The Veterans Resource Center
Off Campus Resources
Federal Government
Military Pathways
Designed to help those who may be struggling, the Department of Defense teamed up with the nonprofit organization, Screening for Mental Health®, to launch Military Pathways. The program is available online, over the phone, and at special events held at installations worldwide. It provides free, anonymous mental health and alcohol self-assessments for family members and service personnel in all branches including the National Guard and Reserve. The self-assessments are a series of questions that, when linked together, help create a picture of how an individual is feeling and whether they could benefit from talking to a health professional.
The National Archives
Obtain a copy of your DD Form 214.
The National Resource Directory (NRD)
This website, www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov, connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families with those who support them.
USAJOBS
Official Federal Government Job Site www.usajobs.gov
Veterans Affairs
State and County
Snohomish County Veterans Assistance Fund
The program provides emergency financial assistance for honorably discharged veterans, veterans' widows, and qualified dependents. Arranges for mental health and alcohol/drug assessment and treatment at a VA Center and helps veterans in filing for VA benefits. www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Human_Services/Divisions/CmtyAction/VeteranAssistance
Washington State Veterans Affairs
WorkSource for Veterans Snohomish County
www.esd.wa.gov/findajob/specialprograms/veterans-services.php
Other Resources
American Legion
Need a Lift is a comprehensive guide to funding and scholarships published by the American Legion.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The VFW has posts in both Lynnwood and Edmonds and offer support for applying for VA benefits and filling unmet needs of veterans. www.vfw.org/oms/findpost.aspx
Lynnwood Post 37 contact - Max Bettman max@twom.net
