John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68
Leland, NC
Resource Links
Veteran Assistance Web Sites / Resources
Our Post has consolidated various links for VA resources and other assistance for our veterans. Post 68 does not endorse or recommend any specific site/service/entity listed below but has provided this information on the best available data from inputs received from Legion members and other organizations.
If you identify any issues with links that do not work, please notify the Webmaster using the 'Contact Us' page on this site. Your assistance with such issues will help us to help you!
National Resources
American Legion Job Fairs: LINK
Arlington National Cemetery Access Being Limited with New Criteria: LINK
Blue Water Navy & Agent Orange Claims VA Assistance: LINK
Community Psychological & Crisis Support Website for Veterans in Immediate Need or Crisis: LINK
Military Records Access Via National Archives: LINK
Non-Service Related VA Benefits: LINK
Online Instructions to File VA Disability Compensation: LINK
TriCare Providers & Benefits: LINK
VA (Veterans Affairs) Homepage: LINK
VA Weekly Newletter SignUp: LINK
Veterans Health Information Exchange (VHIE) to Share Medical Information with Local Providers: LINK
North Carolina & Brunswick County Resources
NC Department of the American Legion: LINK
NC Department of the American Legion - District 9: LINK
NC Department of State Military & Veterans Affairs: LINK
NC Military Business Center: LINK
Brunswick County Veterans Announcement Sign-Ups: LINK
Brunswick County Veteran Services: LINK
Brunswick County Veterans Services Officer:
Anita L. Hartsell
Phone # (910)253-2233
anita.hartsell@brunswickcountync.gov
Affiliated Web Sites & Resources
Our Post welcomes your input. Send us your notices of special events, your fundraisers, and other items of interest that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of our community. 'Contact Us' with any questions you may have about submission of your information.
Our Post, at its sole discretion, will publish your submitted contributions that we feel have merit. The following are examples of worthy affiliated websites.
American Red Cross Provided Information for Hurricane Preparedness:
Hurricane Preparedness: LINK
Using Red Cross Safety Tips for Hurricane: LINK
Assistive Tech for Disabled Veterans: LINK
Boy Scout Troop 747 in Leland: LINK
Cape Fear Resilience Project LINK
Disabled Veterans Injury Legal Assistance: LINK
Educational Resources:
Eastern Carolina University Military Programs: http://www.ecu.edu/military/
Social Worker Career Resources Programs: https://www.socialworkguide.org/degrees/
Habitat for Humanity: Assistance for Homeowner Ownership, Home Repair, Volunteerism & Local Habitat Restore Locations
Habitat for Humanity (Brunswick County): LINK
Habitat for Humanity (National): LINK
Habitat Repair Assistance: Coversheet and Application
Heroes on the Water Alternative Veterans Therapy: LINK
Military Residential Leases-Your Rights: LINK
Military & Veteran Information & Benefits (Miliary.com) Pages: LINK
North Brunswick Services Coordinating Council: LINK
SCC is a group that helps coordinate the services of the many not-for-profit support groups in the area - SCC - Services Coordinating Council: LINK
Stars and Stripes Website: LINK
Understanding Veterans with PTSD: LINK
United Way - Tax Assistance - NC211: LINK
US Government Resources Website (USA.gov): LINK
Veteran Business Collective (VBC): LINK
Additional Veteran Solutions
Various Information, Links & Resources For Veterans
PsychArmor is an essential resource for anyone looking to serve those who have served. They have a comprehensive library of free military culture educational resources, including free courses on suicide prevention. LINK
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S.A.V.E. (Signs, Ask, Validate, Encourage & Expedite) is a course offered on PsychArmor developed in collaboration with VA that will help you understand the general problem of suicide in the United States, how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk for suicide, and information on what to do if you identify a Veteran at risk. LINK
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Veterans can get ongoing support through local VA medical centers , Vet Centers, or Veterans Service Organizations in their community.
Veteran Resource Guide: This is a fairly new resource available to our veterans.
Veterans Guide | Proudly Serving Those Who Served: LINK
VA Urgent Care Facility Webpage & Locator: The VA has provided a locator to find VA medical and urgent care facilities eligible for veterans: LINK
Veteran Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. The following resource will help you find help in dealing with PTSD and related conditions.
Fighting Veteran PTSD News
National Center for PTSD: LINK
Fighting Veteran Homelessness News: The number of homeless veterans is increasing in the United States. The following resources are designed to shed light on the issue, and to provide resources for homeless vets.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans: LINK
VA Homeless Veterans Assistance Webpage: LINK
VA Homeless Veterans-Housing Assistance: LINK
VA Homeless Veterans VA Resources: LINK
Various Military, Veteran & Related Links
Board of Veteran's Appeals: LINK
VA National HIV/AIDS Program: LINK
VA Public Health Smoking Cessation Program: LINK
VA Mental Health Programs: LINK
VA National Cemetery Administration (Burial and Memorials): LINK
VA Center for Women Veterans: LINK
VA Veterans Crisis Hotline: LINK
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Guide: LINK
Jobs for Returning Servicemembers: LINK
Veterans Law Project: Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal.
Various Federal Government Web Sites
Veterans' Programs and Services:
Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov
Disabled American Veterans: www.dav.org
Branches of the Federal Government:
The Executive Branch
The White House: www.whitehouse.gov
The Legislative Branch
The United States Senate: www.senate.gov
The Legislative Branch
The United States House Of Representatives: www.house.gov
The Judicial Branch
The United State Supreme Court: judiciary & U. S. Courts: www.uscourts.gov
Military Branches:
The Pentagon: www.war.gov
The United States Army: www.army.mil
The United States Navy: www.navy.mil
The United States Marine Corps: www.usmc.mil
The United States Air Force: www.af.mil
The United States Space force: www.spaceforce.mil
The United States Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil
The American Merchant Marine: www.usmm.org
Military Academies:
United State Military Academy: www.usma.edu
United States Naval Academy: www.usna.edu/homepage.php
United States Merchant Marine Academy: www.usmma.edu
United States Coast Guard Academy: uscga.edu
United States Air Force Academy: www.usafa.af.mil
United States Air Force ROTC: www.afrotc.com
General / Miscellaneous Resources:
Federal Executive Branch Resources: guides.loc.gov/us-federal-law/executive-branch
Federal Judiciary Branch Resources: www.uscourts.gov
Memorial and Tribute Web Sites / Military Memorials:
Korean War Veterans Memorial: www.nps.gov/kowa
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm
National World War II Memorial: www.nps.gov/wwii/index.htm
Memorial Museum Association: www.nps.gov/usar
United States Air Force Museum: www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
Arlington National Cemetery: www.arlingtoncemetery.org
American Memorial Park: www.nps.gov/amme/main.htm
Societies:
Congressional Medal Of Honor Society: www.nps.gov/amme/index.htm