CONNECTICUT VETERANS
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU CONTACT US:
DISCLAIMER
Homeless To Independence Inc. is a 501©3 non-profit organization. We are self supporting and we do NOT receive any government grant funding what-so-ever to pay bills for anyone in any situation. We do not give away money. We do not give out loans against any money.
This ministry is supported with generous financial donations that are used to help keep us functioning. Our purpose is to help supply individuals and families with personal needs such as food, toiletries, clothing, household items, furniture and baby/adult diapers/wipes both locally and to areas effected by disasters. At this time, we do not offer any shelter or transitional housing services. Again, we DO NOT pay any bills. We DO NOT pay any rents or mortgages.
If you are actually homeless, or about to be homeless or need emergency assistance of any kind, DIAL “211” from a land-line telephone. This will not work from a cell telephone. Tell the receiver your situation and what you need. They will give you information specific for the location you are currently in plus any referrals you may need. They have the most up to the minute information for your specific area. Dialing “211” will get you help and much more info than this office can provide. Homeless to Independence wants you to have all the information you need to get through the situation you are in.
Don’t have a land-line telephone??? Go to your local police department, library, or house of worship and ask to use their land-line telephone. They may even make the call on your behalf.
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For those of you looking for employment through-out the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, simply;
2. CHOOSE YOUR STATE/COMMONWEALTH/TERRITORY;
3. CHOOSE THAT STATE/COMMONWEALTH/TERRITORY’S EMPLOYMENT PAGE.
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Homeless To Independence Inc. is not responsible for misprints or cancellations of events by the event holders, landlord and/or their agent, or ourselves. Homeless to Independence Inc. also reserves the right to “NOT” offer services to people and/or persons that are rude, unpleasant, and untruthful in any way shape or form, belligerent and the like.
OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, BUT WE DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
OFFICE CONTACT INFO:
HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC., 201 STATION ROAD #258, QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951
THE VERY BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS TO SEND ME AN EMAIL: ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG
OFFICE NUMBER IS: 1-908-454-1500 LISTEN TO THE RECORDING
Please note that our office does have very limited volunteer staff and if we are one telephone line, we cannot answer the other line. There is simply not enough time in the day to answer and/or return each and every telephone call.
THANK YOU!!!
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Find assistance as a vet, spouse, or dependent
One hundred and fifty years ago today, President Lincoln signed a law establishing the first federal veterans’ facility for disabled Civil War veterans. This facility gave root to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ assistance programs.
Today, the VA offers many benefits and services to eligible veterans and connects our military service men and women with resources across the country. Share this information with a veteran you know, or an organization that helps veterans.
LINK: http://explore.va.gov/
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All employment information and career event information can be found here:
Connecticut Employment
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All housing information can be found here:
Connecticut Affordable Rentals
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FOR OUR CONNECTICUT VETERANS:
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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WE WELCOME ALL INFORMATION FOR EVENTS FOR OUR VETERANS IN CONNECTICUT–
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND THEM TO ME DIRECTLY AT: ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG
THERE IS NEVER A CHARGE FOR US TO HELP YOU GET THE WORD OUT –
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! IT IS OUR DUTY TO SUPPORT YOU!
