Vets Helping Vets

There's countless resources out there for those that have served our country. The problem is finding them and utilizing them. Welcome to abqvets.com. Created by a Veteran, for Veterans. We try to find and aggregate as many of those resources as possible and make them easily accessible for Veterans like you.

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  • Veterans' Service Records

    Request Military Service Records Request Service Records Online, by Mail, or by Fax More ways to get service records Request Medical and Health Records Check the Status of an Existing Request Recently separated veteran? Funeral Home Director Information Page

    www.arhives.gov/veterans

    service records, va, information, documentation

  • NRC PAD | National Resource Center on Psychiatric Advance Directives

    Psychiatric advance directives are relatively new legal instruments that may be used to document a competent person’s specific instructions or preferences regarding future mental health treatment[...]

    www.nrc-pad.org

    legal, advanced directive, family

  • VA.gov VetCenter | Veterans Affairs

    Offers readjustment assistance from those veterans coming back from deployment. Call your local VA for more information.

    www.vetcenter.va.gov

    VA, readjustment, integration

  • VA Events | Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center

    Check early and often to see upcoming events at VA New Mexico Healthcare System and regional events.

    www.va.gov/new-mexico-health-care/events/

    va, activities, events, abq, nm

** Call your local VA for more information.
  • - Provides assistance with housing both on and off of VA campuses.
  • - Provides clothing to Veterans in need.
  • - Inpatient rehabilitation for addiction and medical issues.

  • DAV.org - Disabled American Veterans Charity

    DAV is the top veterans charity organization. Volunteer, get help and give to Disabled American Veterans. As a disabled veterans organization, we change lives.

    www.dav.org

    dav, vso, benefits

  • Mighty Oaks | Veteran & First Responder Recovery Programs

    Mighty Oaks Foundation is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and their spouses recover from PTSD and trauma. Learn more about our programs.

    www.mightyoaksprograms.org

    religious, PTSD, recovery

  • Red Cross - Services for Veterans

    The Red Cross is proud to offer services to men and women veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Contact your local Red Cross for more.

    www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/services-for-veterans.html

    various

  • Operation Homefront

    From placing a family in permanent housing to supplying military children with back-to-school supplies, our programs support military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities – OUR communities – they have worked so hard to protect.

    www.operationhomefront.org

    homeless, child assistance, grants

  • The American Legion a U.S. Veterans Association

    The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization aimed at advocating patriotism through diverse programs and member benefits.

    www.legion.org

    benfits, homeless, housing, forms, all things VA

  • The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.

    As the largest and oldest war veterans service organization, we have a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America's service members, veterans and their families. From fighting for veterans benefits on Capitol Hill, to financial grants, transition support and educational scholarships, we're there to ensure current and former service members receive the benefits they've earned and deserve.

    www.vfw.org

    all things VA, housing, disability, benefits

  • Wounded Warriors Family Support & Charities For Veterans

    Wounded Warriors Family Support is a top-rated veteran run charity directly serving the needs of our nation & wounded veterans and their families. Call (402) 502-7557.

    www.wwfs.org

    purple heart, injured, benefits

  • Team Never Quit

    Team Never Quit Embodies The Heart of A Warrior Our commitment is to honor those who have fallen, stand with those who have survived, and share their stories that we might inspire others to Never Quit. JOIN TNQ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Sign Up for Our Newsletter Subscribe to us to always stay in touch […]

    www.teamneverquit.com

    motivation, community

  • Folds of Honor - Scholarships for Military and First Responder Families

    Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that helps provide the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders educational scholarships.

    www.foldsofhonor.org

    education, scholarship, benefits, family

  • Vet2Vet | Gladly Teach, Gladly Learn

    Vet to Vet is a consumer/provider partnership program that utilizes veterans in recovery in a peer-counseling capacity to help other veterans. Vet to Vet is administered by veterans who themselves have been consumers of VA mental-health services.

    www.vet2vetusa.org

    peer support, mental health

  • Veterans Benefits Assistance | Fighting For Our Heroes Foundation | Kissimmee

    Fighting For Our Heroes Foundation's purpose is to assist and support all who have sacrificed their blood, sweat, and tears in defense of our great nation. We offer free assistance to veterans who need help with VA Disability Benefits.

