Veteran Resource & Support
Below are the resources that we have accumulated for those needing additional support. It is important to understand that not everything works for everyone. The Important thing is to not give up! If you have a recommendation for another resource, please email us here.
- Veteran Crisis Hotline: If you are in crisis, or a Veteran you know is in crisis please call the Veteran Crisis Hotline 1 (800) 273 - 8255, Press 1
- If you're a Combat Veteran that needs to just talk to someone, please call or text '6' to (559) 799-2548
- Post Traumatic Stress (PTS): "The important thing is to never give up!
- For more information about Post Traumatic Stress, please visit the National/Institute of Mental Health website https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml or click here.
- Vet Center: Vet Center understands and appreciate Veterans' war experiences while assisting them and their family members toward a successful post-war adjustment in or near their community. Vet Center Call Center Counseling is also available 24/7 at 1-877-WAR-VETS (1.877.927.8387)
- Visit their website here
- Give an Hour: their mission is to develop national networks of volunteer professional capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society. Since 2005, they have focused on providing free and confidential mental health care to those who serve, veterans, and their families. If you feel ever feel you need the one-on-one support, please call 1 (800) 273-8255 at any time.
- They also have a text line: text "SIGNS" to 741741
- Check out there website www.giveanhour.org
- Or email: [email protected]
- David Lynch Foundation (Operation Warrior Wellness): Transcendental Meditation (TM)
- The TM- based Resilient warrior program has been extensively researched by over 340 peer-reviewed studies including over $26 million in grants from the national Institute of health to study the program's effectiveness for reducing heart disease key findings include:
- 40 to 45% reduction in symptoms of PTSD and depression
- 42% decrease in insomnia
- 30% improvement and satisfaction with quality life
- 25% reduction in plasma cortisol levels decrease high blood pressure or on par with first-line anti hypertensives
- 47% reduced risk of cardiovascular related mortality
- To find out more about their program or apply, click here.
- The TM- based Resilient warrior program has been extensively researched by over 340 peer-reviewed studies including over $26 million in grants from the national Institute of health to study the program's effectiveness for reducing heart disease key findings include:
Self Care Mobile Apps
PTSD Coach
PTSD Family Coach
Mindfulness Coach
VetChange
CPT Coach
**For more apps and information about the above apps, please click here.**
**For a list of all VA mobile apps available, please click here.**
- This mobile app is to help you learn about and cope with the symptoms related to PTSD that commonly occur following trauma.
- click here for: iTunes (iOS) Google Play (Android)
PTSD Family Coach
- PTSD Family Coach is an app to support family members of those living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Click here for: iTunes (iOS)
Mindfulness Coach
- Grounding yourself in the present moment can help you cope better with unpleasant thoughts and emotions. The Mindfulness Coach app will help you do this.
- Click here for: iTunes (iOS)
VetChange
- This mobile app is for Veterans and Servicemembers who are concerned about their drinking and how it relates to posttraumatic stress after deployment, or for anyone who wants to develop healthier drinking behaviors.
- Click here for: iTunes (iOS)
CPT Coach
- CPT Coach is a free mobile app that helps you work with your therapist during Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). The app helps you keep track of homework, appointments, and PTSD symptoms. CPT Coach is not a self-help tool.
- Click here for: Tunes (iOS)
**For more apps and information about the above apps, please click here.**
**For a list of all VA mobile apps available, please click here.**
Local Legacy Organizations
Disabled American Veterans (DAV):
- Homer Blevins Chapter 1 (Fresno)
- Visalia: (862) 824-5225
- Fresno: (559) 224-0522
- Hanford: (559) 583-1169
- Visalia: (559) 300-2306
- Fresno: (559) 275-4061
- Lemoore: (559) 924-9260
- Visalia: (559) 688-3407
- Fresno: (559) 457-0240
Financial Assistance
*This is a list of organizations that may be able to help with financial assistance. However, please note that some organizations only help post 9/11 Veterans or certain disability ratings. Always check with the organizational guidelines before applying.*
- Semper Fi & Americas Fund: 1(760) 725-3680 They help veterans of disability rating 70% and above.
