Assistance

(Asistencia para Veteranos)

NELLIS AFB Family Readiness Center American Red Cross 702-791-3311 ext. 3 The Airman and Family Readiness Center serves as a one- stop information and referral center for single, married, active- duty, Guard, Reserves, civilians who work on base, and retired members as well as their families, looking for the appropriate services on and off base.

Crisis Call Center 800-273-8255 To provide compassionate assistance to people in crisis through the use of modern technology and advanced communication, and to help them make healthy life choices.

NV National Guard Mental Health 775-224-4991 Assist National Guard program managers and supervisors to improve a National Guard member’s readjustment to civilian life by managing professional services and/or overseeing an individual’s mental health needs.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline & PTSD Help 800-273-8255 No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living.

Suicide Prevention Coordinator 775-384-5822

Survivor Outreach Services 775-384-5824 Designed to provide long term support to surviving Families of Fallen Soldiers.

Family Programs 775-384-5808 Is the network of programs, services, people and agencies, and the collaboration among them, that promotes the readiness and quality of life of service members and their families.

Transition Assistance Advisor 775-384-5837 Transition Assistance Advisors can connect you to Veterans Affairs benefits, healthcare, and more, walking you through the system to get you the services you deserve.

Military One Source 775-384-5846 Is a confidential Department of Defense- funded program providing comprehensive information on every aspect of military 3 life (deployment, reunion, relationships, grief, spouse employment and education, parenting and childhood services) at no cost to active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, and their families.

State of NV Veterans Services 702-636-3070 Through our programs, we assist veterans prepare and submit claims for benefits, provide skilled nursing care, provide burial support at our state veterans’ cemeteries, and help veterans successfully integrate into Nevada communities.

Disabled American Veterans 702-224-6850 Fulfilling our promise to the men and women who served

National Veterans Foundation Crisis 888-777-4443 Help Veterans and their families by serving their crisis management, information and referral needs through the lifeline for Vets, outreach and public awareness.

NV State Office of Veterans Services 702-224-6025 Provide vital and efficient service to and advocacy on behalf of veterans, their dependents, and survivors.

U.S. Dept of VA Alcohol Dependence Treatment Programs 775-786-7200 Provides effective, scientifically proven services for all eligible veterans, no matter where they come for services, who are using substances to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, pain, disturbed sleep, irritability, and/or relationship problems.

U.S. Dept of VA Benefits Information 800-827-1000 Provides benefits and services to Service- members, Veterans, and their families in recognition of their service to the Nation.

U.S. Dept of VA Mental Health Clinic 775-328-1490 Intended for Veterans, Veteran family members and members of Veterans Services Organizations.

U.S. Dept of Veterans Hospital 775-786-7200 Ensure returning combat Veterans experience a smooth transition from the war front to the home front and to help you maximize your services and benefits.

U.S. Dept of VA Outreach Center 775-323-1294 The purpose of the Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Program is to avoid the unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and extended incarceration among Veterans by ensuring that eligible justice- involved Veterans have timely access to VHA services as clinically indicated. Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists are responsible for direct outreach, assessment, and case management for justice- involved Veterans in local courts and jails, and liaison with local justice system partners.

Crisis Call Center Child Abuse 702-399-0081

Crisis Call Center Elder Abuse 702-486-3545

Crisis Call Center Substance Abuse Help Line 800-450-9530 Provides with referrals to substance abuse treatment resources throughout the state.

Crisis Call Center Support Groups 775-784-8085 Provides a safe, supportive setting where survivors can express their feelings and work through issues they face on a daily basis with others who have gone through a similar experience.

Veterans Care Assistance Program (VCAP) 702-686-5666 Provide rent, utility and emergency financial assistance to needy veterans and their families. Maintain and operate a food bank dedicated to veterans, their families and widows.

Dept. of VA Health Care Benefits 877-222-8387 If you served in the active military, naval or air service and are separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA health care benefits.

Dept. of VA Mammography 888-492-7844 Preventing breast cancer. Follow- up mammograms and cancer treatment are also covered by the program.

Veterans of Southern Nevada Medical Center 702-791-9000 Honoring America’s Veterans with quality health care services, part of the largest integrated health care system in the U.S.

Las Vegas Veterans Center 702-251-7873 In an effort to better serve the veteran and family members, upon request Vet Centers will provide services after normal work hours and/or on weekends.

Henderson Veterans Center Readjustment Counseling 702-791-9100 Provide readjustments counseling for combat veterans and their family with continual counseling for PTSD.

US Dept of Veterans Affairs 702-366-0456 ext. 249 U.S.VETS is a private non- profit organization providing housing, employment and counseling services to our nation’s veterans, the men and women from all branches of the armed forces who have served their country from World War II to the current conflicts.

American Legion Post 149 (Operation Wounded Warriors) 702-606-4633 Provides health and comfort items to the service men and women recovering from injuries sustained through their participation in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Veterans Village Las Vegas 702-222-1680 Veteran’s Village, Downtown Las Vegas is a retrofitted motel which serves as transitional housing for United States Veterans.

Veterans Employment and Training Service (VA Call Center) 702-791-9024 Serves America’s veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.