    www.ffohf.org

    benefits, disability, vso

  • VA Benefits Attorneys | Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC

    Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC is a nationwide VA Disability Law Firm assisting veterans and their family members in all Federal VA Benefit matters.

    www.legalhelpforveterans.com

    legal help, benefits, family

  • Operation First Response

    Financial and family assistance for active duty and disabled veterans. Our support is personalized and practical. We provide assistance with essential living expenses such as rent and mortgage payments utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing and travel expenses related to treatment and recovery.

    www.operationfirstresponse.org

    groceries, clothing, travel, housing, bill assistance, recovery

  • Fisher House Foundation

    Are you in need of a home away from home? Fisher Houses provide military families housing close to a loved one in the hospital for an illness, disease or injury.

    www.fisherhouse.org

    families, caregiver, short-term housing

  • Soldiers' Angels

    Soldiers’ Angels offers a wide variety of services that benefit all those in the Military-connected community. Food assistance, comfort care for veterans, care-giver support, and more.

    www.soldiersangels.org

    food, caregiver, community

  • USA Cares

    USA Cares provides financial and advocacy assistance to post-9/11 active duty US military personnel, veterans and their families.

    www.usacares.org

    financial assistance, post-9/11

  • Military Money - Financial Resource For Military Families

    Military Money provides free information and resources to help military members achieve financial success.

    www.militarymoney.com

    money, education

  • Veterans Inc | Since 1990

    Veterans Inc. is determined to provide what a veteran needs within a culture that affirms the individual’s dignity, uncovers his or her inner strengths, and promotes self-determination and independence.

    www.veteransinc.org

    employment, mental health, recovery ,housing, transportation

  • United Way

    United is the Way we create lasting change. United Way brings communities together to find strength and share hope. It’s the way we rally in hard times to meet people’s needs so they can rise back up and build a better future.

    www.unitedway.org

    local, financial assistance, homeless

  • Salvation Army | Veteran Services

    Our veterans have always fought for us. Now, during this global pandemic, it's our time to fight for them.

    www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/serve-veterans/

    local, financial assistance, homeless, housing, clothing

  • Goodwill - Veteran Family Services

    Goodwill's Veteran Family Services program provides employment, job training and comprehensive case management to veterans and their family members.

    www.goodwillnm.org/veteran-family-services.html

    local, financial assistance, homeless, housing, clothing. toprated

  • New Mexico VIC | Veteran Integration Centers

    You can help the Veterans Integration Centers (VIC®) reach its goals of enabling Veterans and their families to achieve stable housing, financial security, and a renewed sense of community in Albuquerque, New Mexico and beyond. The Veterans Integration Center (VIC®) is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax deductible.

    www.nmvic.org

    housing, financial assistance, recover, integration, mental health, clothing, food, toprated

  • ABQ Public Pools - Too cool for the pool! Step in to swim.

    Come and enjoy your day at the City Pools!

    www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/swimming

    activities, recreation, outdoors

  • Team River Runner | River to Recovery

    To provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports!

    www.teamriverrunner.org

    rafting, activities, community, multi-state

  • VetTix | Veteran Tickets Foundation

    Veteran Tickets Foundation gives event tickets to Currently Serving Military, Veterans and their Families as well as immediate family of troops KIA

    www.vettix.com

    events, activities, tickets, fun

  • Heroes Resource Center

    Heroes Resource Center hosts multiple weekly activities including Donuts & Coffee and Veterans Support Groups. Our resource center includes a family room filled with toys and activities for veteran families to enjoy. Through these gatherings, many veterans/service members find a new “family” & answers to difficult questions.

    www.heroesnightout.org

    activities, recovery, mental health

  • Home - Project Sanctuary

    2021 Destination Resource Weekends Learn More Nearly half of American veterans who need mental health care DON’T REACH OUT Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day June 27, 2020 Learn More Changing how military families Heal WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER Donate Retreats Project Sanctuary Project Sanctuary believes that every military family has the right and ability […]

    www.projectsanctuary.us

    mental health, ptsd, recovery

  • National Veteran Healing and Wellness Center

    National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center is providing weeklong retreats for Veterans, Active-Duty Military, Reservists, and their partners (spouse, friend, family member) who have been diagnosed with PTS (post-traumatic stress). The retreats offer traditional and non-traditional healing methods.

