DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS: https://www.va.gov/
HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, DISABILITY, AND MILITARY RECORDS (VETERAN ID CARDS)
VA BENEFITS: http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/
MANAGE YOUR VA BENEFITS
http://www.myhealth.va.gov/
Dr. APPOINTMENTS, MESSAGES, HEALTH RECORDS, AND PHARMACY
https://www.vets.gov/health-care/apply/
APPLY FOR VA DISABILITY BENEFITS
http://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/spousepencalc.asp
SPOUSAL PENSION BENEFITS CALCULATION
https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/spousepen.asp
SURVIVORS BENEFITS APPLICATION
https://www.cem.va.gov/ – CEMETARY AND FUNERAL
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY VET CENTER:
https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5921&dnum=All&stateid=CA&v=1
OBTAIN YOUR MILITARY RECORDS AND FIND A FELLOW VETERAN:
https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/military-personnel
REQUEST FOR YOUR DD214:
https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
PTSD:
http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/
TOGETHER WE SERVED:
https://www.togetherweserved.com/
TWS enables Veterans to find those they served with by matching their service information entered on their TWS Military Service Page with the service information of all other Veterans in its membership. TWS members can then review matching members and connect with those they know.
STRENGTH IN SUPPORT:
http://www.strengthinsupport.org/orange-county
Offers free counseling services to veterans.
LESTONNAC FREE CLINIC:
https://lestonnacfreeclinic.org/ – Roseann Peters at 714-583-6433 rpeters@lestonnacfreeclinic.org
Offers free dental services to veterans.
SHORLINE DENTAL STUDIO:
https://www.shorelinedentalstudio.com/
Shoreline Dental Studio has participated with a great organization Smiles for FREEdom to offer a day of free dental care for Veterans of our Armed Services on or around Veterans Day every November.
VETERANS LEGAL INSTITUTE:
http://www.vetslegal.com/
Veterans Legal Institute® (VLI) provides pro bono legal assistance to homeless, at risk, disabled and low income current and former service members to eradicate barriers to housing, healthcare, education, and employment and foster self-sufficiency.
FOLDS OF HONOR:
https://www.foldsofhonor.org/
To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service-members.
OC WARRIORS YOGA:
https://www.facebook.com/ocwarriorsyoga/
Offers “free” yoga to veterans in Orange County, CA.
DAV:
https://www.dav.org/
DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year.
ORANGE COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE (VSO):
http://www.veterans.ocgov.com/
The Orange County Veterans Service Office provides free benefit claims counseling and information and referral assistance to veterans, their dependents and survivors.
RECRUIT MILITARY.COM:
https://recruitmilitary.com/?utm_campaign=VET-OE-PRO-15&utm_content=1007-anahaiem&utm_medium=email&utm_source=midwife
Connects veterans with employers.
U.S. VETS. INC. – CAREER NETWORK:
www.usvetscareernetwork.org
U.S.VETS Career Network at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall is a privately funded non-profit organization. Our mission: To connect recent graduates and professional veteran job seekers to lasting careers they love.
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT:
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Helps warriors who’ve served in foreign wars support in transitioning from military to civilian life.
SEMPER FI FUND:
https://semperfifund.org/
Semper Fi Fund is dedicated to providing urgently needed resources and support for post 9/11 combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS:
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
PLEURAL MESOTHELIOMA TREATMENT:
https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/pleural/
Their mission is to give you and your family hope, strength, knowledge and support to fight mesothelioma.
ZERO 8 HUNDRED:
http://www.zero8hundred.org/
Helps and assists transitioning service members and spouses include: Employment, Education, Health, and Wellness.
23rd VETERAN:
https://www.23rdveteran.org/
23rd Veteran assists veterans transition from military to civilian life. Through their positive reconditioning program, they help veterans live happier, healthier lives.
VETERANS CRISIS LINE:
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Qualified responders available 24/7 to veterans experiencing suicidal tendencies, hopelessness, anxiety, agitation, sleeplessness, and mood swings.
FISHER HOUSE:
https://fisherhouse.org/
Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veterans families can stay for free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.