Military and Veterans Assistance

AARP Fraud Watch Network - Operation Protect Veterans

Phone: 877-908-3360
Website: www.aarp.org/lp/vets-fraud-center

Operation Protect Veterans is a joint program of AARP's Fraud Watch Network and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). The initiative provides free resources and community programs to proactively spot scams and deliver helpful guidance from fraud specialists if you have been targeted. Information on PACT-Act related benefits fraud, charity scams, investment fraud and more for veterans, military and their families.

Hours: 

• Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2)

Phone: 800-581-9437
Email: wounded.warrior@us.af.mil
Website: www.woundedwarrior.af.mil

The AFW2 works hand-in-hand with the Air Force Survivor Assistance Program and Airman and Family Readiness Centers to ensure Airmen and families receive professional support and care from the point of injury, through separation or retirement, for life.

American Legions

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans' organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.

Any person shall be eligible for membership in The American Legion who was a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Air Force of the United States and assigned to active duty at some time during any of the following periods:

If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since Dec. 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!

American Veterans (AMVETS)

Location: 4647 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: 877-726-8387
Email: amvets@amvets.org
Website: www.amvets.org

AMVETS assists veterans and their family members in preparing evidence to support claims for veterans’ benefits and also assists with appeals.

American Women Veterans

Website: www.americanwomenveterans.org

Tribute website to the women who have served and continue to serve our nation. The site provides information about the service of women in the military including pictures and stories, along with relevant news, product and resource information.

Assistance Dogs International

Contact: assistancedogsinternational.org/forms/contact-us/
Website: www.assistancedogsinternational.org/

A worldwide coalition of not-for-profit programs that train and place Assistance Dogs--the leading authority in the Assistance Dog industry. ADI members meet regularly to share ideas and conduct business regarding educating the public about assistance dogs, advocating for the legal rights of people with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs, and the setting of standards and establishing guidelines and ethics for the training of these dogs.

If you would like to apply for an assistance dog, go to “program search” to find an assistance dog program in your area; ADI is a coalition of these programs and does not train assistance dogs.

Battle Buddy Foundation 

Website: https://www.tbbf.org/

Founded by combat veterans, The Battle Buddy Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to helping combat veterans transition back to civilian life while living with the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury and other combat related disabilities.

Charlotte Hall Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)

Location: 29640 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Phone: 301-884-7102
Website: www.va.gov/washington-dc-health-care/locations/charlotte-hall-va-clinic/

Outpatient clinic provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, nutrition counseling, social work, telehealth services and more. Refer to website for hours of operation, to register for care or to make an appointment.

Hours: 

• Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Child and Family Program of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

Email: cstsinfo@usuhs.edu
Website: www.cstsonline.org/research/child-and-family-programs

A research site with fact sheet, journal articles and information on Child and family related issues in three content areas (bereavement, combat injury and child maltreatment/neglect).

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Chapter 26, St. Mary's County

Location: 21795 N Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Phone: 240-925-5439
Email: md26mail@davfrat.org
Website: www.davch26stmarysmd.com

Four Certified Chapter Service Officers (CSOs) help with VA Claims for disability compensation and benefits on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for FREE.  On an average they handle about 17 Claims per week.

DoD - Compensation and Benefits, Wounded, III and/or Injured Compensation and Benefits Handbook

Website: warriorcare.dodlive.mil/Benefits/Compensation-Benefits/

Provides service members and their support network with a reference guide to answer some of the most pressing questions that arise for wounded, ill and/or injured service members. Use the information provided on the website to further your knowledge about compensation and benefits that may be available to you and your family (i.e., dependents).

A living document, updated annually by DOD in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs, Labor and Education, as well as the Social Security Administration and the U.S. military services.

Each Military Service branch has personnel dedicated to answering compensation and benefits questions.  For Service-specific assistance, please refer to the "Service Programs" tab on the website.

eBenefits

Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Website: www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA)/Department of Defense (DOD) collaboration. A website that serves as a gateway for benefits for veterans, service members and their families. 

