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QRG - Quick Reference Guide [PDF] (local interest)
This guide is designed for local counselors, social workers, and other agency
staff to use in assisting veterans who may be eligible for services and benefits. It
provides some general questions to help determine eligibility and gives local
contact information.
American Veterans and Servicemembers Survival Guide
A through manual detailing benefits and resources. Includes information about
legal and health services, job assistance and women's issues as well as
step-by-step directions for navigating the bureaucracies that serve veterans,
active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, and their
families.
Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities
(local interest)
Information for disabled veterans including how to obtain handicapped tags and
a reserved residential parking space, exemptions from Metropolitan District
fees and property taxes, how to find funding assistance for home modifications
and more. Contact the Commission on Disabilities Office Monday - Friday from
8:30 - 4:30 at 410-887-3580 or TTY at 410-887-2799.
Federal Benefits
for Veterans and Dependents
Read online or download and print a copy of the current benefits booklet from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Also available in
Spanish.
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (local interest)
Provides information and assistance to veterans and eligible dependents in
acquiring benefits. Also includes information about state veterans cemeteries,
veterans memorials located in Maryland, the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
assisted living and long-term care facility, and legislation affecting
veterans.
Maryland National Guard, Know
Your Benefits (local interest)
The State Benefits Advisor (SBA) provides assistance to all active and
non-active duty Guard members and their families to obtain state and federal
benefits. From the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the National Guard
Bureau.
Maryland
State Department of Assessment and Taxation (local interest)
Information for disabled veterans on when and how to apply for property tax
exemptions.
MilitaryBenefits.com
Complete listing of information on all benefits available for active
duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, returning veterans
and military retirees. Search for benefits by military status or by type of
benefit.
Seamless
Transition
From the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for service members of Operations
Enduring Freedom/ Iraqi Freedom. Includes information on compensation and
pensions with online applications for benefits. Also information on health
care, tuition and transitional assistance for active duty and reserve members.
Veterans Benefits
and Services
Information on veterans' compensation and pension benefits from the U. S.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Request
copies of military records online and apply for benefits online. You can
enroll or update your information online at the
Enroll / Update for VA
Medical Benefits page.
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Veterans Information
(local
interest)
Find financial aid and veteran's benefits information. Provides contact
information for the CCBC Office of Veterans Affairs, one at each
campus.
Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Online application and information about how to apply for Federal Student Aid.
Goucher College (local interest)
Provides basic information about financial aid for veterans, also lists phone
number for help with specific financial aid questions.
Loyola
College Veterans Information (local interest)
Includes detailed registration and financial aid information for veterans
seeking to earn a college degree. Also contains links to the Veteran's
Benefits Registration Form and the United States Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) web site.
Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET)
(local interest)
A non-profit organization established to provide veterans with comprehensive
housing and supportive services including education, training and employment
programs, emergency or transitional housing, and health care.
Maryland
Department of Veterans Affairs, Statewide Education Resources
(local interest)
Information about education, workforce training, scholarships, and financial
aid specifically for veterans.
Maryland Higher Education Commission
(local interest)
The Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program is
designed to provide financial assistance for college tuition. In order
to be eligible, Veterans must file a FAFSA form
by March 1 of each year.
Maryland Transit
Administration (MTA) (local interest)
Program offering MTA training to all qualified U.S. military veterans who
are Maryland residents, including those who have served in the National Guard
and Reserves. Veterans will have access to no cost MTA classes ranging from
bus maintenance to computer skills training.
Military.com Scholarship Finder
A rich source of detailed scholarship information designed specifically for
veterans.
Montgomery GI
Bill
Search for VA approved programs of education including colleges, licensing and
certification granting providers and national testing providers. Download
forms, check the status of your claim or find the most current GI Bill rates
at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs web site.
Stevenson
University (formerly Villa Julie
College) Veterans Information (local interest)
Download forms, find registration information and get contact information for
the Villa Julie College Veterans Affairs Coordinator.
Towson
University (TU) Veterans Information (local interest)
The TU Veterans Affairs Office functions primarily to assist veterans in
registering for college courses and to certify their enrollment to the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs. Site provides specific registration
information and TU Veterans Affairs Office contact information. Towson
University now offers
Thank You Grant to active duty and veterans of the military.
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Veterans and ROTC Information (local interest)
Comprehensive source of information for veterans who are prospective students
and for those currently attending UMBC. Also includes links to the United
States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) web site.
University of Maryland
College Park (UMCP)
UMCP site offers information of interest to Veterans about everything from how
to register for classes, to campus life, campus employment, and how military
call-ups affect UMCP students.
Baltimore County Department of Human Resources
(local interest)
Lists job opportunities with Baltimore County government.
