Military and Veteran Support Links

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Can I Get Free Health Care and Prescriptions as a Veteran?
The Department of Veterans Affairs explains which veterans are eligible for free medical care.

Lifeline for Vets
Veterans often find comfort in talking to other veterans about their combat experiences.

Civilian Transition
The Women's Veterans Network has resources for vets looking to transition successfully into a civilian career.

Military Separation
People preparing to leave the military often need specific support.

NEADS Service Dogs for Veterans
Veterans with permanent physical disabilities or significant hearing loss could benefit from a well-trained service dog.

Adaptive Sports
Veterans who sustain life-altering injuries often struggle in part because they were very active people before their injury. Adaptive sports help them maintain physical strength and improve their mental health by staying physically active.

Tunnels to Towers
Veterans who sustained significant injuries can receive a house built to their specific physical needs.

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
HUD operates this program that attempts to reduce the number of homeless veterans.

Guitars for Veterans
Music is one-way veterans can learn to cope with the traumas they endured while serving.

Critical Financial Assistance
Operation Home Front operates this program that offers financial assistance to veterans.

PTSD Service Dogs for Veterans - America's VetDogs
Specially trained dogs can provide life-changing support to veterans living with PTSD.

Wreaths Across America
People can sponsor wreaths to decorate the graves of veterans from the Revolutionary War up to veterans of the post-9/11 conflicts.