Note: As of 6/7/24 website includes this notice, "We are moving features and capabilities to VA.gov to improve the Veteran experience. Many applications and tools are already on VA.gov, but you will still need VA/DoD eBenefits to access certain features and benefits."

Service Phone Hours: 

• Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Family of a Vet

Contact: texvet.org/contact
Website: texvet.org/resources/family-vet

A national, non-profit dedicated to helping veterans and their families learn how to cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and life after combat!

Offers plain language resources, support, and real-world coping skills for those living with PTSD, TBI, and life after combat so that Veterans and their loved ones know that they are not alone or left behind. Visit the website and find links to numerous resources for military families, including free materials you can download and opportunities to read and share stories.

Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

Location: 80 M St. SE Floor 2, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-544-7692
Email: info@iava.org
Website: www.iava.org

A membership organization with 425,000+ members. IAVA partners assist/provide information and referral with mental health care, financial support and housing. Membership is free.

MarineParents.com

Phone: 573-449-2003
Email: mp@marineparents.com
Website: www.marineparents.com

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit eligible to receive tax deductible donations that provides support, information and services to marines and their family members, and creates opportunities for the public to support our troops through the organization's outreach programs.

Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Location: 16 Francis St. 4th Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-260-3838
Email: mdveteransinfo@maryland.gov
Website: veterans.maryland.gov

MDVA was created by the State Legislature in 1999 as an executive agency with the mission of assisting veterans, active-duty service members, their families and dependents, in securing benefits earned through military service. Under the Department of Veterans Affairs are five major programs: Services and Benefits, Cemetery and Memorial, and Outreach and Advocacy Programs, along with Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and The Maryland Veterans Trust. The website is easily searchable and provides links to info on many benefits-related topics including a "Get Started with the VA" link on the home page.

Maryland Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses

Location: 16 Francis St. 4th Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-260-3838
Website: veterans.maryland.gov/maryland-tax-benefits

Maryland offers a property tax exemption to veterans that have a service-connected 100% permanent and total, or unemployable disability rating from the VA. This is a complete exemption from real property taxes on their house and surrounding yard. This exemption is available to non-remarried surviving spouses of eligible veterans and to surviving spouses of service members killed in the line of duty.

Apply here.

Maryland's Commitment to Veterans

Location: 201 W Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 1-877-770-4801
Email: Joy.Ashcraft@maryland.gov
Website: health.maryland.gov/bha/veterans/pages/home.aspx

Veterans support services. Referral and information service and provides limited transportation services only for veterans unable to access transportation to behavioral health appointments.

Call for complete details and information. Calls accepted 24/7.

Melwood Veterans Services

Location: 5606 Dower House Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: 301-599-8000
Website: melwood.org

Melwood Veterans Services build on the success of Operation: Tohidu, an experiential healing program for warfighters living with deployment-related trauma, to build an array of available support services. Such services will include programs, activities, resources and trainings for veterans and their families. 

Contact Melwood for more information.

Military Health System - Real Warriors Campaign

Website: www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/Real-Warriors-Campaign

Visit the 24/7 Psychological Health Resource Center (PHRC) Live Chat to speak directly with a trained psychological health resource consultant. Conversations are free and confidential.

National Military Family Association

Location: 2800 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-931-6632
Email: info@MilitaryFamily.org
Website: www.militaryfamily.org/nmfa-at-a-glance

Organization's mission is to stand up for, support and enhance the quality of life for every military family through bold advocacy, innovative programming including the "Bloom" program to empower military teens, Operation Purple summer family camps/retreats, and academic scholarships for military spouses.

National Resource Directory - Service Members

Email: infonrd.osd@mail.mil
Website: nrd.gov/About-Us

Lists statewide points of contact to assist members in accessing VA benefits and health care services.

