The National Resource Directory houses more than 14,000 resources

The National Resource can help you find services that support recovery, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a free service that links more than 14,000 resources to service members, Veterans and their families. The NRD was designed to specifically help those that are “wounded, ill and injured” find services that support recovery, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.

The site was created through a partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense and the Department of Labor. The NRD provides centralized access to resource information from the government (ranging from the federal to the local level). It also includes resources from non-profit, professional, educational and military-service/Veteran organizations.

All organizations are also vetted to ensure each resource is valid and accurate.

National Resource Directory

Resource information includes:

  • Benefits
  • Education
  • Employment and Training
  • Housing
  • Transportation

The website’s design features services divided into categories and the ability to search by keyword, resource type, or location. One section includes a list of organizations, such as the Red Cross, that works with the NRD to provide services to Veterans and service members. The website lists contact information for each resource, including an address and directions.

NRD updates these resources frequently to provide the most accurate information available.

To discover new resources visit the National Resource Directory at https://nrd.gov.

Written by Isabel Nulter and graphics designed by Deanna Cannon, student interns working with VA’s Digital Media Engagement team.

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16 Comments

  1. Paulne Bussiere December 9, 2019 at 13:47

    Is There a resource for children of a Maine Vet who had PTSD and committed suicide one girl is 2 one boy is 12?

  2. Steven Mortensen November 28, 2019 at 14:16

    Happy Thanksgiving to all who have something to be happy about. Personally I have little. I had a nice place in MN but had to sell, to much for an old cripple to keep up. I made a full price offer on another place and they came back with a price increase. With winter coming I jumped in my old RV and am in AZ. I am so tired of waiting and waiting to get my benefits through that I have given up. Depression and anxiety along with 29 surgeries have taken their toll. It is my honest opinion so many vets take their own lives because the VA is so slow. 9 years and just got word another 12 – 18 months delay, then likely another delay. I haven’t reached that point yet, but some days it is on my mind. Well enjoy your day all.

    • Richard Broomfield December 2, 2019 at 18:28

      When everything was said and done, just over 10 years for my final decision. Keep talking and keep fighting on. There is light at the end of the road, and it is just the process not you. If you do not get the percentage you think you deserve, keep fighting on.

  3. James Flores November 28, 2019 at 11:57

    I like to sign in

  4. david meyers November 28, 2019 at 09:02

    Great… Happy thanksgiving

  5. Robert Sweeney November 28, 2019 at 07:17

    Folks could you let me know if there are certifications in scuba diving?

    Sincerely

    Robert Sweeney

    • Daniel November 30, 2019 at 09:27

      Mr. Sweeney,
      There is one source listed, but it is for those having PTSD & physically injured veterans. It’s called Warfighter Scuba primarily operates in Roatan, Honduras offering Veterans a seven-day all-expense paid experience where they become certified scuba divers. Scuba is known to be a useful psychological outlet for those who have experienced trauma and stress during their service.

      Seems like there would be something CONUS in each state.

  6. Jack Brownfield November 28, 2019 at 06:55

    A much needed support for many vets.

  7. Louis Thompson November 28, 2019 at 06:43

    Thanks for helping my brothers and sisters in arms.

  8. Richard Palmeri November 28, 2019 at 05:19

    Where is info on free scuba certs?

    • Robert Sheridan November 30, 2019 at 00:57

      Let me know when you find it. Looking myself

  9. Scott November 28, 2019 at 03:21

    I feel I can get better just need a little guidance.

  10. Robert L Brassard November 27, 2019 at 22:37

    This is phenomenal. If only the VA could add more staff to accommodate all of these benefits, it would be even better!
    Especially at the VA hospitals and clinics, where staffing is a critical levels.

  11. Jane Doe November 27, 2019 at 21:09

    I have a question dealing with spouse help if they was not married when they were serving in the Army. I been with my husband since I was 17. I was with him during his service but not married to him. I was a common law marriage until we were married in 1986. I struggle with paying my doctor’s bills and receive nothing from his benefits because I was not legally married to him during his service. Is there anything I can get?

    • Jane Sheridan November 30, 2019 at 00:53

      Do you mean is there help or assistance that is available to me, In the situation I find myself in? Technically no. Most states “common law” marriages, unions, or the criteria is 5 or 7years minimal to recieve benefits. Since you married a long engagement doesn’t count. “They”?

  12. Nasty C November 26, 2019 at 17:38

    Thank you for the good work. Lovely

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