God says," James 2: 17-18 So also faith, if it does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead). 18 But someone will say [to you then], You [say you] have faith, and I have [good] works. Now you show me your [alleged] faith apart from any [good] works [if you can], and I by [good] works [of obedience] will show you my faith
VETERAN RESOURCES
(Please do an internet search for the ones without an email link)
COLLECTED BY: norm.corbett@gmail.com "JESUS CHRIST is LORD!"
VETERAN RESOURCES: (Please highlight, copy and paste into web search.)
As a Medicare plans resource center (Note: we do not sell or provide healthcare plans),
we've made it our mission to help aging adults get the most out of Medicare. As you already know, Medicare can be very complicated, like all health insurance programs.
How Medicare works with the VA military healthcare benefits can be highly confusing.
Our new resource helps veterans understand how Medicare works with VA and TRICARE, should a veteran enroll, how to register, and most importantly, strategies on how to maximize benefits.
www.vettix.com – people donate tickets to different events (concerts, sports, festivals, etc.) so that veterans and their families can go for free! Sometimes you have to pay a shipping/handling fee, but it is usually pretty little.
https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/veterans/ Advocacy Associates:
https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/veterans/
1330 Boylston Street, Suite 400 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (855) 722-2974
Veterans and Asbestos Exposure U.S. veterans are at an incredibly high risk of mesothelioma, cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Every military branch relied on asbestos from the 1930s to the early 1980s because the mineral was cheap and resistant to fire and heat.
Our Mission is to assist veterans with the array of issues they may face, including obtaining proper disability compensation, financial assistance, information on the GI bill, and more. We want to ensure vets have the necessary resources to struggle with their health and finances as little as possible. We have created some helpful guides and will continuously be adding more. Check out our organization below: Veterans Guide - veteransguide.org/What's important to us is providing resources and help for veterans and their families.
www.militarywarriors.org– Provides homes to Wounded Vets
Operation Purple Program – Kids Camp
https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/operation-purple/operation-purple-camp/
Take Flight Farms (Take Flight for short) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 2001 and incorporated in 2002.
Our Mission is to develop capable and resilient individuals by incorporating horses into therapeutic and learning programs.
Take Flight is a Distinguished Member of the Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA), which is an association that is dedicated to improving the mental health of individuals, families, and groups around the world by setting the standard of excellence in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy. http://www.takeflightfarms.org/
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org - A multitude of services, retreats, and assistance --
Coalition to Salute American Heroes – [ They HELP pay your Bills.] --
Mission The Mission of the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is to help severely wounded veterans and families of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn recover from their injuries and illnesses, and to inspire other organizations and the general public to participate in this effort. Through our programs of aid and assistance, the Coalition offers individual contributors, corporations, and volunteers many ways to give. Hence, these veterans and their families receive what they need and deserve in return for the sacrifices they made for us. Restoring hope to a wounded hero can take a lifetime. Rebuilding their life takes a commitment from all of us. You can help by making a direct tax-deductible contribution, an in-kind donation, or volunteering your time. If we work together, we can succeed in our Mission, and the men and women who were heroes on the battlefield can return home as heroes to their families and communities.
saluteheroes.org
https://focusmarines.org/focus-program/focus-schedule/
http://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/
Operation First Response Red Cross –
Services to the Armed Forces / POC: Col. Antonio Colmenares Returnthefavor.org
Operation Home Front Ourmilitarykids.org - $500 Grants for Military Children; Ages 3-17
Awarriorwish.org
Soldiers Angels – www.soldiersangels.org
Moonlight Fund – WFSC Hero's Night Out – Texas Yellow Ribbons
The Fisher House Foundation (fisherhouse.org): Hero Miles – Can be used by the Caregiver / Veteran / Family to travel Green Berets.