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, service members, veterans, their families and caregivers to programs and services that support them. The NRD is hosted, managed, maintained, sustained and developed by the Defense Health Agency's Recovery Coordination Program.

It provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Visitors can find information on a variety of topics that supply an abundance of vetted resources.

National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)

Phone: 202-265-8305
Email: info@nvlsp.org
Website: www.nvlsp.org

The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) is a national nonprofit organization that has worked since 1981 to ensure that the government delivers to our nation's 22 million veterans and active-duty personnel the benefits to which they are entitled because of disabilities resulting from their military service to our country.

Operation Freedom Paws

Location: 13920 Llagas Ave., San Martin, CA 95046
Phone: 408-683-9010
Website: www.operationfreedompaws.org

California-based nonprofit that connects veterans, first responders, non-veterans and children with carefully matched service dogs, and trains them to function as a bonded team. Clients commit to a 48-week service dog training program and take an active role in training the dog with which they’ve been paired. No cost to clients ever. Apply via website. 

Administration Office Hours:

• Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Location: 1875 I St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: 866-734-0857
Email: info@pva.org
Website: www.pva.org

A congressionally chartered veterans service organization with unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs veterans who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction. PVA uses this expertise to advocate for:

• Quality health care for their members
• Research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction
• Benefits available as a result of their members’ military service
• Civil rights and opportunities that maximize the independence of their members.

PVA helps find caregiver supports, National Service Officers, legal assistance and medical services. They also assist veterans with spinal cord injury and disease as well as other veterans needing assistance with VA benefits, entitlements and medical care.

Roslyn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI)

Phone: 229-928-1234
Email: info@rosalynncarter.org
Website: rosalynncarter.org

Nonprofit organization that promotes the health, strength and resilience of all caregivers at every stage of their journey. RCI fulfills its promise to champion the family caregiver by building cross-sector partnerships, leading research projects and strategic initiatives, developing and implementing evidence-based programs, and advocating for public policy.   

RCI partners with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to support military and veteran caregivers with webinars on caregiving issues and real-world solutions, providing tools caregivers can use throughout their journey. See website for schedule.

John and Betty Pope Caregivers Scholarship support students engaged in informal caregiving roles, while helping them learn about the importance of caregiving and ultimately reach their higher education goals, and encouraging recipients to explore career opportunities within the care economy. The scholarship is open to full-time Georgia Southwestern State University students who are providing care for a loved one or pursuing a career related to caregiving. Students are awarded funding to cover in-state tuition, with additional funding allotted to on-campus housing and books as needed.

Service Women's Action Network (SWAN)

Location: 1015 15th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: 202-798-5570
Email: info@servicewomen.org
Website: www.servicewomensactionnetwork.org

Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN), a member-driven network, is the voice of women who have served or are currently serving in the military-a member-driven network dedicated to supporting, connecting, and advocating for the individual and collective needs of service women; past, present and future.

Through legislative advocacy and research, SWAN has played a major role in opening all military jobs to service women, holding sex offenders accountable in the military justice system, eliminating barriers to disability claims for those who have experienced military sexual trauma, and expanding access to a broad range of reproductive healthcare services for military women.

SSA - Social Security Information for Military & Veterans Website

Website: www.ssa.gov/people/veterans

A Social Security Administration sponsored website that provides information on disability benefits available to military and veterans.

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department of Maryland

Location: 101 N Gay St., Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-539-1310
Email: dav_hq@davofmd.org
Website: www.davofmd.org

The DAV Department of Maryland fulfills its promise to injured veterans and their families in three distinct ways: advocacy, awareness and assistance. Injured veterans face physical, emotional and financial obstacles during their transition back into civilian life. The DAV raises awareness and educates the public on the challenges that veterans face. Our team is committed to ensuring that our heroes have access to all the vital benefits they need. We provide comprehensive assistance to ensure a seamless transition back into civilian life.

