For Families of Veterans
Resources for Family Members of Veterans
Spousal Support
- Military Spouse Career Center – A website that provides job search support for military spouses and addresses the unique challenges they face (http://www.military.com/spouse)
Educational Materials
- Addiction Center – Center dedicated to helping family members of individuals (not vet-specific) who are struggling with drug and alcohol addictions; website includes resources such as alcoholism signs, treatment information, and a self-assessment tool (https://www.addictioncenter.com). Includes resources with veteran-specific information such as the link between PTSD and alcoholism (https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/veterans/)
- Educational Information on Mental Illness: (https://www.arrowpassage.com/mental-illness-facts/)
Emotional Support for You& Your Loved One
- Coaching Into Care – A VA call center that coaches family members on how to approach their veteran loved ones about seeking mental or medical help (http://www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching/index.asp)
- Military and Family Life Consultants – Provides consultations to individuals, couples, families and groups for support and assistance (http://www.hoodmwr.com/ACS/sfrb_mflc.html)
- Army One Source – An integrated family support network for Army families and soldiers that provides a vast array of advice and information (http://www.myarmyonesource.com/default.aspx)
- The Recovery Village Veterans Resources – A resource page dedicated to our veterans who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental health issues like PTSD (https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/veterans/)
More Helpful Resources
- National Military Family Association – Contains links to resources helpful to veterans and family members (http://www.militaryfamily.org/)
- Dealspotr– List of several apps for mobile devices that can be used by military families (https://dealspotr.com/article/10-helpful-apps-for-military-families)
