veteran resource guide for congressional district 9

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Congresswoman Sinemas District Office

2944 North 44thStreet, Suite 150 Phoenix, AZ 85018

Phone: 602 956-2285

VETERAN RESOURCE GUIDE FOR

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 9

The Off ice of Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema

Phoenix District Office Washington, D.C. Office

2944 N. 44t

St., Suite 150

Phoenix, AZ 85018

Phone: (602) 956-2285 | Fax: (602) 956-2468

1530 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-9888 | Fax: (202)-225-9731

sinema.house.gov


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Accommodations for Veterans Disabilities 3

Animal Assistance 4

Behavioral Health and Counseling 4

Crisis Lines and Moral Support 6

Domestic Violence 7

Education / Scholarships 7

Employment Resources 8

Financial Assistance 11

Food Assistance 13

Housing 15

Incarcerated / Ex-Offenders 17

Legal 18

Medical 18

Military Navigators 19

Substance Abuse 19

Transportation 20

Veterans Administration 21

Veterans Benefits 22

Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) 22

Women Veterans 23

For Families of Veterans 23

Miscellaneous Information 24


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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living - (ABIL)- (602) 256-2245,offers independent living skills instruction,

information and referral, outreach to rehab centers & early intervention for newly disabled individuals,

home modification, Social Security work incentiveswww.abil.org

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Veterans Program- Primary objective of the Veterans program

is to develop and support programs that increase opportunities for veterans to obtain employment and job

training in Arizona. Services available include a Disabled Veterans Outreach Program.

www.azdes.gov/main.aspx?menu=258&id=2194

Blinded Veterans Association (BVA)- (202) 371-8888 (general), (612) 970-5769 (regional), 1 (800) 669-

7079, provides information on services and programs, connects combat-blinded veterans of WWII, Korea,

and Vietnam with newly blinded veterans wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan (through Operation Peer

Support), offers travel stipends, and offers spouses, dependent children, and grandchildren financial

assistance for higher educationwww.bva.org

Building for Americas Bravest [email protected],builds Smart Homes for the most catastrophically

injured service members returning from dutywww.ourbravest.org

Disability.gov- U.S. federal government website for information on disability programs and services

nationwide. The site connects people with disabilities, their families and caregivers to helpful resources on

topics such as how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing.

www.disability.gov

Disability Help Center - (888) 418-8860, provides resources to help with Social Security questions and

Veterans Disability questionswww.ssdhelpcenter.org

Disabled Veterans of America (DAV)- (602) 678-0333, provides volunteer opportunities, job related

opportunities, and other necessary resources to disabled veterans in the greater Phoenix area

www.azdav.org

Help Our Military Heroes - provides military wounded individuals with fully equipped handicapped vehicles

www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org

Sew Much Comfort - (

303) 530-4073 (distribution facility), provides free adaptive (Velcro) clothing to

support the needs of wounded service memberswww.sewmuchcomfort.org

Soldiers to Summits- (970) 484-3633, [email protected],a no-cost program (including expeditions

and retreats) for disabled members of all military branches (and survivors of fallen military) that integrates

the rehab process while helping soldiers restructure how they approach their past and future

www.nobarrierssoldiers.org
http://www.abil.org/http://www.abil.org/http://www.azdes.gov/main.aspx?menu=258&id=2194http://www.bva.org/http://www.bva.org/http://www.bva.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.ourbravest.org/http://www.ourbravest.org/http://www.disability.gov/http://www.ssdhelpcenter.org/http://www.ssdhelpcenter.org/http://azdav.org/http://www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org/http://www.sewmuchcomfort.org/http://www.sewmuchcomfort.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.nobarrierssoldiers.org/http://www.nobarrierssoldiers.org/mailto:[email protected]://www.sewmuchcomfort.org/http://www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org/http://azdav.org/http://www.ssdhelpcenter.org/http://www.disability.gov/http://www.ourbravest.org/mailto:[email protected]://www.bva.org/http://www.azdes.gov/main.aspx?menu=258&id=2194http://www.abil.org/


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SpoFit- (602) 386-4566, adaptive sports, recreation, aquatic and fitness programs that promote the

independence, health and overall well-being of people with disabilities and their family members. SpoFit

offers free memberships to all those who have served on or after September 11, 2001. www.spofit.org

Wounded Warrior Project - (904) 296-7350, offers a variety of programs to assist Wounded Warriors,

focused on four main areas: mind, economic empowerment, body, and engagementwww.woundedwarriorproject.org

ANIMAL ASSISTANCE

Americas VetDogs - 1 (631) 930-9090, 1 (866) 838-3647 (toll-free),[email protected],provides guide dogs

for veterans who are blind, service dogs for veterans with disabilities, and physical and occupational dogs

to work with amputees in military and VA hospitalswww.vetdogs.org

American Service Animal Society - (480) 802-9339,[email protected],assists disabled veterans in the

selection of service dogs and provides necessary funding to train and certify veterans and their service

animalswww.dogs4vets.org

Canine Companions for Independence - 1 (800) 572-2275, provides assistance dogs to veterans with

disabilitieswww.cci.org

Canines for Service- (910) 362-8181,[email protected] ,provides veterans with

disabilities quality, trained service dogswww.caninesforservice.org

Freedom Service Dogs of America - (303) 922-6231, provides individuals with disabilities (including TBI,

spinal cord injuries, and PTSD) trained rescue service dogswww.freedomservicedogs.org

Pets for Vets - Phoenix, AZ chapter pairs veterans with companion animals and provides assistance animal

trainingwww.pets-for-vets.com

Soldiers Best Friend - (480) 269-1738, assists veterans suffering from both PTSD and TBI by providing

service dogs and therapeutic companion dogs at no costwww.soldiersbestfriend.org

Veterinarians Helping Veterans Pet Program - (623) 374-2332, if a veteran has a dog or cat that needs

veterinary care, he or she will qualify for free or reduced care for their pet

www.operationamericanpatriot.org

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) - (602) 256-2245, adults with disabilities can request a peer

mentor to provide support and connect the mentee with community resourceswww.abil.org/peer-

mentoring/services
http://www.spofit.org/http://www.spofit.org/http://www.spofit.org/http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.vetdogs.org/http://www.vetdogs.org/http://www.vetdogs.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.dogs4vets.org/http://www.dogs4vets.org/http://www.cci.org/http://www.cci.org/http://www.cci.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.caninesforservice.org/http://www.caninesforservice.org/http://www.caninesforservice.org/http://www.freedomservicedogs.org/http://www.freedomservicedogs.org/http://www.freedomservicedogs.org/http://www.pets-for-vets.com/http://www.pets-for-vets.com/http://www.pets-for-vets.com/http://soldiersbestfriend.org/http://soldiersbestfriend.org/http://www.operationamericanpatriot.org/http://www.operationamericanpatriot.org/http://www.abil.org/http://www.abil.org/http://www.abil.org/http://www.operationamericanpatriot.org/http://soldiersbestfriend.org/http://www.pets-for-vets.com/http://www.freedomservicedogs.org/http://www.caninesforservice.org/mailto:[email protected]://www.cci.org/http://www.dogs4vets.org/mailto:[email protected]://www.vetdogs.org/mailto:[email protected]://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/http://www.spofit.org/


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Centro De La Familia (through Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.) - (623) 247-0464, program provides outpatient

behavioral health services to families, adults, children, and adolescents (regardless of ethnicity), including

psychiatric evaluations, medication management, counseling services, marriage and family counseling,

group counseling, and case management for children and adultswww.cplc.org/social-services/centro.aspx

Community Bridges, Inc. - (877) 931-9142, provides behavioral health programs including prevention,

education, and treatment services throughout Arizonawww.communitybridgesaz.org

Corazn (through Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.)- (602) 233-9747, program and residential substance abuse

treatment center that provides behavioral health and substance abuse services to men struggling with

addiction; includes level II residential treatment program and transitional living program

www.cplc.org/social-services/corazon.aspx

Crisis Lines- (see Crisis Lines and Other Information)

EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center through La Frontera Arizona - (480) 784-1514, provides services forfamilies and individuals looking to improve daily living and family life at service areas throughout Maricopa