Foundation
Operation 2nd Chance
Lukeswing.org: homes build and remodel help for veterans
Veteran Airlift Command The Renewal Coalition – 4 Days in Jupiter, FL (For Family Retreats) /
Mary Higgins (561) 746-5873
Army Emergency Relief – www.aerhq.org
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society – www.nmcrs.org
AFAS – www.afas.org (Air Force Only)
Armed Forces Foundation – www.armedforcesfoundation.org
National Association of American Veterans – www.naavets.org
American Legion – www.legion.org
CGMA – www.cgmahq.org
Veteran Love – www.veteranlove.com
Freedom Alliance – www.freedomalliance.org
Operation Iraq Freedom Military Heroes Fund – www.pentagonfoundation.org –
Financial Assistance USA Cares – www.usacares.org
National Veterans Service Fund – www.nvsf.org
Unmet Needs The Vet Centers Veterans Link-Up Hope for Warriors (For immediate Needs Only) – Contact Cathy Delay @ 910-546-1166 /
www.hopeforthewarriors.org
Vets 4 Vets – www.vets4vets.us
Project Veteran Aid Rebuild Hope – www.rebuildhope.org
US Welcome Home Fallen Patriot Fund www.Reserveaid.org
www.healingheroes.org
Teamriverrunner.org
Jointservicessupport. or
Fisherhouse.org
Buildasign.com/troops
Veteranswellnessandhealing.org
/retreats: Couples Retreats, one week, Angel Fire, NM
Lonesurvivorfoundation.org: Veteran and Family Retreats, Texas
Projectsanctuary.us –
Family Retreats
Challengeamerica.org: Sailing Programs The Advance -7 day trip:
http://www.warfighteradvance.org/the-advance-7-day.html
The Israel Trip for two weeks / Heroes to Heroes Program Application: https://heroestoheroes.org/#section-home https://heroestoheroes.org/application/
Impactahero.org
F7group.com
Azmam.org / 602.246.6429 =
Military Assistance Mission
Not Alone Spouse Retreat: athenascottrublee@gmail.com
Brother, this is the one we went on for one week, a marriage retreat in Port Alsworth, Alaska (Lake Clark)
All free. See below for the OHOP link: ++ Operationhealourpatriots.org / samaritanspurse.org ( Marriage Retreat to Alaska for free) ++
whenwarcomeshomeretreats.com
Fold of Honor Scholarships 918.274.4700 - scholarships@foldsofhonor.org
Building Homes for Heroes
Huntershelpingsoldiers.org
Ussoldiersfoundation.org
Homesforourtroops.org
Rebuildingtogether.org
Homesforheroes.com
Helpingahero.org
www.operationfinallyhome.org
www.hwwp.org
www.professionaltutors.com/veterans
www.vacationsforveterans.org –
Only for Purple Heart Recipients www.wearevirginiaveterans.org
vet2vetusa.org
www.militarychild.org
www.catchaliftfund.com –
Gym membership or a home Gym is provided at fightingforourheroesfoundation.org
coalitionforveterans.org
www.operationrevamp.org
http://archives.gov/veterans/military.service.records - To obtain official military files &/or record
www.youpowertoexhale.com
Operation Restored Warrior: 5-Day Retreat/Programs for Veterans,
www.campcorral.org
thearmsforces.org
travismanion.com
themissioncontinues.com
warriorscubaproject.org
Camp New Hope Vail Veterans Program: Summer and Winter Retreats, week-long,
Veterans and Families
www.activeheroes.org
www.helpingahero.org
thehomefrontcares.org
stillservingveterans.org
http://onbehalf.org
http://unitedweservemil.org
http://campcope.org
www.legalhelpforveterans.com
militaryfamiliesunited.org
http://www.myerbootcamp.com
stressproject.org
http://combatvetproductions.org
www.heroesonthewater.org
www.americanwidowproject.org
lawyersforwarriors.org
purpleheart.org
http://voief.org
www.armymwr.com
www.operationfreeride.com
guitars4vets.org
www.camppatriot.org
www.asdv.org
HAVE Alaska – Helping American Veterans Enjoy Alaska www.projectfoot.org
http://guardiansofrescue.org
www.hopeforthewarriors.org
Project Healing Waters – TN The Shadow 6 Foundation County.wsu.edu
www.armyscholarshipfoundation.org
kidsbrigade Rvcampforkids.com
www.outwardbound.org
http://www.cem.va.gov
The Pat Tilman Foundation Operation Hawkeye
www.troopbatteries.com
www.veteransoutreach.com
Operation Resilient Warrior Adoptaussoldier.org
www.justiceforvets.org
www.unitedweservemil.org
www.freedomisnotfree.com
veteranswellnessandhealing.org
theveteranssite.greatergood.com
Sun Valley Adaptive Sports (Idaho) Harmon's Heroes Warriors on the Water (Oregon) Operation Comfort – Cycling Oregon Adaptive Sports
www.lifeadventurecenter.org
Lt. Dan Weekend / Independence Fund Impactaplayer.org
http://llm.nrd.gov -
Emergency Relief The Jamie Jarvo Foundation
www.needhelppayingbills.com
Harleys 4 Heroes Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation
www.woundedwarriorfamilyfoundation.com – Tom Doane / Financial Assistance –
INCREDIBLE!!!!