- United Way: 211 they have programs lists available
- VFW Unmet Needs: 1 (866) 789-6333
- Coalition to Support America’s Heroes: 1 (888) 447-2588
- USA Cares: 1 (858) 361-8122
- Operation first response: (888) 289-0280
- Wounded Warrior Project : (888) 997-2586
- Central Valley Vets: https://www.centralvalleyveterans.org/services-and-projects.html
- Phone: (559) 281-0784
- Salute Our Heroes: www.saluteheroes.org
- Phone: 1 (888) 447-2588
- Our Heroes Dreams: www.ourheroesdreams.org
- Phone: (844) 643-8387
- America's Fund/ Sempri Fi: (760) 725-3680
- San Joaquin Valley Veterans (Fresno County): (559) 255-8838
- The Wounded Hero Fund: www.thewoundedheroesfund.org
- Church Assistance Programs: www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/church_assistance_.html
Homelessness
*These organizations have programs that help with Housing, Furnishing, & Veteran Homelessness. Please check with their organizational guidelines before applying.*
- Westcare: 559.584.8100
- Tulare County Housing Authority: www.hatc.net
- Homeless connect: www.projecthomelessconnect.org
- Furnishings of Hope: www.furnishinghope.org
- or call: (844) 643-8387
Veterans' Disability Claims
If you are looking to file your VA Disability Claim, below are Service Offices in your area who can help.
** eBenefits is another way to access your military information and records. You can also apply for a benefits claim there or check on a claim already in process. To check out the site click here or copy the address below.
https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage **
- Tulare County Veteran's Service Office
- 3348 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia Ca 93291
- (559) 713-2880
- Kings County Veteran's Service Office
- 1400 W Lacey Blvd, Law Building #4, Hanford Ca 93230
- (559) 852-2669
- Kern County Veteran's Service Department
- 1120 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield Ca 93301
- (661) 868-7300
- Toll Free: (866) 218-5367
- Fresno County Veteran's Service Office
- 1320 E Shaw Ave, Ste 105, Fresno Ca 93710 (Located in the same building as US Veterans Center)
- (559) 600-5436
- Stanislaus County Veteran's Service Office
- 3500 Coffee Rd, Ste 19, Modesto Ca 95354
- (209) 558-7380
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
- 2615 E Clinton Ave, Rm E-108A, Fresno Ca 93703
- (559) 241-6418 "Mario Flores"
** eBenefits is another way to access your military information and records. You can also apply for a benefits claim there or check on a claim already in process. To check out the site click here or copy the address below.
https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage **
Addiction
Multiple deployments to combat zones can cause stress to veterans and their families. That stress coupled with illnesses and/or injuries can put our nations veterans at risk for substance abuse disorders. Addiction can further delay our Combat Veterans as they come home and reintegrate back into civilian life. Our Warfighters need to know they are not alone. Below are some websites and numbers of places to help.
VA Assistance with Addiction
Mobile Apps to Help with Addiction
***These apps are not intended to replace professional treatment***
VA Assistance with Addiction
- Tobacco Addiction: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-tobacco/
- Substance Addiction: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-abuse/index.asp
- Self-Help Resources: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/self_help.asp
Mobile Apps to Help with Addiction
***These apps are not intended to replace professional treatment***
- Quit Smoking: App that helps Veterans with quitting smoking. Stay Quit Coach is based on the smoking treatment manual "Integrated Care for Smoking Cessation".
- Click here for iTunes (IOS) Google Play (Android)
- VetChange: App to help Veterans and Service Members who are concerned about their drinking and how it relates to PTSD after deployment and for those interested in developing healthier drinking habits.
- Click here for iTunes (IOS) Google Play (Android): Not available yet
