Veterans Across Alabama

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please dial 988.

Survivor Helpline

The TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline is open 24 hours 7 days a week. Whether you are in emotional crisis, need to connect with TAPS services, or just want to talk, call 800-959-TAPS (8277).

UWill

Uwill, a leading teletherapy platform, eligible veterans can connect with licensed counselors 24/7/365. This program was created specifically to support veterans who are transitioning to civilian life and may be struggling to find the mental health care they need, especially in rural areas where services can be hard to access. Support is private and confidential.

Vets4Warriors

The Vets4Warriors Line is open 24 hours 7 days a week and is answered by a veteran support specialist. Call 855-838-8255.

We will continue to update our resource offerings throughout the grant period.  If you would like to add your organization to our resource hub, please email us at veterans@wingsacrossal.org

Alabama Veteran: AV is a community-based, peer-to-peer organization providing a trusted space for Veterans, service members, and families to reach out for guidance and to connect.

Camp Corral: Camp Corral is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to transform the lives of children of this nation’s wounded, ill, and fallen military heroes .

Center for Women Veterans (CWV): The CWV’s mission is to advocate for improved outcomes and access to VA benefits, services, and opportunities for women Veterans through education, outreach, and collaboration.

Coalition to Support America’s Heroes: The mission of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes is to help severely-wounded veterans and families of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn recover from their injuries and illnesses, and to inspire other organizations and the general public to participate in this effort.

Department of Veteran Affairs: VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options and more—all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters and the general public. 

Disabled Veterans National Foundation: The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military wounded—physically or psychologically—after defending our safety and freedom.

Elizabeth Dole Foundation: The Real Warriors Campaign is a multimedia public awareness initiative, launched by the Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE), designed to encourage help-seeking behavior among servicemembers, veterans, and military families coping with invisible wounds, and to create awareness of the tools and resources available for psychological health care and support.

(The) Headstrong Project: Headstrong commits to supporting those who bravely served their country, regardless of service era or discharge status, and battle daily with the impact of trauma. We deliver the treatment, tools, and support needed to win that battle. Confidential. Barrier-free. Stigma-free.

Invisible Warriors: Invisible Warriors honors, supports, and empowers military women, especially those living with PTS, military sexual trauma (MST), and invisible illnesses.

Lifeline for Vets: The National Veterans Foundation’s (NVF) Lifeline for Vets helps Veterans of all eras, their family members and active duty service members, some while serving overseas in combat deployments.  The Lifeline for Vets assists Veterans with needs including medical treatment, PTSD counseling, VA benefits advocacy, food, shelter, employment, training, legal aid, suicide intervention and more.

Make The Connection: Watch Veterans and their family members share real stories of strength and recovery, find useful information and local mental health resources, and explore ways to show your support.

Military One Source:  The mission of Military OneSource and the network of MC&FP websites, applications and programs is to contribute to force readiness and quality of life by providing policies and programs that advance the well-being of service members, their families, survivors and other eligible members of the military community.

(The) Mission Continues: TMC programs deploy veteran volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.

Mission 22:  Through a comprehensive approach of outreach, events, and programs, Mission 22 promotes long-term wellness and sustainable growth.

NAMI Homefront: NAMI has created a free online suite of mental health resources for caregivers, family members, military service members and veterans. These resources are meant to educate and empower the military community in their journey towards mental health recovery and overall well-being.

National Military Family Association: The National Military Family Association (NMFA) is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving all military families. Since 1969, NMFA has worked with families to identify and solve the unique challenges of military life.

National Resource Directory: NRD is a database of validated resources that supports recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers.

Onward Ops: Onward Ops Empowers  transitioning service members with the support and information needed to achieve success as Veterans.

Our Military Kids: Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children’s self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.​

Paralyzed Veterans of America: PVA is dedicated solely to helping Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), and diseases, like MS and ALS.

Project Welcome Home Troops: Project Welcome Home Troops’ mission is to improve the quality of life for veterans, active military, and their families. Our SKY Resilience Training provides breath-based tools that decrease chronic and post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems; while restoring well-being, mental focus, and a renewed sense of connection and purpose.​

Ranger Road: Ranger Road is a nonprofit charity providing veterans the necessary tools to be successful during the crucial transition from military to civilian life.

Recovery.com: Recovery.com combines independent research with expert guidance on addiction and mental health treatment. 

