Active Duty, Veteran and Gold Star Family Resources
Veteran Crisis Line
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You're not alone - the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Access free, confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year.
Lifeline for Vets
The National Veterans Foundation’s (NVF) Lifeline for Vets helps Veterans of all eras, their family members and active duty service members, some while serving overseas in combat deployments. The Lifeline for Vets assists Veterans with needs including medical treatment, PTSD counseling, VA benefits advocacy, food, shelter, employment, training, legal aid, suicide intervention and more.
Veteran Spouse Network
The Veteran Spouse Network facilitates a community of peer support for military and veteran spouses and committed partners, providing opportunities to engage and connect to helpful resources and a community of support. Our work is guided by the understanding that veteran families rely on strong supportive communities while facing their unique challenges. Spouses and committed partners, this is your network, meant to incorporate your input, voice, and perspectives.
Military OneSource
Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive. As a member of our military family, you are eligible to use this Department of Defense-funded program anytime, anywhere. Turn to Military OneSource for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools, and much more.
HEVIN
HEVIN (Helping Every Veteran in Need) is a non-profit organization committed to assisting local veterans that have needs in Cowlitz County. We take time to get to know the veteran and to figure out the best method of assisting while taking steps to wisely use our resources. HEVIN works with Veterans for a variety of needs, from small to large, including connecting them with other community resources. We try to help veterans as fast as possible. Paying it forward helps to cultivate a veteran community so no one stands alone.
American Gold Star Families
America’s Gold Star Families is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization created to provide honor, hope and healing to those grieving any military loss through active duty service. We include all family members representing all conflicts, all branches of service and all circumstance of death. America’s Gold Star Families honors our fallen heroes who served in the United States Armed Forces and cares for their survivors through programs and services at no cost to the survivors.
Veterans Guide
Veterans Guide is an online resource dedicated to providing free support and valuable information for veterans.
Whether you're a veteran looking for benefits information, educational opportunities, job resources, or mental health support, or a family member seeking ways to assist and understand the needs of your loved ones, Veterans Guide is here to serve you.
Check out their VA disability calculator here: veteransguide.org/va-disability-calculator/. Telephone number: (888) 982-1009