VETERANS RESOURCES

 

Education &Scholarship Resources

Employment Resources

Financial & Tax Resources

General Services

Health, Prescriptions, & Medical Resources

Housing & Mortgage Assistance

Legal Resources

 

Education &Scholarship Resources

 

NC LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED (NCLBPH)

A special public library that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual or physical disability. http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/lbph/Lbph.htm

 

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ELIGIBLE VIETNAM VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Recipient must be a current resident of Wake County, Durham, Harnett, Lee, Franklin, Nash, Chatham, Johnson, or Granville counties in North Carolina who was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal for service in the Vietnam conflict, or a spouse, child, foster child, adopted child, grandchild, etc. of a Vietnam veteran. http://tinyurl.com/cfnc-vietnam

 

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES

In appreciation for the service and sacrifices of North Carolina’s war veterans, a four-year scholarship program at approved schools in North Carolina has been established for the qualifying children of certain class categories of deceased, disabled, combat or POW/MIA veterans. http://www.doa.state.nc.us/vets/benefits-scholarships.htm

 

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE

Recently (2008) selected as one of the top military-friendly universities in the U.S. http://www.uncp.edu/admissions/veteran.asp

 

VFW MILITARY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Provides fifty $1,500 scholarships each year to VFW members (minimum 2 years) who are currently serving in uniform or have been discharged within the thirty-six (36) months prior to the December 31 deadline each year. http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=3561

 

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Employment Resources

 

HIRE VETS FIRST

Provides veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today. http://www.dol.gov/vets/welcome.html

 

NC EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

A dedicated veteran service staff assigned in 60 local offices to ensure the delivery of the highest caliber of employment and training services to veterans throughout the state and to ensure the application of preference and/or priority services to veterans as prescribed by federal, state, and local laws. http://www.ncesc.com/individual/veterans/veteransmain.asp

 

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Financial & Tax Resources

 

INCOME TAX RELIEF -- Cancellation of Certain Assessments and Abatement of Income Tax.

Any assessment of income tax due prior to the time a person was inducted into the Armed Forces will be canceled and abated if the serviceperson was killed while a member of the Armed Forces or is receiving service-connected disability compensation. No interest is payable on refunds made under this section of the law. http://www.doa.state.nc.us/vets/benefits-taxrelief.htm

 

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)

Information for members of the military and their families includes information about the federal stimulus payment, IRA accounts, and more. http://www.irs.gov/individuals/military/index.html

 

STATE TAX RELIEF FOR COMBAT TROOPS

Provided in accordance with the provisions of Internal Revenue Code sections 112 and 7508. This includes filing extensions and pay exemptions. http://www.dornc.com/combatzone.html

 

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General Services

 

CARE LINE

A service that assists callers in finding programs available through NC DHHS and other government and non-profit agencies for which they may qualify. CARE-LINE is available between 7 am and 11 pm, 7 days a week including state holidays by calling 1-800-662-7030 (English/Spanish) or 1-877-452-2514 (TTY). http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/ocs/careline.htm

 

DIRECTORY OF NC VETERANS SERVICE OFFICERS

Listed by county http://www.doa.state.nc.us/vets/locations/

 

NC DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION)

Assists veterans and their families in the presentation, processing, proof and establishment of claims, privileges, rights and benefits as they may be entitled to under Federal, State or local laws. http://www.doa.state.nc.us/vets/index.htm

 

NC DIRECTORY OF SERVICES from the Department of Defense provides

Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty service members and families who are geographically separated from a military installation with connections to local community organizations that support the military and to military sponsored services within the state. http://tinyurl.com/dnay7d

 

RETURNING SUPPORT FOR VETERANS

A one-stop service where veterans and their families can receive all the information they need. Whether the concern is about military benefits, veteran’s education, health services, job or other issues, RSVP is for you. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/veterans.htm

 

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS NETWORK

This Network is comprised of close to 10,000 pre-built, established sites for each of the 54 state and international Departments, their Districts and all 8,500 VFW Posts.  http://www.vfwwebcom.org/northcarolina

 

VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs

A list of federal organizations that are chartered by Congress and/or recognized by VA for claim representation http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=view

 

WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL VA OFFICE

Provides benefits and services in all program areas to veterans, servicepersons and reservists residing in North Carolina, including the National VA Home Loan Eligibility Center, which processes critical home loan benefit eligibility determinations for veterans located throughout the United States and overseas. The Regional Office is also one of two Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Program consolidated sites and processes BDD claims for the eastern half of the United States. http://www.vba.va.gov/ro/winstonsalem/index.htm

 

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Health, Prescriptions, & Medical Resources

 

MEDICAL CENTERS, CLINICS, BENEFITS, AND CEMETERIES IN NORTH CAROLINA

From the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. This page includes listings of and links to health-related resources for veterans in North Carolina. http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?STATE=NC

 

MILITARY HEALTH INFO

Provides information about children, deployment, diseases, emotional and mental health (including PTSD), and the military health system in North Carolina. http://www.nchealthinfo.org/veterans/

 

MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM from the US Department of Defense

Provides information and support on a variety of topics including casualty care and humanitarian assistance; a fit, healthy and protected force; healthy and resilient individuals, families and communities; and education, research and performance improvement. http://www.health.mil/default.aspx

 

PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGEMENT SERVICES from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs

Works to improve the health status of veterans by encouraging the appropriate use of medications in a comprehensive medical care setting. http://www.pbm.va.gov/default.aspx

 

VETERANS NURSING HOMES

North Carolina offers two full-service, skilled nursing facilities for veterans. One is located adjacent to the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville and the other is on the W.G. Hefner Medical Center campus in Salisbury. http://www.doa.state.nc.us/vets/nursinghomes.htm

 

WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH CARE

Provides information on health care services available to women veterans, including comprehensive primary care as well as specialty care such as reproductive services, rehabilitation, mental health, and treatment for military sexual trauma. http://www.publichealth.va.gov/womenshealth/

 

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Housing & Mortgage Assistance

 

HOME LOAN GUARANTY SERVICES

From the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. This page includes links to forms and services for mortgage information, home owners, and home buyers. http://www.homeloans.va.gov/

 

HUDVET

Provides a wide variety of HUD homeless assistance programs and services for veterans and other individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/hudvet/

 

PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Available for certain vehicles and real estate property owned by veterans and veterans' organizations. http://tiny.cc/tax_relief (scroll to bottom of page)

 

 

Legal Resources

 

NATIONAL VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM

Chartered by Congress and/or recognized by the VA for claim representation. It is an independent, nonprofit, veterans service organization dedicated to ensuring that the U.S. government honors its commitment to our veterans by providing them the federal benefits they have earned through their service to our country. http://nvlsp.org/

 

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