Veterans, Active Military and Their Families

FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES

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A PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NON-PROFIT PARTNERSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOGETHER TO SERVE VETERANS, TRANSITIONING SERVICE-MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES

EMPLOYMENT did you HEALTH CARE know? VA BENEFITS LAST YEAR, VETERANS HOMELESS TO HOUSING CONTRIBUTED OVER PERSONAL SERVICES EDUCATION $8.2B WOMEN’S SERVICES TO NORTH CAROLINA’S ECONOMY ACTIVE MILITARY

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IRAQ / AFGHANISTAN / SOMALIA / GULF / PANAMA / GRENADA / BEIRUT / COLD WAR / VIETNAM / KOREA / WWII North Carolina Veterans 2015 Annual Report available online at www.milvets.nc.gov NATION LEADING STATE & COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES

70% Growth in North Carolina Veteran Service Locations (since 2014)

$1 Billion Increase in Compensation Awards to North Carolina Veterans (since 2013)

BECOMING MORE VETERAN-FRIENDLY MEANS: # # 2 NATIONALLY 8 NATIONALLY in Most Improved in Veteran Rate of Servicing Population. Veterans (1st Time Ever)

# # 4 NATIONALLY 9 NATIONALLY in Successful in Overall Claims Awards for Population NC Veterans

2015 Focus: Customer Service, Training, and Veterans Claims Processing

57% - Fully Developed Claims submitted to Winston- Salem Veterans Affairs Regional Office held NCDVA POA

Reduced claims processing times for veterans by as produced by much as 50% from 2014

Established In-State Tuition for Veterans at all UNC Campuses and NC Junior Colleges. www.milvets.nc.gov THIS RESOURCE GUIDE IS PRODUCED AND PUBLISHED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY FROM & VETERANS AFFAIRS, IN CONJUCTION WITH THE NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THE AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE NC DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, TO ASSIST GOVERNOR AND EDUCATE VETERANS ABOUT STATE AND FEDERAL VETERAN BENEFITS. ALL OF THIS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT: WWW.MILVETS.NC.GOV WWW.NC4VETS.COM

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE “My cousin Paul, a U.S. Marine, fought in Vietnam. As a youngster, I was sickened to see the way that he was On behalf of the men and women treated when he came home. I swore, as many of you of the North Carolina Department did too, that such treatment of our vets would never of Military and Veterans Affairs happen again. Not on my watch.” (NCDMVA), and our partner Veteran North Carolina loves her veterans, Call us at (844) NC4-VETS, or visit us Service Officers in 100 counties, I her active military, and their families. As online at NC4VETS.com for the latest want to thank you for your service, your Governor, I want to make sure that updates, and share them with fellow and also for your interest in helping you have all of the tools that you need Veterans on Facebook, Twitter, and our veterans, military members, and to succeed. I also want to make sure our Instagram, too. their families. I also want to thank the state government is walking with you We’ve worked hard to break down the agencies and staff whose hard work every step of the way. barriers and make government work for and unprecedented collaboration is I created a new cabinet level De- you. You deserve it. making North Carolina more military partment of Military & Veterans Affairs If you are a friend or family member, helmed by Marine General Cornell Wil- please share this guide with a veteran, and veteran friendly every day. son, with the express purpose of coor- guardsmen, or reservist you love. And if dinating all the agencies across the state you are still on Active Duty, we’ve added – Secretary Cornell Wilson, Jr. and federal government together with a new section for you. So hold onto this Major General (R), USMC their non-profit and volunteer partners guide, you may need it when you make NC Dept. of Military & to better serve you. this great state your home! Veterans Affairs Across the colleges and departments Join me in making sure that every such as Commerce, Health, Transporta- veteran knows that when North Carolina tion, Public Safety and Military & Veter- says “Welcome Home” we mean it. General Disclaimer ans Affairs, my goal is a united team, a Welcome Home Heroes, and may REFERENCE HEREIN TO ANY SPECIFIC COMMERCIAL “one-stop-shop,” where all of a veteran’s God continue to bless America! PRODUCTS, PROCESS, OR SERVICE BY TRADE NAME, questions, concerns and needs can be TRADEMARK, MANUFACTURER, OR OTHERWISE DOES NOT solved in one place. From jobs and edu- NECESSARILY CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ITS ENDORSEMENT, cation to health care and benefits, this RECOMMENDATION, OR FAVORING BY NC4VETS. Resource Guide is part of our NC4VETS THE MATERIAL PROVIDED IN THIS PUBLICATION IS initiative “to make North Carolina the PRESENTED IN SUMMARY FORM, IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND most Military & Veteran Friendly State in Pat McCrory, Governor IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. America,” and it doesn’t stop here. The State of North Carolina REVISED 0816

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EMPLOYMENT North Carolina offers a variety of employment services and benefits to veterans who are unemployed or seeking employment. 37 EDUCATION As a veteran, there are education benefits available which you may use for a wide HEALTHCARE variety of approved education NC4VETS serves as the hub for and training programs, referrals to Federal VA, State and including: apprenticeship Local health care resources. and on-the-job training, NC4VETS programs also college degree and certificate include 4 State Veterans Homes programs, flight training, and across North Carolina to serve correspondence courses. VA BENEFITS our veterans requiring Veterans and their dependents long-term care. may be eligible for various benefits administered by the VA.

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WOMEN’S SERVICES Women veterans are a vital part of the North Carolina veteran community.

PERSONAL 121 SERVICES NEW SECTION HOMELESS We provide benefits counseling TO HOUSING and referral services to veterans and their families in order to Through partnerships with provide them with accurate Federal, State and Local information on the entire providers, NC4VETS is your range of issues associated with one-stop-shop to ensure that veterans’ benefits, entitlements, all veterans and their families and State services. are aware of the many options available to fulfill all of their ACTIVE emergency or home MILITARY ownership needs. North Carolina is home to the 4th largest military population in the United States.

WOMEN’S SERVICES IMAGE: Joan R. Kammer Horton with rifle, 1956; Joan R. Kammer Horton Papers (WV0155.6.004); Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project, Martha THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 3 SERVICES / MOUNTAIN REGION

MOUNTAIN REGION 1) ALEXANDER 15) RUTHERFORD 2 2) ASHE 16) YANCEY 3) CATAWBA 17) BUNCOMBE 6 7 4) IREDELL 18) CHEROKEE 8 5) LINCOLN 19) CLAY 13 10 16 1 6) WATAUGA 20) GRAHAM 25 4 7) WILKES 21) HAYWOOD 9 12 3 8) AVERY 22) HENDERSON 17 21 9) BURKE 23) JACKSON 26 5 15 10) CALDWELL 24) MACON 20 22 11 23 14 11) CLEVELAND 25) MADISON 27 24 18 12) MCDOWELL 26) SWAIN 19 13) MITCHELL 27) TRANSYLVANIA 14) POLK

7/ WILKES COUNTY 16/ YANCEY COUNTY 25/ MADISON COUNTY NCWORKS 103 Call St. Ext 1040-L East US Hwy. 19E AB TECH CAREER Wilkesborro, NC 28697 Suite 2 4646 US Highway 25-70 CENTERS (336) 838-5164 Burnsville, NC 28714 Marshall, NC 28753 1/ ALEXANDER COUNTY 8/ AVERY COUNTY (828) 682-6618 (828) 782-2632 604 7th St., SW. 428 Pineola St. 17/ BUNCOMBE COUNTY 26/ SWAIN COUNTY Taylorsville, NC 28681 Newland, NC 28659 48 Grove St. 50 Main St. (828) 632-4631 (828) 737-5419 Asheville, NC 28801 Bryson City, NC 28713 2/ ASHE COUNTY 9/ BURKE COUNTY (828) 251-6200 (828) 488-2149 626 Ashe Central School Rd. 720 East Union 18/ CHEROKEE COUNTY 27/ TRANSYLVANIA Unit 5 Morganton, NC 28655 800 US Hwy. 64 45 Oak Park Drive Jefferson, NC 28640 (828) 438-6161 Murphy, NC 28906 Brevard, NC 28712 (336) 982-5627 10/ CALDWELL COUNTY (828) 837-7407 (828) 883-2550 3/ CATAWBA COUNTY 1909 Hickory Blvd. 20/ GRAHAM COUNTY 3301 Hwy. 70 SE. Lenoir, NC 28645 347 Rodney Orr Bypass VETERAN Newton, NC 28658 (828) 759-4680 Robbinsville, NC 28771 SERVICE OFFICES (828) 466-5535 11/ CLEVELAND COUNTY (828) 479-3376 4/ IREDELL COUNTY 404 East Marion St. 21/ HAYWOOD COUNTY 1/ ALEXANDER COUNTY 133 Island Ford Road Shelby , NC 28150 1170 North Main St. 621 Liledoun Road Statesville, NC 28625 (704) 480-5414 Waynesville, NC 28786 Taylorsville, NC 28681 (704) 878-4241 12/ MCDOWELL COUNTY (828) 456-6061 (828) 632-5411 4/ IREDELL COUNTY 316 Baldwin Ave. 22/ HENDERSON COUNTY 1/ ALEXANDER COUNTY 532 Patterson Ave. Ste. 170 Marion, NC 28752 180 West Campus Drive Bethlehem Office Mooresville, NC 28115 (828) 652-7131 Flat Rock, NC 28043 45 Rink Dam Road (704) 360-8067 13/ MITCHELL COUNTY Job Links # (828) 694-1755 Hickory, NC 28601 5/ LINCOLN COUNTY 200 Mayland Drive 23/ JACKSON COUNTY (828) 495-1050 529 North Aspen St. Spruce Pine, NC 28777 26 Ridgeway St. 2/ ASHE COUNTY Lincolnton, NC 28092 (828) 766-1195 Suite 2 150 Government Circle (704) 735-8035 15/ RUTHERFORD COUNTY Sylva, NC 28779 Suite 2100 6/ WATAUGA COUNTY 233 Charlotte Rd. (828) 586-4063 Jefferson, NC 28640 130 Poplar Grove Conn. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 24/ MACON COUNTY (336) 846-5575 Boone, NC 28607 (828) 286-3042 5 W. Main St. 3/ HICKORY VSC (828) 265-5385 Courthouse Annex 1985 Tate Blvd. S.E. Franklin, NC 28734 Suite 113 (828) 494-2521 Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 322-6616

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3/ CATAWBA COUNTY 11/ CLEVELAND COUNTY 19/ CLAY COUNTY 100-A SW Blvd. County Admin. Bldg. 54 Church St. MEDICAL Newton, NC 28658 311 E. Marion St. Hayesville, NC 28904 FACILITIES (828) 465-8255 Shelby, NC 28150 (828) 389-3355 4/ IREDELL COUNTY (704) 484-4803 20/ GRAHAM COUNTY 10/ HICKORY CBOC 202 S. Center St. 12/ MCDOWELL COUNTY 12 North Main St. 2440 Century Place SE, Statesville, NC 28677 100 Spaulding Road Robbinsville, NC 28771 Hickory, NC 28602 (M,T,TH,F) Marion, NC 28752 (828) 479-6208 (828) 431-5600 (704) 878-3135 (828) 659-0821 21/ HAYWOOD COUNTY 15/ RUTHERFORD CBOC 4/ IREDELL COUNTY 13/ MITCHELL COUNTY 215 N. Main St. 374 Charlotte Road 610 E Center Ave. 130 Forest Service Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Mooresville, NC 28115 Suite C (828) 452-6634 (828) 288-2780 (704) 664-3869 (W only) Bakersville, NC 28705 22/ HENDERSON COUNTY 17/ ASHEVILLE VAMC Statesville office (828) 688-2200 1200 Spartanburg Hwy. 1100 Tunnel Road (704) 878-3136 (M,T,TH,F) 14/ POLK COUNTY Suite 200 Asheville, NC 28805 5/ LINCOLN COUNTY 75 Carmel Lane Hendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 298-7911 206 Gamble Drive Columbus, NC 28722 (828) 697-4817 24/ FRANKLIN CBOC Suite A (828) 894-0003 23/ JACKSON COUNTY 647 Wayah St. Lincolnton, NC 28092 15/ RUTHERFORD COUNTY 100 County Services Park Franklin, NC 28734 (704) 736-8506 303 Fairground Rd. Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 369-1781 6/ WATAUGA COUNTY Spindale, NC 28160 (828) 631-2231 331 Queen St., Suite C. (828) 287-6185 24/ MACON COUNTY Boone, NC 28607 16/ YANCEY COUNTY 104 E. Main St. CEMETERIES (828) 265-8065 110 Town Square Drive Suite 5 23/ WESTERN CAROLINA 7/ WILKES COUNTY Room 12 Franklin, NC 28734 STATE VETERANS CEMETERY 108 North St. Burnsville, NC 28714 (828) 349-2151 962 Old US Hwy. 70 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (828) 682-1514 25/ MADISON COUNTY Black Mountain, NC 28711 (336) 651-7327 17/ ASHEVILLE VAMC VSC 4646 US Hwy 25-70 (828) 669-0684 8/ AVERY COUNTY 1100 Tunnel Rd. Marshall, NC 28753 175 Linville St. Asheville, NC 28805 (828) 782-2634 Newland, NC 28657 (828) 298-7911 Ext 5331 26/ SWAIN COUNTY (828) 733-8211 17/ BUNCOMBE COUNTY 101 Mitchell St. 9/ MORGANTON VSC 199 College St. Bryson City, NC 28713 301 East Meeting St. Asheville, NC 28802 (828) 488-9273 Ext. 2205 Suite 2 (828) 250-5726 27/ TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY Morganton, NC 28655 17/ CANTON VSC 98 E. Morgan St. (828) 430-7136 120 Main St. Room 237 9/ BURKE COUNTY Canton, NC 28716 Brevard, NC 28712 501 North Green St. (828) 646-6937 (828) 884-3276 Morganton, NC 28655 18/ CHEROKEE COUNTY Fax: (828) 966-5052 (828) 439-4376 75 Peachtree St. 10/ CALDWELL COUNTY Murphy, NC 28906 905 West Ave. NW (828) 835-8663 Lenoir, NC 28645 (828) 757-1345

THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 5 SERVICES / PIEDMONT REGION PIEDMONT REGION 20 13 7 2 1) ALAMANCE 11) STANLY 2) ROCKINGHAM 12) CABARRUS 14 8 3) RANDOLPH 13) SURRY 4 1 4) GUILFORD 14) YADKIN 17 5) RICHMOND 15) UNION 9 3 6) MONTGOMERY 16) ROWAN 16 7) STOKES 17) DAVIE 8) FORSYTH 18) GASTON 12 11 6 9) DAVIDSON 19) MECKLENBURG 18 19 10) ANSON 20) ALLEGHANY

