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Reintegration Resources
After Deployment More Info: Website
American Bar Association Pro Bono Project The ABA connects active duty Servicemembers and their families to free legal assistance for civil legal issues beyond the scope of services provided by a military legal assistance office. More Info: Website Army Chaplain Corps More Info: Website Contact: Unit Chaplain, call your unit, full-time staff State Support Chaplain, 651-282-4291 State Chaplains Office, 651-282-4287
Army Family Readiness Group More Info: Website
Books on Deployment A list of readings for those going through the deployment process. More Info: List
Build A Sign An online organization offering free "Welcome Home" banners to the friends and family of members in the Armed Services returning home from overseas. All banners can be customized in full color, including pictures. More Info: Website
Deployment Kids More Info: Website
Defense Centers of Excellence Outreach Call Center More Info: Website Contact: By phone, 866-966-1020, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Department of Employment and Economic Development More Info: Website Contact: Programs Manager James Finley at 612-821-4009.
Family Assistance Center More Info: Website
Fast Signs Local company our of Bloomington is offering free "Welcome Home" banners for families and friends of returning Servicemembers.
Jobs for Veterans Program More Info: Website Contact: Tom Carroll at 612-752-8828
Military OneSource More Info: Website
Military Wives Matter Military deployments can be very demanding for Servicemembers and their families. This organization would like you to take their confidential survey to learn more about the impact of deployment on military spouses. In doing so, you'll become eligible to win a $50 or $100 Walmart e-card. Also provides many resources for military spouses. More Info: Survey and Resources
Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers Assists veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services accrued through military service. More Info: Website
Minnesota Operation: Military Kids More Info: Website
Minnesota Transitional Assistance Advisors More Info: Website
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs More Info: Website Contact: Jim Miller for information on unintentional injury and safety at 612-970-5662 or by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Minnesota WorkForce Centers
Veteran Employment Representatives are located at WorkForce Centers statewide to guide veterans through their employment and training options. More Info: Website
Not Alone
Provids programs, resources and services to Servicemembers and families impacted by combat stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder through a confidential and anonymous community. More Info: Website
Operation Liberty
Integrates veterans with disabilities into full participation in life, having fun, gaining skills and building confidence. They offer archery, wheelchair basketball, fitness training and much, much more.
Operation Welcome Home at the Miracle Lodge When: March 30 - April 1, 2012 April 27-29, 2012 May 10-12, 2012 Sep. 14-16, 2012 Where: Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, Stewartville About: The Miracle Lodge has become the premier facility for retreats for Soldiers and their families, having served over 300 families since 2007. Retreats are free of charge for all military and include a retreat for spouses of deployed Servicemembers, two retreats for couples and a wounded warrior weekend. More Info: Website Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative
The popular program is a streamlined pilot loan that offers an enhanced guaranty and interest rate on loans to small businesses owned by the military community (veterans, active duty personnel, reservists and current and widowed spouses of any of the previously mentioned).
More Info: Website
Parenting Education Resources
For parents with children ages 0 to 18 and mom's that are pregnant.
More Info: Website
Pets for Vets
The objective is to assist the nation's heroes and their families with rehabilitation through pet therapy, save sheltered pets from being euthanized and to raise public awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. More Info: Website
PDHealth.com Represents a comprehensive source of deployment-related health information for healthcare providers and Servicemembers, veterans and family members. More Info: Website
ProJusticeMN.org Attorneys needed to provide assistance to active duty soldiers requiring help with civil legal matters. More Info: Website
Protect Our Troops Organization whose focus is to help protect the families of those who have and are protecting the United States by negotiating with two of the top alarm providers to get a low monthly rate. In addition, they will cover the cost of the equipment and, for those who are deployed or out on orders, two months of monitoring. More Info: Website
Real Warriors More Info: Website
“SOFAR” Guide More Info: Website
Spouse & Child Reintegration Guide More Info: Guide
State Substance Abuse Offices
Free substance abuse evaluations and information for immediate help.
More Info: Website
Contact: Sgt. 1st Class Christine Dawson at 651-268-8909.
Surviving deployments
A site about military families by military family members to support families during the difficult time of deployment. More Info: Website
Transitional Assistance for TRICARE Beneficiaries
The Transitional Assistance Management Program is temporary TRICARE coverage for some separating active duty Servicemembers and their eligible family members. It provides 180 days of transitional health care benefits to help Servicemembers and their families transition to civilian life. More Info: Website
Transition Assistance Program
Developed to assist in the transitioning of military personnel and family members leaving the service. Download the Career Decision Toolkit, an interactive assessment, teaching and training tool designed to assist in the transition to civilian life.
More Info: Website
VA Mortgage and Loans Info
This guide will help veterans and active military understand the benefits of, types of and eligibility requirements for VA loans.
More Info: Website
VA OIF/OEF/OND program for returning Servicemembers
Benefits, programs and other information for veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
More Info: Office Locator
Veterans Employment & Training Service
Provides veterans and transitioning Servicemembers with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment opportunities and protecting their employment rights. More Info: Website
Veterans Centers
Provides individual, group and family counseling to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members. Veterans have earned these benefits through their combat service, and all are provided at no cost to the veteran or family. Search the VA's site to find the nearest Veterans Center. More Info: Website, Duluth Vet Center, St. Paul Vet Center and Brooklyn Park Vet Center
Veteran Parenting Toolkit: Together Building Strong Families Five age-based parenting toolkits for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their partners. Put together by VA professionals, the toolkits include tips on how to talk to your child about deployment, reconnect after deployment and what to expect at certain stages of deployment. More Info: Flyer Vet Success
Aids veterans with service-connected disabilities in their job search.
More Info: Website
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