U.S. Army Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline

Phone: 800-984-8523
Email: wsfsupport@conus.army.mil
Website: www.army.mil/article/2296/army_launches_wounded_soldier_and_family_hotline1_800_984_8523

Offers wounded and injured soldiers and family members a way to seek help to resolve medical issues. Also provides an information channel of soldier medically related issues directly to senior army leadership so they can improve how army serves the medical needs of soldiers and their families.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA)

Phone: 800-698-2411
Website: www.va.gov

A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs program-Organization's main website is easily searchable and provides links to information on health care, disability, education and training, careers and employment, pensions, housing assistance, life insurance, burials and memorials, identification and military records, service member benefits, family member benefits and VA department information. Sign up to get email updates. Check claim, decision review or appeal status, review payment history, file for disability compensation, schedule or manage medical appointments, refill or track prescriptions, compare GI Bill benefits, get mental health care, review or update dependents and get VA medical records.

Contact USDVA through "Ask VA," and ask the site's chatbot a question, call, contact your local VA facility (facility locator on website), explore the site FAQs and other resources to get answers to your questions. Site features many helpful online tools

• Telecommunications Relay Services (using TTY): 711, 24/7
• VA benefits hotline: 800-827-1000, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• GI Bill hotline: 888-442-4551, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838, 24/7
• VA health benefits hotline: 877-222-8387, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• My HealtheVet help desk: 877-327-0022, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Veterans Families United

Website: veteransfamiliesunited.org

Veterans Families United is an all-volunteer organization that created a searchable website that features a directory of over 800 resources that every veteran and family need to know about.

Veterans' Health Council

Phone: 301-585-4000
Email: vhc@veteranshealth.org
Website: veteranshealthcouncil.org

Informs veterans and their families about health issues and benefits available to them; educate health care communities about the multiple health issues associated with military service; develop materials on veterans’ health issues for medical schools, nursing schools, teaching hospitals and related educational outlets; and advocate on behalf of veterans’ healthcare initiatives.

The council's goal is to ensure that veterans get the proper diagnosis and treatment based on the impact of their particular military service.

War Related Illness & Injury Study Center

Location: 50 Irving St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20422
Phone: 800-722-8340
Website: www.warrelatedillness.va.gov

Center provides referrals and clinical services for health conditions and exposures.

Warfighter Advance - Patuxent River, MD

Location: 3650 Rick Hamilton Place, Nanjemoy, MD 20662
Phone: 202-239-7395
Email: admin@warfighteradvance.org
Website: www.warfighteradvance.org

Warfighter Advance is a non-profit agency that helps combat veterans make the transition from the war zone to the civilian world through a seven-day retreat that addresses health issues while building pride, productivity, healthy relationships, continued service and advocacy for the same outcomes for their fellow service members. Employs alternative treatments and interventions. No cost to the veteran.

Warrior Canine Connection

Location: 14934 Schaeffer Road, Boyds, MD 20841
Phone: 301-260-1111
Email: info@warriorcanineconnection.org
Website: www.warriorcanineconnection.org

A 501(c)(3) that utilizes a mission based trauma recovery model to help Warriors recovering from the stress of combat reconnect with their families, communities and life. By interacting with the dogs as they move from puppyhood to training to adult service dogs, Warrior Trainers benefit from a physiological and psychological animal-human connection. As a result of their efforts, veterans with disabilities receive the finest in trained service dogs.

Warriors at Ease

Website: www.warriorsatease.org

Trauma-informed, adaptive yoga and mindfulness practices for the military community. 

Warriors at Ease integrates transformative mind-body practices into the lives of members of the military community so they can be empowered to take back their lives and rediscover a life of purpose and service.

Warriors at Ease is dedicated to ensuring every member of the military community is trained in how to use the practices of yoga and meditation to alleviate the stressors of military life and aid in the prevention and rehabilitation of physical and invisible injuries. 