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8/ FORSYTH COUNTY 16/ ROWAN COUNTY NCWORKS NW 2701 University Pkwy. 1300 W. Bank St. VETERAN CAREER Winston Salem, NC 27105 Salisbury, NC 28145 SERVICE CENTERS (336) 724-3625 (704) 633-6633 OFFICES 9/ DAVIDSON COUNTY 18/ GASTON COUNTY 1/ ALAMANCE COUNTY 1/ ALAMANCE COUNTY 555A W. Center St. ext. 7220 Wilkinson Blvd. 2640 S. Columbine Lane 201 W. Elm St. Lexington, NC 27292 Room 212 Burlington, NC 27215 Graham, NC 27253 (336) 242-2065 Belmont, NC 28012 (336) 570-6800 (336) 570-6763 10/ ANSON COUNTY (704) 266-5005 2/ ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 514 N. Washington St. 18/ GASTON COUNTY 2/ ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 8340 NC Hwy. 87 Wadesboro, NC 28170 1391 Bessemer City Rd. DSS Family Planning Bldg. Reidsville, NC 27320 (704) 694-6551 Gastonia, NC 28052 425 NC 65 (336) 634-5600 ext. 211 Fax: (704) 694-9070 (704) 853-5328 Reidsville, NC 27320 (336) 427-3100 11/ STANLY COUNTY 19/ MECKLENBURG COUNTY (336) 342-8449 3/ RANDOLPH COUNTY 2215 US Hwy. 52 N. 5601 Executive Center Dr. 3/ RANDOLPH COUNTY 600 South Fayetteville St. Albemarle, NC 28001 Charlotte, NC 28212 158 Worth St. Asheboro, NC 27203 (704) 982-2183 (704) 336-2102 Asheboro, NC 27203 (336) 625-5128 12/ CABARRUS COUNTY 19/ MECKLENBURG COUNTY (336) 318-6909 4/ GUILFORD COUNTY 845 N. Church St., Ste. 201 1401 West Morehead St. 4/ GUILFORD COUNTY 2301 W. Meadowview Rd. Concord, NC 28025 Charlotte, NC 28208 201 W. Market St. Greensboro, NC 27406 (704) 786-3183 (704) 206-1350 Suite 108 (336) 297-9444 13/ SURRY COUNTY 19/ MECKLENBURG COUNTY Greensboro, NC 27401 4/ GUILFORD COUNTY 541 West Pine St., Ste. 300 7140 Forest Point Blvd. (336) 641-2957/2958 607 Idol St. Mt. Airy, NC 27030 Suite A 4/ GUILFORD COUNTY High Point, NC 27261 (336) 786-4169 Charlotte, NC 28217 325 E. Russell Ave. (336) 882-4141 14/ YADKIN COUNTY (704) 565-6865 Room 145 5/ RICHMOND COUNTY 223 E. Main St. 19/ MECKLENBURG COUNTY High Point, NC 27260 115 W. Franklin St. Yadkinville, NC 27055 5601 Executive Center Dr. (336) 641-7929 Rockingham, NC 28379 (336) 312-9660 Charlotte, NC 28212 5/ RICHMOND COUNTY (910) 997-9180 15/ UNION COUNTY (704) 566-2870 125 S. Hancock St. 6/ MONTGOMERY COUNTY 1125 Skyway Drive 20/ ALLEGHANY COUNTY Rockingham, NC 28379 1011 Page St. Monroe, NC 28110 115 D Atwood St. (910) 997-8232 Troy, NC 27371 (704) 283-7541 Sparta, NC 28675 6/ MONTGOMERY COUNTY (910) 572-3641 16/ ROWAN COUNTY (336) 372-9675 203-A West Main St. 8/ FORSYTH COUNTY 1904 South Main Troy, NC 27371 450 West Hanes Mill Rd. St. Salisbury, NC 28114 (910) 576-4711 Suite 101 (704) 639-7529 Winston Salem, NC 27105 (336) 776-6720

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7/ STOKES COUNTY 14/ YADKIN COUNTY Stokes County Gov’t. Center 101 State St. MEDICAL CEMETERIES Bldg. 1012, Room 156 Courthouse, Room 103 FACILITIES 16/ SALISBURY NATIONAL Danbury, NC 27016 Yadkinville, NC 27055 19/ CHARLOTTE HCC CEMETERY (336) 593-2468 (336) 679-8209 3506 W. Tyvola Rd. 501 Statesville Blvd. 8/ STATE SERVICE CENTER 15/ UNION COUNTY Salisbury, NC 28144 111 Federal Building County Building Charlotte, NC 28208 251 N. Main St. 407 N. Main St. (704) 329-1300 (704) 636-2661 Winston-Salem, NC 27511 Monroe, NC 28112 5/ HAMLET CBOC (336) 725-8781 (704) 283-3807 100 Jefferson St. 8/ CLEMMONS VSC 16/ ROWAN COUNTY Hamlet, NC 28345 VET CENTERS 2511 Neudorf Rd. 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd. (910) 582-3536 Suite 1. Salisbury, NC 28147 8/ WINSTON-SALEM CBOC 9/ GREENSBORO VET CENTER Clemmons, NC 27012 (704) 216-8130/8139 190 Kimel Park Drive 3515 W. Market St. (336) 766-1496 16/ SALISBURY VAMC VSC Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Suite 120 9/ DAVIDSON COUNTY 1601 Brenner Ave. (336) 515-5000 Greensboro, NC 27406 913 Greensboro St. Salisbury, NC 28144 16/ SALISBURY VAMC (336) 323-2660 Suite 101 (704) 638-9000 Ext 6472 1601 Brenner Ave. 19/ CHARLOTTE VET CENTER Lexington, NC 27292 17/ DAVIE COUNTY 2114 Ben Craig Dr. (336) 242-2037 277 Meroney St. Salisbury, NC 28144 Suite 300 10/ ANSON COUNTY Mocksville, NC 27028 (704) 638-9000 Charlotte, NC 28262 111 North Greene St. (336) 753-6225 (800) 469-8262 Wadesboro, NC 28170 18/ GASTON COUNTY 19/ CHARLOTTE CBOC (704) 549-8025 (704) 694-4418 965 Roberts Dr. 8601 University East Dr. 11/ STANLY COUNTY Gastonia, NC 28054 Charlotte, NC 28213 1000 N. First St. (704) 866-3606 (704) 597-3500 Suite 6 19/ CHARLOTTE VSC 9/ KERNERSVILLE HCC Albemarle, NC 28001 5500 Executive Center Dr. 1695 Kernersville Medical Pkwy (704) 986-3694 Suite 132 Kernersville, NC 27284 12/ CABARRUS COUNTY Charlotte, NC 28212 (336) 515-5000 65 Church St., SE (704) 563-2037 Concord, NC 28025 19/ MECKLENBURG COUNTY (704) 920-2869 700 N. Tryon St. 13/ SURRY COUNTY Charlotte, NC 28202 1218 State St. (704) 336-2102 Suite 700 Mt. Airy, NC 27030 20/ ALLEGHANY COUNTY (336) 783-8820 90 S. Main St. Sparta, NC 28675 (336) 372-4850

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CENTRAL REGION 25 20 19 9 1 1) WARREN 14) COLUMBUS 22 21 2 2) FRANKLIN 15) ROBESON 23 10 3) JOHNSTON 16) HOKE 24 3 18 11 4) SAMPSON 17) SCOTLAND 5) ONSLOW 18) MOORE 16 12 4 17 6) PENDER 19) GRANVILLE 5 15 13 6 7) NEW HANOVER 20) PERSON 8) BRUNSWICK 21) DURHAM 14 7 8 9) VANCE 22) ORANGE 10) WAKE 23) CHATHAM 11) HARNETT 24) LEE 12) CUMBERLAND 25) CASWELL 13) BLADEN

10/ WAKE COUNTY 13/ BLADEN COUNTY 22/ ORANGE COUNTY NCWORKS 742 East Chatam St. 401 Mercer Mill Rd. 503 West Franklin St. CAREER Cary, NC 27511 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 CENTERS (919) 469-1406 (910) 862-3255 (919) 968-2031 1/ WARREN COUNTY 10/ WAKE COUNTY 14/ COLUMBUS COUNTY 23/ CHATHAM COUNTY 309 North Main St. 220 Swinburne St. 4564 Chadbourrn Hwy. 225 East Beaver St. Room 123 Raleigh, NC 27610 Whiteville, NC 28472 Siler City, NC 27344 Warrenton, NC 27589 (919) 250-3770 (910) 642-7141 (919) 742-7454 (252) 257-3230 10/ WAKE COUNTY 15/ ROBESON COUNTY 23/ CHATHAM COUNTY 2/ FRANKLIN COUNTY 1830 B. Tillery Place 289 Corporate Dr. 764 West St. 6 North Main St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Lumberton, NC 28358 Pittsboro, NC 27312 Franklinton, NC 27525 (919) 715-0111 (910) 618-5500 (919) 545-8054 (919) 494-1162 10/ WAKE COUNTY 16/ HOKE COUNTY 24/ LEE COUNTY 3/ JOHNSTON COUNTY 350 East Holding Ave. 304 Birch St. 1909 Lee Ave. 8998 US 70-Biz Hwy Ste. 100 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Raeford, NC 28376 Sanford, NC 27330 Clayton, NC 27520 (919) 562-6300 (910) 875-5059 (919) 775-2241 (919) 553-0953 10/ WAKE COUNTY 17/ SCOTLAND COUNTY 25/ CASWELL COUNTY 4/ SAMPSON COUNTY 1002 Dogwood Dr. 303 North Main St. 331 Piedmont Dr. 115 North Blvd. Zebulon, NC 27597 Laurinburg, NC 28352 Yanceyville, NC 27379 Clinton, NC 28328 (919) 404-3900 (910) 276-4260 (336) 694-5975 (919) 592-5756 10/ WAKE COUNTY 18/ MOORE COUNTY 5/ ONSLOW COUNTY 130 North Judd Pkwy., NE 245 Shepherd Trail VETERAN 461 Western Blvd. Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Aberdeen, NC 28315 SERVICE Suite 106 (919) 557-1121 (910) 944-7697 11/ HARNETT COUNTY 19/ GRANVILLE COUNTY OFFICES Jacksonville, NC 28540 1/ WARREN COUNTY 101 Hunt Valley Dr. 111 Hilltop Village (910) 347-2121 109 S. Main St. Dunn, NC 28334 Oxford, NC 27565 6/ PENDER COUNTY Warrenton, NC 27589 (910) 891-2915 (919) 693-2686 904-A South Walker St. (252) 257-3385 11/ HARNETT COUNTY 20/ PERSON COUNTY Burgaw, NC 28425 2/ FRANKLIN COUNTY 1137 E Cornelius Harnett Blvd. 303 S. Morgan St. (910) 259-0240 113 South Main St. Ste. 103 Lillington, NC 27546 Roxsboro, NC 27573 7/ NEW HANOVER COUNTY Louisburg, NC 27549 (910) 814-4042 (336) 599-3109 717 Market St. (919) 496-1939 12/ CUMBERLAND COUNTY 21/ DURHAM Wilmington, NC 28401 3/ JOHNSTON COUNTY 414 Ray Ave. 1058 W. Club Blvd. Ste. 848 (910) 251-5777 Land Use Center Fayetteville, NC 28301 Durham, NC 27701 8/ BRUNSWICK COUNTY 309 E. Market St. (910) 486-1010 (919) 354-2748 5300-7 Main St. Smithfield, NC 27577 12/ CUMBERLAND COUNTY 21/ DURHAM COUNTY Shallote, NC 28470 (919) 989-5067 (910) 754-6120 2843 Normandy Dr. 1105 South Briggs Ave. 9/ VANCE COUNTY Bldg. 3-4, Rm. BB33 Durham, NC 27703 857 S. Beckford Dr. Ste. G. Fort Bragg, NC (919) 560-6880 Henderson, NC 27536 (910) 908-3482 (252) 438-6129

