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Veteran Suicide
Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Veterans press "1" |
National Veterans
Foundation Hotline
1-888-777-4443 |
Rape, Abuse, and Incest
National Network (RAIN)
1-800-656-4673 (24 Hours) |
National Domestic
Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 |
National Council on
Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence Hope Line
1-800-622-2255 |
Gulf War Veteran's
Hotline
1-800-796-9699 |
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Military Ministry
Houston Freedom Fest
PTSD Combat
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Military Ministry
PTSD Rapid Response Line
1-800-444-6006 |
 Impact Houston dba PTSD USA.ORG has not evaluated the suitability of information provided and inclusion of the information does not constitute endorsement of any organization or its services. The information provided is maintained by the respective organizations, which are solely responsible for their content. The information presented throughout this site is provided without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. While the information provided is believed to be accurate, it may contain inaccuracies. |
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The Lotus flower is planted in mud and yet still grows upwards toward the light to break through the other side clean and beautiful.
Our female veterans are growing stronger physically through combat, yet are stuck in the mud of sexual trauma, separation anxiety from their children, PTSD, and Homelessness.
The mission of The Lotus Project is to empower female veterans to rebuild their lives after military service.
Need to know where the available beds are for homeless female veterans with or without children.
Call (832)3LO-TUS7
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Learn more at our website here:
hvlp.org |
Houston Bar Association President Travis J. Sales announces Veteran’s Initiative
In response to the unmet need in Harris County, newly installed Houston Bar Association President Travis J. Sales announced plans to significantly expand the deliver of legal services to veterans utilizing Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program as the vehicle. Harris County is home to the second largest population of veterans of any county in the United States. |
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Learn more at our website here:
chomhouston.org |
Since 2006, the Cathedral Justice Project has been providing pro-bono legal services to Houston’s street community.
It is estimated that the Cathedral Justice Project will serve over 350 unduplicated clients in 2010. |
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| For general information about legal aid to the poor in Texas and other legal resources, please visit www.texaslawhelp.org. |
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Learn more at our website here:
USVetsinc.org |
Our strategy is to provide comprehensive services, such as, case management, employment assistance, job placement, and counseling while providing drug and alcohol free housing. Veterans progress through a seamless continuum of services that helps them increase their level of responsibility and prepares them to live independently in the community. |
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Learn more at our website here:
familyservices.org
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Returning Home, a Texas Resources for Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment (TRIAD) program, is designed for Veterans who have returned from War and are looking to transition back to civilian life. We understand your needs and are here to assist you.
We offer a wide range of free services to military personnel, Veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and their spouses, children and parents. . |
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Learn more at our website here:
TeamTrident.com |
Team Trident is a private recruiting firm based in Houston, Texas, with a niche focus in the energy industry. Team Trident has a proven track record of matching outstanding military technicians with exceptional companies who value their skills and experience.
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Dog Tags ® is a Puppies Behind Bars® initiative, launched
in 2006, which honors and assists wounded OIF/OEF veterans.
By pairing you with a specially trained Labrador or golden retriever
service dog, we can help you cope with the challenges of everyday life.
Our dogs, raised in prison, are trained to perform over 80 service
dog commands. Since we specialize in dogs for veterans with PTSD
and TBI, we also teach our dogs special commands for wounded
warriors with these conditions.
All our dogs can open and close doors, turn lights on and off, dial 911
on a phone, carry shopping bags, do laundry, and bring items to you.
In addition, we teach them how to find your car in a crowded parking
lot; how to look both ways before you enter a room; how to “watch
my back”; and how to stop people approaching, if their approach is
making you nervous.
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Learn more at our website here:
glo.state.tx.us/vlb |
Texas veterans can use all three Texas veterans loan programs at one time. Multiple eligibility simply means you can receive a land loan and a housing loan and a home improvement loan. When requesting application materials, please be sure to specify the program(s) in which you are interested. Interest rates can change, as they are determined by the rate the Texas Veterans Land Board pays on applicable bond proceeds. These Texas veterans loan programs are not associated with the federal VA; therefore, even if you have used your VA benefits, you may still be eligible for these state loan programs. |
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My Duty is to assist all active duty, veterans and veterans families in receiving the maximum VA benefits when they purchase or refinance a home. |
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We are a group of dedicated Texans who have formed a recognized 501(c)(3) Texas tax-exempt/non-profit public charity, (Federal EIN 56-2656711), Operation Military Embrace, Inc., (OME) to assist our injured military, their families, and those military personnel accused of battlefield crimes in their time of need. OME is attempting to fill “gaps” in need that have not been addressed by the many other fine 501(c)(3) organizations that have come to the forefront to support our military during this time of global war against Islamic Terrorists dedicated to the destruction of Western Civilization...
Learn more at our website here:
http://www.operationmilitaryembrace.com |
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Bridges to Healing
Military Ministry Bridges to Healing is a strategy for churches that want to minister to the military in their midst and are looking for specific training and tools to do so. Bridges to Healing seminars and resources help churches provide appropriate and relevant outreach to military people and their families. They are designed to fit within many existing ministries such as those providing pastoral care, small group discipleship and fellowship, Christian counseling, and other caring/healing services.
Becoming a Bridges to Healing church involves taking a series of practical steps to become effective at ministering to military members and their families in ways that are relevant to their special needs, especially if they are experiencing the effects of combat trauma or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Watch the Bridges to Healing video… |
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Houston Freedom Fest.org
Honoring The Heroes Who Give Us Freedom
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To help in meeting these needs requires an intentional, concerted effort by developing a "Corps of Compassion" (comprised of churches and other caring organization, armed with expanded resources and training), which reaches out to meet the needs at a personal relationship level. This kind of support goes well beyond bumper stickers and an occasional prayer to truly knowing and supporting individuals, to understand and help meet their individual needs...
"Visit the Website Here"
PTSD Combat
Winning The War Within
Tracking stateside post-deployment incidents such as domestic violence, police standoffs, and all the rest including suicide, has been something that I have been a vocal proponent of. My work on the PTSD Timeline, in fact, officially kicks off again today, and in the coming weeks you'll see (far too many) new additions...
"Visit the Website Here" |
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Army Achievement Medal |
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Criteria: Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. Since the Army Achievement Medal is designated as an award solely for junior personnel, it is generally only awarded to officers in the pay grade of O-4 and below and enlisted personnel below the grade of E-7.
Award authority rests with local commanders, granting a broad discretion of when and for what action the Achievement Medal may be awarded. The Army Achievement Medal may be awarded in a combat area, but for non-combat meritorious service. The Achievement Medal is the lower of the United States military’s meritorious service medals.
The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize the contributions of junior officers and enlisted personnel who were not eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal. Additional awards are denoted by oak leaf clusters. |
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