County. Individual, group, and family counseling; psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring; family

and peer support services; substance abuse outpatient programs; case management for adults, youth, and

families

www.empact-spc.org/

Give an Hour - provides free mental health services to U.S. military personnel and families

www.giveanhour.org

Jewish Family and Children Services (JFCS)- (602) 279-7655, provides behavioral health and social services

to children, families, and adults of all ages, in accordance with Jewish value system, regardless of clients

demographics; offers discounted fees for qualifying clientswww.jfcsaz.org

Maricopa Integrated Health Service

(MIHS)- (602) 344-5011, includes the Maricopa Medical

Center, Arizona Burn Center, Level I Trauma Center, Arizona Childrens Center, two behavioral health

centers, Comprehensive Healthcare Center, McDowell Healthcare Center for persons with HIV/AIDS and 11

community-oriented Family Health Centers.http://www.mihs.org/

Mercy Maricopa- 1-(800) 564-5465, provides behavioral and medical health services to individuals who

qualify for Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA), Medicaid and Medicare services, and those who

are determined to have a serious mental illnesswww.mercymaricopa.org

Native American Connections - (602) 424-2060,[email protected] ,offers substance abusetreatment and general mental health services including psychiatric evaluation, medication management,

counseling, case management, residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring illnesses

www.nativeconnections.org/behavioral-health

Terros- (602) 685-6000, provides primary care, outpatient and residential drug and alcohol treatment,

crisis, recovery, and mental health serviceswww.terros.org
http://www.cplc.org/social-services/centro.aspxhttp://www.cplc.org/social-services/centro.aspxhttp://www.cplc.org/social-services/centro.aspxhttp://communitybridgesaz.org/http://communitybridgesaz.org/http://www.cplc.org/social-services/corazon.aspxhttp://www.cplc.org/social-services/corazon.aspxhttp://www.empact-spc.org/http://www.empact-spc.org/http://www.giveanhour.org/http://www.jfcsaz.org/http://www.jfcsaz.org/http://www.jfcsaz.org/http://www.mihs.org/http://www.mihs.org/http://www.mihs.org/http://www.mercymaricopa.org/http://www.mercymaricopa.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.nativeconnections.org/behavioral-healthhttp://www.nativeconnections.org/behavioral-healthhttp://www.terros.org/http://www.terros.org/http://www.terros.org/http://www.nativeconnections.org/behavioral-healthmailto:[email protected]://www.mercymaricopa.org/http://www.mihs.org/http://www.jfcsaz.org/http://www.giveanhour.org/http://www.empact-spc.org/http://www.cplc.org/social-services/corazon.aspxhttp://communitybridgesaz.org/http://www.cplc.org/social-services/centro.aspx


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Maricopa Veteran Education (Tempe) - (480) 965-3944, counseling services

Military Connect Network- (855) 838-8255, provides confidential, anonymous peer support for active-duty

service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families worldwide

www.militaryconnectnetwork.com

Phoenix Vet Center- (602) 640-2981, provides free counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat

veterans and their families, including services such as individual and group counseling in areas like PTSD,

alcohol and drug assessment, and suicide prevention referrals | DOES NOT REQUIRE HONORABLE

DISCHARGEwww.vetcenter.va.gov

United Service Organization - 1-(888) 484-3876, provides programs and services designed specifically to lift

spirits and strengthen resiliencywww.uso.org

Valle del Sol - (602) 258-6797, offers primary health care, behavioral health care, counseling, substance

treatment, support services, and leadership development programs for women, men, children, families,

and elderlywww.valledelsol.com

CRISIS LINES AND MORAL SUPPORT

Arizona Suicide Prevention - (480) 784-1500

CRISIS LINES- 1-800-273-8255 (Crisis Line); Text to 838255; Online Chat:

www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx?account=Homeless%20Veterans%20Chat

Defense Suicide Prevention Office-www.suicideoutreach.org

National Center for PTSD -www.ptsd.va.gov

Purple Star Veterans and Families -www.veteransandfamilies.org provides transition map andresources for veterans

Veterans Crisis Line -www.veteranscrisisline.net ,

Veteran Parenting Online -www.veterantraining.va.gov - parenting tools for veterans

Maricopa Crisis Line - (602) 222-9444

National STD and AIDS Hotline - 1-(800) 232-4636

Ethos Ministries Christ-based combat trauma support groups- (623) 810-4058, a support group led by

combat veterans who are themselves PTSI victors. The combat trauma healing team has highly qualified

staff that has developed a step by step program offering spiritual solutions for struggles with PTSD

National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-(800) 273-8255

Rally Point Arizona Crisis Hotline - 1-(855) 725-5948

Runaway Hotline (12-20 Years)- 1-(800) 621-4000
http://www.militaryconnectnetwork.com/http://www.militaryconnectnetwork.com/http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/http://www.uso.org/http://www.uso.org/http://www.valledelsol.com/http://www.valledelsol.com/http://www.valledelsol.com/http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx?account=Homeless%20Veterans%20Chathttp://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx?account=Homeless%20Veterans%20Chathttp://www.suicideoutreach.org/http://www.suicideoutreach.org/http://www.suicideoutreach.org/http://www.ptsd.va.gov/http://www.ptsd.va.gov/http://www.ptsd.va.gov/http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/http://veteranscrisisline.net/http://veteranscrisisline.net/http://veteranscrisisline.net/http://www.veterantraining.va.gov/http://www.veterantraining.va.gov/http://www.veterantraining.va.gov/http://www.veterantraining.va.gov/http://veteranscrisisline.net/http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/http://www.ptsd.va.gov/http://www.suicideoutreach.org/http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx?account=Homeless%20Veterans%20Chathttp://www.valledelsol.com/http://www.uso.org/http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/http://www.militaryconnectnetwork.com/


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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

SHELTERS

Autumn House (Mesa) -(480) 835-5555

De Colores (Phoenix) - (602) 269-1515

Faith House (Glendale) - (623) 939-6798

My Sisters Place- (480) 821-1024New Life (Goodyear)- (623) 932-4404

Pre-Hab of Arizona Mesa- (480) 969-4024

Shelter Hotline (Contacts)- (602) 263-8900 or 1-(800) 799-7739

Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence - (602) 279-2900, offers a legal advocacy hotline, support, and

resource assistancewww.azcadv.org

Chrysalis - (602) 955-9059, domestic violence prevention organization based in Phoenixwww.noabuse.org

Family Advocacy Center Counseling(through New Leaf)provides a wide range of services including

police, legal, and medical support to victims of abusewww.turnanewleaf.org/domestic_violence_services

Glendale Advocacy Center- (623) 930-3453

Mesa Center Against Family Violence- (480) 644-4066

Phoenix Family Advocacy Center- (602) 534-3088

Southwest Family Advocacy Center, Goodyear- (623) 333-7939

The National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-(800) 799-7233 (Hotline),www.thehotline.org

Safe Helpline - (877) 995-5247 anonymous sexual assault support hotline (as well as live online help) for

Department of Defense communitywww.safehelpline.org

Sojourner Center - provides shelter and support services for women and children affected by domestic

violencewww.sojournercenter.org

Crisis Hotline (Metro Phoenix)- (602) 244-0089

Crisis Hotline (Outside Phoenix area)- (888) 886-8793

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EDUCATION / SCHOLARSHIPS

AMVETS National Scholarships - (301) 683-4030, scholarships granted to veterans andchildren/grandchildren of service memberswww.amvets.org/programs/scholarships

The Arizona Tuition Waiver Scholarship (TWS) - (602) 255-5395
http://www.azcadv.org/http://www.azcadv.org/http://www.azcadv.org/http://www.noabuse.org/http://www.noabuse.org/http://www.turnanewleaf.org/domestic_violence_serviceshttp://www.turnanewleaf.org/domestic_violence_serviceshttp://www.turnanewleaf.org/domestic_violence_serviceshttp://www.thehotline.org/http://www.thehotline.org/http://www.safehelpline.org/http://www.safehelpline.org/http://www.sojournercenter.org/http://www.sojournercenter.org/http://www.amvets.org/programs/scholarships/http://www.amvets.org/programs/scholarships/http://www.amvets.org/programs/scholarships/http://www.sojournercenter.org/http://www.safehelpline.org/http://www.thehotline.org/http://www.turnanewleaf.org/domestic_violence_serviceshttp://www.noabuse.org/http://www.azcadv.org/