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4/ SAMPSON COUNTY 12/ FT. BRAGG SSC 24/ LEE COUNTY 21/ HILLANDALE I 335 County Complex Rd, 2843 Normandy Dr. 1615 South Third St. 1824 Hillandale Rd. Bldg D, Clinton, NC Bldg. 3-4-2843, Rm. BB33 Sanford, NC 27330 Durham, NC 27705 28328 (910) 908-3482 (919) 776-0501 ext. 2209 (919) 383-6107 (919) 592-2862 13/ BLADEN COUNTY 21/ HILLANDALE II 5/ ONSLOW COUNTY 301 S. Cypress St. 25/ CASWELL COUNTY 1830 Hillandale Rd. 234 NW Corridor Blvd. Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Social Services Bldg. Durham, NC 27705 Jacksonville, NC 28540. (910) 862-6781 Yanceyville, NC 27379 (919) 642-6994 (910) 347-3309 14/ COLUMBUS COUNTY (336) 694-4141 6/ PENDER COUNTY 805 Pinckney St. Vets Service Officer: 1st Tuesday 15060 US Hwy. 17 N Whiteville, NC 28472 & 4th Wednesday of Month CEMETERIES* Suite 107 (910) 640-6638 Hampstead, NC 28443 15/ ROBESON COUNTY 5/ COASTAL CAROLINA STATE (910) 270-5005 113 W. Eighth St. MEDICAL VETERANS CEMETERY 6/ PENDER COUNTY Lumberton, NC 28358 FACILITIES 110 Monford Point Rd. 805 S. Walker St. (910) 671-3070 Jacksonville, NC 28541 5/ JACKSONVILLECBOC Burgaw, NC 28425 16/ HOKE COUNTY (910) 347-4550 4006 Henderson Dr. (910) 259-1203 129 West Elwood Ave. 12/ SANDHILLS STATE Jacksonville, NC 28546 7/ WILMINGTON VSC Raeford, NC 28376 VETERANS CEMETERY (910) 353-6406 3205 Randall Prkwy. (910) 875-2147 8220 Bragg Blvd. 5/ JACKSONVILE II CBOC Suite 102 17/ SCOTLAND COUNTY Ft. Bragg, NC 28310 306 Brynn Marr Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403 507 W. Covington St. (910) 436-5630 Jacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 251-5704 Laurinburg, NC 28352 (910) 343-5301 7/ NEW HANOVER COUNTY (910) 277-2597 7/ WILMINGTON HCC 230 Government Center Dr. 18/ MOORE COUNTY 1705 Gardner Rd. VET CENTERS Suite 36 707 Pinehurst Ave. Wilmington, NC 28405 Wilmington, NC 28403 Carthage, NC 28327 5/ JACKSONVILLE VET CENTER (910) 343-5300 (910) 798-7611 (910) 947-3257 110A Branchwood Dr. 8/ BRUNSWICK CBOC 7/ WILMINGTON HCC + VSC 19/ GRANVILLE COUNTY Jacksonville, NC 28546 20 Medical Campus Dr. 1705 Gardner Dr. 107 Lenier St. (910) 577-1116 Supply, NC 28462 Wilmington, NC 28405 Oxford, NC 27565 10/ RALEIGH VET CENTER (910) 754-6141 (910) 251-5704 (919) 693-1484 8851 Ellstree Ln. Ste.122 10/ RALEIGH I CBOC 8/ BRUNSWICK COUNTY 20/ PERSON COUNTY Raleigh, NC 27617 3305 Sungate Blvd. #10 Referendum Dr. NE 325 South Morgan St. (919) 361-6419 Raleigh, NC 27610 Building F. Roxboro, NC 27573 12/ FAYETTEVILLE VET CENTER (919) 212-0129 Bolivia , NC 28422 (336) 597-7891 2307 Robeson Plaza, Ste. 103 10/ RALEIGH II CBOC (910) 253-2233 21/ DURHAM COUNTY Fayetteville, NC 28305, 3040 Hammond Business Pl. 9/ VANCE COUNTY 414 East Main St. (910) 488-6252, ext. 7772 Suite 105 300 South Garnett St. Durham, NC 27701 VSO Available Wednesdays Raleigh, NC 27603 Rm. 115 (919) 560-8387 (919) 899-6259 Henderson, NC 27536 21/DURHAM VAMC VSC (919) 361-6419 (252) 438-4619 508 Fulton St. 12/ FAYETTEVILLE VAMC 10/ GARNER VSC 1st Floor Room B1004(D) 2300 Ramsey St. 315 Bellaris St. (919) 286-0411 ext. 6604 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Garner, NC 27529 22/ ORANGE COUNTY (910) 488-2120 (984) 232-7060 113 Mayo St. 12/ FAYETTEVILLE HCC 11/ HARNETT COUNTY Hillsborough, NC 27278 7300 S. Raeford Road 817 S. 8th St, (919) 245-2890 Fayetteville, NC 28304 Lillington, NC 27546 23/ CHATHAM COUNTY (910) 475-6273 (910) 893-7574 65 E. Chatham St.. 15/ ROBESON CO. CBOC 12/ FAYETTEVILLE VSC Pittsboro, NC 27312 139 Three Hunts Dr. 255 Green St., Ste. 903 (919) 542-8202 Pembroke, NC 28372 Fayetteville, NC 28306 Veterans service officer available (910) 272-3220 (910) 778-5888 1st Thursday of Each Month 21/ DURHAM VAMC 12/ CUMBERLAND COUNTY 23/ CHATHAM COUNTY 508 Fulton St. 301 E. Russell St. 1105 E. Cardinal St. Durham, NC 27705 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Siler City, NC 27312 (888) 878-6890 (910) 677-2970 (919) 642-6994 Vets Service Officer: 2nd Thursday of month

*National VA Cemeteries in Raleigh and Wilmington are at capacity THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 9 SERVICES / COASTAL REGION

COASTAL REGION 3 1 20 13 1) CURRITUCK 15) MARTIN 18 22 2) DARE 16) BERTIE 12 4 11 3) CAMDEN 17) JONES 16 26 4) PASQUOTANK 18) HERTFORD 21 5 5) TYRRELL 19) PITT 15 10 2 25 6) HYDE 20) NORTHAMPTON 19 6 7) CARTERET 21) EDGECOMBE 23 9 27 8) PAMLICO 22) HALIFAX 24 14 9) BEAUFORT 23) GREENE 8 10) WASHINGTON 24) LENOIR 17 28 11) CHOWAN 25) WILSON 7 12) PERQUIMANS 26) NASH 13) GATES 27) WAYNE 14) CRAVEN 28) DUPLIN

15/ MARTIN COUNTY 24/ LENOIR COUNTY 5/ TYRRELL COUNTY NCWORKS 407 East Blvd. 231 Hwy. 58 South 801 Main St. CAREER Williamston, NC 27892 Lonoir Comm. College Columbia, NC 27925 CENTERS (252) 792-7816 Bullock Building 6/ HYDE COUNTY 2/ DARE COUNTY 16/ BERTIE COUNTY Kinston, NC 28501 30 Oyster Creek Rd. 2522 South Croatan Hwy. 128 E. Granville St. (252) 526-4435 Swan Quarter, NC 27885 Nags Head, NC 27959 Windsor, NC 27983 25/ WILSON COUNTY (252) 926-5280 (252) 480-3500 (252) 794-5616 302 Tarboro St. 7/ CARTERET COUNTY 4/ PASQUOTANK COUNTY 17/ JONES COUNTY Wilson, NC 27893 3710-B John Platt Dr. 422 McArthur St. 509 NC Hwy. 58 North (252) 234-1129 Morehead City, NC 28557 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Trenton, NC 28585 27/ WAYNE COUNTY (252) 728-8440 (252) 331-4798 (252) 448-4791 2006 Wayne Memorial Dr. 8/ PAMLICO COUNTY 7/ CARTERET COUNTY 18/ HERTFORD COUNTY Goldsboro, NC 27534 828 Alliance Main St. 309 Commerce Ave. 109 Community College Rd. (919) 731-7950 Bayboro, NC 28515 Morehead City, NC 28557 Ahoskie, NC 27910 28/ DUPLIN COUNTY (252) 745-4086 (252) 726-7151 (252) 862-1257 192 Magnolia Exit 9/ BEAUFORT COUNTY 8/ PAMLICO COUNTY 19/ PITT COUNTY Keanansville, NC 28349 1308 Highland Dr. 705 Main St. 3101 Bismark St. (910) 296-1478 Suite 104 Bayboro, NC 28515 Greenville, NC 27834 Washington, NC 27889 (252) 745-9934 (252) 355-9067 VETERAN (252) 946-8016 9/ BEAUFORT COUNTY 21/ EDGECOMBE COUNTY SERVICE 10/ WASHINGTON COUNTY 1385 John Small Ave. 110 Fountain Park Dr. 112 Latham Ave. Washington, NC 27889 Battleboro, NC 27809 OFFICES Plymouth, NC 27889 2/ DARE COUNTY (252) 946-3116 (252) 977-3306 (252) 799-9764 954 Marshall Collins Dr. 11/ CHOWAN COUNTY 22/ HALIFAX COUNTY 11/ CHOWAN COUNTY Manteo, NC 27954 800 N. Oakum St. 1620 East 10th St. 100 Court St. (252) 475-5604 Edenton, NC 27932 Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Edenton, NC 27932 4/ ELIZABETH CITY VSC (252) 482-2195 (252) 537-4188 (252) 482-1033 1023 U.S. 17 South 14/ CRAVEN COUNTY 23/ GREENE COUNTY 13/ GATES COUNTY Suite 2 2836 Neuse Blvd. 818 Highway 91 North 112 Court St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 New Bern, NC 28560 Snow Hill, NC 28580 Gatesville, NC 27938 (252) 331-4741 (252) 514-4828 (252) 747-5689 252-357-1400

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VETERANS CRISIS LINE INTERACTIVE WEB VERSION An interactive version of this resource map is available at: 800.273.8255 www.nc4vets.com/guide

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12/ PERQUIMANS COUNTY 19/ PITT COUNTY 26/ NASH COUNTY 27/ GOLDSBORO CBOC 104 Dobb St. 1717 West 5th St. 110 Fountain Park Dr. 2610 Hospital Rd. Hertford, NC 27944 Greenville, NC 27834 *Monday Only Goldsboro, NC 27534 (252) 426-1796 (252) 902-3090 Battleboro, NC 27809 (919) 731-4809 14/ CRAVEN COUNTY 20/ NORTHAMPTON COUNTY (252) 977-3350 2818 Neuse Blvd. 100 West Jefferson St. 26/ NASH COUNTY Suite 15 Jackson, NC 27845 Claude B. Mayo Admin. Bldg. CEMETERIES* New Bern, NC 28562 (252) 534-2621 120 W. Washington St, 3rd Flr 27/ EASTERN CAROLINA (252) 636-6611 (252) 237-2422 Nashville, NC 27856 STATE VETERANS CEMETERY- 15/ MARTIN COUNTY 21/ EDGECOMBE COUNTY (252) 462-2719/2720 GOLDSBORO 205 E. Main St. 201 St. Andrews St. 27/ WAYNE COUNTY 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd. Williamston, NC 27892 Tarboro, NC 27886 2001 E. Ash St., Suite D Goldsboro, NC 27534 (252) 789-4398 In Office W. & F. only Goldsboro, NC 27530 (919) 648-0510 16/ BERTIE COUNTY (252) 641-7846 (919) 731-1490 106 Dundee St. 22/ HALIFAX COUNTY 28/ DUPLIN COUNTY Windsor, NC 27983 26 North King St. 169 Mallard St. (252) 794-5304 Halifax, NC 27839 Kenansville, NC 28349 VET CENTERS 17/ JONES COUNTY (252) 583-1688 Option 1 (910) 296-2114 19/ GREENVILLE VET CENTER 418 Highway 58 N., Unit D Ext. 2263 1021 W.H. Smith Blvd. Trenton, NC 28585 22/ KINSTON VSC MEDICAL Suite 100 (252) 448-1121 1136 Hwy. 258 N. Suite 101 FACILITIES Greenville, NC 27834 18/ HERTFORD COUNTY Kinston, NC 28504 (252) 355-7920 704 North King St. (252) 522-5050 4/ ELIZABETH CITY CBOC Winton, NC 27986 23/ GREENE COUNTY 1845 W. City Dr. (252) 358-7811 229 Kingold Blvd. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 19/ GREENVILLE VSC Snow Hill, NC 28580 (757) 722-9961 3740 South Evans St. (252) 747-7320 7/ MOREHEAD CITY CBOC Suite A 25/ WILSON VSC 5420 Hwy. 70 Greenville, NC 27858 113 E. Nash St. Morehead City, NC 28557 (252) 355-9052 Suite 404 (252) 240-2349 19/ GREENVILLE VSC & HCC Wilson, NC 27893 19/ GREENVILLE HCC 401 Moye Blvd. (252) 237-2422 401 Moye Blvd. Greenville, NC 27834 Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 830-2149 Ext. 3680 (252) 830-2149 *National VA Cemetery in New Bern is at capacity

THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 11 HOW AMERICASERVES WORKS NOTABLE MILESTONES AmericaServes is a coordinated network of services, resources, and care, that provides direct access for veterans, service members, and their families. In 2015 alone, The local Coordination Center (human element supporting the Network) coordinates REACHED OVER 1,800 referrals, and the technology platform records updates and data in a secure way, veterans, service members and their families, requesting allowing providers to refer clients for multiple services, and track referral progress NEARLY 3,000 when convenient for them. SERVICES

Memorandum of Understanding with VETERANS AFFAIRS’ CENTER FOR INNOVATION Veteran, service The Coordination The provider The Coordination member or family Center performs an connects with Center closely Live in NC Metrolina, NYC, and PA Greater accesses the Network intake to understand the client and monitors the Pittsburgh regions, and preparing to via a participating the client’s needs, provides the referral until the establish 5 NEW COMMUNITY provider, online then creates a services they client’s needs NETWORKS IN 2016 website, or the referral and sends need. Throughout are meet. Coordination Center, it to an appropriate this process, they and requests one or provider that can also update the more services. meet the client’s case file on the needs and eligibility Network’s platform. requirements.

PHILANTHROPIC AND CORPORATE PARTNERS

HOW AMERICASERVES HELPS ORGANIZATIONS

Providers are able to refer clients they are unable to serve to receive the care they need, without taking on the time burden associated with linking to another provider and following up with the client – the Coordination Center performs these functions

Funders are able to be part of a larger, nationwide collaborative, and track the return on their investment through robust FOR MORE INFORMATION data and outcome measures Contact Jim McDonough at [email protected] or visit americaserves.org

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AmericaServes AmericaServesHQ AmericaServes NOV 1, 2015—JAN 29, 2016

*(Charlotte) Raleigh/Durham coming soon with more North Carolina sites on the way DATA FROM AMERICASERVES’ NCSERVES COORDINATED NETWORK

UNIQUE MEMBERS NCServes—Metrolina offers comprehensive coordinated services, Veteran resources, and care to veterans, service Transitioning Service Member 565 members and their families, and provides Family Member 87% 7% 3% 3% UNIQUE real time insights into the demographics MEMBERS Spouse and needs of the community.

30%

1183 SERVICES REQUESTED SERVICES REQUESTED

16% Veteran 15% 11% 10% Active Duty

5% 5% National Guard 4% Retiree 75% 8% 6% 5% 4% 2% 1% 1% 1% <1% <1% Reserve

Undisclosed Employment Housing Financial Healthcare Benefits Education Meeting Legal Volunteers Mentoring Sports & Disability Family Veterans Fitness Support SERVICE STATUS <1% Under 18 yrs 5% 18–24 yrs 16% 25–34 yrs Undisclosed/Other 14% 35–44 yrs 20% 45–54 yrs Post 9/11 24% 71% 17% 55–64 yrs Gulf War 4% 65–74 yrs 39% 32% 12% 10% 7% FEMALE MALE Post Vietnam War <1% 74+ years 5% UNDISCLOSED 24% Undisclosed Vietnam War GENDER SERVICE ERA AGE

57%—Army

18%—Navy

10%—Marines

10%—Air Force

1%—Coast Guard

4%—Undisclosed SERVICE

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AmericaServes AmericaServesHQ AmericaServes 14 VISIT US @ NC4VETS.COM 844 NC4 VETS THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 15 EMPLOYMENT www.NC4VETS.com EMPLOYMENT

NC WORKFORCE OFFICES VETERAN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, TOOLS AND RESOURCES Some Veterans face significant barriers that make it difficult for them to find suitable employment, especially vets who are transitioning into civilian life. Most NCWorks offices have specialized staff - all of who are Veterans-who work closely with employers to create greater opportunities for Veterans. 16 VISIT US @ NC4VETS.COM 844 NC4 VETS HAVE A QUESTION? CALL TODAY 844.624.8387

NC GOVERNMENT IS THE LARGEST VETERANS, EMPLOYMENT SINGLE EMPLOYER IN THE STATE, AND WE WANT YOU! NORTH CAROLINA VETERAN PREFERENCE WANTS YOU!

Veterans and disabled veterans receive preference when applying for state, county and local government jobs in North Carolina.

