VETERAN RESOURCES

We've listed our favorite resources. By no means is this an exhaustive list. Some of the websites linked below have extensive information and links to resources of all kinds for veterans.

Crisis Information

Call 1-800-273-8255
Press "1" if you are a Veteran.

Call 911 or visit a local emergency room.

Click the button below to use Crisis Chat & talk online with a counselor in private.

Crisis Chat

For Family & Friends

National Military Family Association  awesome programs and resources

The Home Deployment Project is an excellent resource helping veterans with PTSD and displaced / homeless Veterans. 

Family of a Vet - lots and lots of articles and helpful information.

Freedom Calls - lots of great articles and resource links.

Understanding PTSD: A Guide for Family and Friends (PDF)

Learn about PTSD and ways to manage. 

MakeTheConnection.net is an online resource designed to connect Veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives.

Helpful Forums

22 Until None is a great resource with lots of links to financial help, advocacy, health, and camaraderie.  22 Until None Facebook Group (Where Veterans help Veterans)

Battle in Distress facebook page

Gallant Few - Veteran mentoring programs

Community and Support for Veterans

Workout Programs for Veterans

Veteran Workout Programs

Catch A LIFT – Changing Bodies, Healing Minds, Saving Lives (catchaliftfund.org)

SOFLETE - Tactical Fitness Plans

FIT VETERAN - Workout routines, weight loss & fitness, and life tips for veterans

MILITARY.COM Top 10 GO-TO Workout Plans

FITOPS.org - FIND PURPOSE THROUGH THE POWER OF FITNESS

MOUNTAIN TACTICAL INSTITUTE - Military Selection, PFT / School, and Improvement Plans

EXERCISES FOR DISABLED VETS


The Military Guide

We received some very helpful information for Active Duty & Veterans from the Military Guide. Check them out. http://themilitaryguide.org/

Substance Abuse

Many veterans struggle with stress and mental illness, which increases their risk for developing substance use disorders. Please refer to these resources for help. www.ridgefieldrecovery.com/resources/veterans-addiction/