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ASU Pat Tillman Veterans Center - (480) 965-7723,[email protected],offers veteran students and

their dependents information and referrals for academic and student support services, housing, health and

counseling services, career services, disability resources, tutoring resources at ASUveterans.asu.edu

East Valley Veterans Education Center (through Maricopa Community Colleges) - (480) 384-9850,

provides cost-free educational outreach and college advising services to veterans and their familymembers; offers assistance with college admittance and financial aid applications, academic advising for

Maricopa Community Colleges and NAU degree pathways, Rio Salado testing center, current employment

listings, resume assistance, and resource referralswww.evvec.org

GI Bill - (888) 442-4551,www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

Madison Street Veterans Association - for homeless veterans contact Andrea Prayer ataprayer@msva-

az.orgor (602) 254 5752- free computer classes on-site administered by ASU Veterans Upward Bound

www.madisonstreetveterans.org

Mesa Community College Veteran Services - Southern & Dobson- (480) 461-7425, Red Mountain (480)654-7752,connects military students to VA education benefits and support services necessary for academic,

professional, and personal successwww.mesacc.edu/veteran-services

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - (800)-654-8364, scholarships provided to active duty, retired, or

decreased sailors or marines, spouses, and childrenwww.nmcrs.org

The University of Arizona - (520) 621-9501 (Veteran Services Coordinator)www.vets.arizona.edu

Veterans Upward Bound- (480) 965-3944,[email protected],no-cost program for qualifying veterans that

serves low-income or potential first-generation veteran college students and provides free courses in

English, mathematics, computer literacy, laboratory science, foreign language, and college planning(including financial literacy and career guidance) in order to enroll in and earn a postsecondary degree at an

educational institution of the veterans choicewww.eoss.asu.edu/trio/vub

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) - (602) 443-0712, ABIL Employment Services provides

assistance and support to persons with disabilities seeking employment through the Ticket to Work

program with a focus on peer support and mentoringwww.abil.org

Boots to Business Veteran Arizona Department of Veterans' Services - offers honorably discharged

veterans the opportunity to participate in a franchising program (assistance with starting a franchise,

development, and marketing of Kahalas thirteen store concepts)www.kahalamgmt.com/veterans

Career Command Post -(888) 219-0408, offers online employment tools

www.careercommandpost.com/ccp.cfm
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://veterans.asu.edu/https://veterans.asu.edu/http://www.evvec.org/http://www.evvec.org/http://www.evvec.org/http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://madisonstreetveterans.org/http://madisonstreetveterans.org/http://www.mesacc.edu/veteran-serviceshttp://www.mesacc.edu/veteran-serviceshttp://www.mesacc.edu/veteran-serviceshttp://www.nmcrs.org/http://www.nmcrs.org/http://www.nmcrs.org/http://vets.arizona.edu/http://vets.arizona.edu/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.eoss.asu.edu/trio/vubhttp://www.eoss.asu.edu/trio/vubhttp://www.eoss.asu.edu/trio/vubhttp://www.abil.org/http://www.abil.org/http://www.abil.org/http://www.kahalamgmt.com/veterans/http://www.kahalamgmt.com/veterans/http://www.kahalamgmt.com/veterans/http://www.careercommandpost.com/ccp.cfmhttp://www.careercommandpost.com/ccp.cfmhttp://www.kahalamgmt.com/veterans/http://www.abil.org/http://www.eoss.asu.edu/trio/vubmailto:[email protected]://vets.arizona.edu/http://www.nmcrs.org/http://www.mesacc.edu/veteran-serviceshttp://madisonstreetveterans.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/http://www.evvec.org/https://veterans.asu.edu/mailto:[email protected]


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Chandler Community Action Program (CAP) - (480) 963-4321, provides job referrals

www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. Workforce Development Center - (602) 269-6485, helps unemployed and

underemployed individuals find employment with services including General Adult Education classes (GED),

occupational training, job placement assistance, and support serviceswww.cplc.org/social-services/workforce-development.aspx

Disabled Veterans of America (DAV) - (602) 678-0333, provides volunteer opportunities, job related

opportunities, and other necessary resources to disabled veterans in the greater Phoenix area

www.azdav.org

E-Benefits (through Department of Veterans Affairs) - online veteran-specific job search and employment

resourceswww.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs

General online employment search resources

All Retail Jobs -www.allretailjobs.com(Retail)

Arizona Jobing -www.arizona.jobing.com(Job search engine)

Arizona Workforce Connection-www.arizonaworkforceconnection.com/resources/jobseekers.asp

Arizona Department of Economic Security -www.azdes.gov/employment_supports

Arizona Job Connection -www.azjobconnection.gov/(Employment service)

Arizona Department of Administration -www.azstatejobs.azdoa.gov(Arizona government jobs)

Career Builder -www.careerbuilder.com (Job search engine)

Employment Guide -www.employmentguide.com(Job search engine)

Human Resources Jobs -www.hrjobs.org(Human resources jobs)

Indeed -www.indeed.com (Job search engine)

Jobs In Logistics -www.jobsinlogistics.com(logistics, supply chain, transportation, distribution)Simply Hired -www.simplyhired.com (Job search engine)

USA -http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Education-Training/Finding-Jobs.shtml(Job database)

Gilbert Community Action Program (CAP) - (480) 892-5331, provides job referrals


Helmets to Hardhats - connects National Guard, Reserve, retired, and transitioning active-duty military

service members with training and career opportunities in the construction industry with the aim of helping

military service memberstransition back to civilian life; also offers a Wounded Warrior program to connect

disabled veterans with employment opportunities in the construction industrywww.helmetstohardhats.org

Hero 2 Hired (through Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) - 1 (800) 336-4590, helps Guard and

Reserve service members and their spouses find jobs with military-friendly companies and offers

employment and job skills resourceswww.h2h.jobs

Hire a Hero - veteran-specific job search toolswww.hireahero.org
http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.cplc.org/social-services/workforce-development.aspxhttp://www.cplc.org/social-services/workforce-development.aspxhttp://www.cplc.org/social-services/workforce-development.aspxhttp://www.cplc.org/social-services/workforce-development.aspxhttp://azdav.org/http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobshttp://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobshttp://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobshttp://www.allretailjobs.com/http://www.allretailjobs.com/http://www.allretailjobs.com/http://www.arizona.jobing.com/http://www.arizona.jobing.com/http://www.arizona.jobing.com/http://www.arizonaworkforceconnection.com/resources/jobseekers.asphttp://www.arizonaworkforceconnection.com/resources/jobseekers.asphttp://www.arizonaworkforceconnection.com/resources/jobseekers.asphttp://www.azdes.gov/employment_supportshttp://www.azdes.gov/employment_supportshttp://www.azdes.gov/employment_supportshttp://www.azjobconnection.gov/http://www.azjobconnection.gov/http://www.azjobconnection.gov/http://www.azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/http://www.azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/http://www.azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/http://www.careerbuilder.com/http://www.careerbuilder.com/http://c/Users/AZ09DOIntern6/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/TF4E5HVH/www.employmentguide.comhttp://c/Users/AZ09DOIntern6/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/TF4E5HVH/www.employmentguide.comhttp://c/Users/AZ09DOIntern6/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/TF4E5HVH/www.employmentguide.comhttp://www.hrjobs.org/http://www.hrjobs.org/http://www.hrjobs.org/http://www.indeed.com/http://www.indeed.com/http://www.jobsinlogistics.com/http://www.jobsinlogistics.com/http://www.jobsinlogistics.com/http://www.simplyhired.com/http://www.simplyhired.com/http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Education-Training/Finding-Jobs.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Education-Training/Finding-Jobs.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Education-Training/Finding-Jobs.shtmlhttp://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.helmetstohardhats.org/http://www.helmetstohardhats.org/http://www.helmetstohardhats.org/http://www.h2h.jobs/http://www.h2h.jobs/http://www.h2h.jobs/http://www.hireahero.org/http://www.hireahero.org/http://www.hireahero.org/http://www.h2h.jobs/http://www.helmetstohardhats.org/http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Education-Training/Finding-Jobs.shtmlhttp://www.simplyhired.com/http://www.jobsinlogistics.com/http://www.indeed.com/http://www.hrjobs.org/http://c/Users/AZ09DOIntern6/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/TF4E5HVH/www.employmentguide.comhttp://www.careerbuilder.com/http://www.azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/http://www.azjobconnection.gov/http://www.azdes.gov/employment_supportshttp://www.arizonaworkforceconnection.com/resources/jobseekers.asphttp://www.arizona.jobing.com/http://www.allretailjobs.com/http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobshttp://azdav.org/http://www.cplc.org/social-services/workforce-development.aspxhttp://www.cplc.org/social-services/workforce-development.aspxhttp://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/