PREFERENCE FOR FEDERAL JOBS 5-POINT VETERAN PREFERENCE

Veterans who provide proof of their veteran status when applying for public employment will receive a “It shall be the policy of the State of North Carolina 5-point preference. This preference that, in appreciation for their service to this State and is added to the total possible points this country during a period of war, and in recognition based on your qualifications for the job. This preference is also of the time and advantage lost toward the pursuit of a applicable when being considered civilian career, veterans shall be granted preference in for promotions. employment with every State department, agency, and institution.” ~NCGS§ 126-80, Article 13 10-POINT DISABLED VETERAN HERE ARE SEVERAL STATE AGENCIES LOOKING TO HIRE YOU! PREFERENCE ADMINISTRATION www.doa.state.nc.us/hrm/ PUBLIC SAFETY Disabled veterans who provide www.ncdps.gov/ proof of their service connected COMMERCE disability when applying for a www.nccommerce.com/workforce TRANSPORTATION www.ncdot.gov/careers/ government job will receive a HEALTH & HUMAN 10-point preference. SERVICES OFFICE OF STATE HUMAN ncdhhs.gov/dss/jobs/index.htm RESOURCES DOCUMENTATION http://www.oshr.nc.gov/ PUBLIC INSTRUCTION To prove your veteran status, www.ncpublicschools.org/ please provide a copy of your work4ncschools/employment/ DD-214 and/or service connected disability rating letter from the VA. AND MANY MORE! GO TO NCWORKS.GOV AND SEE PAGES 18-21 IN OUR GUIDE!

THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 17 EMPLOYMENT www.NC4VETS.com NORTH CAROLINA WANTS TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU TO PUT YOUR SKILLS TO WORK! MILITARY TRAINING TO NC Military spouses may also qualify for certain occupational licenses. Upon meeting specific conditions, an occupa- OCCUPATIONAL EMPLOYMENT tional licensing board shall issue a license, certification, or registration to a military spouse to allow them to lawfully NC is now offering Veterans with certain Military Oc- practice their occupation in North Carolina. cupation Specialty (MOS) credit toward several NC License For further information, please visit the web site: occupations. In reference to NC General Assembly Ses- sion Law 2014-67, License Boards representing several http://accessnc.commerce.state.nc.us/NCDOC/EDISview- NC license occupations have been required to provide a er/EDISviewer/dem_bus/occ2.html process to recognize military training in pursuing a licensed occupation in NC.

ACUPUNCTURIST APPRENTICE AUCTIONEER BAIL BOND RUNNER CERTIFIED PUBLIC NC Acupuncture Licensing NC Auctioneer Licensing Board NC Department of Insurance ACCOUNTANT Board Tel: (919)567-2844 Special Services Division NC State Board of CPA Tel: (919)807-6800 Examiners Tel: (919)773-0530 ARCHITECT Tel: (919)733-4209 ADULT CARE ADMINISTRATOR NC Board of Architecture BARBER, BARBER INSTRUCTOR DHHS, Division of Facility Tel: (919)733-9544 NC State Board of CERTIFIED REGISTERED Barber Examiners NURSE ANESTHETIST Services ARMED SECURITY GUARD Tel: (919)981-5210 NC Board of Nursing Tel: (919)855-3765 NC Department of Justice Tel: (919)782-3211 AERIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR Private Protective Services Board BOARDING KENNEL OPERATOR NC Department of Agriculture Tel: (919)788-5320 NC Department of Agriculture & CERTIFIED STRUCTURAL PEST Consumer Services CONTROL APPLICATOR & Consumer Services Food and ATHLETIC AGENT Tel: (919)733-7125 NC Department of Drug Protection Division NC Dept. Secretary of State Agriculture & Consumer Tel: (919)733-3313 Solicitation Licensing BOILER INSPECTOR Services Veterinary Division AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL Tel: (919)807-2214 NC Department of Labor Tel: (919)733-2113 Raleigh, NC 27699 TOWER OPERATOR, AIRCRAFT ATHLETIC TRAINER Tel: (919)807-2768 CHICK DEALER DISPATCHER, AIRCRAFT REPAIR NC Board of Athletic Trainer NC Department of Agriculture PERSON, AIRCRAFT MECHANIC Examiners BOXING/KICKBOXING/ & Consumer Services Federal Aviation Administration Tel: (919)821-4980 TOUGHMAN PROMOTER Tel: (919)733-7125 Tel: (202)366-4000 NC Dept. of Crime Control and ATTORNEY Public Safety CHIROPRACTOR ALARM INSTALLER, ALARM NC Board of Law Examiners Tel: (919)733-2126 NC Board of Chiropractic SYSTEM BUSINESS LICENSEE Tel: (919)828-4229 Examiners NC Alarm Systems BUILDING INSPECTOR AUCTIONEER Tel: (704)793-1342 Licensing Board NC Department of Insurance NC Auctioneer Licensing Board Tel: (919)788-5320 Tel: (919)661-5880 CLINICAL LABORATORY Tel: (919)567-2844 SCIENTIST/MEDICAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CAMPUS AND COMPANY AUDIOLOGIST TECHNOLOGIST, CLINICAL DISTRIBUTOR/VENDOR POLICE OFFICER NC Board of Examiners LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/ REPRESENTATIVE NC Department of Justice for Speech and Language MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN NC ABC Commission Tel: (919) 661-5980 Tel: (919)779-0700 Pathologists and Audiologists National Accrediting Agency for Tel: (336)272-1828 CEMETERY SALES Clinical Laboratory Sciences ANESTHESIOLOGIST CONTRACTOR, NC CEMETERY AUTOMOTIVE DEALER, SALES Tel: (773)714-8880 ASSISTANT COMMISSION NC Department of CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST NC Medical Board NC Cemetery Commission Transportation Division of Motor NC Board of Nursing Tel: (919)326-1100 Tel: (919)981-2536 Vehicles, Dealer Section Tel: (919)782-3211 Tel: (919)715-7000

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INSURANCE COMPANY/ LICENSE PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE AND BODYWORK OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST INDEPENDENT FIRM ADJUSTER COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR/ THERAPIST ASSISTANT NC Department of Insurance LICENSED PROFESSIONAL NC Board of Massage & NC Board of Occupational Agent Services Division COUNSELOR/COUNSELOR Bodywork Therapy Therapy Tel: (919)807-6800 ASSOCIATE Tel: (919)546-0050 Tel: (919)832-1380 NC Board of Licensed INTERPRETER OR MECHANICAL INSPECTOR OPTICIAN Professional Counselors TRANSLATOR NC Department of Insurance NC State Board of Opticians Tel: (919)661-0820 North Carolina Interpreters and Division of Engineering Tel: (919)733-9321 LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST Transliterators Licensing Board Tel: (919)661-5880 OPTOMETRIST/OPTOMETRIST NC Psychology Board Tel: (919)779-5709 MEDICAL DOCTOR ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN Tel: (828)262-2258 INVESTMENT ADVISOR NC Medical Board NC Board of Optometry NC Department of the Secretary LICENSED STRUCTURAL PEST Tel: (919)326-1100 Tel: (910)285-3160 CONTROL OPERATOR of State Securities Division MEDICAL LABORATORY OSTEOPATH NC Department of Agriculture Tel: (919)807-2000 TECHNICIAN NC Medical Board & Consumer Services, Structural JUVENILE JUSTICE OFFICER ASCP Board of Registry Tel: (919)326-1100 Pest Control Division AND JUVENILE COURT Tel: (800)267-2727 Tel: (919)733-6100 PESTICIDE CONSULTANT COUNSELOR MEDICATION AIDE LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS PESTICIDE DEALER NC Department of Justice NC Board of Nursing DEALER NC Department of Agriculture & Criminal Justice, Education & Tel: (919)782-3211 Training Standards Commission NC Department of Agriculture Consumer Services Tel: (919)716-6470 Tel: (919)733-3313 MILK HAULER AND SAMPLER/ Tel: (919)733-6100 MILK TESTER LIVESTOCK DEALER PET SHOP OPERATOR LAND SURVEYOR NC Department of Agriculture NC Department of Agriculture & NC Department of Agriculture & NC Board of Examiners for & Consumer Services Food and Consumer Services Consumer Services Engineers and Land Surveyors Drug Protection Tel: (919)733-7125 Tel: (919)733-7125 Tel: (919)791-2000 Tel: (919)733-7366 LOAN BROKER PETROLEUM DEVICE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MOTOR VEHICLE DAMAGE NC Department of the Secretary TECHNICIAN NC Board of Landscape APPRAISER of State Securities NC Department of Agriculture & Architects NC Department of Insurance Tel: (919)850-9088 Tel: (919)807-2000 Consumer Services, Standards Agent Services Division Division LOAN OFFICER LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR Tel: (919)807-6800 Tel: (919)733-3313 NC Commissioner of Banks NC Landscape Contractors’ NOTARY PUBLIC Mortgage Licensing Section PHARMACIST/PHARMACY Registration Board NC Department of the Secretary Tel: (919)266-8070 Tel: (888)384-3811 TECHNICIAN of State, Notary Public Division NC Board of Pharmacy LOBBYIST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/ Tel: (919)807-2219 Tel: (919)246-1050 NC Department of the Secretary TELECOMMUNICATION NURSE AIDE I, II/ of State Lobbyist Registration PHYSICAL THERAPIST OFFICER NURSE ANESTHETIST/ NC Department of Justice Tel: (919)807-2170 NC Board of Physical Therapy NURSE MIDWIFE/NURSE Examiners Criminal Justice Standards LOCKSMITH PRACTITIONER Tel: (919)490-6393 Division NC Locksmith Licensing Board NC Board of Nursing Tel: (919) 665-1980 Tel: (919)838-8782 Tel: (919)782-3211 PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN MANICURIST/ MANICURIST NURSING HOME NC Board of Physical Therapy NC Department of Cultural INSPECTOR ADMINISTRATOR Examiners Resources Division of State NC State Board of Cosmetic Art NC State Board of Examiners for Tel: (919)490-6393 Library Examiners Nursing Home Administrators Tel: (919)807-7450 Tel: (919)733-4117 Tel: (919)571-4164 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT NC Medical Board LICENSED DIETITIAN/ MANUFACTURED HOUSING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Tel: (919)326-1100 NUTRITIONIST SALESPERSON NC Board of Occupational NC Board of Dietetics/Nutrition NC Department of Insurance Therapy PILOT Tel: (919)228-6391 Manufactured Building Division Tel: (919)832-1380 Federal Aviation Administration LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Tel: (919)661-5880 Airmen Certification Branch NC Board of Nursing Tel: (202)366-4000 Tel: (919)782-3211

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THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 21 VETERANS AND ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES IN THE OIL & NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY

A vast opportunity exists for the oil and natural gas industry to attract, retain, and develop lifelong careers for veterans in the industry. Over the next four years, the Department of Defense estimates that approximately one million service members will transition out of the military. In addition, the Department of Veterans Affairs reports that there are more than 12 million veterans under the age of 65 living in the U.S. These veterans and military service members are highly trained in a wide variety of occupational areas; their extensive skills attained from their military training and experience make them ideal candidates to fill the projected 1.3 million job opportunities available in the oil and natural gas industry. VETERANS IN OIL & GAS

Over the last several years the number of veterans working in the oil and gas and petrochemical industries has been growing with nearly 185,000 veterans employed in 2014. These veterans are diverse, with nearly 6,000 female veterans and more than 41,000 minority veterans filling positions in all sectors of the industry and across all regions of the country. The West South Central, Middle Atlantic, and South Atlantic regions are especially prominent for veterans, with those three regions accounting for 60% of all veterans employed in the oil and gas industry. The oil & gas and petrochemical industries consistently employ larger shares of veterans than both the government and the private sector.

In 2014, veterans accounted for: 10.5% 10.4% 6.5% 7% of the oil & gas and of the government of the private Overall veterans accounted for 7% petrochemical industry workforce sector workforce of total employment in the U.S. workforce

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Troops to Teachers is a U.S. Department of Defense TROOPS TO program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their TEACHERS skills, knowledge and experience are most needed.

HOW TO TURN YOUR eBENEFITS.VA.GOV: EVERYTHING MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL YOU NEED TO FIND A JOB. SPECIALTIES (MOS) INTO A CIVILIAN CAREER START NOW.

MOS TO CIVILIAN LICENSURE In 2014, Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation that provides licensure and credit for individuals with military training and experience as well as professional license endorsement for their spouses. For more details on how you can convert your military training into civilian licenses credit, contact the Registrar or Student Veteran Advisor at the University of North Carolina campus or community college you choose to attend.

FOR A LIST OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOLS SEE PAGE 85 WWW.EBENEFITS.VA.GOV/EBENEFITS/JOBS

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Registration is open to any veteran whose last period of service is character- ized as Honorable with an interest in instructional positions such as teacher, did you resource teacher or non-instructional positions such as: know? • Paraprofessional NORTH CAROLINA IS • Teacher’s aide THE FASTEST GROWING • Counselor REGION FOR VA HEALTH • Psychologist CARE , AND IS PROJECTED • School nurse • Librarian TO BE SO FOR THE NEXT 10 • Media specialist YEARS • Speech therapist • Audiologist • Physiotherapist • Resource officer NC4VETS • School principal SOCIAL MEDIA or vice principal

Financial assistance is available to eligible participants who are working to become certified teachers in public K-12 schools, charter schools or Bureau of TWITTER, FACEBOOK, Indian Affairs schools. + INSTAGRAM: @NC4VETS NOTE: Former military personnel currently serving as certified teachers may qualify to use the stipend or bonus to seek an additional endorsement, particu- Like NC4VETS on Facebook, Follow larly in high need areas such as math, science, and special education. us on Twitter and Instagram, and get For more information on Troops to Teachers, please visit it: real-time access to North Carolina www.ncpublicschools.org/troops Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs!