Foundation of an Independent Tomorrow (FIT) 702-367-4348 Provides job training, coaching, and support based on job seekers’ individual needs and the skills employers tell us they are looking for.

LV Urban League New Veterans Employment and Training Center 702-822-4237 Assist eligible Veterans in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment by addressing a variety of obstacles they face, including military skills conversion, and life skills, and mental health and substance abuse issues.

Shade Tree for Female Veterans 702-385-0072 To provide safe shelter, offer life- changing services promoting stability, dignity, and self- reliance.

NV National Guard Family Assistance 775-384-5805 To provide assistance to military members, military retirees and military families, whether Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, deployed or serving at home station.

Veterans Transportation Services 844-859-5074 Provide transportation services to include vehicle routing/scheduling software for VA Medical Facilities.

Veterans National Call Center for Homeless Veterans 877-424-3838 Assist homeless Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers, and others in the community.

Women Veterans Health Care Call Center 702-791-9176 Answer questions and provide personalized information about claims, education, and health care, as well as information about VA cemeteries and survivors’ benefits.

National Line for Women Veterans 855-829-6636 Female Veterans have a new resource for information on VA health care and benefits.

North Las Vegas VA Hospital 702-791-9024 Honoring America’s Veterans with quality health care services.

Paralyzed Veterans of America NV Chapter 702-646-0040 The mission of Nevada PVA is to improve the quality of life of U.S. military veterans and others who have spinal cord dysfunction through the use of advocacy, research, sports and recreation, education and communication.

The American Legion Dept of NV 702-382-2353 Help you with VA health care, GI Bill benefits, sudden emergencies and the needs of your children.

VA Northeast Primary Care Clinic 702-791-9050 VA Northwest Primary Care Clinic 702-791-9020 VA Southeast Primary Care Clinic 702-791-9030 VA Southwest Primary Care Clinic 702-791-9040 Provides health care services.

VA Resource for Homeless Veterans 702-791-9077 Providing services to Veterans and spreading the word about the resources VA provides to end and prevent homelessness among Veterans.

VA Mental Hospital for Veterans 702-791-9062 Veterans, Veteran family members, members of Veterans Services Organizations, or members of other groups interested in VA mental health care. 24/7

Children of Women Vietnam Veterans (CWVV) 877-345-8179 Provides reimbursement for medical care related to covered birth defects and conditions associated with the covered birth defect.

Education (GI Bill) 888-442-4551 Provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally payable for 15 years following your release from active duty.

Health Care Benefits 877-222-8387 Provides health care services.

Smoking Cessation Counselors 855-784-8838 Addresses the social, financial, and emotional issues surrounding tobacco use, in addition to the health impacts associated with use.

Combat Call Center 877-927-8387 Combat Veterans from all eras and spouses of Vets, offering you someone you can connect with that might have had a similar experience as you.

Veterans Group Life Insurance Program 800-419-1473 Program that allows you to continue life insurance coverage after you separate from service.

All other VA Life Insurance Programs 800-669-8477 Program that allows you to continue life insurance coverage after you separate from service.

Special Issues - Gulf War/Agent Orange Project Shad/Mustard Agents and Lewisite/ Ionizing Radiation 800-749-8387

America’s Heroes at Work 800-526-7234 Allows you to select from promising practices and other resources that employers are using to successfully welcome talented and skilled Veterans into their companies.

Career One Stop 877-348-0502

Gold Card Employment & Training 877-872-5627 Provides unemployed post- 9/11 era veterans with the intensive and follow- up services they need to succeed in today’s job market.

Helmets to Hardhats Construction Jobs 866-741-6210 Connects quality men and women from the Armed Forces with promising building and construction careers.

Hiring Our Heroes 202-463-5631 Help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities.

NV Dept. of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation 702-486-6632 Provide Nevada’s businesses with access to a qualified workforce and encourage equal employment opportunities.

Outlook Foundation 702-380-4006 Repurposes computers and gives them to children in need, helping ensure all children have the same opportunities in education; to siblings in foster care and military personnel being deployed so we can help bridge the communication gap with their families that they would otherwise face; and to returning veterans to assist in their adjustment to civilian life.

Troops to Teachers 800-231-6242 U.S. Department of Defense program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most needed.

U.S. Dept. Of Labor 866-487-2365 To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work- related benefits and rights.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services 877-726-4727 Reduces the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

TRICARE 877-988-9378 Health care program for uniformed service members (active, Guard/Reserve, retired) and their families around the world.

Operation Homefront Nevada 702-449-9987 Operation Homefront provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and Wounded Warriors. Auto repair or donation of a used vehicle, home and appliance repair, moving & transportation assistance, baby items, and others.

Disabled American Veterans 775-321-4895 Providing free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies of government.

Salvation Army Veterans Services 702-701-5374 Assist low- income veterans and their families in obtaining and maintaining stable housing. Homeless veterans struggling with the disease of addiction are provided with placement in the Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP), our residential, clinical substance abuse treatment program.

Las Vegas HUD 702-366-2100 Creates strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.

Key Foundation 702-384-0202 Help veterans who are unemployed and/or homeless, and at risk, to live independently by helping them become self- sufficient.