How to Find a Veterans Support Group

Veterans often need support to cope with the physical, mental and emotional tolls of war. Whether recovering from physical wounds or emotional struggles, veterans working together can overcome these obstacles. Find a veterans support group in your area that meets your needs.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Look at the veterans hospitals in your area and inquire about veteran's support groups. These hospitals offer a wide range of support for veterans coping with physical disabilities and emotional trauma.
2. Seek out national veteran groups with local chapters in your area. Groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) or the American Legion might host special veteran support groups or direct you to a group in your area.
3. Check online for national veteran support groups. National groups hosted online make is easy for the physically disabled veteran to chat with other veterans in the comfort of their own home. Friends made in online communities offer a network of support across the country.
4. Contact veterans that you served with during war. Friends who've been through the same situations understand your point of view and the emotions you're experiencing and can offer a camaraderie that no one else can offer.

Tips & Warnings

• Veteran support groups aren't just for the veterans anymore. Support groups exist across the country to assist the families and caregivers of veterans wounded in service.
• Many veteran support groups help veterans and their families gain access to military benefits and assist single-parent households with day-to-day living expenses. Look into these benefits when finding support groups in your area.