The Division offers programs for adults, HOW IT WORKS veterans, youth, and also helps employ- Veterans can visit their local workforce ers find the qualified talent office* and take advantage of the follow- they need to make their ing no-cost services: businesses thrive. The • Career assessments Division assists job seekers with learning a new • Labor market information industry through NCWorks • Access to training opportunities, Apprenticeships and oper- job fairs, and workshops ate NCWorks Online, the • Job interview preparation state’s official job-search • Resume and cover letter assistance portal that is helping con- • Assistance with NCWorks Online nect talented individuals with employers. • Access to computers and free Home to nearly 800,000 Internet service The NCDVA wishes to thank NCWorks veterans and several major military instal- • Help applying for federal employment for their efforts and assistance in building lations, North Carolina has a distinguished and training programs in which the NC4VETS suite of Veteran services. history in serving the U.S. military, veter- veterans receive priority of service North Carolina’s economy depends on ans, and their families. The N.C. Division a strong workforce. As a proud member of of Workforce Solutions provides job We’re helping North Carolina’s job the NCWorks initiative, the N.C. Division of seeker services for veterans, transitioning seekers find employment and businesses Workforce Solutions is helping job seekers service members, and eligible spouses. find workers. We invite you to learn more gain the tools and experiences they need about our services and see for yourself to find meaningful employment. NCWORKS.GOV how we can help you too. *see listings on page 31

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VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT The VEOA allows preference to eligible persons or veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces to compete for vacant federal positions. VEOA offers protection to eligible veterans during a Reduction in Force (RIF) and against adverse actions. VETS staff investigates 5 and 10 point federal Veteran Preference complaints and answer inquires regarding VEOA. www.fedshirevets.gov REALIFELINES The primary mission of REALifeLines is to provide NORTH CAROLINA DEFENSE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION wounded and injured service members, and their www.ncdba.com families, with personal assistance through successful transition to civilian life. If you have been injured or wounded on active duty, contact a REALifeLines Representative at 1.888.774.1361 or visit: www.dol.gov/vets/programs/Real-life/main.htm STAND DOWNS Stand down is a military term referring to a brief respite from combat, including events coordinated in local communities to provide veterans with a wide range of social services. Stand Downs foster employment opportunities for veterans to promote self-sufficiency and improve Veterans connections with community-based service providers. Potential applicants can access Stand Down information at the following website: NC VETERAN’S BUSINESS ASSOCIATION dol.gov/vets/programs/Stand%20Down/main.htm www.ncvetbiz.org

THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 27 Recognizing Veteran Service. Empowering Business Success.

OUR MISSION

To support, educate, and connect all veterans in commerce in North Carolina with resources to become successful in business.

SUPPORT EDUCATE CONNECT

We support our membership We provide educational We connect veteranowned through the recognition of opportunities focused on businesses and professionals veteran service, and we work to relevant information for with each other—inspiring empower business success by business owners: marketing, mentoring and collaboration. advocating on key issues that finance, business growth We also connect our members and development, to key contacts in corporate affect veteranowned certification, methods America, as well as state and businesses in North Carolina. for accessing capital, etc. local government.

NC VetBiz works throughout our state to empower veteran business owners to be successful. Pictured left to right: 2016 Annual Meeting—Congressman Price with NC VetBiz members; a monthly micro networking event; Vet 2 Vet connections.

Inaugural class of Wake Tech’s VET to CEO program, conducted in partnership with NC VetBiz.

To learn more, visit www.NCVETBIZ.org

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Because, in our opinion, no matter what benchmark or metric you use, the Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) community supports the North Carolina economy. It is universally agreed upon that small business is the key driver of the U.S. economy. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.7% of U.S. employer Nirms, create 64% of net new private sector jobs, and make up 42.9% of private sector payrolls. Therefore, if you want to drive meaningful economic growth for North Carolina, you must support the small business community. THE POWER OF THE VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES

Veterans make up 7.79% of the population in North Carolina, and represent almost 11% of small business owners. There are more than 87,000 VOSB’s that call North Carolina home. That’s a lot of jobs created, REVENUE goods and services provided, and tax revenues generated for our state.

According to the VA’s 2015 Veteran Economic Opportunity Report, “Approximately one out of two (53%) separating Post-9/11 Veterans will face a period of unemployment. While national unemployment rates have declined, the on-the-ground reality is that half of our Veterans enter EMPLOYMENT a period of unemployment upon transition.”

Moreover, many in modern corporate America do not recognize the true “Value of a Veteran;” instead looking at hiring a Veteran as a form of corporate social responsibility, or charity. However, Veterans don’t need charity. In fact, they are the most qualiNied, highly trained, cool under SUPPORT pressure, adaptable workers in America. And you know who recognizes these characteristics, and who will hire a Veteran? Other Veterans.

Therefore, entrepreneurship must be viewed as another employment opportunity for veterans. Some transitioning veterans will simply never thrive in traditional corporate America. Upon separation, or retirement, many Veterans Nind themselves overqualiNied for open positions, while others are consistently being underemployed. Still other Veterans, due to service related mental or physical disability, will simply never be able to cope with traditional corporate roles. However, with their skill set and experience, a majority of these same Veterans can transition into very successful small business owners. Consequently, North Carolina must empower these Veteran entrepreneurs, support their transition to the civilian sector, provide business development assistance, and facilitate meaningful access to state, federal, and corporate procurement opportunities.

The North Carolina Veteran Business Association is A 501©3 non-proNit organization. 8311 Brier Creek Parkway, Suite 105-404, Raleigh NC 27526 To learn more, check out our website at www.NCVETBIZ.org

American Legion, Dept. of N.C. (919) 832-7506

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GASTON COUNTY HAYWOOD COUNTY LENOIR COUNTY MOORE COUNTY 7220 Wilkinson Blvd. 1170 North Main Street 231 Hwy 58 South 245 Shepherd Trail Handley Hall, Room 212 Waynesville, NC 28786 Kinston, NC 28501 Aberdeen, NC 28315 Belmont, NC 28012 Phone: (828) 456-6061 Phone: (252) 526-4435 Phone: (910) 944-7697 Phone: (704) 266-5005 HENDERSON COUNTY LINCOLN COUNTY NEW HANOVER COUNTY GASTON COUNTY 26 Francis Road 529 N. Aspen Street 717 Market Street 1391 Bessemer City Road Hendersonville, NC 28792 Lincolnton, NC 28092 Wilmington, NC 28401 Gastonia, NC 28052 Phone: (828) 693-1703 Phone: (704) 735-8035 Phone: (910) 251-5777 Phone: (704) 853-5328 HENDERSON COUNTY MACON COUNTY ONSLOW COUNTY GRAHAM COUNTY Blue Ridge Comm Coll. 5 W. Main St. 461 Western Blvd. Ste. 106 347 Rodney Orr Bypass 180 West Campus Dr. Franklin, NC 28734 Jacksonville, NC 28546 Robbinsville, NC 28771 Flat Rock, NC 28731 Phone: (919) 494-2521 Phone: (910) 347-2121 Phone: (828) 479-3376 Phone: (828) 694-1755 MADISON COUNTY ORANGE COUNTY GRANVILLE COUNTY HERTFORD COUNTY 4646 U.S. Highway 25-70 503 West Franklin Street 111 Hilltop Village 109 Community College Rd. AB Tech - Madison Campus Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Oxford, NC 27565 Ahoskie, NC 27910 Marshall, NC 28753 Phone: (919) 968-2031 Phone: (919) 693-2686 Phone: (252) 862-1257 Phone: (828) 649-2577 PAMLICO COUNTY GREENE COUNTY HOKE COUNTY MARTIN COUNTY 705 Main Street 818 Hwy 91 North 304 Birch Street 407 East Blvd. Bayboro, NC 28515 Snow Hill, NC 28580 Raeford, NC 28376 Williamston, NC 27892 Phone: (252) 745-9934 Phone: (252) 747-5689 Phone: (910) 875-5059 Phone: (252) 792-7816 PASQUOTANK COUNTY GUILFORD COUNTY IREDELL COUNTY MCDOWELL COUNTY 422 McArthur Street 2005B S. Elm-Eugene St. 532 Patterson Avenue 316 Baldwin Ave. Suite 1 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Greensboro, NC 27406 Suite 170 Marion, NC 28752 Phone: (252) 331-4798 Phone: (336) 334-5777 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (828)652-7131 PENDER COUNTY GUILFORD COUNTY Phone: (704) 360-8067 MECKLENBURG COUNTY 904-A S. Walker Street 607 Idol Street IREDELL COUNTY 1401 W. Morehead Street Burgaw, NC 28425 High Point, NC 27261 133 Island Ford Road Suite 100 Phone: (910) 259-0240 Phone: (336) 882-4141 Statesville, NC 28625 Charlotte, NC 28208 PERSON COUNTY GUILFORD COUNTY Phone: (704) 878-4241 Phone: (704) 206-1350 203 North Main Street 2301 W. Meadowview Rd. JACKSON COUNTY MECKLENBURG COUNTY Suite 212 Greensboro, NC 27406 26 Ridgeway Street, Ste. 2 7140 Forest Point Blvd. Suite A Roxboro, NC 27573 Phone: (336) 297-9444 Sylva, NC 28779 Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: (336) 599-3109 HALIFAX COUNTY Phone: (828) 586-4063 Phone: (704) 565-6865 PITT COUNTY 1620 E. Tenth Street JOHNSTON COUNTY MECKLENBURG COUNTY 3101 Bismarck Street Suite 101 8998 US 70 - Biz Hwy Ste 100 5601 Executive Center Drive Greenville, NC 27834 Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Clayton, NC 27520 Suite 100 Phone: (252) 355-9067 Phone: (252) 537-4188 Phone: (919) 553-0953 Charlotte, NC 28212 Fax: (252) 355-9075 HARNETT COUNTY JONES COUNTY Phone: (704) 566-2870 RANDOLPH COUNTY 101 Hunt Valley Drive 509 NC Hwy 58 N. MITCHELL COUNTY 600 S. Fayetteville Street Dunn, NC 28334 LCC Jones Co Ctr. Workforce Center Asheboro, NC 27203 Phone: (910) 891-2915 Trenton, NC 28585 200 Mayland Drive Phone: (336) 625-5128 Fax: (910) 891-2918 Phone: (252) 448-4791 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 HARNETT COUNTY LEE COUNTY Phone: (828) 766-1195 1137 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd. 1909 Lee Avenue MONTGOMERY COUNTY Lillington, NC 27546 Sanford, NC 27330 1011 Page Street Phone: (910) 814-4042 Phone: (919) 775-2241 Troy, NC 27371 Phone: (910) 572-3641

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RICHMOND COUNTY TRANSYLVANIA CNTY WATAUGA COUNTY YADKINVILLE 115 West Franklin Street Blue Ridge Comm Coll. 130 Poplar Grove Conn. 236 N Lee Ave Rockingham, NC 28379 45 Oak Park Drive Boone, NC 28607 Yadkinville, NC 27055 Phone: (910) 997-9180 Brevard, NC 28712 Phone: (828) 265-5385 (336) 679-4079 ROBESON COUNTY Phone: (828) 883-2550 WAYNE COUNTY ZEBULON 289 Corporation Drive Ste. B. UNION COUNTY 2006 Wayne Memorial Dr. 1002 Dogwood Drive Lumberton, NC 28358 1125 Skyway Drive Goldsboro, NC 27534 Zebulon, NC 27597 Phone: (910) 618-5500 Monroe, NC 28110 Phone: (919) 731-7950 (919) 404-3900 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Phone: (704) 283-7541 WILKES COUNTY YADKIN COUNTY 8340 NC 87 VANCE COUNTY 103 Call Street Extension 223 E. Main Street Reidsville, NC 27320 857 South Beckford Dr. WILKESBORO, NC 28697 Yadkinville, NC 27055 Phone: (336) 634-5600 Suite G. Phone: (336) 838-5164 Phone: (336) 786-4169 ROWAN COUNTY Henderson, NC 27536 WILSON COUNTY YANCEY COUNTY 1904 South Main Street Phone: (252) 438-6129 302 Tarboro Street West 1040-L E. US Hwy 19E Salisbury, NC 28144 WAKE COUNTY Wilson, NC 27893 Suite 2 Phone: (704) 639-7529 742-F East Chatham Street Phone: (252) 234-1129 Burnsville, NC 28714 ROWAN COUNTY Cary, NC 27511 Phone: (828) 682-6618 1300 West Bank Street Phone: (919) 469-1406 Salisbury, NC 28145 WAKE COUNTY North Carolina’s veterans obstacles to employment, Phone: (704) 633-6633 1002 Dogwood Drive are a highly skilled and capable such as homelessness, low RUTHERFORD COUNTY Zebulon, NC 27597 part of the workforce. As a income, and lack of a high 233 Charlotte Rd. Phone: (919) 404-3900 proud member of the NCWorks school diploma. In addition to Rutherfordton, NC 28139 WAKE COUNTY initiative, the N.C. Division of job seeker services, veterans Phone: (828) 286-3042 1830-B Tillery Place Workforce Solutions is helping can also register for free with SAMPSON COUNTY Raleigh, NC 27604 veterans connect to employers NCWorks Online, the state’s 115 North Boulevard Phone: (919) 715-0111 by providing them with the tools official job-search portal, and Clinton, NC 28328 WAKE COUNTY and services they need to find NCWorks Apprenticeship, which Phone: (910) 592-5756 130 N. Judd Parkway, NE meaningful employment. combines on-the-job training NCWorks Career Centers offer with classroom instruction and SCOTLAND COUNTY Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 job seeker services at no cost to allows participating veterans to 303 N. Main Street Phone: (919) 557-1121 vets, and specialists are ready to continue drawing benefits from Laurinburg, NC 28352 WAKE COUNTY assist those who face additional the GI Bill while they work. Phone: (910) 276-4260 350 E. Holding Avenue STANLY COUNTY Wake Forest, NC 27587 NCWorks Career Centers offer the following no-cost services 2215 US Highway 52 North Phone: (919) 562-6300 across the state: Albemarle, NC 28001 Fax: (919) 562-6315 Phone: (704) 982-2183 WAKE COUNTY • Career assessments SURRY COUNTY 220 Swinburne Street • Labor market information 541 West Pine Street. Ste. 300 Raleigh, NC 27610 • Job referrals Mount Airy, NC 27030 Phone: (919) 250-3770 • Access to training programs, job fairs, and workshops Phone: (336) 786-4169 WARREN COUNTY • Job interview preparation • Resume and cover letter assistance SWAIN COUNTY 309 N. Main Street, • Help with NCWorks Online Federal Building, 50 Main St. Rm. 123 • Access to computers and free Internet service Bryson City, NC 28713 Warrenton, NC 27589 • Help applying for federal employment and training programs in Phone: (828) 488-2149 Phone: (252) 257-3230 which veterans receive priority of service

The state’s NCWorks Career Centers are listed by area. Refer to these pages or the Maps section (p. 4-11) to find a career center near you!

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How to File a Claim

Compensation + Pension

Veterans with Disabilities

* The quickest way to navigate the claims process is to work with an Accredited Veteran Service Officer - Whose services are FREE. Paying for services WILL NOT expedite the process. THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 37 BENEFITS www.NC4VETS.com

BE PREPARED TO FILE YOUR CLAIM HOW TO FILE A BRING a copy of your DD 214 and evidence that supports your claim. DISABILITY CLAIM Never assume the VA has the necessary information on file.

