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The intent of this toolkit is to provide you with available events, deals, resources, and important information. Please take a few minutes to glance

at these resources and visit a few sites!

http://www.tcpress.com/militaryfamiliesoffer.html

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HOME FRONT EVENTS AND DEALS……………………………………………………………….....3

VETERAN’S DAY DEALS..……………………………………………………………………………...5

VA LOAN WEBINAR..…………………....……….…………………………...…..…………..…........7

DEPLOYMENT RESOURCES……………………………………………………………..………….....8

VACATIONS & RETREATS………….………………………………………………………..………....9

ARMY / NATIONAL GUARD…………………………………………………………………………10

CARE PACKAGES / MAIL…………………………………………...…………….………………....10

CHILDREN………………………………………………………...…………………………………....10

COMMUNICATION…………………………………………………..…………………………….....11

COUNSELING SERVICES………………………………………………………...……………….…..11

COUNSELING / ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR……………………………………….……………….…..12

CULTURAL RESOURCES…………………………………………………...……………………….…12

DEPLOYMENT……………………………………………………………...…………………….….....12

EDUCATION……………………………………………………………………………………………13

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE……………………………………………………….…………………13

FAMILY SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE…...……………………………………………..……………13

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CREDIT RESOURCES……………………………………………..14

HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH…………………………………………………………………………..14

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE……………………………………………………………………………….15

LEGAL ASSISTANCE / ISSUES………………………………………………………………...……...15

MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS…………………………………………………………………..15

MORTGAGE OR RENT ASSISTANCE………………………………………………………………..15

PARENTS OF SOLDIERS……………………………………………………………………………….15

PET CARE…………………………………………………………………………………………….…16

SPOUSES & SIGNIFICANT OTHERS…………………………………………………………...….….16

STRESS MANAGEMENT……………………………………………………………………………….16

SUICIDE PREVENTION……………………………………………………………………………...…16

MISCELLANEOUS ……………………………………………………………………………………..16

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER MAP………………………………………………………………...17

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www.BeyondTheYellowRibbon.org

HOME FRONT EVENTS & DEALS

Check out the Beyond the

Yellow Ribbon website and

sign up for exclusive email

updates on monthly local

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

events and deals.

Farmington Fright Night When: Oct. 3, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington

About: Support Our Troops is offering free admis-

sion to their haunted house to all military person-

nel and their families on October 3, at Dakota

County Fairgrounds.

More Info: Flyer

Cirque Du Soleil AMALUNA When: Oct. 4, 11 and 13, 2013

Where: Grand Chapiteau

About: All new show! AMALUNA invites the

audience to a mysterious island governed by God-

desses and guided by the cycles of the moon.

AMALUNA will be performed under the Grand

Chapiteau in the Mall of America North Parking

Lot this Fall. This pre-sale offer is for the Oct. 4, ll

and 13 performances and runs through June 3,

2013.

More Info: Website

Minnesota Wild and National Guard Benefit for

Wounded Warrior Project When: Oct. 5, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Wakota Ice Arena, St. Paul

About: Support local Servicemembers and watch a

free game of hockey!

More Info: Flyer

Dinner is Served When: Oct. 7, 6 p.m.

Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, Farmington

About: The Farmington Yellow Ribbon Network is

inviting all military members to enjoy a good meal

for free.

More Info: Flyer

Veterans Trap & Skeet Event When: Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Minneapolis Gun Club

About: All skill levels welcome to take advantage of this $10

offer which includes two boxes of shells, lunch, prizes and

more!

More Info: Flyer

Yellow Ribbon Proclamation When: Oct. 12, 5 p.m.

Where: Hopkins Downtown Park

About: The cities of Edina, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and

Hopkins will be proclaimed as the Yellow Ribbon Network

of the Southwest Twin Cities. The ceremony will take place

at the Hopkins Downtown Park at 40 9th Avenue South and

will be followed by an outdoor community concert by re-

cording artist Beau Davidson.

MDVA and Women Veterans of MN Fall Luncheon When: Oct. 12, noon; doors open at 10 a.m.

Where: Fort Snelling Officer's Club, St. Paul

About: Meal provided at no cost to WWII women veterans.

More Info: Flyer

Build a Burger for the Troops When: Oct. 14, 5-8 p.m.

Where: White Bear Lake VFW

About: Volunteers from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Subur-

ban Ramsey County are serving up hamburgers and chips for

$5. Substitute fries for $1 extra.

