Local and State Resources
The following resources are specific to our local area and/or North Carolina overall.
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Watauga County Veterans Service Office
April Goodman (april.goodman@watgov.org), Veterans Services Officer
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Asheville Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Alisa Early (alisa.early@va.gov), Post 9/11 Military2VA Case Management Program/Polytrauma Coordinator
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Help NC Vets
Resource bank for NC Veterans
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Post 7031
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Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
High Country Chapter
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One Vet at a Time (OVAAT)
National Resources
This list of resources was compiled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Veterans Crisis Line
If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1
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Vet Centers
Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387.
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VA Mental Health Services Guide
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MakeTheConnection.net
Information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.
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National Center for PTSD
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Army Emergency Relief
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VA's Self-Help Apps
Tools to help deal with common reactions like, stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time.
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Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Request a Peer Mentor
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VA Women Veterans Call Center
Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 6:30PM ET)
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VA Caregiver Support Line
Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM - 10PM & SAT 8AM - 5PM ET)
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American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Netw
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Wounded Warrior Project
Providing support and community for America's wounded veterans.