Where can returning soldiers, veterans and their families receive immediate assistance?
There are a variety of organizations available that provide various services including child care support, deployment services, National Guard, and PTSD resources. Specialized services exist to help mobilized servicemembers and their families. Regardless of which military branch the Reserve is serving in, family members can receive services from any military installation. Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255. American Red Cross and Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES) can contact deployed service members in emergency situations, provide emergency financial assistance and counseling. Call 1-877-272-7337 to reach a Red Cross office nearest you. Consult the Deployment Center online for information and support for Active Duty and Reserve/Guard members and their families. Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) offers educational programs, access to medical care, and clinical research initiatives. For assistance, call 1-800-870-9244 or email info@dvbic.org. Visit Military.com’s pages
