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Veteran's Crisis Line
Ensures veterans in crisis have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. Call the Crisis Line number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), and press "1" to be routed to the Veterans Crisis Line Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2)
Designed to provide combat-related wounded, ill or injured Airmen and their families with world-class, personalized support. The Air Force ensures wounded Airmen and their families have professional support and follow-up for life, through and after separation/retirement Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Warriors
From administrative discharge, to combat stress signs and symptoms and up-to-date treatment options for psychological health concerns and traumatic brain injury, qualified health consultants are on hand 24/7; website has extensive information and resources National Resource Directory (NRD)
Provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration Wounded Warrior Resource Center
Provides wounded Service Members, their families, and caregivers with information they need on military facilities, health care services, and benefits. The Call Center has trained specialists who are available 24/7 by phone at 1-800-342-9647 or by e-mail Social Security Benefits for Wounded Warriors
Disabled servicemembers receive expedited processing of their disability applications from Social Security. Depending on the situation, some family members of military personnel also may be able to receive benefits VA Polytrauma and TBI System of Care
Extensive information, resources and links on the topics of Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Wounded Warrior Project
Provides good information and resources for wounded military and their families Fisher House
Located near most major military medical facilities, provides a "home away from home" for military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury VA Caregiver Support
Provides information and resources to dozens of supportive services for caregivers of veterans of all eras. 1-855-260-3274 Some Financial Resources:
- Operation First Response
- USA Cares
- See the Emergency Assistance page of the Financial tab, this website
- There may be other organizations which provide assistance for special equipment, home modifications and the like Air Force Fee Assistance Programs
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) has a short list of programs for military families in unique circumstances
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