Military

After Deployment – helping the military community and their loved ones manage the challenges that are often faced following a deployment.

Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center 1-866-USWOMEN (1-866-879-6636) – an international domestic violence crisis line that can be reached internationally toll-free from 175 countries. Contact the toll-free crisis line from oversees, by dialing your AT&T USADirect access number and at the prompt, entering 866-USWOMEN (879-6636). Click to find your AT&T USADirect access number. The center serves abused Americans, mostly women and children, in both civilian and military populations overseas. The crisis line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except for U.S. holidays. Callers in the United States and Canada dial the toll-free number directly. Live Chat is available M-F, 9 am to 4 pm PT. Email the center anytime and an advocate will reply within 24 hours, M-F, Portland, OR.

Armed Forces & Society, official journal of the Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society – is the leading peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, and international journal publishing on topics such as: civil military relations; military organizations; use of force; conflict resolution; logic and consequences of war; terrorism; military leadership and professionalism; ethics; security; arms control; peacekeeping; defense economics; recruitment and retention; reserve forces and veterans; representation issues; family and health issues; and military history. In-cites journal analysis.

Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program – reinforces the Army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that focuses on education, prevention, integrated victim support, rapid reporting, thorough investigation, appropriate action, and follow-up. Army policy promotes sensitive care for victims of sexual assault and accountability for those who commit these crimes.

Carnegie Council – the world’s leading voice promoting ethical leadership on issues of war, peace and global social justice. The Council focuses its efforts on two broad themes: Ethics, War & Peace and Global Social Justice. In addition to its extensive public affairs lectures, the Council offers a broad array of reference material, New York, NY.

Center for Women Veterans – in November 1994, Public Law 103-446 established the Center to monitor and coordinate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' administration of health care and benefit services and programs for women veterans. The Center serves as an advocate for a cultural transformation (both within the VA and in the general public) in recognizing the service and contributions of women veterans and women in the military and in raising awareness of the responsibility to treat women veterans with dignity and respect. The Center's Director acts as the primary advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on all matters related to policies, legislation, programs, issues, and initiatives affecting women veterans, Washington, DC.

Defense Task Force on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies – provides public information about the Defense Task Force on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies.

Domestic Violence: “Love shouldn’t hurt.” Web Report, U.S. Department of Defense.

Family Advocacy Program, Military HOMEFRONT – FAP is an excellent resource for families experiencing child abuse and domestic abuse. FAP provides prevention efforts, early identification and intervention, support for victims, and treatment for offenders. FAP is responsible for ensuring victim safety and access to support and advocacy services as well as ensuring that offenders receive appropriate intervention and treatment services.

Free Talk Kit for Parents of Military Families, the National Military Family Association, the National Association of School Nurses and TimeToTalk – designed specifically for military parents of tweens and teens, this kit provides ideas on how to start the conversation about drugs and alcohol, scripts to help you find the right words, and tips for answering tough questions and getting support from other adults around you.

Grace After Fire –– created by women veterans for women veterans to offer a safe and confidential venue – a social network. Women can share common experiences and offer unique peer support for wellness while providing increased access to resources for healthcare, family and self. Utilizing social media, our women can instant message, write blogs, and participate in forum discussions.

Installation Guide – provides basic information and contacts for all military bases in the U.S. and overseas.

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America – the nation's first and largest group dedicated to the Troops and Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the civilian supporters of those Troops and Veterans, New York, NY.

John Marshall Law School Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic – students registered in the Veterans Advocacy Course conduct an in-depth study of federal, state and local laws pertaining to veterans' advocacy. Through examination of the historical origins of veterans' advocacy law and the procedural and substantive texts used by the courts and attorneys, these students learn federal agency litigation practice, sharpen their analytic skills and become confident in their ability to deal with clients, federal agencies and the courts. In addition to managing the theoretical legal problems presented by veteran status, the Clinical Program emphasizes the practical aspects of handling Veteran Benefits Administration claims from the initial factual intake to the technical aspects of representation at the appellate level. The Veterans Clinical Program affords law students the exciting opportunity to work in-person with veterans while under the direct supervision of licensed clinical attorneys and professors, Chicago, IL.

Joint Services Support, National Guard Bureau – provides programs, benefits and resources for National Guard members and their families.

Joint Task Force for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, U.S. Department of Defense – provides guidance and other information for victims of sexual assault, unit commanders, first responders, and those who wish to prevent or respond to this crime. Sections address confidentiality, reporting procedures, and other elements of DoD's sexual assault policy as well as training information, safety tips, resources and links to related web sites.