Air Compassion / robin@aircompassionforveterans.org
/ 888.662.6794
The Lakeshore Foundation Operation Down Home: Family Retreat, 5 Days, Alabama
The Adaptive Sports Foundation www.operationblackhillscabins.org /
Pat @ operationblackhillscabin@gmail.com / 1 week in cabin @ S. Dakota, travel not incl., 605.517.1830
www.wishuponahero.com
www.mercyforme.org
www.operationsilverstar.org
www.semperfifund.org
www.americasfund.org
www.freedomcarewarriors.org
FITCO Cares Heroes Project
www.purplestarfamilies.org
Google: Combat 2 College Google: Operation Ward 57
Google: Segs 4 Vets Upcoming Military Winter Ski Events 2017-18
COLORADO
Resource:
Yoga: https://yogastudiosatya.com
Project Healing Waters (Fly Fishing): https://phwffcoloradosprings.org
Adaptive Skiing Program (and more) BOEC: www.boec.org
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Military Benefits: https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/MilitaryBenefits.aspx
Bemis School of Art (Veteran Glass Blowing): https://artschool.csfineartscenter.org/classes/mah9-introduction-to-hot-glass-for-active-duty-veterans/ Bemis School of Art
(Turning a personal pen for veterans):
https://artschool.csfineartscenter.org/events/mah5-turning-a-personal-pen-for-active-duty-veterans/
Adaptive Archery: https://archeryschooloftherockies.com
CO spring
TR Program: https://coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/therapeutic-recreation-program-trp
Adaptive Golfing: Fort Carson Golf Course. They have 2 Adaptive golf carts: https://carson.armymwr.com/programs/cheyenne-shadows-golf-club.
Adaptive Scuba: https://www.a1scuba.com/classes/tryscuba-divers-disabilities/
River Deep Foundation: http://www.riverdeepfoundation.org
Adaptive Photography/Art Imagery (Task Force: ISO): http://taskforceiso.org
Victory Service Dogs: https://victorysd.org
Address: 770 Wooten Rd STE 103, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 Hours: Closed ・ Opens 9 am Mon Phone: (719) 394-4046
We discussed sending the Brene Brown video talk, The Anatomy of Trust, as part of our first follow-up correspondence. Please watch it (22 min), preferably with each other. https://brenebrown.com/videos/anatomy-trust-video/
Reply with 1. at least one thing that stood out to you. 2. one thing you learned. 3. and one thing you'll be taking away from it.
Please note…this video is supposed to serve as a conversation starter, not an argument perpetrator. If you're getting elevated (defensive, stone walled, criticizing, or contemptuous), look at the repairs/anecdotes handout (or book) and practice! Below is the information we discussed and some other resources that might be helpful: •
Trauma-informed Yoga – Tuesdays at 5:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Open attendance, it's not the bendy yoga; it focuses on increasing the parasympathetic nervous system and helps to reduce anxiety and increase mindfulness •
Art Therapy – Wednesdays 5:00-7:30 at Mt. Carmel Open attendance, art supplies are provided, offers a space to process through emotions and build self-esteem creatively • Tai Chi – Saturdays at 10:00 am at Mt. Carmel Open attendance focuses on increasing the parasympathetic nervous system and reducing anxiety • Acupuncture – 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each month at Mt. Carmel Open attendance requests $5-10 donation
Military Matters Ketamine Clinic at Mt. Carmel They offer low-dose ketamine treatments to individuals who are struggling with PTSD or Severe Depression, and sometimes pain. They must have medical records to be treated and documentation of a diagnosis. They administer six treatments, about 40 minutes each, and offer flexible treatment times, including evenings and weekends. Insurance does not currently cover these treatments; at this time, they are typically $300 per treatment. Neurofeedback Colorado Springs • Neurofeedback provider. • DBT, EMDR, IFS, Gestalt, and CBT counseling options for adults and pediatrics. •
Neuropsychological assessments available, full battery. 2906 Beacon St. Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719-639-2928 www.neurofeedbackcs.com Dr. Cano Insurance Accepted: Tricare, VA Lane Center: Veterans Health and Trauma Clinic •
Provides individual, group, and couples therapy. • EMDR, CPT, PE, and other evidence-based interventions. • Neuropsychological assessments. •
The Mind1 Clinic provides Neuropsychological Consultation/Concussion Management, Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment, and Brain health education-based group treatment. 4863 North Nevada Avenue Suite 380, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719-255-8003
vhtc@uccs.edu Clinical Director: Valerie J. Anderson, PsyD POC: Katheryn Dosch, M.Ed, LPC, NCC – Phone: 719-255-8070 Insurance Accepted: Tricare West, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare,
Rocky Mountain Health Care Freedom Hunters • No cost outdoor adventures to combat veterans and their families.