Baltimore County Fire Department (local interest)
Career opportunities with the Fire
Department.
Baltimore County Fire
Department Volunteer Opportunities (local interest)
Volunteer fire stations by area, list of contacts and how to apply to volunteer.
Click on the area you are interested in to get started.
Baltimore County Office of Workforce Development (local interest)
Provides resources to help with your job search, assistance in developing new
job skills, tips and guidance on resume writing. Use of computers, telephones
and fax machines available for job seekers. A veterans services representative
is available to assist you at the
Essex (Eastpoint) and Hunt Valley Workforce Development Centers.
Baltimore
County Office of Information Technology
(local interest)
Get periodic
email announcements of technology-related job openings with Baltimore County
government.
Baltimore County Police Department
(local interest)
Career opportunities in local law enforcement.
Baltimore County Public Schools
(local interest)
Employment opportunities with the local public school system.
CORA
Creating Opportunities by Recognizing Abilities (CORA) is a non-profit
organization providing training and job placement assistance for disabled
veterans, military spouses and special needs workers.
DoD Transportal
Employment and transitional resources for military service members from the
U.S. Department of Defense.
ESGR: Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve
Organization assisting in preventing, resolving, or reducing employer and/or
employee problems and misunderstandings that result from National Guard or Reserve
membership, training, or duty requirements through information services and
informal mediation.
e-VETS Resource Advisor
Designed to assist veterans preparing to enter the job market. Based on your
personal profile and/or the various services you select, the e-VETS Resource
Advisor will provide a list of web site links most relevant to your specific
needs and interests.
Helmets to Hardhats
Employment opportunities in building and construction fields for transitioning
veterans.
Hire Vets First
U.S. Department of
Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) provides employment
resources and assistance to veterans and transitioning service members by
maximizing their employment opportunities and protecting their employment
rights.
Contact your local VETS office if you need assistance.
Key to
Career Success
Connects veterans and service members with career planning, training
and job search resources.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department
of Labor through the CareerOneStop
project.
Maryland Department
of Veterans Affairs Employment Resources
An excellent list with links to the federal and state employment resources and
services available to Maryland veterans.
Maryland
Division of Workforce Development Veterans Services
Helping veterans find employment and training opportunities, provides
vocational guidance and referrals.
REALifelines
Helps wounded and injured service members and veterans access online resources
and contact information for one-on-one employment assistance to help them
transition into the civilian workforce. From the U.S. Department of Labor.
Recruit Military
A full service military-to-civilian recruiting program that matches
military personnel to positions within corporate America.
Turbo TAP
Provides resources and information about employment and education for service
members transitioning from military to civilian life, either active duty or
guard/reserve.
Baltimore County Department of Social Services District Offices and Locations
(local interest)
Provides a listing of Social Services offices throughout Baltimore County and a map of their locations.
Baltimore
County Department of Social Services Referral Information
(local interest)
Provides an overview of programs and services offered by Baltimore County
Department of Social Services and how to access them.
Baltimore County Financial Assistance
(local interest)
Baltimore County Department of Social Services
Resources to help meet financial needs, find assistance with child
care, housing and more.
Connections
(local interest)
Baltimore County Children and Youth Council and Baltimore County Public
Library
Your link to community organizations that can help you with decisions
involving important issues such as counseling, legal rights, a new job, child
care, or pregnancy.
Blue Star Mothers (local
interest)
Started by a group of mothers who currently have, or have
had, children serving in the military. This non-profit service
organization seeks to support its members and their children while
promoting patriotism.
Military Spouse Resource
Center
Information for military spouses on employment, education and relocation
in the United States and other countries.
National Military Family
Association
Provides a variety of information of particular interest to military families.
National Society of
Military Widows
Non-profit organization that serves the interests of women whose
husbands have died from service connected illnesses while on active duty, during disability or regular retirement from the armed
forces.
Partners In Care [PDF] (local interest)
An initiative of the Maryland National Guard Joint Force Headquarters
(JFHQ-MD) Chaplain's Office with the purpose of coordinating support for
Maryland National Guard (MDNG) members and families through partnership
with local faith communities. Services include counseling, referrals,
child care, child and teen education and mentoring, transportation, and
emergency assistance.
Baltimore County Department of Health
(local interest)
Provides locations of health centers and substance abuse treatment
programs in Baltimore County. Includes information about Health
Department programs and services, as well as links to important information about your
health from other sources.
Blinded Veterans Association
Promotes the health and welfare of blinded veterans and their families.
Brain Injury Association of Maryland
(local interest)
Maryland affiliate of the national organization, the Brain Injury Association
of America, dedicated to promoting brain injury prevention, research,
education and advocacy.