The Michael D. Palm Center – a think tank at the University of California, Santa Barbara, produces scholarship designed to enhance the quality of public dialogue about critical and controversial public policy issues. Since 1998, the Center has been a leader in commissioning and disseminating research in the areas of gender, sexuality, and the military, Santa Barbara, CA.

Military Information – Women's Law Initiative, Brooklyn, NY.

Military Woman Home Page – a meeting place for military women to exchange information unique to their military experience and to offer firsthand information to women thinking about a military career. This is a site where military women can: Share their views and experiences. Enjoy the camaraderie with other military women. Meet military women from other services to broaden their perspective and knowledge; dispel stereotypes; change paradigms. We open our pages to all genders.

MilitarySexualTrauma.org of Benefiting Veterans –– this site has no other political motivation other than to effectively help current, and prevent future victims of military sexual trauma. We pride ourselves on this fact, since, to date, we are the only one. We are designed to assist survivors and loved ones of survivors get the help and education they need to combat these problems in a very personal time. We are also here to educate civilians and military alike of the extent of these problems, who's affected and how we can fix these regulations to keep all our military AND civilians safe, North Hollywood, CA.

National Association of County Veterans Service Officers – their membership will actively promote the rights of veterans and dependents of the United States through a progressive legislative platform. We will work collaboratively with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other nationally chartered veterans organizations to assure that veterans and their dependents receive the entitlements they deserve for the sacrifices they endured, Washington, DC.

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans 1-877-4AID VET or 1-877-424-3838 – a hotline to ensure that homeless veterans or veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24 / 7 access to trained counselors. Founded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the hotline is intended to assist homeless veterans, their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers and others in the community, Washington, DC.

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans – will end homelessness among veterans by shaping public policy, promoting collaboration, and building the capacity of service providers, Washington, DC.

National Drug Court Resource Center – a centralized, one-stop source for all things Drug Court. Funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, NDCRC is a collective repository of all vital Drug Court information: latest research findings, funding opportunities, trainings, breaking news, and announcements. NDCRC provides up-to-date information, networking, and support to all Drug Court practitioners, training providers, national partners, Drug Court clients, and citizens nationwide, Alexandria, VA.

National Military Family Association – fights for benefits and programs that strengthen and protect uniformed services families and reflect the Nation's respect for their service, Alexandria, VA.

National Resource Directory

National Veterans Legal Services Program – has been the voice of veterans' rights for more than 25 years. NVLSP is an independent, non-profit charitable organization acting to ensure that the U.S. government honors the pact made with our 25 million veterans, Washington, DC.

Pack Parachute – the only charity that provides direct financial support to former members of the military with Military Sexual Trauma (MST) who reside in Washington State, Seattle, WA.

Real Warriors * Real Battles * Real Strength – the Real Warriors Campaign is an initiative launched by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury to promote the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans and their families.

Service Women's Action Network – a non-partisan, non-profit human rights organization that works to improve the welfare of U.S. servicewomen and all women veterans. SWAN advocates for servicewomen and women veterans by educating the public, recommending sound policy reform to legislators, developing creative, healing and empowering community programs, offering personal support and guidance from fellow women veterans and providing pro bono legal referrals from military law experts, New York, NY.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office – the organization responsible for the oversight of the U.S. Department of Defense sexual assault policy. The DOD is committed to the prevention of sexual assault. The Department has implemented a comprehensive policy to ensure the safety, dignity and well-being of all members of the Armed Forces. Our men and women serving throughout the world deserve nothing less, and their leaders – both Military and civilian – are committed to maintaining a workplace environment that rejects sexual assault and reinforces a culture of prevention, response and accountability, Washington, DC.

Soldier On – we have been assisting homeless veterans since 1994. Now, however, we are moving beyond simply offering a response to veteran homelessness to providing a permanent solution. With our Veterans Village projects, we will offer formerly homeless veterans a chance to own their homes – more often than not for the first time in their lives. Our work still begins with getting homeless veterans off the street, Leeds, MA.

Sugati, LLC (formerly TS Nelson) – this website is for anyone whose life has been affected by sexual assault – including professionals and volunteers who work with rape victims. In addition, the website includes information about rape and sexual harassment in the U.S. Military – for those who have been directly affected, for persons who are trying to make positive changes for victims in the U.S. Military, as well as anyone who wants to know more about the topic, Oxford, OH.