Discounted Tickets to Sarah Brightman Concert When: Oct. 17, 7 p.m.

Where: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul

About: Nearly $11 off all tickets for Servicemembers and

military families.

More Info: Website

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www.BeyondTheYellowRibbon.org

HOME FRONT EVENTS & DEALS

Check out the Beyond the

Yellow Ribbon website and

sign up for exclusive email

updates on monthly local

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

events and deals.

Minnesota Cyber Aces Competition When: Registration opens Sept. 3, 2013; First-round com-

petition starts Oct. 15, 2013

Where: Inver Hills Community College,

About: During the 2013-14 academic school year, IHCC

will host the Minnesota Cyber Aces State Competition, a

two-part competition open to all Minnesotans, with a spe-

cial focus on veterans. The competition is being held to

find the more than 10,000 cyber warriors needed by the

Department of Homeland Security to protect the nation's

digital infrastructure.

More Info: Flyer and website

Welcome Home the Troops Pheasant Hunt When: Oct. 19, 2013

Where: Wild Wings of Oneka

About: This event is offered to100 recently-returned Ser-

vicemembers and includes a guided pheasant hunt, bird

cleaning, sporting clays, shells and a wild game dinner.

The first 100 to register by emailing Chuck Haas at

charles.haas27@gmail.com This e-mail address is being

protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to

view it may attend as either a solo hunter or in a group of

up to four.

More Info: Sponsorship form

Hugo Hamburger Night When: Oct. 23, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Hugo American Legion

About: Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, all

proceeds go to support military members and their fami-

lies. Build a burger for $6 and get it with chips, or upgrade

to fries for $1. Families of deployed Servicemembers eat

free.

Home Loan benefit.

More Info: Flyer and website

Home Loans: The VA Way When: Oct. 24, noon and 7 p.m.

Where: Online

About: A 20-minute webinar hosted by the VA

about the VA

Build a Burger for the Troops When: Nov. 11, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: White Bear Lake VFW

About: Volunteers from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

of Suburban Ramsey County are serving up ham-

burgers and chips for $5. Substitute fries for $1 ex-

tra.

2nd Annual LSCV Veterans Recognition Dinner When: Nov. 12, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Church of St Francis of Assisi, Lake St.

Croix Beach

About: The Yellow Ribbon Alliance of Lower St.

Croix Valley is hosting a veterans recognition din-

ner to honor local veterans and their families. The

event will include a free dinner, music and prizes.

More Info: Website

Shrine Circus When: Nov. 29 through Dec. 1

Where: Target Center, Minneapolis

About: A cultural Kaleidoscope of color and opulent

panorama of pageantry kicks off a star-studded line-

up as the 2013 Minneapolis Zuhrah Shrine Circus

rolls into Minneapolis with an all-new show for one

thrilling Thanksgiving three-day weekend. There is

a special discount offered to Servicemembers.

More Info: Flyer Website

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VETERANS DAY FOOD DEALS The following restaurants offered free food last year for Veterans in conjunction with Veterans Day. Not all offers occurred on November 11th. Keep in mind that the lines at these restaurants can be very long. Please call ahead to verify all of the details. Some restaurants may require a coupon or a code to receive the offer.

Applebee’s Free meal - Nov. 11 Applies to: Veterans and active-duty military personnel Applebee’s offers a special dine-in-only menu for Veterans Day.

Baker’s Square Get a free slice of pie to Veterans and active military, California Pizza Kitchen Contact store for details. Champps Free cheeseburger and fries to Veter-ans and active military,

Chili’s Free meal - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 11 Applies to: Active duty and veterans Chili’s is offering a choice of one of six meals on a dine-in-only basis. Bever-ages and gratuity not included. Denny’s Free AYCE Pancakes - Nov. 11 Applies to: Active military or veterans Available only at participating locations. Famous Dave’s Free or discounted meal - Nov. 11 Applies to: Active military and veterans Offer varies by location.

Golden Corral Free meal - 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., November 11th, 2013 Applies to: Active military, veterans, National Guard or Reserves The Golden Corral Military Appreciation din-ner will be held at all Golden Corral Restau-rants nationwide.

Grand Casino in Mille Lacs and Hinckley Free buffet. Check hours of service. Hooters 10 free wings (Drink purchase required) - all day, Nov. 11 Applies to: Active duty and veterans Offer valid only at participating Hooters. Hy-Vee Free breakfast buffet - Nov. 11 Applies to: Active military and veterans Available at participating Hy-Vee grocery store with in-store dining. Krispy Kreme Free doughnut - Nov. 11 Applies to: Active duty and veterans Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Little Caeser’s Free Crazy Bread with ID. Longhorn Steakhouse Free Appetizer & Drink.

