As the U.S. marks 20 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan, many Veterans are experiencing a wide variety of emotions. These emotions include concern, confusion, anger, frustration, and sadness, just to name a few. Wounded Warrior Project encourages Veterans to seek out any resources or help they may need.
Who Is Eligible?
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) serves post-9/11 wounded warriors, their caregivers, and their families. Warriors never pay a penny for programs — because they paid their dues on the battlefield.
WWP Resource Center
Warriors and family members registering with Wounded Warrior Project often communicate with the Resource Center first. The team welcomes warriors and their families into WWP and serves as a connection point at every step along their individual journeys.
As their needs evolve, the Resource Center continues to listen, identify next steps, and connect them with WWP programs, as well as resources in their community.
Call 888.WWP.ALUM (888.997.2586) or visit https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org to learn more.
What Are Some of the Services Available Through Wounded Warrior Project?
Wounded Warrior Project offers a wide variety of programs for post-9/11 Veterans and their families. For more information, about WWP’s programs focused on connection or mental health services, click on the links below:
- Connection programs and a supportive community that include peer support groups for Veterans, connection gatherings/events, and Veteran family support programs.
- Programs to improve physical health and wellness include a coaching program, Soldier Ride, and adaptive sports — all designed to help warriors lead healthier lives by increasing their mental and physical wellness.
- Mental health programs include Project Odyssey, Warrior Care Network (VA staff are embedded in this program), and WWP Talk.
Please do not wait to connect with loved ones, colleagues, friends, or fellow Veterans
Being there for one another is critically important, and people may never know who is struggling and needs a helping hand or friend to talk with. One of the most remarkable things about the Veteran community is the sense of camaraderie forged in the fires of shared experiences in the service of this nation. That community is strong and resilient and is needed more than ever right now.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, contact the Veterans Crisis Line. Receive free, confidential support and crisis intervention available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, text 838255 or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
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THANK GOD FOR YOU GUYS AND GIRLS=========PLEASE KEEP UP THE OUTSTANDING WORK YOU’ALL ARE DOING, FOR ALL US VETERANS WE ALL GIVE
YOU “JOB WELL DONE “
Can we say discrimination? This outfit should serve ALL veterans not just post 9/11.