Online. Support service with various message boards for loved ones
of those suffering from combat-related PTSD. Wives, daughters and
mothers of war veterans come together to share information, support
and friendship. Their aim is 'in the aftermath of war, may we find
peace in understanding this disorder.'
Website: http://groups.msn.com/AftermathOfWarCopingWithPTSDtoo
Verified: 10/20/2008
National. 600+ chapters. Founded 1978. Devoted to the needs and
concerns of Vietnam era veterans and their families. Provides
leadership and advocacy in all areas that have an impact on
veterans, with an emphasis on Agent Orange related problems and post
traumatic stress disorder. Bimonthly newspaper.
Write: Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
8605 Camerson St., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Voice: 1-800-882-1316 or 301-585-4000 Fax: 301-585-0519
Website: http://www.vva.org
Verified: 10/14/2008
National. 24 chapters. Founded 1968. Support and assistance for
widows of members of all U.S. uniformed services. Help in coping
with adjustment to life on their own. Promotes public awareness.
Bimonthly magazine/journal. Dues $12/yr. Chapter development
guidelines. Online listing on local chapters.
Write: Society of Military Widows
5535 Hempstead Way Springfield, VA 22151
Voice: 1-800-842-3451 (ext.1005) or 253-750-1342
Website: http://www.militarywidows.org
E-mail: president@militarywidows.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
National. 61 affiliated groups. Founded 1995. Supports the efforts
of grassroot organizations that assist veterans affected by the
Persian Gulf War illnesses. Also provides advocacy and support for
Gulf War veterans, veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq and their
families. Conducts research into the causes of Gulf War Syndrome.
Self-help guides, media assistance, provides congressional
testimony, advocacy, literature, information and referrals.
Write: National Gulf War Resource Center
1403 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, KS 66103
Voice: 1-866-531-7183 Fax: 913-831-7184
Website: http://www.ngwrc.org
E-mail: ngwrc@sbcglobal.net
Verified: 10/15/2008
National network. Provides support for persons who have lost a loved
one while serving in the armed forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine
Corps, National Guard, Reserves, Service Academies, Coast Guard or
contractors serving beside the military). Offers networking, crisis
information, problem solving assistance and liaison with military
agencies. Also TAPS youth programs. Annual seminar.
Write: TAPS
910 17th Street NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006
Voice: 1-800-959-8277 or 202-588-8277 Fax: 202-457-8278
Website: http://www.taps.org
E-mail: info@taps.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
National. Founded 1946. Aim is to provide support and improve
the quality of life for all Americans with spinal cord
injuries and disorders.
Write: United Spinal Association
75-20 Astoria Blvd. Jackson Heights, NY 11370-1177
Voice: 718-803-3782 (ext.1203)
Verified: 10/21/2008
Online. Discussion forum offers support, information, questions,
answers and chatroom. There is also a forum for dads.
Website: http://mmo.proboards10.com/index.cgi
Verified: 10/20/2008
National membership. Founded 1980. Primary information resource for
spouses facing separation and divorce from a service member, active
duty or retired. Lawyer referral service. Quarterly newsletter.
Publishes a New Member Information Letter. Membership dues $25.
Write: Ex-Pose
P.O. Box 11191 Alexandria, VA 22312
Voice: 703-941-5844 Fax: 703-212-6951
Website: http://www.ex-pose.org
E-mail: ex-pose@juno.com
Verified: 10/13/2008
National. 53 regional groups. Founded 1945. Support, information
and outreach to blinded veterans, including those who
were blinded in combat and those suffering from age-related macular
degeneration and other eye diseases. Help in obtaining prosthetic
devices and accessing the latest technological advances to assist
the blind. Information on benefits and rehabilitation programs.
Quarterly newsletter. Regional meetings.
Write: Blinded Veterans Association
477 H Street NW Washington, DC 20001
Voice: 202-371-8880 or 1-800-669-7079 Fax: 202-371-8258
Website: http://www.bva.org
E-mail: bva@bva.org
Verified: 10/13/2008
National. 34 chapters and 58 field service offices. Aim is to ensure
that spinal cord injured or diseased veterans achieve the highest
quality of life possible. Membership is available solely to
individuals who are American citizens with spinal cord dysfunction
as a result of trauma or disease. Must have served on active duty
and had an other than dishonorable discharge. Support groups,
publications, VA benefits counseling, magazine, information and
referrals.
Write: Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 18th St. NW Washington, DC 20006
Voice: 1-800-424-8200 or 202-872-1300
Website: http://www.pva.org
E-mail: info@pva.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
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