BE SURE your VA file number is included on every page of your correspondence and documentation.

RESPOND quickly and completely to the VA’s request for further information.

KEEP all scheduled medical appointments.

NOTIFY the VA immediately if your address or phone number changes. STEP 1: STEP 3: KNOW your service dates and FILE A CLAIM GET A VA PHYSICAL EXAM Social Security number. If you are 1Filing for veterans benefits is a free ser-3The exams that the VA requests will vice provided by the North Carolina Divi- depend on your claim and treatment his- a spouse of a deceased veteran, sion of Veterans Affairs and local County tory. Your nearest VA Medical Center will you should know this information, Veteran Service Officers (CVSO). Claims schedule the exam and contact you to along with any previous marital can also be filed by National Service let you know when and what exams are status of your veteran. Offices such as: VVA, VFW, American scheduled. After the exams, a report will Legion, and Disabled American Veterans be prepared and sent to a rating board. CONSIDER using direct deposit (DAV), etc. The disability claim process You can help the process go faster by to receive VA payment and be begins the moment you file a claim. keeping your appointments and asking prepared to provide a voided check. To file, veterans must sign a power of your private medical providers to send attorney (POA) which authorizes VSOs copies of your records to the VA office. to act on your behalf when preparing, TIP: Ask your private doctor to include 2016 VA DISABILITY presenting and prosecuting your claim your VA file number on all records they for any and all benefits from the VA, or submit. COMPENSATION RATES FOR you can do it yourself at eBenefits (see VETERANS page 41). STEP 4: DISABILITY MONTHLY RATING BENEFIT* OBTAIN VA DECISION STEP 2: 10% $133.17 4The VA will consider all evidence 20% $263.23 SUBMIT EVIDENCE submitted and make a decision about 30% $407.75 You must submit evidence to support whether or not the claim supports inju- 2your disability claim. Evidence submitted ries and disabilities chronically incurred, 40% $587.36 50% $836.13 at the time of the filing will help expedite aggravated or contains certain presump- 60% $1,059.09 your claim. Your disability evaluation will tive conditions while in service. 70% $1,334.71 be based on the evidence so it is essen- If the VA approves the claim, then a 80% $1,551.48 tial that the information is accurate and rating is decided based on how severe 90% $1,743.48 complete. VSOs can assist you in this your conditions are. The rating is defined 100% $2,906.83 process. and set based on federal law.

*2016 Single w/o Dependents Rate

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OPTIONS FOR DENIED VETERANS CLAIMS & In 2014, NC Veterans completed CLAIMS OR IF YOU ADVOCACY FOR 68,895 claims, an increase of 38% from DISAGREE WITH A VETERANS, THEIR 2013. Currently, NCDMVA holds Power of Attorney for nearly 150,000 North DECISION SURVIVORS AND Carolina Veterans. If the VA denies your claim you may DEPENDENTS In addition to claims work, VSOs appeal the decision. You may also The Federal VA benefit regularly help veterans and their families appeal if your claim was approved, but system actually is a legal system. In learn about other benefits that they may you disagree with any part of the rating. order to qualify for benefits, veterans be eligible for. VSOs are knowledgeable An appeal involves many steps, some must file a claim against the United about the many resources available of which are optional, some that are States proving they are eligible for these within the state and can usually assist in required. The appeals process has strict benefits through the submission of finding help and solutions to issues that time limits that include: legal, military and medical evidence. you may be facing. 1. Notice of Disagreement (NOD) NCDMVA employs federally 2. Statement of Case (SOC) accredited and state certified Veterans CHECK YOUR VA DISABILITY 3. Hearing (Optional) Service Officers (VSOs) who are CLAIM ONLINE 4. Formal Appeal (Form 9) subject matter experts in Federal VA 5. Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) law (Chapter 38 United States Code 6. U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans and Chapter 38 Code of Federal Claims (CAVC) Regulations) and are allowed to practice by taking Power of Attorney for veterans Unfortunately, this process can take seeking benefits. These VSOs represent years to come to a final decision, but veterans, their dependents and survivors once a decision has been made, you will before the Federal VA in their claims and be notified by mail. Sign up for appeals. Note: Before you file an appeal, With its County Veteran Service consider obtaining new & material Officer and National Service Officer eBenefits at evidence and request your denied claim partners, NCDVA provides claims and be reconsidered. This can save time counseling advocacy and representation and effort. Talk to your local Veterans ebenefits.va.gov to North Carolina’s 800,000 veterans. Service Officer before you file an appeal.

AGENT ORANGE REGISTRY GULF WAR REGISTRY HEALTH EXAM FOR HEALTH EXAM FOR VETERANS VETERANS

VA’s Agent Orange Registry health exam alerts Veterans VA’s Gulf War Registry Health Exam alerts Veterans to possible long- to possible long-term health problems that may be related term health problems that may be related to environmental exposures to Agent Orange exposure during their military service. The during their military service. The registry data helps VA understand and registry data helps VA understand and respond to these health respond to these health problems more effectively. problems more effectively. This comprehensive health exam includes an exposure and medical This comprehensive health exam includes an exposure history, laboratory tests, and a physical exam. A VA health professional history, medical history, physical exam, and any tests if needed. will discuss the results face-to-face with the Veteran and in a follow-up A VA health professional will discuss the results face-to-face letter. with the Veteran and in a follow-up letter. Important points about registry health exams Contact your local VA Environmental Health Coordinator • Free to eligible Veterans and no co-payment about getting an Agent Orange Registry health exam. • Not a disability compensation exam or required for VA benefits • Enrollment in VA’s health care system not necessary Environmental Health Coordinators • Based on recollection of service, not on their military records • Veterans can receive additional registry exams, if new problems ASHEVILLE VAMC FAYETTEVILLE VAMC develop 1100 Tunnel Road 2300 Ramsey Street • Veterans’ family members are not eligible for registry exams Asheville, NC 28805 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Eligibility for Gulf War Registry Health Exam 828-298-7911 Ext. 3914 910-488-2120 Ext. 7585 Veterans who served in the Gulf during Operation Desert Shield, DURHAM VAMC SALISBURY VAMC Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, or Operation New 508 Fulton Street 1601 Brenner Ave. Dawn are eligible for the Gulf War Registry exam. Durham, NC 27705 Salisbury, NC 28144 919-286-0411 Ext. 5287 704-638-9000 Ext. 2576 You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care to take part.

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Veterans and Service Members who sures to airborne hazards (such as smoke operations after August 2, 1990. were close to burn pit smoke or exposed from burn pits, oil-well fires, or pollution The Southwest Asia theater of opera- for longer periods may be at greater risk during deployment), as well as other expo- tions includes the following locations: Iraq, for health problems. Health effects from sures and health concerns. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Gulf of Aden, burn pit exposure will vary and depend on a Registry participation is open to any Vet- Gulf of Oman, Oman, Qatar, United Arab number of factors such as the kind of waste eran or Service Member who served in: Emirates, waters of the Persian Gulf, Ara- being burned, pre-existing conditions, and • OEF/OIF/OND or in Djibouti, Africa, bian Sea, and the Red Sea, and the airspace wind direction. after September 11, 2001, or above these locations. For more informa- Veterans and Service members can use • Operations Desert Shield or Desert tion and to register visit: www.veteran. the registry questionnaire to report expo- Storm or the Southwest Asia theater of mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry

PRESUMPTIVE HEALTH CONDITIONS

There are three categories in which Former POW’s Imprisoned for not less including chronic multi-sympton illnesses veterans may qualify for service-connected than 30 days and a disbility of at least 10 defined by a cluster of signs or symptoms disability based on a condition to be percent disabling. that have existed for six months or more. presumed by military service. These groups are: Vietnam Veterans [Exposed to Agent Camp Lejeune [Exposure to 1) veterans who were diagnosed with a Orange] Served in the Republic of Vietnam Contaminated Drinking Water at Camp chronic disease such as arthritis, diabetes, between Jan. 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975. Lejeune] or hypertension within one year of being released from active duty; Atomic Veterans [Exposed to Ionizing Veterans Affairs will evaluate disability Radiation] Participated in atmospheric compensation claims based on exposure 2) veterans diagnosed with amyotrophic nuclear testing; occupied or was a POW to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune lateral sclerosis (ALS) anytime after in Hiroshima or Nagasaki; service before on a case-by-case basis. The water discharge of service and have at least 90 Feb. 1, 1992 at diffusion plant in Paducah, systems were contaminated from August days of continuous service; and KY, Portsmouth, OH, or Oak Ridge, TN; 1953 through December 1987. For more or service before Jan. 1, 1974 at Amchitka information about presumptive conditions 3) veterans who served in the conflicts / Island, AK. and Camp Lejeune, please visit: geographic regions associated with those www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/ diagnosed conditions identified below. For Gulf War Veterans camp-lejeune more information on presumptive health Served in the Southwest Asia Theater conditions, please contact a VSO. of Operations during the Gulf Wars with conditions that are medically unexplained,

40 VISIT US @ NC4VETS.COM 844 NC4 VETS HAVE A QUESTION? CALL TODAY 844.624.8387 DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is the primary monthly monetary benefit payable to surviving dependents of a deceased veteran, and is the monetary benefit to disability compensation for veterans. This benefit is payable if the veteran died on active duty or in the line of duty and the death was not due to willful misconduct. Or, if death was after service, the death was caused by or attributed to a service-connected disability, or, if service member was rated 100% compensation for certain statute time limits. The current basic monthly rate of DIC is $1254.19 for an eligible sur- DEATH PENSIONS viving spouse. The rate is increased for each dependent child, and also Survivors’ (Death) Pension is a needs-based benefit paid if the surviving spouse is housebound or in need of aid and attendance. to an unmarried surviving spouse, or an unmarried child, VA also adds a transitional benefit to the surviving spouse’s monthly DIC who meets certain age or disability requirements, of a if there are children under age 18. The amount is based on a family unit, deceased wartime veteran. not individual children. In order to qualify for a VA Death Pension, the VA cal- For further rates information visit: culates income received from most sources by the surviv- www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/current_rates_dic.asp ing spouse and any eligible children. It includes earnings, disability and retirement payments, unemployment insurance payments, interest and dividends payments, and net income from farming, business or rental property. If the income is below a certain level, the dependent or surviving spouse may be eligible for this pension. BURIAL BENEFITS Dependents and surviving spouses of an eligible veteran are eligible to be buried in national cemeteries. When a death occurs and eligibility for interment in a national cemetery is determined, grave space is assigned by the cemetery director in the name of the veteran or family member. One gravesite is permitted for the interment of all eligible family members, unless soil conditions or the number of family decedents necessitate more than one grave. There is no charge for burial in a national cemetery. See Page 44 for more information on Burial Benefits. HEADSTONES AND MARKERS Spouses and dependents are not eligible for a Gov- ernment-furnished headstone or marker unless they are buried in a national cemetery, state veteran’s cemetery, or military post/base cemetery.

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DISABILITY MILITARY RETIRED PAY Veterans who are more seriously dis- COMPENSATION Historically, veterans have not been abled may qualify for Aid and Attendance Disability compensation is paid permitted to receive full military pay and or Housebound benefits. These benefits monthly and varies with the degree of VA compensation for benefits at the same are paid in addition to the basic pen- disability, the impairment to a veteran’s time. Veterans who were entitled to both sion rate. Monthly payments are made earning capacity and the number of have had to either waive a portion of to qualified veterans to bring their total dependents. Veterans with certain severe their retirement equaling the amount of income to a congressionally established disabilities may be eligible for additional awarded VA compensation or elect not to support level (including other retirement special monthly compensation. These receive VA compensation at all. Receiving and Social Security income). benefits are not subject to federal or state both benefits and retirement pay is com- income tax. monly known as “concurrent receipt.” AID AND ATTENDANCE ( A & A ) In 2004, Congress passed the Con- An A&A benefit is paid in addition to current Retired and Disability Pay Act, NATIONAL GUARD / monthly pension. A&A is allowed if the allowing many veterans to receive 100 veteran: requires the aid of another per- SELECT RESERVE percent of the military retirement and VA son in order to perform his or her daily Reservists who serve on active duty es- compensation. living activities; is bedridden; is a patient tablish veteran status and may be eligible Because of the complexity of this in a nursing home due to mental or for the full range of VA benefits, depend- issue, visit www.dfas.mil for more physical incapacity; or has corrected vi- ing on the length of active military service information. sual acuity of 5/200 or less, in both eyes, and a discharge or release from active or concentric contraction of the visual duty under conditions other than dishon- VA DISABILITY PENSION field to 5 degrees or less. orable. In addition, reservists not activated may qualify for some VA benefits. BENEFIT FOR WARTIME National Guard members can establish VETERANS HOUSEHOLD BENEFITS eligibility for VA benefits if activated for A non-Service-Connected Disability A&A may not be paid without eligibil- federal service during a period of war or VA Pension is a benefit paid to wartime ity for pension. Qualifying veterans must domestic emergency. Activation for other veterans who have limited or no income, have a single permanent disability (rated than federal service does not qualify and who are age 65 or older, or under 65 100 percent disabled), and need assis- guard members for all VA benefits. and are permanently and totally disabled, tance, or have a single permanent dis- Claims for VA benefits based on federal a patient in a nursing home or are receiv- ability (100 percent disabled) and another service filed by National Guard members ing Social Security disability payments. disability, or disabilities, evaluated as 60 should include a copy of their military The amount that’s payable depends percent or more disabling. orders, presidential proclamation or upon the type and amount of income the A veteran cannot receive both A&A and executive order that clearly demonstrates veteran and family members receive from Household Benefits at the same time. the nature of their federal service. other sources.