White House VA Hotline

Phone: 1-855-948-2311 (1-800-MyVA411)

Non-clinical, non-emergency around the clock call center. It provides a supplemental option to report issues that are not being addressed through the Veterans Administration’s normal customer service channels.

1-800-MyVA411 is a 24/7 national, toll-free number that serves as a “front door” to VA.

Wounded Warrior Project

Location: 4899 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: 877-832-6997
Website: 0www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) began in 2003 as a small, grassroots effort providing simple care and comfort items to the hospital bedsides of the first wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Programs provide peer connection opportunities; physical health--wellness challenges and skill building; mental health-interactive programs, rehabilitative workshops and connecting with professional services; financial wellness; Independence Program-long-term support for life-altering injuries such as Traumatic Brain injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) or neurological conditions. WWP Resource Center can help you determine where to start.

Wounded Warrior Project Resource Center

Location: 4899 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: 888-997-2586
Website: www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/wwp-resource-center

The Wounded Warrior Project Resource Center can provide:

• Referrals to Wounded Warrior Project programs.
• Referrals to local and national resources for help with legal services, acquiring a service dog, etc.

National Veterans Foundation

Location: 5777 W Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: 301-642-0255
Website: nvf.org

The National Veterans Foundation's (NVF) mission is to serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. veterans and their families through:

•  Management and operation of the nation’s oldest toll-free, vet-to-vet helpline for all veterans and their families 
  • LIFELINE FOR VETS: 888-777-4443
• Public awareness programs that shine a consistent spotlight on the needs of America’s veterans.
• Outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment and other essential resources.

Site includes information and referral resources.

Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

Email: mail@vetsprobono.org
Website: www.vetsprobono.org

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program is a leading national 501(c)(3) charity that has offered free legal representation to veterans, their families and survivors at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) since 1992.

Operation Homefront

Location: 17319 San Pedro Ave #505, San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: 210-659-7756
Website: operationhomefront.org

Operation Homefront is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides relief and recurring family support programs and services throughout the year to help military families overcome short-term difficulties, so they don’t become long-term hardships. 

Relief Programs: Critical Financial Assistance; Transition Housing-Villages, Apartments; Transition Homes for Veterans; Permanent Homes for Veterans.

Recurring Family Support Programs: Star-Spangled baby showers, Homefront Celebrations; Holiday Meals for Veterans; Holiday Toy Drive, Back-to-School Brigade; Military Child of the Year.

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

Location: 29449 Charlotte Hall Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Phone: 301-884-8171
Website: www.charhall.org

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is a facility providing a continuum of care from the Assisted Living unit to a higher level of care in the Skilled Nursing Home. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home also provides services for eligible spouses who are unable to take care of themselves due to age or disability. The Home provides the support and services required for shelter, sustenance, medical care, and social services necessary to maintain the resident's medical condition and quality of life.

The Home is Medicare/Medicaid certified, and all veteran residents receive a per diem subsidy from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that is applied toward the cost of their care. Assisted Living veteran residents also receive a State of Maryland subsidy that covers a portion of their cost of care, depending upon monthly income.

American Legion Department Service Officers

Website: https://www.legion.org/member-services/veterans-services

Accredited American Legion service officers are specially trained to provide expert assistance, free of charge, to veterans and their families. While the majority of a service officer’s work involves application for VA disability benefits, these compassionate professionals also provide information, referrals and resources on education, employment and business, death benefits and other important topics. Go to the website to find the closest DSO or to join the American Legion.

Visit the website to access the Service Officer Directory.

American Red Cross - Services for Military & Veteran Families

Phone: 800-733-2767
Website: www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/military-families.html

Provides quality and reliable services to members of the military, veterans and their families including emergency communication, financial assistance, information and referral, deployment services and networking opportunities for military and veteran caregivers.

Semper Fi & America's Fund

Contact: thefund.org/contact-us
Website: thefund.org

Dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to our Nation's critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families.