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VETERANS DAY FOOD DEALS McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants Free lunch or dinner entrée – Call for dates. Applies to: Veterans This is the 13th Annual Veteran’s Appre-ciation Event at McCormick & Schmick’s. Olive Garden All Veterans and Military Active Duty will receive a choice of 1 of 5 entrees plus unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks. Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Onion and Coke – Call for dates. Applies to: Veterans and active-duty mili-tary Red Lobster Free appetizer to Veterans and active-duty military. 7-Eleven Free small Slurpee - 11.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 11 Applies to: Active military and veterans

SUBWAY Free six-inch sub - Nov. 11 Applies to: Veterans SUBWAY restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available every-where. Texas Roadhouse Free lunch - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 11 Applies to: Veterans and active duty mili-tary Dine-in only. TGI Fridays Get a free Veteran’s Day Lunch. Applies to: Active duty military and veter-ans Tony Roma’s Those who have served and are currently serving receive a free entrée.

Treasure Island Resort & Casino offers a free buffet anytime Friday at the Trad-winds Buffet (1-800-222-7077, ext. 2640). You must be a Passport Club member, but it's free to join and you can join on the spot.

Tips Before Heading Out

Review the official site information and rules before heading out. Many websites are listing previous years

promotions that are no longer valid. We link to the official information.

Be sure to bring proof of military service, uniform photo or be in uniform. Proof of military service varies by com-

pany. See the list of states now offering a Veterans designation on a driver’s license.

Pay attention to the dates on the Veterans Day offer as some offers are for Sunday November 10th or extended

over several days.

Many of the restaurant free meals are for dine in only.

Many of these promotions include small print that says participating locations only. Unfortunately individual

franchisees may choose not to participate. Fortunately, some franchisee’s participate even if the corporate company

does not.

Call ahead if you’re unsure about anything.

Thank you for your service!

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VA LOAN WEBINAR

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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendations for Children (PDF) www.cfs.purdue.edu/MFRI/resources/public/book_resources_for_children.pdf

Recommendations for Teens and Young Adults (PDF) www.cfs.purdue.edu/MFRI/resources/public/book_resources_for_teens.pdf

Recommendations for Adults and Families (PDF) www.cfs.purdue.edu/MFRI/resources/public/book_resources_for_adults.pdf

Recommendations for Educators (PDF) www.cfs.purdue.edu/MFRI/resources/public/book_resources_for_educators.pdf

POST-DEPLOYMENT AND REINTEGRATION RESOURCES

After Deployment Wellness Resources: www.afterdeployment.org www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/coming_home_adjustments_for_military_families Military OneSource: www.militaryonesource.mil Becoming a Couple Again: The Courage to Care: www.usuhs.mil/psy/RFSMC.pdf Concerned Significant Others Article: www.afterdeployment.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/library/

eLibrary_COS.pdf Real Warriors, Real Battles: www.realwarriors.net/active/afterdeployment/familylife.php Operation Healthy Reunions: www.nmha.org/reunions/resources.cfm Department of Veterans Affairs: PTSD Center: www.ptsd.va.gov National Veterans Foundation: www.nvf.org Wounded Warrior Project: www.woundedwarriorproject.org Adapt Parenting Program, U of MN: www.cehd.umn.edu/fsos/adapt University of Minnesota Extension- Parenting Education Resource: www.extension.umn.edu/FamilyRelations/components/militaryfamilies.html Homefront and Deployed Parent: Reunion Checklists: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING COMBAT STRESS, PTSD OR OTHER STRESS RELATED ISSUES: Take your stress related symptoms seriously and contact your: Chain of Command - Team leaders, squad leaders, platoon sergeants/leaders, first sergeants,

company/battalion/brigade commanders, command sergeants major Chaplains – Battalion or Brigade Chaplains or local place of worship Fellow Soldiers - Talk to your friends about your feelings. Oftentimes they are a reality check Military Family Life Consultants Military One Source Call 1-800-342-9647, or visit the Web site TRICARE Counseling - Spouses can go for free. Service members can often share a family

member's appointment for marriage counseling Veterans Administration - or Veterans Centers. Army Substance Abuse Program - Especially helpful if the Soldier or family member has a

problem with alcohol or drugs Primary Care Managers - Many family practice physicians, physician assistants and nurse prac-

titioners are quite comfortable treating depression and sleep problems

Community Mental Health Service - They usually have at least one psychiatrist and a variable number of psychologists and social workers on staff as well as behavioral health technicians

