NATIONAL RESOURCES:
Military One Source
http://www.militaryonesource.mil/
A confidential Department of Defense-funded program providing comprehensive information on every aspect of military life at no cost to active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, and their families.
Veteran's Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 press 1
http://www.VeteransCrisisLine.net/
Warrior Pointe
LOCAL RESOURCES:
An organization started by Army SSgt George Nickel who has PTSD and is now coming alongside local vets to help them get back on track from deployments. Amazing testimonials of success with this group.Warrior Pointe
Warriors recognize that military service introduces unique challenges into the lives of service people. Local chapters provide a safe place for warriors to meet, connect and share resource information with fellow warriors.
LOCAL RESOURCES:
Community Employment Coordinator
Contact: Gale Hacking, 208-422-1000 ext 4883, gail.hacking@va.gov
SHIP, Inc. (Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships)
http://www.shipinc.org/veterans-programs
A Supportive Way of Living and an Opportunity to Learn Skills in a Safe and Sober Environment
Valley Regional Transit is prepared to help veterans get to doctor appointments, job interviews and other destinations if they do not have transportation available to them.
Contact Stephen Howard: showard@valleyregionaltransit.org
Blue Star Mothers have lots of care packages available, free of charge, for local military families, veterans, or active duty military. (Deployed included!)
Contact: Cheryl Miller at camiller@clearwire.net
Operation: Military Kids program strives to meet the needs of military children of deployed Guard and Reserve personnel by making them more visible to their surrounding community, providing them with life-skills training, as well as recreational and educational opportunities.
Contact: Linda Gerber, 208-283-5423, lgerber@q.com
Bill Heyob can assist with the intricacies of the
Veterans Choice Card.
Contact Bill at Idaho Division of Veteran Services 208-780-1380 or bill.heyob@veterans.idaho.gov
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