www.freedomhunters.org 303-884-0059
Healing Warriors • Provides acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and healing touch therapy to Service Members and their families. • Services are provided every 2nd Saturday of the month in Denver at 9 am & 1 pm and in Colorado Springs at 9:30 am & 1:30 pm. You must bring proof of Military ID. 970-776-8387
National American University (Colorado Springs) 1915 Jamboree Drive Suite 185, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
VFW Post 1 (Denver) 841 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, CO 80204
www.HealingWarriorsProgram.org
Balance Chiropractic • Brain Injury Meditation: Join every month for a specific guided meditation geared toward traumatic brain injuries. o 4th Monday of each month at 6:30pm •
Introductory Presentation 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. SPACE IS LIMITED. FREE. • Complimentary consultation. 719-265-0115 Balancecolorado.com 808 Village Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Jil Hinds Director Veteran Services Coalition to Salute America's Heroes 552 Ft. Evans Road, Suite 300 Leesburg, VA 20176 (703) 336-3197 www.saluteheroes.org They pay your Veteran monthly rent for FREE and give you $500.00 Below are some resources that might have availability sooner than we do:
Barber Family Counseling • Individuals, adolescents, couples, and family therapy. • Treat PTSD, anxiety, depression, and transitions for the military and their families. 7710 N. Union Blvd. Suite 100B, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Courtney: 719-644-6131 ext 700
www.barberfamilycounseling.com Sliding scale available for the military. Insurance Accepted: TriWest, Medicaid, Aetna. Franciscan Community Counseling • Provides counseling and therapy services to individuals, couples, families, children, and groups. • Services for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger management, PTSD, grief, loss, marriage, family, self-esteem, life satisfaction, and career issues are provided • EMDR, DBT, play therapy, CBT, Insight Oriented Therapy, and Somatic/Energy Therapy. • Personality, Neuropsychology, and Disability assessments. • Insurance is not needed. Mount St. Francis- 7665 Assisi Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Or 957 East Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Danielle (Admin Assistant): 719-955-7008
Community.sfrancis.org Insurance Accepted: Accept most insurance, work off of sliding scales. Lane Center:
Veterans Health and Trauma Clinic • Provides individual, group, and couples therapy. • EMDR, CPT, PE, and other evidence-based interventions. • Neuropsychological assessments. • The Mind1 Clinic provides Neuropsychological Consultation/Concussion Management, Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment, and Brain health education-based group treatment. 4863 North Nevada Avenue Suite 380, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719-255-8003
vhtc@uccs.edu Clinical Director: Valerie J. Anderson, PsyD POC: Katheryn Dosch, M.Ed, LPC, NCC – Phone: 719-255-8070 Insurance Accepted: Tricare West, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare,
Rocky Mountain Health Care Family Care Center • Provides counseling to veterans and their families. • Services include individual counseling, family counseling, group therapy, play therapy on staff, and med management • Staff is either military affiliated or trained in working with military personnel. 719-540-2146 Insurance Accepted: All insurance, except Medicare and Medicaid. Family Resource Network & Kaleidoscope Counseling • Provides counseling and therapy services to families. • Services include family and marriage, individual, divorce counseling/mediation, play therapy, parenting issues and nurturing parenting classes, adoption and foster care supports, child and family investigations, parent-child interaction, mental health assessments, marital and premarital counseling, couples counseling, counseling during separation and divorce, adolescent, co-parenting, blended families, psycho-education, parenting classes,
EMDR and other forms of trauma recovery. 5360 N. Academy Blvd. Suite 130, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719-227-7477 x10 Insurance Accepted: Tricare, Cigna, Medicaid, Aetna, UBH, Humana, Through Beacon Health Options – CO Choice, Kaiser For Veterans // Additional Resources from REBOOT Organization -6 day retreat
http://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/programs/ -Free case management service connecting to local area resources
stopsoldiersuicide.org -
Health and wellness services
hopeforthewarriors.org -Free mental health services
https://giveanhour.org/get-help/#providerSearch
-Disability Benefits Questionnaires, telepsychiatry, tele-counseling, cehcharlotte.com -3 day retreat using nature and recreation to heal the spirit
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/combat-stress-recovery-program/project-odyssey
-Equipping warriors, leaders, and families
https://thewarriorsjourney.org/
-Reconnecting veterans to live at home
http://www.thejoelfund.org/
For Spouses/Caregivers/Family Members
-http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org
/health-wellness/military-veteran-caregiver-support-services/ -
https://hiddenheroes.org/explore-the-community/
-http://psycharmor.org/caregivers/ -Free mental health services
https://giveanhour.org/get-help/#provider
Search -DoD Caregiver Resource Directory Sarah Dale, the wife of a REBOOT staff member, advocates for and encourages veterans' spouses, caregivers, and family members through a new organization called New Rosie.
