Jack Kemp

When I was at that veterans' gathering in New Jersey a few weeks back, I took a copy of the handout sheet of helping organizations given out by the charity Backpacks For Life. It contains a few of the charities I mentioned in my own handout list but there are a number of others contributed by the young Marine founder of that charity. He, as a former Afghanistan-based veteran, is obviously a lot more in touch with the situations of young veterans.

As those that read the article may recall, I wanted people to contact Backpacks For Life directly to get this short list. I don't know if this is something the typical Aviary reader (or their children and grandchildren) would be interested in, but do believe the is no harm in posting it. The list below prints out on one page of Microsoft Word.

Backpacks for Life - Resource Information

The Starlight Program– Stonington, CT

1-860-235-5570   http://stoningtoninstitute.com/teatment-programs/starlight-program/  

Mission – serves active duty military members and veterans experiencing significant substance abuse and/or mental health issues

Psalm 91 Military Edition  1-541-549-7600   info@1687foundation.com

                Contact for a free copy of this book

Operation Warrior Wellness  1-212-644-9880

Mission – provides transcendental meditation for veterans, military personnel & their families (PTSD relief, reduced insomnia, improved relationships, decreased anger and irritability)

3 Keys To Managing PTSD    www.stressisgone.org

                Warrior’s Guide to Overcoming Combat Trauma

Patriot Outreach  1-866-967-8766   www.patriotoutreach.org

Mission – To provide private and confidential access to simple and effective resources to those troubled or suffering as a result of stressful or traumatic experiences while in the service of our nation.

Give An Hour – http://giveanhour.org/Default.aspx

                Mission - psychologists who volunteer some time to treat Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line

 1-800-273-8255 - press 1 to talk to someone NOW

Veterans for Veterans Stress Project  www.stressproject.org

Hidden Wounds  1-888-4HW-HERO   http://hiddenwounds.org    

                Mission – provide veterans with PTSD & other post war challenges with assistance

K9 For Warriors   www.k9sforwarriors.org

Mission – provide veterans suffering with PTSD & other post 9/11 war injuries with canine support

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