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HOW DO I REGISTER FOR AN • Check your VA payment history. • Utilize the military skills translator eBENEFITS ACCOUNT? and résumé builder. There are two types of registration, • Utilize a fast track claims processing Basic and Premium. With a Premium Ac- WHAT IS eBENEFITS? system for Vietnam Veterans. count, you can view personal data about eBenefits is a joint VA/DoD web portal • Order medical equipment such as yourself in VA and DoD systems, apply for that provides resources and self-service benefits online, check the status of your hearing aid batteries and prosthetic capabilities to Veterans, Service Members, claims, update your address records, and socks. and their families to research, access and more. To get a Premium eBenefits Ac- • Check on your appeal status. manage their VA and military benefits count, you must verify your identity. Many and personal information. eBenefits uses • Generate a VA home loan certificate people will be able to verify their identity secure credentials to allow access to of eligibility. online by answering a few security ques- personal information and gives users the • Obtain official military personnel tions. Service members may verify their ability to perform numerous self-service identity online by using their Common documents such as DD Form 214. functions. It is an essential way for veter- Access Card. Military retirees may verify • Register for and update direct deposit ans, service members, and their families their identity online using their Defense information for certain benefits. to receive access to and service from VA Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and DoD. Logon. For those unable to verify their IF YOU ARE A SERVICE MEMBER: identity online, you will instantly receive a WHAT CAN I DO IN eBENEFITS? Basic Account. A Basic eBenefits Account • Use the eLearning Center for the Some of the features within eBenefits lets you customize the site and access online transition assistance program information you enter into eBenefits allow veterans and service members to and more. access official military personnel docu- yourself; however, you cannot see your • Transfer Post-9/11 education benefits. ments, view the status of their disability personal information in VA or DoD sys- • View DoD TRICARE health insurance. compensation claim, transfer entitlement tems. For more information on eBenefits of Post-9/11 GI Bill to eligible dependents visit: www.eBenefits.va.gov • View DoD TRICARE reserve select. (service members only), and register for • Sign up for service member out-of- and update direct deposit information for pocket medical expenses (CCD). certain benefits. • View Service members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) elections. HOW DO I ACCESS eBENEFITS? Go Online! • Apply for Veterans benefits online. eBenefits is located at www.ebenefits. • Conduct a health benefits eligibility va.gov. Before veterans or service mem- check. bers can access and use eBenefits they • Update service member civilian must be listed in the Defense Enrollment IF YOU ARE A VETERAN: employment information. Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and • Apply for Veterans benefits online. obtain a DS Logon. They can choose • View service member personnel • Check on your compensation or from two levels of registration, DS Logon information. pension claims status. Level 1 (Basic) and DS Logon Level 2 • Generate a VA home loan certificate • Upload documents to support your (Premium). of eligibility. compensation or pension claim. WHAT IS A DS LOGON? • Check Post-9/11 GI Bill enrollment A DS Logon is a secure identity (user- status. name and password) that is used by • Use the VetSuccess employment various DoD and VA websites, including search. eBenefits eBenefits. If you are already registered in • View DoD TRICARE health insurance. DEERS, you are eligible for a DS Logon. • Sign up for Veterans Group Life are available Once you have a DS Logon, it is valid for Insurance (VGLI) (Time limits apply) on-line the rest of your life. • Search for and select an accredited at Veterans Service representative or organization. eBenefits.va.gov • Access MyHealtheVet with a single logon.

THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 43 BENEFITS www.NC4VETS.com BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE- CONNECTED DISABLED VETERANS The following Benefits are available to all veterans with a 0% Service-Connected Disability and Higher:

• Home loan Guaranty Certificate of • Medical Treatment in non-VA facilities Home Improvement and Structural Eligibility. for service connected conditions may Alteration Grant Program is administered • Service Disabled Veterans Life Insurance. be authorized by the VA Medical Center. by the Prosthetics Department at VA Must file within 2 years from initial notice (Certain restrictions apply.) Medical Facilities for medically required of service connected disability. (Insurance • Ten Point Civil Service Preference. (10 improvements and/or structural changes to the veteran’s residence. only.) points added to Civil Service test score This Grant requires a VA Doctor’s • Outpatient treatment for: (1) service- only after veteran achieves at least 70 on prescription. Service-connected veterans connected conditions, and (2) for all a test.) can receive up to a $6,800 grant. Non- medical conditions if enrolled in VA • Annual Clothing Allowance is available service-connected veterans may receive a healthcare program. Co-payment for for veterans with a service-connected grant up to $2,000. The grant is to be used treatment may apply for non-service- condition that requires the use of a for allowing entrance or exit improvements connected conditions. prosthetic or orthopedic appliance for residence, essential lavatory and sanitary • Travel allowance for scheduled (artificial limbs, braces, wheelchairs) or facilities, and kitchen and bathroom appointment for care of service-connected use prescribed medications for a skin accessibility to sinks and counters. conditions at VA Medical Centers, and condition which tends to wear, tear, This grant is not for complete remodeling out patient clinics. (Eligibility based on the or soil clothing. The items used must of a veteran’s bath or kitchen. distance traveled 25 miles or more or a be prescribed and dispensed at a VA veteran’s income.) Medical Center. Temporary ratings of 10% SERVICE CONNECTED AND • Medical treatment for any condition: 100%, based on the hospitalization for HIGHER, ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS: Enrollment in a VA healthcare program is a service-connected disability requiring Vocational Rehabilitation which includes encouraged but not required for treatment at least one month of convalescence or full medical and dental care (dental if of a service connected condition. (A immobilization by cast. determined to be essential to finish co-payment will apply for treatment of • Dental treatment for: (1) service- training), a subsistence allowance in non- service connected conditions and connected dental condition, or (2) follow- addition to disability payments, payment prescription drugs.) up dental treatment which has begun for all required school-related supplies and • Prosthetic Devices: for service-connected while hospitalized at a VA Medical Center, direct payment of tuition . Funding fee conditions, to include but not limited to or any former Prisoner of War with 90 waived for Homeloan Guarantee loans. wheelchairs, canes, crutches, hospital consecutive days or more of confinement. beds, Nebulizer, oxygen tanks, and electric Some restrictions may apply. scooters. The issue of any prosthetic devices requires a VA Doctor’s prescription.

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not required for treatment of a service- both hands. Veteran must be rated and 30% SERVICE CONNECTED AND connected condition. No copayments approved for this grant. HIGHER, ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS: for treatment of non-service-connected • Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance: • Additional compensation for care or non-service-connected Decreasing term mortgage insurance dependents (spouse, children, adopted prescription drugs. up to $200,000 for veterans who have children, and dependent parents). • Medical treatment in non-VA facilities: received a Specially Adaptive Housing • Non-Competitive Civil Service for any medical condition may be grant and have an existing mortgage. appointment: Job appointment without authorized VA Medical Center. • Waiver of cost of Service Disabled Life the requirement of an interview. • Discounted Lifetime Hunting + Fishing Insurance: and additional $20,000 of • Affirmative action in employment: A Licenses. life insurance at cost to veteran. Veteran disabled veteran cannot be passed over must have applied for insurance within to hire a nondisabled veteran or non- 60-90% SERVICE-CONNECTED OR two years of initial disability rating or veteran unless at least three interviews HIGHER, ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS: within two years of a new disability have been conducted by the employer. rating. An increase in a disability rating Individual unemployability (increased • Additional allowance for a spouse does not qualify as a new disability. compensation) payable at the 100% rate who is a patient in a nursing home: • Commissary and Exchange privileges based on the inability to work due to (Helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless for veteran and dependents: The service-connected disability plus: as to require the aid and attendance of veteran must request a letter from the • Dental treatment if S/C for Dental Claim. VA specifying veteran is in receipt of another person.) • Educational Assistance for Dependents: 100% disability, and then applies for a (under chapter 35). military ID card at the nearest ID card- 40% SERVICE-CONNECTED AND • Specially Adapted Homes: Grants Up issuing facility. HIGHER, ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS: to 50% of the cost of the home but • Emergency treatment in non-VA not more than $70,465, for building, • Automobile Grant: (A one-time facilities: if VA facilities are not available. buying or remodeling adaptive homes payment up to $20,114) Veteran must • Annual eye exams and prescribed eye or paying indebtedness on an existing have a service-connected loss of one wear. home. Veteran must be entitled to hand, or one foot, or permanent loss • FREE Entry into State Parks. of use of one hand or one foot, or a compensation for permanent and permanent impairment of vision of both total service-connected disability COMPENSATION HIGHER THAN THE eyes. A veteran must be rated for loss of due to: (1) the loss or loss of use of 100% RATE: use before this is granted. both lower extremities or (2) disability • Payment of special adaptive automobile which includes blindness in both eyes, • Special Compensation: Veteran must equipment: In addition to the having only light perception, plus loss be rated for Special Compensation automobile grant. Veteran must be or loss of use of one lower extremity, due to the loss of limbs, eyesight, entitled to the automobile grant as or (3) loss or loss of use of one lower aid and attendance, housebound, outlined above, or have a service- extremity together with residuals of or two separate medical conditions connected ankylosis (immobility) of organic disease or injury, or (4) loss that are rated 60% each or 100% one knee or one hip. (This requires or loss of use of one upper extremity each. For more information about a VA doctor’s prescription for the which so affects the balance as to VA Compensation Rates, please visit: adaptive equipment and can include; an preclude locomotion without using www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/ automatic transmission, air conditioner, braces, canes, crutches, or a wheelchair. resources_comp01.asp hand controls, power brakes, hand Veteran must be rated and approved for brakes, cruise control, ramps or this grant. wheelchair lifts, and any other adaptive • Specially Adapted Homes: Grants up to equipment the doctor may deem $14,093, for the cost to adapt a veteran’s necessary.) home or to acquire a residence that is already adapted with special features 50% SERVICE-CONNECTED OR for the veteran’s disability. Veteran HIGHER, ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS: must be entitled to compensation for permanent and total service-connected • Medical treatment for any condition at disability due to: (1) blindness in both VA Medical Centers: Enrollment in a VA eyes with a 5/200 visual acuity or less, health care program is encouraged but OR (2) anatomical loss or loss of use of

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits BURIAL & Administration oversees a burial benefits program designed to assist claimants in meeting the funeral and CEMETERY burial costs of a deceased veteran. BENEFITS

The VA does not make BURIAL & CEMETERY funeral arrangements BENEFITS with a funeral provider or cremation office. SERVICE-CONNECTED charged under conditions other than dis- You should advise DEATH honorable and the veteran was in receipt of VA pension or compensation at the If a veteran’s death is service-connect- your family of your time of death. If a veteran died while in a ed, the VA will pay burial allowance of wishes and where your VA facility or as a patient at an approved up to $2,000 for deaths on or after Sept. state nursing home, the VA may also pay discharge papers are 11, 2001. If the veteran is buried in a VA this allowance. kept. These papers national cemetery, some or all of the cost of moving the veteran’s body to the are very important BURIAL PLOT ALLOWANCE national cemetery nearest the veteran’s in establishing your home may also be reimbursed. There is When a veteran is buried in a cemetery eligibility. You may no time limit for applying for a service- that is not under the U.S. government wish to make pre-need connected burial allowance. The person jurisdiction, the VA may also pay a plot who bore the veteran’s burial expense allowance, provided that the veteran was arrangements with a may claim reimbursement from any VA discharged under a condition other than funeral home. regional office. dishonorable; and met other qualifications similar to that of a non-service- NON-SERVICE-CONNECTED connected death. DEATH If a veteran’s death is not service-connected, there are two types of payments FILING A CLAIM FOR the VA may make: Burial and plot expense REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES allowances. The VA will pay a burial and To file for reimbursement of burial ex- plot allowance if the veteran was dis- penses, an Application of Burial Allowance

46 VISIT US @ NC4VETS.COM 844 NC4 VETS HAVE A QUESTION? CALL TODAY 844.624.8387 form must be submitted to the VA. The BURIAL AT SEA person filing the claim must also provide NORTH CAROLINA STATE & The VA National Cemetery Adminis- a certified copy of the veteran’s death NATIONAL CEMETERIES tration cannot provide burial at sea. For certificate and proof of the veteran’s mili- information, contact the U.S. Navy Mortu- tary service (Form DD-214), and itemized ary Affairs office toll free at: bills of the funeral and burial expenses. (866) 787-0081 BURIAL FLAG MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS A United States flag is provided, at no The Department of Defense (DoD) is cost, to drape the casket or accompany responsible for providing military funeral The primary mission of the NCDVA the urn of a deceased veteran who served honors. “Honoring Those Who Served” is State Veterans Cemetery Program is to honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces. It the title of the DoD program for providing provide a final resting place for North is furnished to honor the memory of a dignified military funeral honors to veter- Carolina’s Veterans at no cost, and their veteran’s military service to his or her ans who have defended our nation. legal dependent(s) for a nominal fee. country. When burial is in a national, Visit the North Carolina Veterans Af- Veterans must be discharged under state or post cemetery, a burial flag will fairs website for further information and honorable conditions and meet certain automatically be provided. When burial is instructions about this service. residency requirements. in a private cemetery, the funeral director www.nc4vets.com will generally help the next of kin with this process. STATE VETERANS CEMETERIES PRESIDENTIAL MEMORIAL Black Mountain CERTIFICATES HEADSTONE AND MARKERS Western Carolina A Presidential Memorial Certificate The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 962 Old US 70 Hwy. (PMC) is an engraved paper certificate, furnishes upon request, at no charge to signed by the current president, to honor Black Mountain, NC 28711 the applicant, a Government headstone the memory of honorably discharged 828-669-0684 or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased veterans. Jacksonville deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date Coastal Carolina of death. SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN 110 Montford Point Rd. For eligible veterans that died on or When a military retiree dies, their retire- Jacksonville, NC 28541 after Nov. 1, 1990 and whose grave is ment pay stops. This means that the sur- 910-347-4550 marked with a privately purchased head- viving spouse no longer receives income. Spring Lake stone, VA may also furnish a headstone If a veteran is a military retiree, thought Sandhills or marker to supplement the grave or a needs to be given as to how to protect medallion to be affixed to the privately the spouse from hardships caused by the 8220 Bragg Blvd. purchased headstone. loss of the retirement pay. Ft. Bragg, NC 28310 Eligible veterans are entitled to either One option available is the Survivor 910-436-5630 a Government-furnished headstone or Benefit Plan (SBP). The SBP is an insur- Goldsboro marker, or the new medallion, but not ance plan that will pay the veteran’s Eastern Carolina both. surviving spouse a monthly payment 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd. (annuity) to help make up for the loss of Goldsboro, NC 27544 BRONZE MEDALLIONS retirement income. The plan is designed FOR HEADSTONES AND to protect survivors against the risks of 910-648-0510 MARKERS the veteran’s early death, a survivor out- living the benefits, and inflation. NATIONAL VETERANS CEMETERIES The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Survivors should report retiree deaths may also provide a medallion, by request, to the Defense Finance and Accounting Salisbury* to be affixed to an existing privately Services (DFAS) casualty office at: 501 Statesville Blvd. purchased headstone or marker to signify (800) 321-1080. Salisbury, NC 28144 the deceased’s status as a veteran. 704-636-2661 If requested, the medallion is furnished in lieu of a traditional Government headstone or marker for veterans that died on or after Nov. 1, 1990, and whose grave is *Salisbury National Cemetery is the only marked with a privately purchased head- remaining National Cemetery interring in NC. stone or marker.