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Hire Heroes USA - (866) 915-4376, veteran-specific job search and employment tools

www.hireheroesusa.org

HireVeterans.Com - (619) 819-9360, veteran-specific job search websitewww.hireveterans.com

Job Accommodation Network - (800) 526-7234, provides confidential guidance on workplaceaccommodations and disability employment issueswww.askjan.org

Justa Center (Shelter for Senior Veterans) - (602) 254-6524, Reverend Scott [email protected],

help with job loss

Madison Street Veterans Association - for homeless veterans, Andrea [email protected]

(602) 254 5752, offers assistance with career counseling, job searches, resume development, job

placement, job interview readiness, computer lab, and volunteer job opportunities with MSVA (in-house)

and at MSVA Outreach Programswww.madisonstreetveterans.org

Maricopa Veteran Education (Tempe) - (480) 965-3944, career planning

Maricopa Workforce Connection - East Valley - (602) 372-9700, West Valley: (602) 372-4200, veterans and

civilians can register with the Arizona job site:www.azjobconnection.gov;MWC offers workshops, such as

interviewing skills, job search skills, and resume workshops; computers available (if you are a veteran, be

sure to let the front desk know)www.maricopaworkforceconnection.com

Project Veteran Employment and Transitional Services (VETS) (through Arizona Womens Education &

Employment) - (602) 223-4333, assists female and male incarcerated veterans (who have for any period of

time within the last 6 months, including DWI/DUI, spent at least one day in jail or a correctional facility) in

planning for release from jail or prison by identifying potential barriers to transition, with a focus on jobs

(eligible veterans must have an honorable discharge with a general or above discharge) www.awee.org

Quintessential Careers - online resources for transitioning veterans and former military service members

www.quintcareers.com/former_military.hrml

St. Joseph the Worker - (602) 417-9854,helps homeless or low-income individuals who are seeking

employment, including job development assistance, job search resources (interview preparation,

transportation, clothing, hygiene), job readiness workshop, and services specific to formerly incarcerated

individualswww.sjwjobs.org

USA JOBS - veteran-specific online job search for federal positionswww.usajobs.gov/Veterans

U.S. Small Business Administration - (800) 827-5722, assists current or aspiring veteran business owners

www.sba.gov/content/veteran-service-disabled-veteran-owned

US Vets - (602) 305-8585, employment services for homeless veterans who have honorable discharges

www.usvetsinc.org
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Valle del Sol - (602) 258-6797 x165, offers workforce development assistance with resources, a skills class

for Windows applications and productivity software, and a COMPTIA A+ certification and preparation

programwww.valledelsol.com

VETJOBS - 1 (877) VETJOBS, veteran-specific job search resourceswww.vetjobs.com

Vets Coaching Vets (VCV, through AWEE) - (602) 223-4333, hosts events to support job-seeking and

employed veteran participants with networking practice, professional guidance, and ongoing one-on-one

mentoringwww.awee.org

Wounded Warrior Project - (904) 296-7350, offers the TRACK program (an 12-month, on-site education

program center for qualifying Wounded Warriors), the Transition Training Academy (to help Wounded

Warriors explore information-technology as a possible career-choice), and the Warriors to Work program

(for WWP alumni interested in transitioning to the civilian workforce)www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Education/Training/Jobs

AZ DES Jobs Program - (623) 245-9545Arizona Job Connection - (602) 276-5587

Arizona O.I.C. - (602) 254-5611

Arizona WomensEducation and Employment (AWEE) - (602) 223-4333

Maricopa Skill Center - (602) 238-4300

Phoenix Indian Training - (602) 264-7086

Phoenix Rescue Mission Dial-A-Worker - (602) 233-3000

Phoenix Urban League - (602) 254-5611

Phoenix Workforce Connection - (623) 245-6200

St. Joseph the Worker - (602) 393-9930

St. Vincent de Paul Opportunity Program - (602) 261-6855

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Arizona Community Action Association (ACAA) - (602) 604-0640, Home Energy Assistance Fund assists low-

income Arizona families and struggling households to pay energy billswww.azcaa.org/home-energy-

assistance-fund

Arizona Military Family Relief Fund (through AZ Department of Veteran Services) - (602) 234-8403,

provides financial assistance to Arizona service members who served in a combat zone and their familieswho are experiencing a hardship as a direct result of deploymentwww.azdvs.gov

Boots for OUR Troops Foundation - (602) 690-4265, provides funds to veterans specific to emergency short

term needs. www.bfotaz.org/index.html
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Chandler Community Action Program (CAP) - (480) 963-4321, provides utility assistance, eviction

prevention, shelter and housing referrals, and food and clothing referrals


Gilbert Community Action Program (CAP) - (480) 892-5331, provides utility assistance, eviction prevention,

shelter and housing referrals, and food and clothing referralswww.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/

John F Long Family Services Center - (602) 262-6510, provides financial assistance for heating, gas, electric,

and other utility payments

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)(through Save the Family) - (480) 898-0228 x110, provides

time-limited payments to third parties such as landlords, utility companies, moving, companies, and

licensed child care providers if these payments help very low-income veteran families stay in or acquire

sustainable permanent housingwww.savethefamily.org/veterans-services-2

Sunnyslope Family Services Center - (602) 495-5229, provides financial assistance for heating, gas, electricand other utility payments

Tempe Community Action Agency, Inc. - (480) 350-5880, provides financial assistance for heating, gas,

electric, and other utility payments

Terri Cruz Social Service Program - (602) 257-0700, one-time financial assistance for families in need of

funds for funeral assistance, mortgage payment, and utilitieswww.cplc.org/social-services/emergency-

assistance.aspx

Travis L Williams Family Services Center - (602) 534-4732, provides financial assistance for heating, gas,

electric, and other utility payments

UMOM New Day Centers (Phoenix and West Valley)- (602) 275-4533 ext. 230 and identify yourself as a

veteran or (480) 898-0228 x106 for East Valley, Financial planning services, daily living services, temporary

financial assistancewww.umom.org

US Vets - (602) 305-8585, offers eviction and utility assistance when funds are availablewww.usvetsinc.org

Vista del Camino Community Action Program - (480) 312-2323, provides financial assistance for heating,

gas, electric, and other utility payments

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FOOD ASSISTANCE

Arizona Community Action AssociationManage non-profit organizations that provide assistance to

people who need help filling out their Food Stamp application (e.g. no computer access). For an agency

near you that can provide assistance with Food Stamp Applicationswww.azcaa.org/findhelp/snap/
http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.savethefamily.org/veterans-services-2http://www.savethefamily.org/veterans-services-2http://www.cplc.org/social-services/emergency-assistance.aspxhttp://www.cplc.org/social-services/emergency-assistance.aspxhttp://www.cplc.org/social-services/emergency-assistance.aspxhttp://www.cplc.org/social-services/emergency-assistance.aspxhttp://www.umom.org/http://www.umom.org/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.azcaa.org/findhelp/snap/http://www.azcaa.org/findhelp/snap/http://www.azcaa.org/findhelp/snap/http://www.azcaa.org/findhelp/snap/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.umom.org/http://www.cplc.org/social-services/emergency-assistance.aspxhttp://www.cplc.org/social-services/emergency-assistance.aspxhttp://www.savethefamily.org/veterans-services-2http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/http://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/community-action-programs/


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Association of Arizona Food Banks - (602) 528-3434, private, non-profit organization that develops food

resources, promotes nutrition, advocates for public policy changes, fosters cooperation among food banks,

networks with government, local, state and national leaders to end hungerwww.azfoodbanks.org

All Tribes Assembly of God Church (Food Bank)- (602) 728-0699

Andre House of Hospitality - (602) 255-0580, provides wide range of services for those in need, including a

soup line, hospitality services, transitional houses, and more.www.andrehouse.org