Disabled American Veterans
Congressionally chartered organization that provides free services to
disabled veterans, their families and survivors.
Military Vaccine Resource Directory
Information on the military's mandatory bioterrorism vaccines, including the
anthrax and lariam (mefloquine) vaccines.
National Gulf War Resource Center, Inc.
(NGWRC)
Contains information for sufferers of Gulf War Syndrome.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Initiative
(local interest)
Information about the state's initiatives and services for individuals with
TBI from the Maryland's Mental Hygiene Administration (MHA). For additional
information about the State's TBI initiatives, contact MHA's Office of Adult
Services at 410-402-8476.
Tricare: Military Health System
Official information on military health care from the Department of Defense.
Provides details on health services, benefits and general health information
for active duty and retired military personnel.
VA Maryland Health Care System
For Maryland returning veterans needing assistance receiving health care or
navigating the various services available through the VA.
Veterans and
Families
National non-profit community service and support organization, founded and
directed by veterans, their family members, employers, mental health
professionals, academics and community leaders. Provides a wide range of
health services and support for veterans.
Women Veterans Health Program
The Veterans Health Administration provides information specifically addressing health issues of eligible women veterans.
Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline
National Hotline: 1-800-984-8523
The US Army hotline's call center offers wounded and injured Soldiers and
family members help in resolving Soldier's medical issues. Also relays these
issues directly to senior Army leadership for the purpose of improving how the Army serves
the medical needs of Soldiers and their families.
Wounded Warrior Project
Assists severely wounded veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Baltimore County Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS)
(local interest)
Baltimore County Department of Social Services
Voluntary program that helps Section 8 participants achieve economic
independence over a five-year period. Participants work with a case manager.
Baltimore County Home Ownership and Home Improvement Initiatives [PDF]
(local interest)
Baltimore County Office of Community Conservation
Overview of financial assistance available for home ownership and home
repair.
Baltimore County Housing Choice Voucher Program
(local interest)
Baltimore County Department of Social Services
Also referred to as Section 8 Housing Assistance, this program helps
low-income families or elderly/disabled persons pay their rent.
Baltimore County Settlement Expense Loan Program (SELP)
(local interest)
Baltimore County Office of Community Conservation
Financial assistance and educational instruction for first time homebuyers.
Baltimore Station (local
interest)
A non-profit agency providing self-help programs in a residential setting to
support men who are transitioning from the cycle of poverty, substance abuse
and homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET)
(local interest)
A non-profit organization established to provide veterans with comprehensive
housing and supportive services including emergency or transitional housing, health care,
education, vocational training and employment programs.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Non-profit organization serving to empower homeless veterans so they can support themselves.
United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development Veteran Resource Center
(HUDVET)
Organization providing veterans and their families with information on HUD's
community based housing programs as well as information on services designed
to help homeless veterans or those veterans who are in danger of becoming
homeless.
Baltimore County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (local interest)
Provides the client with initial legal consultation for a nominal fee then
matches clients with specific needs to qualified lawyers.
Maryland Defense Force
Provides Maryland National Guard members and their families with legal
assistance, including the preparation of wills and powers-of-attorney.
Maryland Legal Services
Corporation
Lists Maryland agencies that provide pro bono and reduced cost legal services
to low income families in cases of domestic violence, child custody, family
law, housing and landlord/tenant matters, wills, disability law, elder law,
and other legal matters.
Maryland Volunteer
Lawyers Service
Provides Maryland residents free or reduced fee representation to low-income
individuals and non-profit organizations who have civil legal problems.
National Veterans Legal Services Program
Provides legal representation to Veterans and their dependents in seeking and
securing benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Peoples Law Library
Self-help information on law and legal matters in Maryland.
Information on Veterans
Affairs Data Security Issue
United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
This page includes a message from Secretary of Veterans Affairs James Nicholson,
answers to veterans' most frequently asked questions about this issue and links
to additional sources of information.
Latest Information on
Veterans Affairs Data Security
Provides answers to other important
questions. This pages also includes a link to join a mailing list to
receive the latest news on this topic, via email.
Identity Theft
(local interest)
Information on identity theft provided by the Baltimore County Police Department.
Identity Theft Resource
Center
A nonprofit organization helping people prevent and recover
from identity theft.
Baltimore County Crisis Response System (CRS)
(local interest)
Crisis/Suicide
Hotline: 410-931-2214
24-hours, 7 days a week, crisis/suicide hotline available to help citizens, care
providers and emergency response personnel find appropriate resources and
information for those in need of mental health services and crisis/suicide prevention. Provides telephone triage and intervention, in-home
intervention, linkage to community support and treatment programs, and a mobile
crisis team.
