Resources for Military/Veterans and Their Families
American Psychological Association, Division 19, Society for Military Psychology encourages research and the application of research to different dimensions of military life and service.
American Veterans with Brain Injury is a "grassroots effort whose mission is to offer support to the families of American Service members and Veterans who have suffered brain injuries."
The Austin Veterans and Family Advocacy Council (AVFAC) is comprised of Veterans, family members, community members, and Veteran Service Organizations. As their mission statement observes they focus on improving access to VA mental healthcare and provide a network of resources, services and information.
Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, This relief fund states they are a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that was founded in October 2003 as a means of providing College Grants and Financial Assistance to surviving children and spouses of our U.S. military service members who have lost their lives in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and TBI, information on a wide range of topics related to Veterans and TBI.
Disabled American Veterans [Note from Dr. Zuniga: I've worked with Veterans and their families who are trying to navigate the complex process of obtaining claims benefits. This is a helpful resource.]
Heroes Night Out Veterans Resource Center is located in Cedar Park, Texas, and provides Peer-to-Peer events and connects Veterans and their families with resources and benefits through local, state, and federal agencies.
Horses4Heroes is a national non-profit organization dedicated to empowering lives through fun, safe activities with horses. Membership is now free for all active duty service members, Veterans, caregivers, survivors, first responders and their families. Discounts for other groups also. In Luling, Texas.
Military OneSource, as their site observes, Military OneSource offers "information and resources to help deal with the unique challenges of military life" in a wide array of areas.
Military Kids Connect states they are “an online community for military children (ages 6-17 yr old) that provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children dealing with the unique psychological challenges of military lives.”
Military.com/spouse, a helpful site that helps military spouses obtain employment and support.
The Military Veteran Peer Network connects Veterans and their families to valuable resources via Veteran peers.
Mustang Mentors, as this website states, with the help of the Mustang Heritage Foundation, Veterans choose a Bureau of Land Management wild horse, untouched by humans, and transform the horse in approximately 100 days to a gentle, adoptable animal. Veterans learn marketable vocational skills for a future occupation in the equine industry if they choose. In Georgetown, Texas.
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans seeks to "end homelessness among Veterans by shaping public policy, promoting collaboration, and building the capacity of service providers" and they provide many useful related resources at this site.
The National Military Family Association offers children-related toolkits, publications, scholarships, spouse-related resources and more.
Project Welcome Home Troops seeks to improve the quality of life for returning Veterans and their families through a host of resources related to stress reduction and wellness.
SoldierSongs states they exist “to serve our nations military heroes with FREE music lessons, instruments when necessary, and a means of creative expression.”
Texas Veterans App is a mobile application providing U.S. Military Veterans access to the Veterans Crisis Line, Hotline for Women Veterans, Connect with Texas Veterans, Texas Veterans Hotline, and the Texas Veterans Portal.
Train a Dog Save a Warrior, TADSAW states their mission “is to provide for the training of a Medical Alert Service dog, as designated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, for any wounded warrior, active duty or Veteran, surviving with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma, (MST), and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), in order to restore and improve the warrior's quality of life with a canine 'Battle Buddy', at no charge to the warrior.”
VA National Center for PTSD, sponsored by the VA, this site provides research and resources to professionals and the public on Post Traumatic Stress.
The Veteran Parenting Toolkit, this website provides five age-based parenting toolkits related to the unique needs of military families.
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
Veterans Equine Therapy Services, a horsemanship program fostering recreational and community-building opportunity for retired military families. In Austin, Texas.
The Wounded Warrior Project, as this website observes, "The greatest casualty is being forgotten." This page facilitates an important mission and provides many related resources including extensive programs and grants.
American Veterans with Brain Injury is a "grassroots effort whose mission is to offer support to the families of American Service members and Veterans who have suffered brain injuries."
The Austin Veterans and Family Advocacy Council (AVFAC) is comprised of Veterans, family members, community members, and Veteran Service Organizations. As their mission statement observes they focus on improving access to VA mental healthcare and provide a network of resources, services and information.
Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, This relief fund states they are a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that was founded in October 2003 as a means of providing College Grants and Financial Assistance to surviving children and spouses of our U.S. military service members who have lost their lives in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and TBI, information on a wide range of topics related to Veterans and TBI.
Disabled American Veterans [Note from Dr. Zuniga: I've worked with Veterans and their families who are trying to navigate the complex process of obtaining claims benefits. This is a helpful resource.]
Heroes Night Out Veterans Resource Center is located in Cedar Park, Texas, and provides Peer-to-Peer events and connects Veterans and their families with resources and benefits through local, state, and federal agencies.
Horses4Heroes is a national non-profit organization dedicated to empowering lives through fun, safe activities with horses. Membership is now free for all active duty service members, Veterans, caregivers, survivors, first responders and their families. Discounts for other groups also. In Luling, Texas.
Military OneSource, as their site observes, Military OneSource offers "information and resources to help deal with the unique challenges of military life" in a wide array of areas.
Military Kids Connect states they are “an online community for military children (ages 6-17 yr old) that provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children dealing with the unique psychological challenges of military lives.”
Military.com/spouse, a helpful site that helps military spouses obtain employment and support.
The Military Veteran Peer Network connects Veterans and their families to valuable resources via Veteran peers.
Mustang Mentors, as this website states, with the help of the Mustang Heritage Foundation, Veterans choose a Bureau of Land Management wild horse, untouched by humans, and transform the horse in approximately 100 days to a gentle, adoptable animal. Veterans learn marketable vocational skills for a future occupation in the equine industry if they choose. In Georgetown, Texas.
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans seeks to "end homelessness among Veterans by shaping public policy, promoting collaboration, and building the capacity of service providers" and they provide many useful related resources at this site.
The National Military Family Association offers children-related toolkits, publications, scholarships, spouse-related resources and more.
Project Welcome Home Troops seeks to improve the quality of life for returning Veterans and their families through a host of resources related to stress reduction and wellness.
SoldierSongs states they exist “to serve our nations military heroes with FREE music lessons, instruments when necessary, and a means of creative expression.”
Texas Veterans App is a mobile application providing U.S. Military Veterans access to the Veterans Crisis Line, Hotline for Women Veterans, Connect with Texas Veterans, Texas Veterans Hotline, and the Texas Veterans Portal.
Train a Dog Save a Warrior, TADSAW states their mission “is to provide for the training of a Medical Alert Service dog, as designated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, for any wounded warrior, active duty or Veteran, surviving with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma, (MST), and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), in order to restore and improve the warrior's quality of life with a canine 'Battle Buddy', at no charge to the warrior.”
VA National Center for PTSD, sponsored by the VA, this site provides research and resources to professionals and the public on Post Traumatic Stress.
The Veteran Parenting Toolkit, this website provides five age-based parenting toolkits related to the unique needs of military families.
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
Veterans Equine Therapy Services, a horsemanship program fostering recreational and community-building opportunity for retired military families. In Austin, Texas.
The Wounded Warrior Project, as this website observes, "The greatest casualty is being forgotten." This page facilitates an important mission and provides many related resources including extensive programs and grants.