U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
National Veterans Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-8255
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
Works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with SCI/D as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans’ benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights.
PVA California Chapter Long Beach
https://pvacaliforniachapter.org
www.facebook.com/pva.ca.chapter
5901 E. Seventh Street Bldg 150 R-204 Long Beach, CA 90822 562-826-5713 or 800-497-0565 Non-Profit Organization Serving Veterans with spinal cord injury/disease
Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association
858-450-1443
Improve the quality of life for veterans of the US Armed Forces and others who have a spinal cord injury or disease.
VA Long Beach Healthcare System SCI Center
http://www.longbeach.va.gov/services/sci.asp
5901 E. Seventh St., Bldg 150, Long Beach, CA 90822
SCI Admissions Coordinator (to establish SCI care at Long Beach VA Hospital) 562-826-8000, x2349
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital Locator
www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp
Veterans who are SCI victims, and injury is unrelated to military duties, are eligible to receive VA medical care.
National Archives & Records Administration
Old Military and Civil Records (NWCTB-Military) Retrieve missing Separation Papers (pre1950 and DD-214) Textual Services Division
700 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20408-0001
Veterans Transition Center for OIF/OEF/OND Combat Veterans
562-826-800, x5353
The National Organization of Veterans' Advocates (NOVA)
Providing representation to America’s veterans and their dependents.
Vets First Spinal Cord Injury Centers
www.vetsfirst.org/va-spinal-cord-injury-centers/
800-331-8387
This site allows you to search for VA hospitals that provide medical, surgical, mental health, geriatric, spinal cord injury, and advanced rehabilitation services.
DAV
DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families. They’re a leader in connecting veterans with meaningful employment, hosting job fairs and providing resources. With almost 1,300 chapters and more than 1 million members across the country, DAV empowers our nation’s heroes and their families by helping to provide the resources they need and ensuring our nation keeps the promises made to them.
Cal-Diego PVA Motorsports
http://caldiegopvamotorsports.com/Cal_Diego_PVA_MotorSports/Welcome.html
858-450-1443
Improve the quality of life for disabled veterans, and others, by the use of introduction, familiarization, and instruction of recreational and competitive driving.
Veteran Aid: The Aid and Attendance (A&A)
Special Pension provides benefits for veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing and undressing or taking care of the needs of nature. It also includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity.
Disabled American Veterans
Organization of disabled veterans who are focused on building better lives for disabled veterans and their families. Provides free assistance to veterans in obtaining benefits and services earned through their military service. It is fully funded through its membership dues and public contributions. It is not a government agency and receives no government funds
Wounded Warrior Project
619-981-9642
Dedicated to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history
Disabled Veterans SCUBA Project
Serves disabled veterans (paraplegic, quadriplegic, PTSD, TBI, poly-trauma, blind or amputee) by helping them experience the camaraderie of SCUBA diving and the wonders of the underwater world. For non-veterans they are happy to put you into contact with HSA Certified instructors who can teach you outside of the Disabled Veterans SCUBA Project.
Handicap Scuba Association International (HSA)
949-498-4540
The HSA has dedicated itself to improving the physical and social well-being of people with disabilities through the sport of scuba diving.
Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation (JMMF)
www.jimmymillerfoundation.org/ocean-therapy
Provides free of charge its unique program of Ocean Therapy to the United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, as well as the Veterans from the West LA Veterans Hospital and youth from several care and shelter facilities for abused and foster children. The JMMF Ocean Therapy program for the Marines takes place year round on the beach at Camp Pendleton and the program for the Veterans and children operates on the beach at Manhattan Beach, CA, during the spring and summer months.
Department of Veterans Affairs: Specially Adapted Housing Program
https://benefits.va.gov/homeloans
Veterans or service members who have specific service-connected disabilities may be entitled to a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purpose of constructing an adapted home or modifying an existing home to meet their adaptive needs.
Semper Fi Fund and America’s Fund
The Semper Fi Fund provide immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post 9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, ensuring that they have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities. They provide financial, emotional, and tiered support for our injured/ill service members and their families through the following programs: Family Support, Adaptive Housing, Adaptive Transportation, Specialized Equipment, Education and Career Transitioning, Rehabilitative Sports programs, and more.
Patriots and Paws
To provide Veterans/Active Military/Reservists and their families throughout Southern California basic home furnishings for newly acquired residences. Additionally, at Patriots and Paws for those Veteran/Military service folks that are interested, they can be matched up with a rescued companionship animal. They provide resources to support and guide them as they transition into civilian life. All provided FREE of charge.