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Why is becoming a civilian so hard?

Providing essential resources for successful transition from military to civilian life, addressing challenges faced by veterans, and highlighting avenues for assistance and support.

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Why is becoming a civilian so hard?

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  1. Bridging the Gap from Military Service to Civilian Life The resources you need in order to help service members make a successful transition

  2. Why is becoming a civilian so hard?

  3. Military Culture is regimented

  4. The civilian workplace is very different

  5. Thereality!

  6. They Don’t Always Get It • Perhaps they: • Didn’t make it to the transition class • Couldn’t understand everything that was presented • Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information • People they meet in the civilian sector don’t understand what they have been through

  7. Some Vets Are Struggling • Unemployment 7-10% higher than general population • About 1/3 are not completing their higher ed. programs • Comprise 23% of homeless • 20-25% of suicides in US • 20% of young Vets believed to have TBI or PTSD.

  8. Homelessness is a problem The VA wants to help “You Fought for Our Home. We'll Fight for Yours” If a Veteran needs housing assistance, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID-VET (424-3838). When you call: • You will be connected to a trained VA responder. • The responder will ask a few questions to assess the needs. • If you’re a Veteran, you may be connected with the Homeless Program point of contact at the nearest VA facility. • Contact information will be requested so staff may follow up.

  9. Veterans Crisis Line Veterans Crisis Line - 800-273-8255 and Press 1 Chat online at http://www.VeteransCrisisLine.net Send a text message to 838255 Active Duty/Reserve and Guard Service members and their families and friends can call and text the Veterans Crisis Line numbers and can chat online at: http://www.MilitaryCrisisLine.net Mental Health information and resources for Veterans and their families http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/

  10. Toll Free Numbers for Contacting VA Benefits: 1-800-827-1000 • Burial • Death Pension • Directions to VA Benefits Regional Offices • Disability Compensation • Disability Pension • Education • Home Loan Guaranty • Medical Care • Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

  11. Most Vets Are Succeeding

  12. Leadership Triumph over Adversity Teamwork Accelerated Learning Curve Diversity and Inclusion in Action Why hire a veteran? Integrity Efficient Performance under Pressure Technology and Globalization Respect for Procedures

  13. What Federal Resources are there?

  14. Federal Resources • eBenefits - www.ebenefits.va.gov – a joint VA and DoD resource. • National Resource Directory - www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/nrd • Veterans Employment Center - www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs • Veterans Administration – www.va.gov • DOL Veterans Employment and Training Service – www.dol.gov/vets • eVets Resource Advisor - www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/evets/menu.htm • O*NET’s My Next Move for Veterans– www.mynextmove.org/vets • SBA Veterans Resources – www.sba.gov/vets/resources

  15. www.ebenefits.va.gov

  16. www.va.gov

  17. www.dol.gov/vets

  18. www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/evets/menu.htm

  19. www.mynextmove.org/vets

  20. www.sba.gov/vets/resources

  21. Veteran, Reserve, & Guard • Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve - www.esgr.mil • Hero to Hired - www.h2h.jobs • Joint Service Support - www.jointservicesupport.org • Marine For Life - www.marineforlife.org • Soldier For Life - www.soldierforlife.army.mil

  22. www.esgr.mil

  23. HERO 2 HIRED www.h2h.jobs

  24. www.jointservicessupport.org

  25. Wounded Warrior Resources • Army – wtc.army.mil/aw2 • Marine Corps - www.woundedwarriorregiment.org • Navy/Coast Guard - safeharbor.navylive.dodlive.mil • Air Force - www.woundedwarrior.af.mil • DoD: www.warriorcare.dodlive.mil • SOCOM – www.socom.mil/care_coalition

  26. State Resources • State Veterans Associations: www.va.gov/statedva.htm • State Departments of Labors: • www.dol.gov/vets/aboutvets/contacts/main.htm • www.dol.gov/dol/location.htm

  27. Non-Profits • Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America: www.iava.org • American Legion: www.legion.org • VFW: www.vfw.org • Student Veterans of America: www.studentveterans.org • Chamber of Commerce: www.uschamber.com/hiringourheroes • The Mission Continues: www.missioncontinues.org • The Institute for Veterans and Military Families - http://vets.syr.edu/ • America’s Fund – americasfund.org

  28. Questions? CONTACT INFORMATION: Willie Acevedo Information, Referral & Relocation Program Manager Marine & Family Programs Pentagon, Room 4A524 Washington DC Email: william.acevedo@usmc.mil Phone: 703-693-5197

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