WHAT IS VETERANS OF STEEL?
A resource for USW Members who served or who are serving our country to find camaraderie, support and a way to fight for core issues such as fully-funded veterans administration or protecting and creating family-supporting jobs after service.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
NEWS
NEW RESOURCE FOR VETERANS
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Thanks to Russell Sabol, our Veterans of Steel Chair, for providing the following new resource link:
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Career One Stop - www.careeronestop.org
A career finder and exploration site, with a section geared specifically for Veterans.
THROWBACK THURSDAY!
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Petty Officer Sabol
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READ MORE...
15 THINGS MOST VETERANS WOULD WANT YOU TO KNOW
A message from Russ Sabol resourced from Psych Armor Institute
LINKS & RESOURCES
Our local's Veterans of Steel Program is working to create an on-going list of organizations, programs, and benefits for Vets. We will keep this information updated and it will always be available in this "Links & Resources" box. We encourage you to contact us if there is a resource you would like to see added.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs
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Crisis
Vet to Vet Assistance online or call 888-777-4443
NVF Lifeline for Vets 888-777-4443 (National Veteran Foundation)
VA Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255
Wounded Warrior Resource Center 800-342-9647
If you have found yourself homeless or in crisis, reach out for help. It’s waiting for you. Awareness is the first step to getting back on track. Bad situations happen to the best of us on any given day. You served your country, let the proper resources that you deserve and have earned serve you in return.
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A Place To Start
VA.gov or 800-698-2411
State Veteran Service Offices help with housing, employment, education, VA benefits and they can even manage your health.
Veterans Services and Programs - VA.gov
Homeless Veterans - 877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838)
Women Veterans - Call VA at 800-698-2411
Minority Veterans - Call VA at 202-461-6191
Mental Health - Call VA at 800-698-2411
VA Outreach Events - 800-698-2411
National Resource Directory - NRD.gov The National Resource Directory is a searchable database of resources vetted for service members, veterans, family members and caregivers.
Many of these programs and services can lead to a vast amount of information and links. I hope this information can point you in the direction you need to be in. God Speed.
Any questions or situations not addressed by these contacts please call the lifeline for VETS at 888-777-4443.
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Additional Assistance
Salute Heroes - www.saluteheroes.org
A non-profit, non-partisan charitable organization geared towards coordinating aid and assistance from donors to Veterans.
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Health and Wellness
NVision Centers - nvisioncenters.com/education/vision-care-guide-for-veterans/
Vision Care customized for the specific needs Vets may have.
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Discounts for Veterans
Apply for FREE Event Tickets - www.VetTix.org
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Veteran Savings List - www.veteransavingslist.org/discounts
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Info and Involvment
Union Veterans Council - www.unionveterans.org
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Helmets to Hardhats (Career Opportunities) - www.helmetstohardhats.org
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