Swords to Plowshares / Resources for Veterans – is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides counseling and case management, employment and training, housing, and legal assistance to more than 1,500 homeless and low-income veterans annually in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. We promote and protect the rights of veterans through advocacy, public education, and partnerships with local, state, and national entities. Swords to Plowshares is the only veterans service agency in the United States that provides a full continuum of care to low-income and homeless veterans. We do not discriminate based on length of service, branch of service or military discharge status, San Francisco, CA.

TexVet: Partners Across Texas – focusing on making it easier for military members and their families to find help. The resources identified through TexVet are meant for anyone who is serving or has served in any branch of the military, as well as the family members and others who care about a service member. TexVet is also a forum for collaboration between government agencies and private organizations and businesses that are serving and supporting the military and their families and their communities.

Theater of War – presents readings of Sophocles' Ajax and Philoctetes to military communities across the United States. These ancient plays timelessly and universally depict the psychological and physical wounds inflicted upon warriors by war. By presenting these plays to military audiences, our hope is to de-stigmatize psychological injury and open a safe space for dialogue about the challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their caregivers and families.

TriadFund –Texas Resources for Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment – the Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund at the Los Angeles-based California Community Foundation has awarded grants of $5 million each to three Texas community foundations to support the efforts of nonprofit organizations that provide needed services in Texas to active and former military personnel serving in Iraq and/or Afghanistan and their families.

TRICARE – offers many ways for military families to get help when dealing with stress, relationships and tragedy.

TurboTAP.org – is the U.S. Department of Defense's official website providing information for servicemembers on transitioning from military service. This site is also supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor and Veteran Affairs. TurboTAP.org is intended to supplement the services offered by the Transition Assistance Offices and other groups, Washington, DC.

U.S, Military Violence Against Women – part of a collaborative project designed to deepen and broaden understandings of the relationships between U.S. militarism, foreign policy, imperialism, racism, sexism, and violence against girls and women.

USA Cares – exists to provide military families with financial support and other critical resources in their time of need, Radcliff, KY.

Veteran and Military Family Resources, Witness Justice, Frederick, MD.

Veteran's Health, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.

Veterans for Common Sense – was formed in August 2002 as a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization by war veterans who believe that we, the people of the United States of America, are most secure when our country is free, strong, and responsibly engaged with the world. Our mission, based on pragmatic ideals of the American patriot Thomas Paine, is to raise the unique and powerful voices of veterans so that our military, veterans, freedom, and national security are protected and enhanced, for ourselves and for future generations, Washington, DC.

Veterans Health Administration Locations

Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS), U.S. Department of Labor – proudly serves veterans and service members. We provide resources and expertise to assist and prepare them to obtain meaningful careers, maximize their employment opportunities, and protect their employment rights, Washington, DC.

Veterans' Treatment Court Clearinghouse, National Association of Drug Court Professionals – Veteran's Treatment Courts are hybrid Drug and Mental Health Courts that use the drug court model to serve veterans struggling with addiction, serious mental illness and /or co-occurring disorders. They promote sobriety, recovery and stability through a coordinated response that involves cooperation and collaboration with the traditional partners found in Drug and Mental Health Courts, with the addition of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care networks, the Veterans' Benefit Administration, volunteer veteran mentors and veterans and veterans' family support organizations, Alexandria, VA.

Women in the Military – National Women’s Law Center – efforts are focused on improving the opportunities for women to serve in the full range of military assignments and expanding the protections against sexual harassment and other forms of sex-based discrimination, Washington, DC.

Women Veterans – as part of the ongoing commitment of Business and Professional Women’s Foundation to support women veterans, BPW Foundation has conducted research, centralized resources and developed programs to help our "sheroes" and their families as they transition into civilian professional life, Washington, DC.

Women Veterans by State – a map of women veterans by state, as compiled by NPR.

Women's Trauma Recovery Program – more than a decade ago, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, opened the WTRP. It is designed to treat women veterans with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is the first residential program of its kind and is open to women across the country. Many of the women who are referred to the program were sexually assaulted during their military service and suffer what it now referred to as Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The WTRP is an intensive 60-day residential program with a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills. The initial two weeks of treatment involve psychological and psychosocial assessments in order to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Women come into the program in classes, or cohorts, and work together to problem-solve, learn effective communication, and better manage their PTSD / MST symptoms, Menlo Park, CA.

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