Arizona Brainfood - (480) 415-0066, a non-profit organization in Mesa whose goal is to provide a backpack

of food for the hungry including childrenwww.azbrainfood.org

Chandler Christian Community Center- (480) 963-1423, supplemental and emergency food boxes and

distributionwww.chandlerfoodbank.org

Carl Hayden Veterans Hospital - (602) 277-5551, Food resource, Food pantry open M-F 8:00-4:30

Covenant of Grace Ministries - (602) 678-0999, culturally diverse, generationally inclusive congregation

called to transform individuals, communities, and the nations through prayer, servant hood, restoration,

outreach, and more. They offer food and clothing distributionswww.covenantofgrace.org

Cultural Cup Food Bank - (602) 266-8370, food bank intended to help those who are vegetarians, diabetics,

or who have other dietary food restrictions, offers food boxes tailored to peoples need s

www.culturalcup.com

Desert Mission Food Bank - (602) 870-6062, provides emergency food assistance to help families within

their service area move out of crisis into self-sufficiency where they can provide a meal for themselves;

offers nonperishable and perishable food, including fruit and vegetables, bread and more. They provide

emergency food programs including food bags and baby boxes up to six times a year per family, and a

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) for seniorswww.jcl.com/desert-mission/food-bank

FIBCO Family Services Emergency Support Service Program - (602) 385-3900, non-profit subsidiary of First

Institutional Baptist Church of Phoenix, dedicated to meeting needs of its community by providing

resources and knowledge to assist individuals and families in becoming self-sufficient. Services include an

Emergency Support Service Program that provides daily lunches, emergency food boxes, clothing, bus

tickets for employment related appointments and toiletries for daily hygienewww.fibco.org

Friendly House Emergency Food - (602) 257-1870, provides number of services to Arizona citizens (andcitizen-hopefuls) by providing tools, training and support needed to attain sustaining self-sufficiency.

Programs include workforce development, adult education, elderly care, youth education, family and

immigration services, and mentoring. Family and emergency services include the provision of Food Boxes

www.friendlyhouse.org
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ICM Food and Clothing Bank - (602) 254-7450, helps the very poor to be fed and clothed while encouraging

self-sufficiency with specific assistance and educationwww.icmaz.org

John F Long Family Services Center - (602) 262-6510

Kitchen on the Street [email protected] ;provides mobile resources to meet the hungry wherethey are and to provide much needed sustenance. They use food trucks as mobile classrooms to teach

families about food and nutritionwww.kitchenonthestreet.org

Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank - (602) 867-9228, food cooperative formed from existing

organizations in the Paradise Valley area to aid the communitys hungry. Volunteers take calls from clients

and others set up food boxes to be picked up by clients by appointmentwww.pvefb.org

Phoenix Rescue Mission - (602) 233-3000, offers a hot meal, warm shower, clean clothing and words of

encouragement for men, women and children in the community struggling with homelessness, addiction

and traumawww.phoenixrescuemission.org

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - (602) 266-4673, provides a number of services including kitchen meals, a

medical clinic, thrift stores, transitional housing, and morewww.stvincentdepaul.net

St. Marys Food Bank Alliance - (602) 242-3663, provides emergency food boxes, a community kitchen,

child nutrition programs, a mobile pantry, and morewww.firstfoodbank.org

Sunnyslope Family Services Center - (602) 495-5229

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAPformerly Food Stamps)though AZ Department of

Economic Security (DES)- Family Assistance Administration (FAA) 1-855-432-7587, provides healthy food to

low-income families with children and vulnerable adultswww.azdes.gov/nutrition_assistance

Tempe Community Action Agency, Inc. - (480) 350-5880, serves as the communitys primary social service

organization, serving elderly and low income community members. Services include a Tempe Community

Market and community gardens in Clark Park and Escalante, I-HELP (Interfaith Homeless Emergency

Lodging Program) which provides shelter, food, workforce development to help individuals

www.tempeaction.org

The Salvation Army - 602-267-4100www.salvationarmyphoenix.org

The Salvation Army Tempe Corps - (480) 967-8649

Travis L Williams Family Services Center - (602) 534-4732

United Food Bank - (480) 926-4897, distributes bulk quantities of food to 120+ agencies in Maricopa, Pinal,

Gila, Navajo and Apache countries that, in turn, pack and provide food boxes to families and individuals in

need of emergency assistancewww.unitedfoodbank.org
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Valley View Community Food Bank - (623) 933-3358, mission is to serve communities with love and

respect for those who are in need of a good and wholesome nutritious food box

www.valleyviewfoodbank.wordpress.com

Vista del Camino Community Action Program - (480) 312-2323, provides a variety of services to Scottsdale

residents to prevent homelessness, meet the basic needs of individuals and families in crisis, relieveeconomic and emotional stress and assist individuals to maintain self-sufficiency. Services include a food

bank, emergency food boxes, a hydration station, and more

www.scottsdaleaz.gov/departments/Community_Services/Human_Services/vista-del-camino

Waste Not - (480) 941-1841, not a food bank but feeds thousands of hungry people daily. Delivers food

otherwise thrown away to 100 diverse agencies that feed the hungry, including schools, after-school

programs, daycare centers, rehabilitation centers, transition homes and senior facilities

www.wastenotaz.org

HOUSING

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) - (602) 256-2245,www.abil.org

Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) - (602) 256-6945, health services

www.cassaz.org/programs/veterans-services

Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC)for Homeless Veterans located in CASS- (602) 568-7843 or

(602) 290-7994, provides access to healthcare, transitional housing, and coordination with community

resources to provide permanent housing. Also offers employment serviceswww.cassaz.org/veteran-

support-services.html

East Valley Mens Center Shelter (Mesa) - (480) 610-6722, transitional shelter for homeless men

www.turnanewleaf.org/homeless_shelters_and_services

East Valley Womens Shelter (Mesa) - (480) 969-1691, services and temporary housing for women,

including support to find permanent housing solutions


Justa Center (Shelter for Senior Veterans) - (602) 254-6524,[email protected](Reverend Scott

Ritchey), works with older homeless adults to obtain housing and benefitshttp://www.justacenter.org/

Madison Street Veterans Association - for homeless veterans contact Andrea Prayer ataprayer@msva-

az.org,(602) 254 5752, offers bicycle lending and safe bicycle storage, local and long distance phone

service, music activities and music therapy, arts (physical, music, dance, theater, film), and many other

activitieswww.madisonstreetveterans.org
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MANA House - (602) 254-6785, transitional drug-free housing facility for Madison Street Veterans

Association located in Phoenix, providing 53 clients with an array of services, such as hot meals,

transportation and bicycles, clothing, computer access, laundry, showers, and job services

www.madisonstreetveterans.org/mana-house

Mary Ellens Place - (602) 633-200, offers safe, affordable housing to women veterans in North CentralPhoenix

La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter (Chandler) - (602) 263-8900, provides services to help homeless

families with minor-aged children become self-reliant


National Homeless Veterans Resource Line- (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838)

Native American Connections - (602) 254-3247,[email protected] ,provides support for

individuals in alcohol and drug recovery, family stabilization, and community wellness and is open is

individuals and families of all ethnicities with specialized communities for families, seniors, individuals withdisabilities, chronically homeless men and women, and homeless youth; services in financial literacy, family

strengthening, health and wellnesswww.nativeconnections.org/housing

P.A.C.E (People Access Community Education)- (480) 268-2677, provides housing placement assistance for

the elderlywww.seniorhousing.org

Rapid Re-Housing Young Adult Program (through New Leaf) - provides permanent housing solutions to

stabilize individuals and families, ages 18-26, that are currently homeless or living in emergency shelters;

participants must become engaged in an educational or vocational program and/or be employed


Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun - (480) 774-0237, engages community partners and volunteers to

revitalize neighborhoods with a focus on home repair, modifications, and improvements for needy, low-

income seniors, veterans, and disabled individualswww.rebuildingtogether.org

Save the Family - (480) 898-0228 x110, provides eligible veteran families with rapid re-housing, eviction

prevention, outreach, case management, and assistance in obtaining VA and other

benefits www.savethefamily.org/housing-for-families-2

Shelter Hotline (CONTACS) - (602) 263-8900 or 1-(800) 799-7739, up-to-date information regarding which

shelters have available space and accommodations

Supportive Services for Veteran Families(602) 356-1658,

The SSVF program is designed to assist very

low-income veteran families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless

