"While we all remember the fallen heroes of the past and current war, people seldom think about the needs of the broken bodies that come home, or about their families who are struggling with their care as well as the basic needs of living. Your program highlighted that need so well. Thank you for the beautiful, very meaningful concert."
Carol
USA
HEALING & SUPPORT
Reaching Out and Finding Support
Memorial Day is the time when Americans unite in remembering our fallen but it is also a time when we must renew our resolve to support our troops and their families. They served for us – now it’s our turn to serve for them.
Learn what you can do to support veterans and their loved ones and find resources for service members and their families on this and other pages in this Healing & Support section.
American Idol winner Kris Allen performed in honor of our country’s servicemen and women on the 2011 “National Memorial Day Concert.”
Reach out… get help… give help.
Offer support to ourhomeless veterans and veterans at-risk of homelessness...
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
If you are a veteran or know a veteran who is homeless or at risk of homelessness connect to VA services by calling 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838). Confidential online chat also available.
Veterans Affairs Initiative on Homelessness
Visit the website to learn about plans to end veteran homelessness by 2015 and to access information and resources if you are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or if you want to help veterans who are.
Volunteers of America – Veterans Services
Volunteers of America is committed to ending veteran homelessness and preventing other veterans from becoming homeless by providing a wide array of managed services.
Help troops, veterans and their families deal with the effects of wartime service...
Give An Hour
A nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to U.S. military personnel and families affected by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
American Widow Project
Dedicated to the new generation of those who have lost the heroes of yesterday, today and tomorrow, with an emphasis on healing through sharing stories, tears and laughter - military widow to military widow.
Federal Government Jobs for Veterans
This U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s government-wide veterans employment website was established to help the men and women who have served in the military find employment in the federal government.
Wounded Warrior Project
The Wounded Warrior Project serves wounded, active duty serviceman and their families as the soldiers are rehabilitated and adjust to civilian life.
Offer help in a crisis…
VA Crisis Hotline
A confidential 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line for Veterans in crisis and their families. Veterans do not have to be enrolled in the VA to use this free service.
Help military families handle deployments, homecomings, changes and grief…