S.A.F.E.R. Together: S.A.F.E.R. Together is a grassroots suicide prevention initiative dedicated to offering an additional layer of support for Military, Veterans, and First Responders (MVFR). This statewide effort aims to assemble, protect, and maintain a network for Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) that provide a voluntary, confidential, temporary, and secure firearms and ammunition storage option for men and women within the MVFR community – especially during transitional, high-risk life events.

Samson’s Strength Sustainable Veterans Program: SSSVP fosters independence, models sustainable living habits for Veterans struggling with homelessness/joblessness. Utilizing Donkeys, Horses and Draft Horses for Equine Experiential Learning and Horse Therapy for Veterans, Veterans Families and Provider awareness.

Service Dogs Alabama: Service Dogs Alabama provides highly skilled service dogs to Veterans and teens. These service dogs are trained in one of the following service fields: PTSD intervention, mobility assistance, seizure intervention, or autism intervention.

Service Women’s Action Network: SWAN continues to press for law and policy changes to better address the needs of service women and women veterans. With a focus on advocacy and a 24/7 emergency assistance hotline, SWAN is the leading national organization focused on supporting service women and women veterans.

SMVF TA Center: SAMHSA Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance (SMVF TA) Center has provided technical assistance support to state, territory, Tribal, military and civilian interagency teams working to strengthen behavioral health systems that serve service members, veterans, and their families. Technical assistance is also provided to SAMHSA partners and grantees on issues and resources related to the behavioral health needs of service members, veterans, and their families.

TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program): TAPS is a national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources to all those grieving a death in the military or veteran community.

Team RWB: Team RWB events bring Veterans together from across the country to challenge themselves while focusing on a common goal.

Travis Manion Foundation: TMF programs focus first on investing in veterans and families of the fallen to improve their mental health and well-being. Then, provide veterans and survivors opportunities to lead—from mentoring local youth to uniting communities to honor the fallen.

VA LGBTQ+ Veterans: VA is dedicated to being a leader in providing high-quality health care for LGBTQ+ Veterans — and helping all Veterans manage mental health challenges in a sensitive, respectful environment. Learn more about how issues associated with your identity can affect your health and how to talk about them with your doctor.​

Vehicles for Veterans: Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Vehicles For Veterans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit vehicle donation program dedicated to providing funding that will help to build better lives for all of our nation’s veterans and their families. The Vehicles For Veterans program supports disabled veterans and other causes for our nation’s veterans.

Veteran Spouse Network: The Veteran Spouse Network (VSN) facilitates a community of peer support for military and veteran spouses and committed partners, providing opportunities to engage and connect to helpful resources and a community of support.

VeteranRehab.Org: VeteranRehab.org is a nationwide resource for finding substance use treatment, recovery, and mental health services for Veterans.​

Veterans Advocacy Associates: VAA enhances the lives of America’s senior veterans by simplifying access to medical and financial support.

Veterans Families United: Veterans Families United provides gentle, accessible and holistic healing resources for Veterans.

Veterans Mental Health Council: The Veterans Mental Health Council (VMHC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization devoted to empowering veterans and their families. Initially serving as their advocates, we aim to equip them with the tools and knowledge to advocate for themselves, fostering self-sufficiency and holistic well-being. Based in Missouri, we focus on helping veterans navigate mental health services, housing, employment, VA benefits, and substance use resources.​

Veterans Of Foreign Wars:  VFW ensures that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.

Vets Recover: Vets Recover helps remove barriers to care, deliver quality integrated health care, and build a better community through recovery and connection.

Vets4Warriors: Vets4Warriors is the nation’s leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans providing immediate, confidential, ongoing support to every member of the US military community, helping before challenges turn into crises.

Volunteers of America: VOA is one of the nation’s largest, established comprehensive human services organizations with 16,000 mission-driven professionals, dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential, including veteran-specific programs.

Warriors At Ease: Warriors at Ease is dedicated to ensuring every member of the military community is trained in how to use the practices of yoga and meditation to alleviate the stressors of military life and aid in the prevention and rehabilitation of physical and invisible injuries.

Women Veterans Alliance:  WVA is a global network focused on directly impacting the overall well-being of women veterans. We achieve this by transforming the way the community networks, bringing people and programs directly together through a reliable and resourceful platform.

Women Veterans Interactive Foundation: The Women Veterans Interactive Foundation connects, engages, and empowers Women Veterans with the tools and resources needed to achieve post-military success through financial assistance, workforce development resources, and community.

Wounded Warrior Alabama:  WWA helps families who are trying to pay their rent, buy groceries, keep the lights on and afford life-saving medicines.

Wounded Warriors Family Support:  WWFS provides support to the families of those who have been wounded, injured or killed during combat operations.