Programs and services employ a “needs-based” approach. Staff and volunteers work one-on-one with service members, veterans, and military families–providing ongoing support for as long as legitimate needs require.

Case managers often introduce new programs to further assist service members and military families throughout the journey to recovery and transition back into their communities.

The Fund processes, on average, 150 grant requests each day and typically delivers assistance within 24-48 hours of receiving an emergency request, within a week for non-urgent cases.

Hope for the Warriors

Location: 8003 Forbes Pl #320, Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 877-246-7349
Email: info@hopeforthewarriors.org
Website: www.hopeforthewarriors.org

Provides comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans, and military families that are focused on the Six Domains of Well-Being: financial wellness, life roles, physical wellness, emotional wellness, social support, and community connection.

Programs address financial wellness and life roles, physical and emotional wellness, social support and community connection, training and education aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding PTSD.

Yellow Ribbon Fund

Phone: 240-223-1180
Email: email@yellowribbonfund.org
Website: yellowribbonfund.org

The Yellow Ribbon Fund provides critical support to post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured service members, extending its services to their families and caregivers. This includes offering housing, transportation, education, employment assistance, and family support to aid in their recovery and rehabilitation to active-duty and disabled veterans receiving treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center enabling families to stay together during critical recuperation.

Marine Corps Transition Assistance Management Program

Website: www.usmc-mccs.org

Provides career, education, and employment assistance to separating Marines and family as well as benefit information. This site also provides access and information for a variety of activities, recreation, fitness, lodging and more.

USO Warrior and Family Centers

Location: www.uso.org/locations
Phone: 888-484-3876
Website: www.uso.org/warriorandfamilycare

USO Warrior and Family Centers in Bethesda, Ft. Belvoir are dedicated to serving the nation's wounded. ill and injured troops. The centers offer a comprehensive array of specialized services and programs in a supportive and home-like setting including classrooms, sports lounges, business centers, healing gardens and more.

Military OneSource

Phone: 800-342-9647
Website: www.militaryonesource.mil

A Department of Defense (DoD) program-A 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help military personnel and their families reach their goals, overcome challenges and thrive.  Military OneSource provides information and resources related to tax services, spouse employment, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools.

Other topics include childcare, adoption assistance, special needs care, elder care, relationship consultation, parenting consultations, transitioning support, education assistance, health and wellness coaching, financial consultations. 

Other services include call center consultation and referral services, language translation services for documents and for telephonic interpretation, and non-medical counseling available in person, by telephone, via secure chat or by secure video session.

Operation Second Chance

Location: 20251 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301-972-1080, 888-672-4838
Website: operationsecondchance.org

Financial assistance for wounded warriors and their families.

Items Considered for Assistance:

• Rent/Mortgage (must be accompanied by a copy of mortgage statement with account number and billing address. If rental assistance is being requested, a copy of the rental agreement that has the name/address of the rental/lease company, monthly rent amount
• Utility bills (electric, gas, water, sewer)
• Childcare during illness or surgery
• Housing and/or airfare for a family member to assist an injured or recovering member

If you are in need of financial assistance and are post 9/11 combat wounded veteran currently receiving care at a military healthcare facility with an expected rating of at least 70%, we may be able to help. Please have your service liaison, chain of command, or care provider request an application by email.

Operation Second Chance has set the following requirements for providing assistance:

• Veteran must have a Military or VA Rating of not less than 70%, or active duty with a Purple Heart. Priority will be given to those whose injuries are Combat Related.
• Must have not less than 6 months of active duty status.
• Total family income must not exceed $4,000 monthly. (Exceptions will be made for families larger then 6)
• Must have an honorable discharge listed on DD214.
• Completed Applications will need to be submitted through a caseworker or VA Representative.

Also Available:

• Events
• Scholarships for dependent high school seniors of qualifying service members.