They offer genuine firearms safety through the distribution of safety education messages and free firearm safety kits to communities across the U.S.
https://projectchildsafe.org/
#BeThere Veterans Crisis Line: is a toolkit provided by the Veterans Crisis Line that provides information and resources to help family and friends in need of support. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/support/be-thereutm_source=bethereforveterans.com
The Firearm Industry Trade Association: Provides a toolkit including videos, literature and contacts to help understanding firearm safety and mental health.
https://www.nssf.org/safety/suicideprevention-resources-for-individuals/
Uniting for Suicide Postvention (USPV): offers resources, guidance, and support to those affected by suicide loss. USPV resources address the complex thoughts and emotions that make healing after a suicide loss uniquely challenging.
https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/postvention/
VA Resources
VA Caregiver Support Office: 1-855-260-3274 or Tanya Pierre at 504-507-2000 ext. 66332 The coordinators are licensed professionals who are devoted to providing you with useful information about the services and support available to you and connecting you with other resources in your community.
VA Transition Care Management (OEF/OIF/OND): 800-935-8387 Ext. 74007 This office welcomes Post 9/11 Veterans and helps coordinate your care. Case Managers, who are either nurses or social workers, co- ordinate patient care activities and help you navigate your way through the VA system.
VA Women Veterans Program: 800-935-8387 Ext. 66215: This office assists women veterans with access to wellness education, preventative health treatment, disease management, social services, and emotional well-being. They also assist with domestic and intimate partner violence.
VA Military Sexual Trauma Program Coordinator: 800-935-8387 Ext. 65246
Melissa Flatau: Melissa.Flatau@va.gov Edie Landry: Edie.Landry@va.gov
VA Transition Care Management (OEF/OIF/OND): 800-935-8387 Ext. 74007 This office welcomes Post 9/11 Veterans and helps coordinate your care. Case Managers, who are either nurses or social workers, co- ordinate patient care activities and help you navigate your way through the VA system.
VA Women Veterans Program: 800-935-8387 Ext. 66215: This office assists women veterans with access to wellness education, preventative health treatment, disease management, social services, and emotional well-being. They also assist with domestic and intimate partner violence.
VA Military Sexual Trauma Program Coordinator: 800-935-8387 Ext. 65246
Melissa Flatau: Melissa.Flatau@va.gov Edie Landry: Edie.Landry@va.gov
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