UPDATED 03-19-24
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US Department of Veteran Affairs Crisis Hotline
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Planning for Life after Discharge
https://www.yourstoragefinder.com/how-to-plan-for-life-after-discharge
Transition to Civilian Life
https://www.thezebra.com/insurance-news/6128/military-transition-civilian-life/
Mesothelioma Resources
https://www.justgreatlawyers.com/mesothelioma-asbestos-lawsuits
Surviving Spouses Resources
http://www.militaryfamily.org/info-resources/survivors/
Best Jobs for Returning Servicemembers
https://www.bigrentz.com/blog/best-jobs-returning-service-members
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* CT.gov Veterans Homepage: http://www.veterans.ct.gov/veterans/site/default.asp
– Education: http://www.veterans.ct.gov/veterans/cwp/view.asp?a=4367&q=513780
– Employment and Job Training: http://www.veterans.ct.gov/veterans/cwp/view.asp?a=4367&q=513496
– Health Care: http://www.veterans.ct.gov/veterans/cwp/view.asp?a=4367&q=513684
– Housing: http://www.veterans.ct.gov/veterans/cwp/view.asp?a=4367&q=513778
– Tax Supports/Benefits Portal: http://www.veterans.ct.gov/veterans/cwp/view.asp?a=4367&q=513682
– DMV Assistance: http://www.veterans.ct.gov/veterans/cwp/view.asp?a=4367&q=513680
– National Guard Services: http://www.veterans.ct.gov/veterans/cwp/view.asp?a=4367&q=513678
– Civil Service/State Jobs: http://www.veterans.ct.gov/veterans/cwp/view.asp?a=4367&q=513690
* CT Department of Veterans Affairs: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/site/default.asp
* CT Military Department: http://www.ct.gov/mil/site/default.asp
– Military Family Relief Fund Information & Application: http://www.ct.gov/mil/cwp/view.asp?a=2447&q=310106&PM=1
– CT National Guard Foundation: http://www.ctngfoundation.org/
– DMHAS Military Support Program: http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=3833&q=450538
– Wartime Service Bonus Information: http://www.ct.gov/mil/cwp/view.asp?a=2447&Q=382592
– Veterans Wartime Service Medal: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/cwp/view.asp?a=1992&q=313194
– Important Forms: http://www.ct.gov/mil/cwp/view.asp?a=1342&Q=256942&milNav=|
* CT Department on Aging, Veterans Resources: http://www.ct.gov/agingservices/cwp/view.asp?a=2513&q=424084
HOUSING ASSISTANCE/HOMELESSNESS:
* Mortgage Assistance: http://www.ct.gov/dob/cwp/view.asp?a=2235&q=386114#vets
* Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund: http://www.ct.gov/ssmf/site/default.asp
– How to file: http://www.ct.gov/ssmf/cwp/view.asp?a=2302&Q=300898&ssmfNav=|
– Find your representative: http://www.ct.gov/ssmf/cwp/view.asp?a=2302&Q=302128&ssmfNav
* Residential Facility at CT State Veterans Home at Rocky Hill: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/ctva/v4/Publication/RF_Brochure_2013.pdf
* Beth-El Center for Temporary Shelter or Housing: http://www.bethelmilford.org/website/publish/needhelp.shtml#tempshelter
* Columbus Housing for shelter, transitional housing, or permanent supportive housing: http://www.columbushouse.org/programs
* Homes for the Brave: http://www.homesforthebrave.org/
* Homes for the Brave, Female Soldiers Forgotten Heroes Program:
– http://www.homesforthebrave.org/programs/female-soldiers-forgotten-heroes/
– http://www.kickfornick.org/FemaleSoldiersForgottenHeroes
WORK:
* Office for Veterans Workforce Development: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/default.htm
– Department of Labor Veterans Representatives Directory: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/vetreps.htm
– Job Search Resources: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/JobSearch.htm
* Request an Appointment with a representative from the DOL: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/VetApptRequests/Vet_Appt_Request.htm
* Connecticut State Job/Exams Search: https://www.biznet.ct.gov/AccountMaint/Login.aspx?l=n
– Face to Face Interview GUARANTEE for CT State Jobs:
http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/lib/malloy/2012.04.26_governor_malloy_letter_to_agency_heads_on_hiring_veterans.pdf
* Subsidized Training & Employment Program (STEP UP): http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/StepUp/index.htm
* Community College Manufacturing Centers (Programs in Manufacturing Certifications): http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/cwp/view.asp?A=4010&Q=511990