    www.veteranswellnessandhealing.org/retreats/

    ptsd, recovery, retreat, activities

  • Warfighter Advance Retreat

    The ADVANCE 7-Day™ is, at its core, a program that uses a variety of means to change the trajectory of the warfighter’s (active duty, reserve, or veteran) post-deployment life.

    www.warfighteradvance.org

    maryland, camp, retreat, activities, recovery, re-integration

  • Guitars4Vets - Help Veterans Heal Through Music with Guitars for Vets

    Guitars for Vets provides free guitars and music lessons to veterans, helping them heal through the power of music. Donate or Volunteer Today

    www.guitars4vets.org

    music, activities, education, recovery

  • Operation Revamp | Veterans Art Center

    Healing Arts, Scheduled Workshops, One-on-one tutoring, music room, studio space, ceramics room, all at no charge to veterans, active duty and their family members. Tools, equipment and supplies provided.

    www.operationrevamp.org

    colorado, art, activities, fun, family

  • www.nmcrs.org - Financial assistance for Navy and Marine Corp active duty and retired.
  • www.afas.org - Financial assistance, emergency travel, and childcare assistance for Air Force active, retired, and veterans.
  • www.greenberetfoundation.org - Special Forces specific. Family support, casualty support, transitioning support.
  • www.armyemergencyrelief.org - Grants, interest-free loans, and scholarships for Army active, retired, or veteran.
  • www.mycgma.org - Financial assistance for Coast Guard active duty and retired.

Combat Vets, Injured, Rated, etc.

  • Vail Veterans Program

    Colorado only. Through rehabilitative sports and recreational activities, Vail Veterans Program helps veterans rebuild confidence and improve lives.

    www.vailveteransprogram.org

    colorado, recovery, recreation, activities

  • Virginia Department of Veteran Services

    Virginia only. The Virginia Veterans Services Foundation is an independent agency of the Commonwealth supporting the interests of veterans and their families through the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs and is governed by an appointed Board of Trustees. The Foundation provides supplemental funding when state and federal resources are not available. Donations support selected programs and critical services offered through the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

    www.dvs.virginia.gov

    virginia, benefits, financial assistance, housing, food, family, all things VA

  • Hounds for Heroes | Service Dog Training for Veterans & Civilians in Austin

    Transform your life with expert Service Dog Training at The Dog Alliance in Cedar Park. Supporting veterans and civilians in the greater Austin area.

    www.houndsforheroes.org

    service dog, austin, texas

  • Impact a Hero

    Texas-specific. Provide opportunities through professional and servant leadership, financial literacy, and camaraderie to enhance the wellbeing and personal growth for veterans and their families. With collaboration and partnership with other veteran service organizations, Impact A Hero strives to reignite the passion of service to active and military veterans.

    www.impactahero.org

    texas, financial assistance, leadership, community

  • Arizona Military Assistance Mission

    Military Assistance Mission provides financial assistance and morale aid to Arizona military and their families and our wounded heroes.

    www.azmam.org

    arizona, financial assistance, morale

  • Vail Veterans Program

    Through rehabilitative sports and recreational activities, Vail Veterans Program helps veterans rebuild confidence and improve lives.

    www.vailveteransprogram.org

    colorado, activities, leisure

  • Warrior Beach Retreat

    We, Warrior Beach Retreat, Inc, are a nonprofit organization that makes it possible for combat wounded soldiers of the Iraq and Afghanistan tours and their spouses/caregivers to spend an entire week away at our relaxing beach retreat here at Panama City Beach, Fl.

    www.warriorbeachretreat.org

    florida, retreat, activities, fun, recovery

  • Free for Vets - New Mexico Rail Runner Train Transportation

    Rio Metro collaborates to provide safe, accessible, efficient, and innovative transportation services for the benefit of our diverse local communities and the regional economy.

    https://www.riometro.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=705

    transportation, free, perks, discounts

  • Cars 4 Heroes | Veteran Services

    Cars 4 Heroes is a 501 c 3 organization that provides free basic transportation to veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families that are unable to obtain it on their own. Christmas Event December 20th in Kansas City open to everyone.

    www.cars4christmas.org

    car, transportation