DEPLOYMENT RESOURCES WWW.MNVETERANSCOALITION.COM

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INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL VACATION DISCOUNTS www.afvclub.com

LOCAL MINNESOTA SUMMER R&R:

Free & Reduced Stays at Leech Lake Resort: www.andersonsleech-lake.com 15% military discount to all cur-rent Servicemembers and up to a free week stay for all Service-members within a year of their return from deployment overseas. They offer fully equipped lake homes (whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, Cable TV, wireless internet, fully equipped kitchens) to daily planned children's activities to excellent fishing. See their website for more information.

Veterans on the Lake Resort: Where: 161 Fernberg Road, Ely, MN 55731 Toll free at 1-800-777 7538. http://www.veteransonthelakeresort.com/ A barrier-free full service resort for veterans and their families. In conjunction with the US Forest Service and the provisions of the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness, Enjoy lake view cabins in Northern Minnesota, inside the Superior National Forest area.

ONGOING RESOURCES & DEALS

STRONG BONDS: COUPLE AND SINGLE SOLDIER RETREATS

The Minnesota National Guard Chaplain’s Office is offering you a truly outstanding program. Strong Bonds offers a fresh approach. It is basic and straightforward.

Strong Bonds begins with teaching effective communication skills, addresses problem resolution strategies that work, re-veals how to discover the hidden issues in every relationship, and then moves into caring, fun, and friendship.

In addition to the couples retreats the Single Soldier program is designed to help you establish relationship goals and gain essential skills to help you make a good choice prior to picking a partner for life.

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ONGOING RESOURCES & DEALS

ARMY / NATIONAL GUARD

www.minnesotanationalguard.com

www.theredbulls.net

www.defense.gov

www.armyonesource.com

www.militaryonesource.mil

www.jointservicessupport.org

CARE PACKAGES / MAIL

www.usps.com/shippingdates/welcome.htm

www.operationgratitude.com

CHILDREN

www.mdva.state.mn.us/child

www.mnchildcare.org

www.ausa.org/family

www.guardfamilyyouth.org

www.operationwearehere.com/Children.html

MN MilitaryTeen Summit and Newsletter: www.btyr.org/teen-panel

Minnesota Parents Know: www.parentsknow.state.mn.us

After Deployment Adaptive Parenting Tools, U of MN, www.cehd.umn.edu/fsos/adapt

Military Kids Toolkit: www.militaryfamilly.org/publications/kids-toolkit

Military Child Education Coalition: www.militarychild.org

Grants to Help Pay for Activities for Children of Deployed Soldiers:

Website: www.OurMilitaryKids.org

$500 after school activity grant for youth ages 3 – 18 during a deployment. Our Military Kids can also help fund scouting, driver’s education, camps, and more.

Military & Family Life Consultant:

Darlene Wetterstrom 651-212-0943 Provides assistance in a variety of areas, including guidance on reintegration with children following deployment.

Websites specific to Military Children and Families: www.militarychild.org www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil

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ONGOING RESOURCES & DEALS COMMUNICATION

www.skype.com

www.magicjack.com

www.google.com/voice

www.yahoomessenger.com

COUNSELING SERVICES

Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647 http://www.militaryonesource.mil. Military OneSource offers non-medical counseling services online, via telephone, or face to face. Eligible individuals may receive up to 12 sessions of non-medical counseling addressing issues requiring short-term attention, including everyday stressors, deployment and reintegration con-cerns, relationships, parenting, grief and loss, and marital problems as well as assistance with fi-nancial management, taxes, career services, health and wellness, and much more. This personal-ized support is available 24/7 no matter where you live or serve. Contact Military OneSource toll free at 1-800-342-9647 to get connected to counseling. Also visit online at www.militaryonesource.mil for more information.

Veterans Linkage Line: 1-888-LinkVet (546-5838) www.minnesotaveteran.org

They will provide assistance connecting soldiers and families to necessary resources to obtain help with crisis counseling, veteran’s benefits, healthcare, education, and reintegration. Avail-able 24 hours day, 7 days a week.

VA OIF/OEF Program & Hotline: 612-467-3757 *Available 7am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Connects OIF/OEF Veterans with local resources. When calling the number, press 2 to be con-nected to crisis center.

