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Reintegration Resources Page 2 of 4 <br /> Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans(MACV) <br /> About:Nonprofit organization that assists veterans by providing transitional and <br /> permanent housing programs. <br /> More Info:Website <br /> Contact:Sara Sommarstrom,e-mail <br /> Military OneSource <br /> About:Education,relocation,parenting,stress-you name it-Military OneSource is here <br /> to help you with just about any need.Available by phone or online,our free service is <br /> provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty,Guard and Reserve <br /> Servicemembers and their families.The service is completely private and confidential, <br /> with few exceptions. <br /> More Info:Website <br /> Military Wives Matter <br /> About:Military deployments can be very demanding for Servicemembers and their <br /> families.This organization would like you to take their confidential survey to learn more <br /> about the impact of deployment on military spouses.In doing so,you'll become eligible to <br /> win a$50 or$100 Walmart a-card.Also provides many resources for military spouses. <br /> More Info:Survey and Resources <br /> Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers <br /> About:Assists veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services accrued <br /> through military service. <br /> More Info:Website <br /> Minnesota Operation:Military Kids <br /> About:Provides support for military kids through Hero Packs,Mobile Technology Lab, <br /> Youth Activities,Ready Set Go Training,Kissing Hands Kits and various other elements. <br /> More Info:Website <br /> Minnesota Transitional Assistance Advisors(TAA) <br /> About:Services provided by TAAs include Guard entitlements,access to healthcare, <br /> dental programs,employment and much more. <br /> More Info:Website <br /> Contact:South area-Allan Jorgensen(612)308-6242 <br /> North area-John Stepan(612)308-5723 <br /> Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs <br /> About:The MN Dept of Veterans Affairs assists Minnesota's 410,000 veterans and their <br /> dependents by helping them to obtain the benefits and services provided by the United <br /> States Department of Veterans Affairs,formerly called the Veterans Administration. <br /> More Info:Website <br /> Contact:Jim Miller for information on unintentional injury and safety,at <br /> james.allen.miller@state.mn.us or(612)970-5662. <br /> Minnesota WorkForce Centers <br /> About:With offices throughout the state,the Minnesota Job Service has employees <br /> specifically trained and situated to work with veterans. <br /> More Info:Website <br /> Not Alone <br /> About:Provids programs,resources and services to Servicemembers and families <br /> impacted by combat stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)through a <br /> confidential and anonymous community. <br /> More Info:Website <br /> Operation Liberty <br /> About:Integrates veterans with disabilities into full participation in life,having fun, <br /> gaining skills and building confidence.They offer archery,wheelchair basketball,fitness <br /> training and much,much more. <br /> More Info:Flyer,Info and website <br /> Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative <br /> About:The popular program is a streamlined pilot loan that offers an enhanced guaranty <br /> and interest rate on loans to small businesses owned by the military community <br /> (veterans,active duty personnel,reservists and current and widowed spouses of any of <br /> the previously mentioned). <br /> More Info:Website <br /> Parenting Education Resources <br /> About:Parenting education resources for military families from the University of <br /> Minnesota. <br /> More Info:Website <br /> Pets for Vets <br /> About:The objective is to assist our nation's heroes and their families with rehabilitation <br /> through pet therapy,save sheltered pets from being euthanized and to raise public <br /> awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD). <br /> More Info:Website <br /> PDHealth.com <br /> About:Represents a comprehensive source of deployment-related health information for <br /> both healthcare providers and Servicemembers,veterans and family members. <br /> http://www.beyondtheyellowribbon.org/reintegration-resources 12/14/2011 <br />