EXTERNAL RESOURCES

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Rural Health Information Hub

This website provides resources and strategies for improving rural health and human services.
Visit the Rural Health Information Hub website

eBenefits

eBenefits is your one-stop shop for online benefits-related tools and information. This portal is designed for Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Service Members, their families, and their caregivers.
Visit the eBenefits website

Veterans Transportation Service (VTS)

VTS provides safe and reliable transportation to Veterans who require assistance traveling to and from VA health care facilities and authorized non-VA health care appointments. VTS also partners with service providers in local communities to serve Veterans’ transportation needs.
Learn more about VTS

Women Veterans Health Care

This website provides information on health care services available to women Veterans, including primary care and specialty care (e.g., reproductive services, rehabilitation, mental health support, and treatment for trauma).
Visit the Women Veterans Health Care website 

Post-9/11 Transition and Case Management


VA’s Liaison and Post-9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) Case Management programs help bridge the gap between U.S. Department of Defense and the Veterans Health Administration to support transitioning service members and post-9/11 era Veterans. 
Learn more about these efforts

VA Mental Health Services

VA supports Veterans’ mental well-being by providing timely access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health care. 
Learn more about mental health care at VA

Visit the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention website 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

SAMHSA's Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center works with states and territories to strengthen their behavioral health systems for service members (including active duty, National Guard, and reservists), Veterans, and their families. This is accomplished through public and private collaborations among federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local agencies.
Visit the SAMHSA website

Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis, their families, and their friends with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can Dial 988 then Press 1.
Visit the Veterans Crisis Line website 

Coaching into Care

Coaching into Care is a free and confidential coaching service to help callers discover new ways to talk with their Veteran about their concerns and about treatment options. Call 1-888-823-7458.
Visit the Coaching into Care website 

SmokefreeVET

SmokefreeVET is an automated mobile text messaging service for military Veterans who receive their health care through VA. To speak with a smoking cessation counselor, call 1-855-QUIT-VET.
Learn more about SmokefreeVET

Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC)

GEC provides information about VA and community programs to help Veterans remain in their homes longer. It also provides patient-centered shared decision making tools to assist Veterans and caregivers in selecting available options.
Explore GEC service options

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Warrior Care Blog Warrior Care Blog – Caregiver Resources

The DoD Office of Warrior Care has a caregiver resource page on its blog. This page includes fact sheets, helpful tips and guides, event and webinar links, general resources, and family support resources.
View these caregiver resources 

VA Facilities Directory

The facility locator is a storehouse of facility and key staff information for VA facilities, maintained on a regular basis by editors and administrators nationwide throughout the VA network. Designed for ease-of-use, this site categorizes information for browsing by state and administration as well as by viewing through an interactive map of the United States.
View the VA Facility Directory 

National Archives

Here you can request records online, find additional ways to obtain records, learn about military service records (e.g. DD Form 214), and gain the knowledge required to make your records search successful.
Learn more about the National Archives


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