VA Regional Office OIF/OEF Coordinator: Duane Kamp 612-970-5249 Provides assistance with VA Benefits - available Monday through Friday.

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Counseling and Family Resources of MN: 1.888.881.8261 www.lssmn.org

Director coordinating counselors for units around MN: Debra Schloer 612-879-5317 Available Monday through Friday and has a 24 hour crisis line. *Support for individuals and families, assistance for couples, and helps for children *Specialized Financial Counseling: Money problems can create other problems. LSS offers budget, debt management, and bankruptcy counseling so that people can regain control of their finances.

Catholic Charities of Minneapolis and St. Paul: 612-664-8500 Assist in a large variety of problems and needs, including counseling and financial support.

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COUNSELING SERVICES CONTINUED…

MN Guard Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC): Call 24 hour line at 651-282-4078

Statewide Domestic Abuse Hotline at the House of Peace: 1-866-223-1111 Offers temporary shelter for women and children leaving domestic abuse situations. *Available 24/7.

COUNSELING / ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR

Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-437-8422 *Available 24 hours day, 7 days a week

Drug Information, Treatment and Referral Hotline: 1-800-662-4357 Provides support for people dealing with drug addictions. *Available 24 hours day, 7 days a week

National Council on Problem Gambling: 1-800-522-4700: www.ncpgambling.org Confidential hotline for people struggling with gambling, Helps connect people to resources to help them fight their gambling addiction. *Available 24 hours day, 7 days a week

CULTURAL RESOURCES

The World Fact Book: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

Culture Gram: www.militaryonesource.mil

o Free access through the DoD MWR Library Tab on the side of page.

DEPLOYMENT

Focus on Family: Know Before you Go: www.defense.gov/home/features/2010/0610_knowbefore

www.ausa.org/resources/familyprograms/Pages/default.aspx

www.operationwearehere.com/MilitaryLifeDeployment.html

www.afterdeployment.org

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EDUCATION

Scholarship and programs: www.education4military.com

Spouse Career Center: www.militaryonesource.mil

Military Child Education Coalition: www.militarychild.org

Service Members Education/GI Bill: www.gibill.va.gov

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE Transition Assistance Advisor:

Provides assistance to soldiers seeking employment and help in accessing Veterans Affairs benefits and health care services such as TRICARE from active duty and when you return. They also as-sist with dental care programs, insurance information such as SGLI and TSGLI, rehabilitative care, and help with disability claims. Available Monday through Friday

Contact Vince Hokkanen: vincent.hokkanen@us.army.mil or 651-282-4234 Office: Cottage Grove Armory: 8180 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Work Force Centers: www.positivelyminnesota.com/JobSeekers/WorkForce_Centers

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development:

www.positivelyminnesota.com

Family Medical Leave Act: www.dol.gov/whd/fmla

Jobs for Veterans Program: Career Counselor and Employment Specialist Lisa Nabbefeld: 612.752.8408 Provides assistance to soldiers seeking employment. *Available Monday through Friday

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR): www.esgr.org What: ESGR exists to maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing

outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflict through mediation. Their vision is to Develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. Service members are encouraged to follow “best practices” to keeping their employers aware of their service commitments.

FAMILY SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE

State Specific Family Support:Minnesota Army National Guard State Family Programs Office:

651-268-8200. The MN Army National Guard has ten different Family Assistance Centers (FAC’s) located throughout the state. Call the FAC nearest to you for assistance or access to information regarding the many programs available to soldiers, family members, children and couples. *See FAC Map at the back of toolkit Military Family Care Initiative: www.militaryfamilies.state.mn.us Coordinates free assistance for MN soldiers and families in a variety of ways. Examples include: wood chopping, cleaning gutters, wedding or baby showers, handyman (minor home repairs) etc…

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CREDIT RESOURCES

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: http://www.daveramsey.com/military/home or https://fpuonline.daveramsey.com

Military Debt Relief: (National) www.militarydebtrelief.org Provides direction for people with large credit card, school loan, tax, or other debt. List your debt types, estimate your total debt, and get a free quote to see how much you can save on monthly payments.

Potential Mortgage Relief (National): www.makingHomeAffordable.gov This is a website to help consumers find out if they are eligible to reduce their monthly mortgage payment as part of the "Making Home Affordable" program.

Free Credit Report: Go to http://ww.annualcreditreport.com By law, everyone is entitled to one free credit report a year.