EMERGENCY SHELTERS:

Center Arizona Shelter Services - (602) 256-6945

Church on the Street (Men) - (602) 447-0259

Gift of Mary (Night Shelter) - (602)254-8424

La Mesita (Families) - (480) 834-8723
http://www.madisonstreetveterans.org/mana-househttp://www.turnanewleaf.org/homeless_shelters_and_serviceshttp://www.turnanewleaf.org/homeless_shelters_and_servicesmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.nativeconnections.org/housinghttp://www.nativeconnections.org/housinghttp://www.nativeconnections.org/housinghttp://www.seniorhousing.org/http://www.seniorhousing.org/http://www.seniorhousing.org/http://www.turnanewleaf.org/homeless_shelters_and_serviceshttp://www.turnanewleaf.org/homeless_shelters_and_serviceshttp://www.rebuildingtogether.org/http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/http://www.savethefamily.org/housing-for-families-2http://www.savethefamily.org/housing-for-families-2http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/http://www.turnanewleaf.org/homeless_shelters_and_serviceshttp://www.seniorhousing.org/http://www.nativeconnections.org/housingmailto:[email protected]://www.turnanewleaf.org/homeless_shelters_and_serviceshttp://www.madisonstreetveterans.org/mana-house


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Phoenix Rescue Mission (Men) - (602) 233-3000

Respite Shelter for Men - (602) 870-4353

The Salvation Army (Families) - (602) 267-4130

TumbleweedOpen Hands (9-17 Years Old) - (602) 841-5799

Twelfth Avenue Retreat (Men) - (602) 253-4745

U.M.O.M. - (602) 275-4533Vista Colina (Families) - (602) 944-0960

TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS:

Andre House (Men and Women) - (602) 252-9023

Haven (Seriously Mentally Ill) - (602) 258-1542

Homeward Bound (Families) - (602) 263-7654

House of Refuge (Men and Single Moms with Kids) - (602) 678-0223

Labors Community Service Agency (Families) - (602) 263-5741

Native American Connection - (602) 263-7773

Ozanam Manor/St. Vincent de Paul - (602) 850-6900

Phoenix Rescue Mission (Men) - (602)233-3000Save the Family (Families) - (480) 898-0228

Sun Dance Lodge (Women and Children) - (602) 870-0376

SW Behavioral Health (Seriously Mentally Ill and Veterans) - (602) 257-9339

The Bridge of Hope (Families) - (602) 589-5556

U.M.O.M. (Families) - (602) 275-4533

Whole Life Foundation (Families and Singles) - (602) 256-2828

UMOM New Day Centers (Phoenix and West Valley)- (602) 275-4533 ext. 230, and identify yourself as a

veteran or (480) 898-0228 x106 for East Valley, offers housing counseling services and assistance sustaining

permanent housing, Also provides veteransprograms, domestic violence assistance, child development

services, workforce development programs (e.g. educational services, employment training, food servicestraining, health care and wellness programs, etc.www.umom.org

US Vets - (602) 305-8585, offers rapid re-housing, transitional housing, long-term supportive housing, and

permanent housing services for homeless veterans who have honorable dischargeswww.usvetsinc.org

INCARCERATED / EX-OFFENDERS

Arizona Womens Education and Employment(AWEE) - (602) 223-4333,http://www.awee.org/

AZ Common Ground - (602) 914-9000,http://www.azcommonground.org/

Church on the Street - (602) 447-0259,http://cotsphoenix.org/

Ministry to the Incarcerated - (602) 594-6836,http://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/ministry-to-the-

incarcerated
http://www.umom.org/http://www.umom.org/http://www.umom.org/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.awee.org/http://www.awee.org/http://www.awee.org/http://www.azcommonground.org/http://www.azcommonground.org/http://www.azcommonground.org/http://cotsphoenix.org/http://cotsphoenix.org/http://cotsphoenix.org/http://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/ministry-to-the-incarceratedhttp://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/ministry-to-the-incarceratedhttp://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/ministry-to-the-incarceratedhttp://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/ministry-to-the-incarceratedhttp://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/ministry-to-the-incarceratedhttp://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/ministry-to-the-incarceratedhttp://cotsphoenix.org/http://www.azcommonground.org/http://www.awee.org/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.umom.org/


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LEGAL

Arizona Supreme Court - a one-stop clearinghouse for access to legal and other important veteran benefit

informationwww.lawforveterans.org

AZ Law Help - (866) 637-5341, provides a variety of resources encompassing a variety of legal areaswww.azlawhelp.org

Arizona Pro Bono Programs Listings -

www.apps.americanbar.org/legalservices/probono/directory/arizona.html

Community Legal Services - (602) 258-3434www.clsaz.org

DNA Peoples Legal Services - (800) 789-5781www.nativelegalnet.org

Maricopa Lawyer Referral Services - (602) 257-4434www.maricopalawyers.org

National Veterans Legal Services Program - (202) 265-8305www.nvlsp.org/contact

Veterans Court - Catherine Soileau, [email protected] ;Tiffany Grissom, MCAPD

[email protected];provides assistance for veterans who are currently in or entering

the criminal justice system by creating and supervising treatment plans to address the underlying causes of

the veterans behavior and substance abuse issueswww.lawforveterans.org/veterans-courts

Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (through Phoenix School of Law)- (602) 464-7820,

[email protected] ,www.phoenixlaw.edu/clinics

Veterans Justice Outreach Program - provides justice-system-involved veterans with access to VHA services

as clinically indicatedhttp://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp

State Bar of Arizonas Military Legal Assistance Committee - (602) 340-7226, addresses legal issues and

needs associated with military personnel, veterans, and their families in Arizona by directing clients to

community legal resourceswww.azbar.org/sectionsandcommittees/committees/militarylegalassistance

MEDICAL

Adelante Healthcare- (877) 809-5092, provides primary and preventative health services in familymedicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, womens health, dental, lab services, pharmacy services, WIC /

nutrition, and applying for AHCCCS and the Health Insurance Marketplacewww.adelantehealthcare.com

Arizona Department of Health and Human Serviceslist of sliding fee schedule care clinics in Arizona that

provide free or low-cost primary, mental, and dental health services to persons without health insurance

www.azdhs.gov/hsd/sliding-fees/documents/sliding-fee-primary-care-providers.pdf
http://www.lawforveterans.org/http://www.lawforveterans.org/http://www.lawforveterans.org/http://www.azlawhelp.org/http://apps.americanbar.org/legalservices/probono/directory/arizona.htmlhttp://www.clsaz.org/http://www.clsaz.org/http://www.nativelegalnet.org/http://www.nativelegalnet.org/http://maricopalawyers.org/http://maricopalawyers.org/http://www.nvlsp.org/contact/http://www.nvlsp.org/contact/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.lawforveterans.org/veterans-courtshttp://www.lawforveterans.org/veterans-courtshttp://www.lawforveterans.org/veterans-courtsmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.phoenixlaw.edu/clinicshttp://www.phoenixlaw.edu/clinicshttp://www.phoenixlaw.edu/clinicshttp://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asphttp://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asphttp://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asphttp://www.azbar.org/sectionsandcommittees/committees/militarylegalassistancehttp://www.azbar.org/sectionsandcommittees/committees/militarylegalassistancehttp://www.azbar.org/sectionsandcommittees/committees/militarylegalassistancehttp://www.adelantehealthcare.com/http://www.adelantehealthcare.com/http://www.adelantehealthcare.com/http://www.azdhs.gov/hsd/sliding-fees/documents/sliding-fee-primary-care-providers.pdfhttp://www.azdhs.gov/hsd/sliding-fees/documents/sliding-fee-primary-care-providers.pdfhttp://www.azdhs.gov/hsd/sliding-fees/documents/sliding-fee-primary-care-providers.pdfhttp://www.adelantehealthcare.com/http://www.azbar.org/sectionsandcommittees/committees/militarylegalassistancehttp://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asphttp://www.phoenixlaw.edu/clinicsmailto:[email protected]://www.lawforveterans.org/veterans-courtsmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.nvlsp.org/contact/http://maricopalawyers.org/http://www.nativelegalnet.org/http://www.clsaz.org/http://apps.americanbar.org/legalservices/probono/directory/arizona.htmlhttp://www.azlawhelp.org/http://www.lawforveterans.org/


