Local Resources for Veterans & Their Families - Central Virginia
Veterans Crisis Line: Confidential help for veterans and their families. Dial 1-800-273-8255, Press 1.
"It takes the strength and courage of a warrior to ask for help."
Charlottesville's Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC): The McGuire VA Medical Center's local Charlottesville office. Dial 434-293-3890 for appointments.
Virginia Wounded Warrior Program - Region Ten: VWWP is a partnership between the Virginia Department of Veterans Services and Community Service Boards (like Region Ten) throughout Virginia. Region Ten's veteran peer specialist, Ben Shaw (an OIF/OEF combat veteran), serves as a knowledgeable resource for veterans - he runs a weekly veteran support group, educates veterans about services available at the VA, and helps facilitate access to treatment for veterans with PTSD, TBI, and substance abuse issues. He can be reached at 434-962-0175, or [email protected].
COVER: Mary James, LPC, MEd, counsels combat veterans from all wars and conflicts who are struggling with readjustment or suffering from PTSD. Mary offers services at no cost to the veteran. She can be reached at 434-964-1910, or [email protected].
Richmond Fisher House: The Richmond Fisher House provides families of wounded service members a comfortable place to stay, free of charge, while their loved-ones receive long-term treatment just across the street at the McGuire VA Medical Center. The House Manager, Wayne Walker, can be reached at 804-675-6601, or [email protected].
Parade Rest: Parade Rest helps communities express gratitude to local military personnel, veterans, and their families through tickets to entertainment, art, and sports events. Parade Rest can be reached at 434-982-6644, or [email protected].
Give An Hour: Give An Hour provides access to free mental health services for US military personnel and their families impacted by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Click on their link to search for available therapists near you.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment for PTSD & Substance Abuse: DrugRehab.com is a web resource that provides information and answers for veterans fighting substance abuse and post-traumatic stress. 24/7 help is available at 844-229-6830.
"It takes the strength and courage of a warrior to ask for help."
Charlottesville's Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC): The McGuire VA Medical Center's local Charlottesville office. Dial 434-293-3890 for appointments.
Virginia Wounded Warrior Program - Region Ten: VWWP is a partnership between the Virginia Department of Veterans Services and Community Service Boards (like Region Ten) throughout Virginia. Region Ten's veteran peer specialist, Ben Shaw (an OIF/OEF combat veteran), serves as a knowledgeable resource for veterans - he runs a weekly veteran support group, educates veterans about services available at the VA, and helps facilitate access to treatment for veterans with PTSD, TBI, and substance abuse issues. He can be reached at 434-962-0175, or [email protected].
COVER: Mary James, LPC, MEd, counsels combat veterans from all wars and conflicts who are struggling with readjustment or suffering from PTSD. Mary offers services at no cost to the veteran. She can be reached at 434-964-1910, or [email protected].
Richmond Fisher House: The Richmond Fisher House provides families of wounded service members a comfortable place to stay, free of charge, while their loved-ones receive long-term treatment just across the street at the McGuire VA Medical Center. The House Manager, Wayne Walker, can be reached at 804-675-6601, or [email protected].
Parade Rest: Parade Rest helps communities express gratitude to local military personnel, veterans, and their families through tickets to entertainment, art, and sports events. Parade Rest can be reached at 434-982-6644, or [email protected].
Give An Hour: Give An Hour provides access to free mental health services for US military personnel and their families impacted by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Click on their link to search for available therapists near you.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment for PTSD & Substance Abuse: DrugRehab.com is a web resource that provides information and answers for veterans fighting substance abuse and post-traumatic stress. 24/7 help is available at 844-229-6830.
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