Improve your Credit: http://www.optoutprescreen.com Sign up to be put on the national do not call list for credit and insurance solicitations. Signing up

can help raise your FICO score.

Energy Assistance Program: www.commerce.state.mn.us Get connected to the program in your area, call 1-800-657-3710

Minnesota Military Family Foundation: Leave a voicemail at 763-544-2255 or email info@minnesotamilitaryfamilyfoundation.org for help. Their mission is to seek funds to financially support deployed Minnesota military

HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH

TriCare: Military Health Care Program: www.tricare.mil

Telephonic Counseling 24/7 and other resources www.militaryonesource.mil

Military Pathways: Free Mental Health Screening: www.militarymentalhealth.org

Exceptional Family member Program: Special services for disabilities: www.armyonesource

Complimentary Health Care Services: www.nwhealth.edu Northwestern Health Sciences University and the Adler Graduate School have combined to pro-

vide a new complimentary health care service program available to all military personnel and their families. Chiropractic health care services, Oriental medicine, psychological therapy, fam-ily counseling, acupuncture, and massage therapy are available to all Servicemembers and their immediate family. Senior interns supervised by faculty clinicians provide services.

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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

VA OIF/OEF Medical Outreach Coordinator: Dianne Peterson 612-467-5087

VA Medical Center Minneapolis: Troy Perdue troy.perdue@va.gov 612-467-1514

VA Medical Center St. Cloud: Mike Mynczywor (pronounced “minz-war”) 320-255-6480 ext. 6453

VA Medical Center Fargo: Deb Kunkel 701-232-3241 ext. 93787

VA Medical Center Sioux Falls: Elizabeth Flinn 605-335-3230 ext. 96983 LEGAL ASSISTANCE / ISSUES

Legal Assistance – ***Refer to your Family Assistance Center

www.minnesotanationalguard.org/soldiers_and_airmen/legal.php

ww.military.com/benefits/content/military-legal-matters

MN Assistance Council for Veterans will refer to legal aid: Metro area: 612-726-1327 Duluth: 218-722-8763 Mankato: 507-345-8258

MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS

Strong Bonds: Marriage Retreats: www.strongbonds.org

www.militaryonesource.com

www.5lovelanguages.com

MORTGAGE OR RENT ASSISTANCE

Rent or Mortgage Assistance - MN Assistance Council for Veterans: Website: www.mac-v.org or 612-726-1327 If you fear you may be unable to pay your rent or mortgage, call the MN Assistance Council for Veter-ans. They provide rental assistance and mortgage assistance for veterans in danger of becoming homeless. They cannot make backdated payments on mortgage or rent, so contact them as soon as you see a potential problem. They will also refer you for additional help you may need.

PARENTS OF SOLDIERS

www.bluestarmoms.org

www.operationwearehere.com/Parents.html

www.militaryfamily.org

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PET CARE

www.netpets.org/militarypet/foster.php (recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense)

www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org

SPOUSES & SIGNIFICANT OTHERS

Spouses and Significant Others: www.militarysos.com

Military Spouse Magazine: www.milspouse.com

Military Wives and Women in Uniform: www.cinchouse.com

www.nationalmilitaryspousenetwork.org

www.armymwr.com/recleisure/promotions/spousesresources.aspx

www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil

STRESS MANAGEMENT

www.hooah4health.com

www.militaryonesource.mil

www.defense.gov/specials/stressawareness SUICIDE PREVENTION

Suicide Prevention Lifeline (soldier specific): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Provides the following support to anyone interested in suicide prevention, treatment, and service referrals ***Services are free and confidential.

- Dealing with suicidal thoughts, feelings of hopelessness or extreme sadness - Concerned about a loved one who may be experiencing these feelings - Experiencing abuse or violence, Economic problems, Post-disaster needs, Homelessness issues, Substance abuse/addiction, Physical illness, Loneliness, Relationship problems, Family problems. The hotline is staffed by trained counselors and can refer to support services that can help you.

*Available 24 hours day, 7 days a week

MISC…

Firewood - Free Firewood for Families of Deployed Minnesota Service Members The Adjutant General for the State of Minnesota has authorized the availability of firewood from the Camp Ripley for families of all Minnesota Service Members that are currently deployed (including pre-deployment and post-deployment). Families are entitled to 2 full cords of wood per year. Contact Mrs. Tami Klucas from the Family Assistance Center at 320-616-3117. This is an ongoing offer.

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