-Recent blog post on REBOOT's site telling her story https://rebootrecovery.com/academy/past-and-present-sarah-dale/
Forwarded by DON
Winter is coming, and BOEC is partnering with various Excellent other agencies to offer the following events for Active Duty and Retired Military Service Members... The Hartford Ski Spectacular (DSUSA Event) December 3 - 9, 2017 Organized by Disabled Sports USA and based at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado,
The Hartford Ski Spectacular is one of the nation's largest winter sports festivals for people with disabilities, with more than 800 registered participants annually! To apply or receive more information, you must visit the link for each event.
The Hartford Ski Spectacular strengthens and expands adaptive snow sports programs in communities throughout the U.S. and helps identify and train youth, wounded warriors, and others with disabilities (some who strive to be winter Paralympians!). Follow this link for more information: http://skispec.org/ Mono-Ski Camp (BOEC Event) January 28 - February 2, 2018; this is a five-day camp to introduce and refine mono-ski skills, with a focus on racing technique. This camp is open to all mono-skiers, but we invite and sponsor veterans through funding from BOEC's Disabled Warrior Fund.
For more information about space and enrollment, please contact the BOEC Adaptive Ski Office at 970-453-5633 or email: skiconfirmation@boec.org.
United States Association of Blind Athletes: Winter Ski Camp (USABA Event) February 28 - March 3, 2018
The United States Association of Blind Athletes enhances the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired by providing the opportunity for participation in sports and physical activity. USABA and the staff of the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) help veterans and their families overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth through learning how to ski or snowboard. For more information, check out usaba.org. Heroic Family Ski Week (WHFA Event) April 2 - 9, 2018
This seven-day program, based in Breckenridge, Colorado, involves one-on-one adaptive ski/snowboard lessons, including equipment and lift tickets for veterans and their family members. This program also includes daily family enrichment sessions focused on improved communication, understanding, and support. Additional veteran and family activities include fly fishing, sledding, ice-skating, and crafts. Transportation, lodging, food, ski program expenses, and activities are included at no cost to
the wounded warrior family.
Apply at http://www.woundedwarriorsfamilyskiweek.org/ Military Ski & Ride Camp (KAC/AA) February 13-15,2018. The Keystone Adaptive Center & Adaptive Adventures are organizing a 3-day Military Ski & Ride Camp for veterans and their families. The event will take place at the Keystone Ski Resort. Keep an eye on
www.AdaptiveAdventures.org
for dates and details for the event! Stay tuned in for our summer calendar. New to our summer programs? Please fill out our summer interest form: BOEC Heroic Family
Wilderness Interest Form Wish
Everyone a Joyous Winter! If you have any questions, call 1-800-383-2632 or email: boec@boec.org. We hope to see you this winter! These are links my husband has collected over the past 5yrs+, and I have not checked every link, but I hope they can help get you on the correct path for your recovery and healing! God says," James 2:v 17 So also faith, if it does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead). 18 But someone will say [to you then], You [say you] have faith, and I have [good] works. Now you show me your [alleged] faith apart from any [good] works [if you can], and I by [good] works [of obedience] will show you my faith