Baltimore County Department of Health, Bureau of Mental Health
(local interest)
Information on adult, child, adolescent and geriatric services, outpatient
clinics, case management, after-school programs, mobile crisis team, homeless
support services, psychiatric emergency services, mental health resources for
the uninsured, rehabilitation and residential treatment programs.
Maryland Vet Centers (local interest)
Vet Centers provide readjustment, marriage and substance abuse counseling to
all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for
veteran's family members and all services are provided at no cost. For more
information about Vet Centers or to find the Vet Center near you, see the
Vet Center home page.
National Center for Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Part of the Veterans Affairs health care system created to advance the
clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research,
education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and
stress-related disorders.
National Alliance on Mental Issues (NAMI)
Providing resources for veterans and active duty military members, as well as
their families, friends, and advocates. Includes links to information about
mental health issues and how to find support services.
National Institute of Mental Health
Information on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the National
Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
Pro Bono Counseling
Project (local interest)
A volunteer network of local social workers, psychologists, professional counselors,
psychiatric advanced practice nurses and psychiatrists serving low income
people who have neither health insurance nor the means to pay for counseling.
A licensed clinician screens prospective patients and links them to appropriate services. Information and referrals are provided free of charge.
Self Assessment for
Veterans
Web site providing anonymous self-assessment screenings designed
specifically for veterans. The screening will help you determine if you have symptoms that are consistent with a
condition or concern that would benefit from further evaluation or treatment.
However, it will not provide a conclusive diagnosis. It will also give you guidance as to where you might seek assistance.
Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Resources
Information and services for veterans with substance abuse and/or metal health
issues from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
VA Maryland Health
Care System (VAMHCS)
VAMHCS offers the Returning Veterans Outreach Education and Care (RVOEC)
program to provide early detection and intervention for post deployment mental
health issues in OIF/OEF veterans. Inpatient and outpatient facilities are
located throughout Maryland including Baltimore VA, Perry Point VA, Loch Raven
clinic and Glen Burnie clinic. Use the Facilities
Locator and Directory to find a facility near you.
Veterans' Hotline
A national suicide prevention hotline for veterans in emotional crisis
offering free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. Call the Lifeline number at,
1-800-273-TALK (8255), and press "1" to be connected to the Veterans Hotline
counselors. Provided by The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Veterans
Health Administration (VHA), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
American Legion
National Hotline: 1-800-504-4098
A community service organization providing veterans and their families
with support and assistance.
Baltimore Station
A non-profit agency providing self-help programs in a residential setting to
support men who are transitioning from the cycle of poverty, substance abuse
and homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Iraq War Veterans Organization
Organization offering information and support for Operation
Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom veterans, active duty military
personnel and their family members.
Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET)
(local interest)
A non-profit organization established to provide veterans with comprehensive
housing and supportive services including emergency or transitional housing, health care,
education, vocational training and employment programs.
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs
(local interest)
Information and resources to help military
personnel, their dependents and survivors obtain all entitlements under
state and federal law.
National Veterans Foundation
National hotline: 1-800-777-4443
A
non-profit organization offering emotional support and information about
veteran services and resources available in your community and
throughout the United States.
Operation Truth
A veteran created, non-profit organization assisting veterans of
Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Provides a wide range of veteran benefits including health care, education,
home loans, life insurance, memorial services, and pensions for veterans.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
An organization whose mission is to ensure that veterans and active duty
service members are provided with all services and benefits they have earned.
Vietnam Veterans of America
The only nationally chartered Vietnam veterans organization. This
non-profit organization extends services to all areas of veterans'
care.
Way Station
Private,
non-profit organization providing Veterans a broad range of
services in a variety of settings including job training, employment
referrals, assistance in locating support services for counseling,
mental health or substance abuse issues, housing needs, and help with
health and VA related issues.
Baltimore County Department of Aging Caregivers' Information
(local interest)
Family caregiver resources and information.
Baltimore County Department of Aging Senior Information and Assistance
(local interest)
Entry point for information about services and benefits available to seniors,
their families, caregivers and professionals.
Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center (SBRC)
(local interest)
Baltimore County Department of Economic Development
Offers new and existing businesses assistance with technical, financial and
marketing issues free of charge. Services provided are outlined on the Small
Business Resource Center (SBRC) web site.
Resource
Directory for the Small Business Owner in Baltimore County
(local interest)
Baltimore County Public Library
Information and resources on opening and running a small business including legal
requirements, small business counseling and assistance.
Vet Biz
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Web site designed to assist Veterans wanting to start or expand their own
business. Includes information about business assistance programs, business
coaching, networking and more.
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