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John C. Lincoln Desert Mission Community Health Center - (602) 331-5792, provides primary health care

to children and families who may be enrolled in AHCCCS or the KidsCare program, or who do not have

health insurance. Focuses on illness prevention, health screenings, wellness education, and continuity of

carewww.jcl.com/desert-mission/community-health-center

Maricopa Integrated Health Service

(MIHS)- (602) 344-5011, includes the Maricopa MedicalCenter, Arizona Burn Center, Level I Trauma Center, Arizona Childrens Center, two behavioral health

centers, Comprehensive Healthcare Center, McDowell Healthcare Center for persons with HIV/AIDS and 11

community-oriented Family Health Centers.http://www.mihs.org/

Phoenix Indian Medical Center - (602) 263-1200, general medical and surgical hospital,

http://www.ihs.gov/phoenix/index.cfm?module=dsp_phx_hf_phx

Phoenix VA Health Care System - (602) 277-5551,http://www.phoenix.va.gov/

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - (602) 261-6868, offers free dental clinic services to children and adults who

do not have insurancewww.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/dental-clinic

TRICARE - 1-(800) TRICARE, Option 1 (Nurse Advise Linetalk to a registered nurse, get health care advice,

ask urgent care questions, get help finding a doctor)www.tricare.mil

MILITARY NAVIGATORS

Community Bridges, Inc. Veterans Navigator Programs- (877)-931-9142

Transition in Place NavigatorProgram funded through Department of Veteran Services, intended to assist

veterans in obtaining housing, rental assistance, and connect/reconnect to services through the Veterans

Administration.

EMPACTSuicide Prevention Center (SPC) : Rally Point Arizona - 1-(855) 725-5948 or (480) 784-1514,

Provides Crisis Transition Navigators. CTNs are military veterans or service members, and they assist in with

access to post-crisis services who serve as a bridge to ongoing services between community organizations and

the VA. They work closely with military service members, veterans and their families. www.rallypointaz.org or

Terros(602) 685-6000, The Navigator collaborates with Maricopa County Veterans Court, Probation

Department, VA Veterans Justice Outreach staff, Military/Veteran Employment Resource Center team and

Arizona Coalition for Military Families. Coordinates referrals and case management services as needed, tasksinvolved in serving the member. www.terros.org

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholics Anonymous(602) 264-1341www.aa.org
http://www.jcl.com/desert-mission/community-health-centerhttp://www.jcl.com/desert-mission/community-health-centerhttp://www.jcl.com/desert-mission/community-health-centerhttp://www.mihs.org/http://www.mihs.org/http://www.mihs.org/http://www.ihs.gov/phoenix/index.cfm?module=dsp_phx_hf_phxhttp://www.ihs.gov/phoenix/index.cfm?module=dsp_phx_hf_phxhttp://www.phoenix.va.gov/http://www.phoenix.va.gov/http://www.phoenix.va.gov/http://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/dental-clinichttp://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/dental-clinichttp://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/dental-clinichttp://www.tricare.mil/http://www.tricare.mil/http://www.terros.org/http://www.terros.org/http://www.aa.org/http://www.aa.org/http://www.aa.org/http://www.aa.org/http://www.terros.org/http://www.tricare.mil/http://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/dental-clinichttp://www.phoenix.va.gov/http://www.ihs.gov/phoenix/index.cfm?module=dsp_phx_hf_phxhttp://www.mihs.org/http://www.jcl.com/desert-mission/community-health-center


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CASS - (602) 256-6945www.cassaz.org/programs/veterans-services

Community BridgesPhoenix, (602) 273-9999; Mesa, (480) 962-7711

Ebony House (Men)- (602) 276-4288

Justa Center (Shelter for Senior Veterans) - (602) 254-6524, Reverend Scott Ritchey,

[email protected];www.justacenter.org

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - (602) 264-6214 x4

or (602) 288-1064

Native American Connection - (602) 254 3247

Rally Point Arizona - 1-(855) 725-5948www.rallypointaz.org

The Salvation Army- (602) 256-4520

US Vets - (602) 305-8585, substance abuse services for homeless veterans who have honorable discharges

www.usvetsinc.org

Valle del Sol - (602) 258-6797www.valledelsol.com

Valley Hope Association - 1-(800) 544-5101www.valleyhope.org

TRANSPORTATION

Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) - (202) 371-8888 (general), (612) 970-5769 (regional), 1 (800) 669-

7079, offers travel stipends for VA rehabilitation programs for blinded veteranswww.bva.org

Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) - (602) 256-6945, can provide transportation assistance


City of Phoenix Bus Transit - (602) 253-5000,http://routes.valleymetro.org/

Arizona Disabled American Veterans(602) 277-5551, ext. 7451, provide van services to the Phoenix VA

Medical Center, all DAV van drivers are volunteers and do not receive payment for the services theyprovidewww.azdav.org/shuttle

Hero Miles through the Fisher House - (888) 294-8560, provides round-trip airline tickets to wounded,

injured, and ill service members and/or their families who are undergoing treatment at a military or VA

medical center; or who are attending an authorized eventwww.fisherhouse.org/programs/hero-miles
http://www.cassaz.org/programs/veterans-services/http://www.cassaz.org/programs/veterans-services/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.justacenter.org/http://www.justacenter.org/http://www.rallypointaz.org/http://www.rallypointaz.org/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.valledelsol.com/http://www.valledelsol.com/http://www.valleyhope.org/http://www.valleyhope.org/http://www.valleyhope.org/http://www.bva.org/http://www.bva.org/http://www.bva.org/http://www.cassaz.org/programs/veterans-services/http://routes.valleymetro.org/http://routes.valleymetro.org/http://routes.valleymetro.org/http://www.azdav.org/shuttlehttp://www.azdav.org/shuttlehttp://www.azdav.org/shuttlehttp://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/hero-miles/http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/hero-miles/http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/hero-miles/http://www.azdav.org/shuttlehttp://routes.valleymetro.org/http://www.cassaz.org/programs/veterans-services/http://www.bva.org/http://www.valleyhope.org/http://www.valledelsol.com/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.rallypointaz.org/http://www.justacenter.org/mailto:[email protected]://www.cassaz.org/programs/veterans-services/


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Madison Street Veterans Association - For homeless veterans contact Andrea Prayer ataprayer@msva-

az.orgor (602) 254 5752- Metro Light Rail and Bus passes, Transportation provided to VA Hospital

www.madisonstreetveterans.org

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - (800)-654-8364provides emergency funds for Sailors, Marines, and

their family members to visit sick or dying loved ones or those who may be severely injured www.nmcrs.org

Save the Family (East Valley) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) - (480) 898-0228 ext. 110,

transportation serviceswww.savethefamily.org

UMOM New Day Centers (Phoenix and West Valley)- (602) 275-4533 ext. 230 and identify yourself as a

veteran or 480-898-0228 x106 for East Valley- Transportation serviceswww.umom.org

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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION

Center for Women Veterans - 1-(855) VA-WOMEN,www1.va.gov/womenvet

Phoenix Regional Benefit Office - (800) 827-1000,www.benefits.va.gov/phoenix

Phoenix Regional Loan Center - 1-(888) 869-0194,www.benefits.va.gov/phoenix/regional-loan-center.asp

Phoenix VA Health Care System - (602) 277-5551,www.phoenix.va.gov

VA Registry - VAs health registry evaluation is a free voluntary medical assessment for Veterans who may

have had contact with certain environmental hazards during military services i.e. Agent Orange, Uranium,

or Radiationhttp://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/registry.asp

Justice - Involved Veterans Coordinator (JIVC) - Anthony Irby (602) 627-2857, JIVC is dedicated to ensuringthat all at risk of homelessness justice-involved Veterans being discharged and released from institutions

are aware of benefits, services, and programs offered by the VA

Homeless Veterans Outreach Coordinator (HVOC) - Anthony Irby (602) 627-2857, HVOC is dedicated to

ensuring that all homeless Veterans are aware of programs offered to eligible veterans such as disability

benefits, education, healthcare, and rehabilitation services offered by the VA

Substance Abuse Clinic - (602) 277-5551 ext. 7460, The major goal of the Substance Abuse Clinic (SAC) is to

provide a wide range of substance abuse services in an outpatient setting and help the Veteran achieve

abstinence from all mood- altering chemicals

Veteran Justice Outreach Program - (602) 602-586-8681, the purpose of the Veterans Justice Outreachprogram is to avoid the unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and extended incarceration among