* Apprenticeship Training: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/appren/t-AT18.htm
* Work Vessels for Veterans: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/Work_Vessels_for_Veterans_flyer.pdf
EDUCATION:
* CT Office of Higher Education, Veterans guides for higher education: http://www.ctohe.org/vet/default.shtml
* GI Bill Approved Connecticut Higher Education Facilities: http://www.ctohe.org/HEWeb/VeteransBoth.asp
* Educational Benefits Information: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/education.htm
* Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Veterans Services (Tuition Waiver Information and other program/contact information): http://www.ct.edu/admission/veterans
* Connecticut Private Colleges and Universities Veterans Services: http://www.theccic.org/Resources/Resources_for_Veterans/Resources_for_Veterans_at_CCIC_Institutions/
– Albertus Magnus: http://www.albertus.edu/student-resources/registrar/veterans-educational-info.html
– Connecticut College: http://www.conncoll.edu/admission/financial-aid/applying-for-financial-aid/resources-for-veterans/
– Fairfield University: http://www.fairfield.edu/admission/aca_vet_index.html
– Goodwin College: http://www.goodwin.edu/admissions/veterans.asp
– Mitchell College: http://community.mitchell.edu/Veterans
– Quinnipiac University: http://www.quinnipiac.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-financial-aid/veterans-benefits/
– Rensselaer at Hartford: http://ewp.rpi.edu/financial_aid/veterans_benefits.html
– Sacred Heart University: http://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions/part-timenoncreditadmissions/veterans/
– St. Vincent’s College: http://www.stvincentscollege.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/other-sources-of-financial-assistance/
– Trinity College: http://www.trincoll.edu/Academics/IDP/IDPFinAid/Pages/veterans.aspx
– University of Bridgeport: http://www.bridgeport.edu/finaid/financial-aid-information-all-students/veterans-student-guide/
– University of Hartford: http://admission.hartford.edu/finaid/veterans.html
– University of New Haven: http://www.newhaven.edu/academics/13317/
– University of Saint Joseph: http://www.usj.edu/student_life/resources_and_services/registrar_office/veterans_services/chapter31.html
– Wesleyan: http://www.wesleyan.edu/registrar/enrollment/veteran_certification.html
– Yale: http://www.yale.edu/sfas/finaid/finaid-information/yellowribbon.html
*University of Connecticut Veterans Services: http://www.huskyveterans.uconn.edu/
OWNING OR STARTING A BUSINESS:
*CT Department of Economic and Community Development, For Veterans: http://www.ct.gov/ecd/cwp/view.asp?a=3931&q=462604
– Office of Veterans Business Development: http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2985
– Needs Assessment form: http://www.ct.gov/ecd/cwp/view.asp?a=3931&q=463436
TRANSITIONING:
* Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP): http://www.ct.gov/mil/cwp/view.asp?a=2447&Q=429254
* Connecticut TAP (Transition Assistance Program): http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/tap2.htm
* DMV Assistance for Veterans: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=4232&q=509280
* Veterans Rehabilitation Services: http://www.ct.gov/dors/cwp/view.asp?Q=510898&A=4195
* Patriot’s Landing Transitional Program at Rocky Hill: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/cwp/view.asp?a=2089&q=482606&ctvaNav=I
– Brochure: http://www.ct.gov//ctva/lib/ctva/v4/Publication/Patriots_Landing_Brochure_(2).pdf
– Application: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/ctva/v4/Publication/Patriots_LandingCT_DV__AdmissionsAppl_(2).pdf
– Additional forms to be submitted: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/ctva/v4/vha-10-5345-fill.pdf
http://www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/ctva/v4/residential/standard-form-180[1].pdf
* Beth-El Center for Temporary Shelter or Housing: http://www.bethelmilford.org/website/publish/needhelp.shtml#tempshelter
* Columbus Housing for transitional housing or permanent supportive housing: http://www.columbushouse.org/programs/#transitional
PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH:
* VA Connecticut Health Care System: http://www.connecticut.va.gov/
* Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund for medical expense assistance: http://www.ct.gov/ssmf/site/default.asp
– How to file an application: http://www.ct.gov/ssmf/cwp/view.asp?a=2302&Q=300898&ssmfNav
– Find your representative: http://www.ct.gov/ssmf/cwp/view.asp?a=2302&Q=302128&ssmfNav
* Veterans Rehabilitation Services: http://www.ct.gov/dors/cwp/view.asp?Q=510898&A=4195
* Residential Facility at CT State Veterans Home at Rocky Hill (offers rehabilitation, counseling, substance abuse recovery support, etc.): http://www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/ctva/v4/Publication/RF_Brochure_2013.pdf
– Rocky Hill Health Care Center Brochure: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/ctva/v4/hcf_quad_brochure_jun11.pdf
* Sgt. John L. Levitow Veteran’s Health Care Center at Rocky Hill: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/VetApptRequests/Vet_Appt_Request.htm
* The Fellowship House at Rocky Hill: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/cwp/view.asp?a=2005&q=291004
– Substance Abuse Recovery Program Brochure: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/ctva/v4/Publication/RSP_Brochure_(2).pdf
* Grant Street Partnership for Substance Abuse Recovery: http://www.hillhealthcenter.com/phpworx/index.php?cmd=content&action=view_location&id=16
* CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Military Support Program (Features a 24/7 Call Center, Embedded Clinicians, Outpatient Counseling, Case Management, Information and Referral Services, Transportation Assistance and Recovery Support Services): http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=3833&Q=453942&dmhasNav=|
* CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Veterans Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery Program: http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=3833&Q=453950&dmhasNav=|
* CT DMHAS Military Support Program:
* Military Support Program: http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=3833&q=450538
* Dartmouth College, OEF/OIF Veterans Outreach: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/PostWarAsst.pdf
OTHER BENEFITS:
* CT Department of Labor Other Benefits Listing/Timetable: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/BenefitsInfo.htm
LEGAL HELP:
* Gump’s Veterans Legal Services: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/Gumps%20Legal%20Flyer.pdf
* CT Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Advocacy and Assistance: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/cwp/view.asp?a=2014&q=290856
* CT Veterans Legal Center: http://ctveteranslegal.org/
WOMEN VETERANS:
* CT Department of Labor Women Veterans Resources: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/FemaleVets.htm
* Residential Facility at CT State Veterans Home at Rocky Hill with a special, secure women’s residence: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/ctva/v4/Publication/RF_Brochure_2013.pdf
* Women Veterans Resources: http://www.211ct.org/informationlibrary/Documents/CTWomenVeteransResources.asp
* Homes for the Brave, Female Soldiers Forgotten Heroes Program:
– http://www.homesforthebrave.org/programs/female-soldiers-forgotten-heroes/
– http://www.kickfornick.org/FemaleSoldiersForgottenHeroes
TAX/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
*Military Income Tax Assistance: http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1462&q=509828
*Military Family Relief Fund Information & Application: http://www.ct.gov/mil/cwp/view.asp?a=2447&q=310106&PM=1
* CT National Guard Foundation: http://www.ctngfoundation.org/
* Veterans’ Additional Exemption Tax Relief Program: http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2985&q=383132
ORGANIZATIONS AND NONPROFITS:
* Department of Veterans Affairs Organization Listing: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/taxonomy/taxonomy.asp?DLN=45342&ctvaNav=%7C45342%7C&ctvaNavPage=%7C
* CT National Guard Foundation: http://www.ctngfoundation.org/
* Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund for medical expense assistance: http://www.ct.gov/ssmf/site/default.asp
– How to file an application: http://www.ct.gov/ssmf/cwp/view.asp?a=2302&Q=300898&ssmfNav
– Find your representative: http://www.ct.gov/ssmf/cwp/view.asp?a=2302&Q=302128&ssmfNav
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