Veterans by ensuring that Veterans have timely access to VHA services

Elderly Veterans Outreach Coordinator (EVOC) - (602) 627-3232, EVOC is dedicated to ensuring that all

benefits, services and programs offer by the VA is more accessible to elderly Veterans
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://madisonstreetveterans.org/http://www.nmcrs.org/http://www.nmcrs.org/http://www.savethefamily.org/http://www.savethefamily.org/http://www.umom.org/http://www.umom.org/http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/http://www.benefits.va.gov/phoenix/http://www.benefits.va.gov/phoenix/http://www.benefits.va.gov/phoenix/regional-loan-center.asphttp://www.benefits.va.gov/phoenix/regional-loan-center.asphttp://www.phoenix.va.gov/http://www.phoenix.va.gov/http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/registry.asphttp://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/registry.asphttp://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/registry.asphttp://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/registry.asphttp://www.phoenix.va.gov/http://www.benefits.va.gov/phoenix/regional-loan-center.asphttp://www.benefits.va.gov/phoenix/http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/http://www.umom.org/http://www.savethefamily.org/http://www.nmcrs.org/http://madisonstreetveterans.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Women Veteran Health Care Program - (602) 277-5551 ext. 6764, The Phoenix VA recognizes the unique

health care needs of Women Veterans and offers a Women Veterans Health Program. The program focuses

on womens health and improving health care opportunities for our Women Veterans

VETERANS BENEFITSCASS Veteran Services - (602) 256-6945, health care referrals, benefits information


Madison Street Veterans Association - For homeless veterans contact (602) 254 5752- Assistance with

open VA claims & benefits upgrades, help applying for assistance with the VA Hospital, Social Security, and

Food Stampswww.madisonstreetveterans.org

Military.com - provides an overview of military and veteran benefits, educational options, and discounts

available to veteranswww.military.com

Paralyzed Veterans of America - (866) 734-0857 (Veteran Benefits Helpline)www.pva.org

Purple Star Veterans and Families - 1-[(800) 273-8255 (Crisis Line)www.veteransandfamilies.org

US Vets - (602) 305-8585, veteran benefits services for homeless veterans who have honorable discharges

www.usvetsinc.org

VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (VSOs)

Arizona Department of Veterans Services (Benefits Counselors)- (602) 627-3261

Veteran Service Organizations: Volunteer-run organizations that assist veterans in filling out VA forms /

filing claims, offer information about VA benefits, and provide a wide range of help for veterans and their

dependents:

American Ex-Prisoners of War- (602) 627-3296

American Legion- (602) 627-3281

AMVETS- (602) 627 3726

Disabled American Veterans- (602) 627-3286

Military Order of the Purple Heart- (602) 627-3307

Paralyzed Veterans of America - (602) 627-3311

Vietnam Veterans of America- (602) 627-3299

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WOMEN VETERANS

American Women Veterans Foundation - (202) 436-0678, national non-partisan, 501(c) 3 organization

providing advocacy and support programs for women veterans, including: awareness programs, outdoor

programs, education programs, and transitional housing programswww.americanwomenveterans.org
http://www.cassaz.org/programs/veterans-services/http://madisonstreetveterans.org/http://madisonstreetveterans.org/http://www.military.com/http://www.military.com/http://www.military.com/http://www.pva.org/http://www.pva.org/http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.americanwomenveterans.org/http://www.americanwomenveterans.org/http://www.americanwomenveterans.org/http://www.americanwomenveterans.org/http://www.usvetsinc.org/http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/http://www.pva.org/http://www.military.com/http://madisonstreetveterans.org/http://www.cassaz.org/programs/veterans-services/


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Mary Ellens Place - (602) 633-2000, offers safe, affordable housing to women veterans in North Central

Phoenix

The Resource Foundation for Women Veterans, Inc.- (866) 737-6335, independent 501(c) (3) organization

seeking to assist thousands of women veterans, which include: employment workshops/fairs,

apprenticeships, self-help workshops, financial management workshops, housing placement,lease/purchase assistance, and morewww.rfwv.org

Womens Veteran Center - (602) 525-1143, a transitional living center assisting women veterans who are

on a path to independence and self-sufficiency

Veterans First LTD - (602) 841-7663, offers services and resources for at-risk women veterans

www.veteransfirstltd.org

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FOR FAMILIES OF VETERANS

Arizona Coalition for Military Families - (602) 753-8802, focuses on building Arizonas statewide capacity to

care for and support all service members, veterans, and their families by fostering collaboration among the

military, government, and communitywww.arizonacoalition.org

Arizona Military Family Relief Fund(through AZ Department of Veteran Services) - (602) 255-3373,

provides financial assistance to families of currently deployed service members and post-9/11 military and

veteran families for hardships due to the service members deployment to a combat zone

www.dvs.az.gov/get-involved/donations/mfrf

Arizona National Guard Coalition - (602) 267-2534, to serve and support all service members, veterans and

their familieswww.azguard.gov/resilience/contact-us/coalition.html

Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) - (202) 371-888 (general), (612) 970-5769 (regional), 1 (800) 669-7079,

offers spouses, depndent children, and grandchildren the annual Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship and

Thomas H. Miller Awards for assistance with higher education tuition www.bva.org

Boys and Girls Club - MISSION: Youth Outreach supports military youth, ages 6-18, who are coping with a

deployed parent or parents by offering children of National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty families, who

do not live near or have access to a military youth center, free membership to their local Boys & Girls

Club www.bgca.org/military

Chandler Christian Community Center - (480) 963-1423, Family Resource Center provides a variety of

resources for family developmentwww.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/family-resource-center

Childcare Aware of America- 1-(800) 424-2246, an organization which promotes national policies and

partnerships to advance the development of all childrenwww.naccrra.org/military-families

Crisis Nursery (Under 9 Years Old) - (602) 273-7363,www.crisisnurseryphx.org/index.htm
http://www.rfwv.org/http://www.rfwv.org/http://www.veteransfirstltd.org/http://www.veteransfirstltd.org/http://arizonacoalition.org/http://arizonacoalition.org/http://arizonacoalition.org/http://www.dvs.az.gov/get-involved/donations/mfrfhttp://www.dvs.az.gov/get-involved/donations/mfrfhttp://www.azguard.gov/resilience/contact-us/coalition.htmlhttp://www.azguard.gov/resilience/contact-us/coalition.htmlhttp://arizonacoalition.org/http://arizonacoalition.org/http://arizonacoalition.org/http://arizonacoalition.org/http://arizonacoalition.org/http://arizonacoalition.org/http://www.bgca.org/militaryhttp://www.bgca.org/militaryhttp://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/family-resource-centerhttp://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/family-resource-centerhttp://www.naccrra.org/military-familieshttp://www.naccrra.org/military-familieshttp://www.naccrra.org/military-familieshttp://www.crisisnurseryphx.org/index.htmhttp://www.crisisnurseryphx.org/index.htmhttp://www.crisisnurseryphx.org/index.htmhttp://www.crisisnurseryphx.org/index.htmhttp://www.naccrra.org/military-familieshttp://www.chandlerfoodbank.org/programs-2/family-resource-centerhttp://www.bgca.org/militaryhttp://arizonacoalition.org/http://arizonacoalition.org/http://arizonacoalition.org/http://www.azguard.gov/resilience/contact-us/coalition.htmlhttp://www.dvs.az.gov/get-involved/donations/mfrfhttp://arizonacoalition.org/http://www.veteransfirstltd.org/http://www.rfwv.org/


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Hearts of Valor - (210) 549-4631, network of caregivers of wounded, ill, or injured (after 9/11/01) service

members; free membership includes retreats, care packages, support groups, and online resources

www.heartsofvalor.org

Lone Survivor Foundation - (832) 581-3592, provides therapeutic, outdoor, and

veteran resource guide for congressional district 9

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