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COMMANDER VIETNAM James Hicks VETERANS OF Raleigh, NC (919) 828-2053 AMERICA [email protected] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR STATE PRESIDENT, Rossie Nance BLACK VETERANS NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICER Castle Hayne, NC Rodney Stowers (910) 465-0683 COMMANDER, Richard S. Kornegay Winston-Salem, NC [email protected] Fayetteville, N.C. (910) 488-7440 (336) 714-0837 [email protected] [email protected] www.vva-nc.org www.nabvets.org

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“THIS WARRIOR, a retired Marine Sergeant, was robbed of all of his limbs when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated below him in Afghanistan in 2010. We will never forget the sacrifices of our brothers and sisters, the ones who came home and the ones who did not. God bless our vets, their families, and VA health care workers, many of whom are veterans themselves.”

-Ilario Pantano, Veteran, USMC HEALTH CARE www.NC4VETS.com HEALTH CARE www.NC4VETS.com VAVA HEALTHHEALTH CARECARE BASICBASIC ELIGIBILITY A person who served in the active duty ENROLLMENT A person who served in the active duty ENROLLMENTFor most veterans, entry into the VA health care military and who was discharged or For most veterans, entry into the VA health care military and who was discharged or system begins by applying for enrollment. released under conditions other than systemTo apply, begins complete by applying VA forForm enrollment. 10-10EZ, released under conditions other than To apply, complete VA Form 10-10EZ, dishonorable may qualify for VA health Application for Health Benefits, which may be dishonorable may qualify for VA health Applicationobtained from for Health a VA health Benefits, care whichfacility mayor regionalbe care benefits. obtainedbenefits from office, a VA onlinehealth orcare by facility calling or VA. regional care benefits. benefits office, online or by calling VA. Once enrolled, veterans can receive health care Reservists and National Guard members also may qualify for VA health Once enrolled, veterans can receive health care Reservists and National Guard members also may qualify for VA health at VA health care facilities anywhere in the country. care benefits if they were called to active duty (other than for training at VA health care facilities anywhere in the country. care benefits if they were called to active duty (other than for training Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system are only) by a federal order and completed the full period for which they Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system are only) by a federal order and completed the full period for which they afforded privacy rights under federal law. were called or ordered to active duty. afforded privacy rights under federal law. were called or ordered to active duty. During enrollment, each veteran is assigned to Veterans who enlisted after Sept. 7, 1980, or who entered active duty During enrollment, each veteran is assigned to Veterans who enlisted after Sept. 7, 1980, or who entered active duty a priority group based on their service connected after Oct. 16, 1981, must have served 24 continuous months or the full a priority group based on their service connected after Oct. 16, 1981, must have served 24 continuous months or the full disability rating and other factors. VA uses priority period for which they were called to active duty in order to be eligible. disability rating and other factors. VA uses priority period for which they were called to active duty in order to be eligible. groups to balance demand for VA health care This minimum duty requirement may not apply to veterans discharged groups to balance demand for VA health care This minimum duty requirement may not apply to veterans discharged enrollment with resources. for hardship, early out, or a disability incurred or aggravated in the line enrollment with resources. for hardship, early out, or a disability incurred or aggravated in the line ofof duty. duty. STANDARDSTANDARD BENEFITS BENEFITS 5-YEAR5-YEAR POST POST DEPLOYMENTDEPLOYMENT BENEFIT. VA’sVA’s medical medical benefits benefits package package providesprovides the the following following health health care care Veterans,Veterans, including including membersmembers of the National GuardGuard andand activatedactivated reservists,reservists, are are eligible eligible forfor thethe enhancedenhanced “Combat Veteran”Veteran” benefitsbenefits if if servicesservices to to all all enrolled enrolled veterans: veterans: theythey served served on on active active dutyduty inin aa theater of combatcombat operationsoperations after after Nov. Nov. 11,11, 1998, 1998, and and have have beenbeen dischargeddischarged under honorable conditions.conditions. • • PreventivePreventive Care Care • •Durable Durable Medical Medical ServicesServices equipmentequipment IF YOU KNOW A VET WHO NEEDS TO CHANGE HIS DISCHARGE, IF YOU KNOW A VET WHO NEEDS TO CHANGE HIS DISCHARGE, • • AmbulatoryAmbulatory • •Eyeglasses Eyeglasses SEESEE PAGE PAGE 105 109 FOR FOR MORE MORE INFORMATIONINFORMATION (Outpatient)(Outpatient) • •Hearing Hearing Aids Aids DiagnosticDiagnostic and and • •Home Home Health Health Care Care TreatmentTreatment Services Services ServicesServices • • HospitalHospital (Inpatient) (Inpatient) • •Non-VA Non-VA Health Health Care Care DiagnosticDiagnostic ServicesServices TreatmentTreatment • •Orthopedic, Orthopedic, • • VAVA prescribed prescribed Prosthetic,Prosthetic, and and MedicationsMedications and and RehabilitativeRehabilitative SuppliesSupplies DevicesDevices • •Rehabilitative Rehabilitative ACUTEACUTE CARE CARE ServicesServices SERVICESSERVICES • •Readjustment Readjustment Counseling TheseThese services services may may Counseling havehave limitations limitations and and • •Sexual Sexual Trauma Trauma special eligibility criteria: special eligibility criteria: CounselingCounseling • • AmbulanceAmbulance service service • • DentalDental Care Care

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Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is the term forced into sexual activities. Other the VA has free services to help veterans that the Department of Veterans Affairs experiences that fall into the category of do this. You do not need to have a VA uses to refer to sexual harassment that MST include unwanted sexual touching or disability (service connected) rating to occurred while the veteran was in the grabbing; threatening, offensive remarks receive these services and may be able to military. It includes any sexual activity about a person’s body or sexual activities; receive services even if you are not eligible where someone is involved against and/or threatening or unwelcome sexual for other VA care. You do not need to his or her will—he or she may have advances. have reported the incident(s) when they happened or have other documentation been pressured into sexual activities Both women and men can experience that they occurred. (for example, with threats of negative MST during their service. All veterans seen For more information, veterans can speak consequences for refusing to be sexually at Veterans Health Administrations facilities with a VA healthcare provider, contact cooperative, implied faster promotions, are asked about experiences of sexual the MST Coordinator at their nearest VA or better treatment in exchange for sex), trauma because they know that any type Medical Center, or contact their local Vet and may have been unable to consent of trauma can affect a person’s physical Center. More MST information can be to sexual activities (for example, when and mental health, even many years later. found at mentalhealth.va.gov. intoxicated), or may have been physically People can recover from trauma and

WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH CARE 1-855-VA-WOMEN [1-855-829-6636] Women veterans are eligible for the same VA benefits as male veterans. Comprehensive health services are available to women veterans including primary care, mental health care and reproductive health care services. VA provides management of acute and chronic illnesses, preventive care, contraceptive services, menopause management, and cancer screenings, including pap smear, and mammograms, and gynecology.

• Maternity care is covered in the medical benefits package to include care for newborn children of women veterans for up to 7 days after birth. VA is also mandated to implement pilot programs to provide child care to women veterans receiving medical care, and to provide readjustment services to women veterans. Infertility evaluation and limited treatments also are available. • Women Veterans Program Managers are available at all VA facilities to help veterans seeking treatment and benefits.

SERVICES FOR COMBAT VETERANS CHARLOTTE VET CENTERS 2114 Ben Craig Dr., Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28262 Services provided at the Vet 704-549-8025 Center include bereavement FAYETTEVILLE and readjustment counseling to 2301 Rogeson St., Suite 103 individuals, groups, couples, and Fayetteville, NC 28305 families. 910-488-6252 GREENSBORO If you served in a combat zone 3515 W Market St., Suite 120 and received a campaign ribbon, Greensboro, NC 27406 you and your family are eligible for 336-333-5366 The Vet Center Combat Call Center is an Vet Center services. In addition, GREENVILLE 1021 W.H. Smith Blvd., Suite A 100 around the clock confidential call center parents, siblings, spouses and Greenville, NC 27834 where combat veterans and their families children of any active duty service can call to talk about their military 252-355-7920 member who dies while on active experience or any other issue they are JACKSONVILLE 110A Branchwood Dr. facing in their readjustment to civilian duty are eligible for bereavement Jacksonville, NC 28546 life. The staff is comprised of combat counseling services. Services are 910-577-1100 veterans from several eras as well as also provided to any veteran who RALEIGH family members of combat veterans. experienced military related sexual 8851 Ellstree Lane trauma while on active duty. Raleigh, NC 27617 SEE NC4VETS MAPS FOR YOUR LOCAL 919-361-6419 HEALTH SERVICE LOCATION: Pg’s 4-11

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Learn more about the VA’s Veterans Choice Program by visiting their website at: www.va.gov/opa/choiceact

Many Veterans now have the option to receive non-VA health The new Choice Program will begin to cover non-VA care for care rather than waiting for a VA appointment or traveling to a VA eligible Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. Veterans are eligible if facility. any of these situation apply to you:

• You have been told by your local VA medical facility that you • You face an unusual or excessive burden in traveling to will need to wait more than 30 days from your preferred date a VA medical facility based on the presence of a body of or the date medically determined by your physician. water (including moving water and still water) or a geologic • Your current residence is more than 40 miles from the formation that cannot be crossed by road. closest VA medical facility. • To set up an appointment with a non-VA provider, call the • You need to travel by plane or boat to the VA medical facility VA at 866-606-8198 and we will work with you to ensure closest to your home. you are approved for care in your community.

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ALBEMARLE POC HICKORY CBOC RUTHERFORD CO. CBOC 1845 W. City Dr. 2440 Century Pl., S.E. 374 Charlotte Rd. Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Hickory, NC 28602 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 252-331-2191 828-431-5600 828-288-2780 BRUNSWICK CLINIC HILLANDALE I VILLAGE GREEN ANNEX 20 Medical Campus Dr. 1824 Hillandale Rd. 1991 Fordham Dr. Ste. 106 Durham, NC 27705 Fayetteville, NC 28304 Supply, NC 28462 919-383-6107 910-488-2120 ext. 4020 910-754-6141 HILLANDALE II CHARLOTTE CBOC WILMINGTON HCC 1830 Hillandale Rd. 1705 Gardner Rd. 8601 University East Dr. Durham, NC 27705 Wilmington, NC 28405 Charlotte, NC 28213 919-642-6994 704-597-3500 910-343-5300 JACKSONVILLE CBOC ELIZABETH CITY CBOC WINSTON-SALEM CBOC 4056 Henderson Rd. 1845 W. City Dr. 190 Kimel Park Dr. Jacksonville, NC 28546 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 910-353-6406 252-331-2191 336-768-3296 FRANKLIN CBOC MOREHEAD CITY CBOC WINSTON-SALEM ANNEX 647 Wayah St. 5420 Highway 70 2101 Peters Creek Parkway Franklin, NC 28734 Morehead City, NC 28557 Winston-Salem, NC 27127 828-369-1781 252-240-2349 336-761-5300 GOLDSBORO CBOC RALEIGH I CBOC 2610 Hospital Rd. BLIND AND DIALYSIS 3305 Sungate Blvd. Goldsboro, NC 27534 CENTERS Raleigh, NC 27610 919-731-4809 919-212-0129 VA DIALYSIS & BLIND REHAB CLINICS, GREENVILLE HCC BRIER CREEK RALEIGH II ANNEX 401 Moye Blvd. 8081 Arco Corporate Drive 3040 Hammond Business Pl. Suite 105 Greenville, NC 27834 Raleigh, NC 27617 Raleigh, NC 27603 252-830-2149 919-286-5220 919-899-6259 HAMLET CBOC 100 Jefferson St. ROBESON CO. CBOC VA DIALYSIS CLINIC FAYETTEVILLE Hamlet, NC 28345 139 Three Hunts Drive 2301 Robeson Street, Ste. 101 910-582-3536 Pembroke, NC 28372 Fayetteville, NC 28305 910-272-3220 910-483-9727

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TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT VA HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION The VA is authorized to provide eligible Veterans and other beneficiaries SERVICE PROGRAM mileage reimbursement, common carrier (plane, train, bus, taxi, light rail etc.), The Veterans Health Administration has a or when medically indicated “special mode” (ambulance, wheelchair van) transportation program for non-ambulatory and transport for travel to and from VA, or VA authorized non-VA health care for remote VA patients. The Veterans Transportation which the Veteran is eligible. Veterans qualify for travel benefits if: Service (VTS) provides transport for veterans to VA Medical Centers (VAMCs). These services include • Veteran has a service- • Projected income in travel year vehicle routing and scheduling software for VA connected (SC) disability of does not exceed maximum VA Medical Facilities. 30% or more. pension rate While all veterans with VA funded medical ap- • Travel is in connection with • Travel is for a C&P exam pointments are eligible to ride VTS, a first priority care for SC disability • Travel is to obtain a service dog is given to wheelchair-bound patients who have no other transportation alternatives. VTS is estab- • Previous year income does not • Travel is in relation to VA lishing a network of community and volunteer exceed maximum VA pension transplant care transportation services to improve access to VA rate health care, including the Durham VAMC.

Beneficiaries may apply for travel orally or in writing generally at the facility RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED where care was provided however, in some cases there may be an alternate Reservations are needed for transportation at process. For more information, go to the Beneficiary Travel Office at the least four full business days before the date of treating facility or call 877.222.8387 or visit: https://iris.custhelp.com/ transport is needed. Specific information about the veteran is also required.

SCHEDULED VERSUS To see if services are available in your area, call: UNSCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS • Asheville: (828) 298-7911 EXT. 7977 DAV: (828) 298-7911 EXT. 5349 Scheduled appointments qualify multiple veterans share a vehicle • Durham: (919) 286-0411 EXT. 4793 for round-trip mileage. Unscheduled where passengers must pay for their DAV: (919) 286-0411 EXT. 7617 visits may be limited to return mile- transport such as a taxi or where one • Hampton, VA: (866) 544-9961 EXT. 3148 age only. veteran pays another for transporta- DAV: (757) 728-3148 In order to be eligible for travel tion, then all are entitled to travel • Fayetteville: (910) 488-2120 EXT. 7694 benefits when transporting to VA reimbursement either at the mile- DAV: (910) 488-2120 EXT. 7302 care or treatment, a veteran must age reimbursement rate or actual • Salisbury: (704) 638-9000 EXT. 4439 actually be incurring an expense. expense, whichever is less. Such DAV: (704) 638-9000 EXT. 3904 Should one or more veterans travel persons must provide a receipt to together in a private vehicle, only indicate an incurred expense and to the owner of the vehicle is actually receive reimbursement. Find your incurring expenses and therefore local medical center for reimburse- DAV TRANSPORTATION NETWORK is the only person entitled to travel ment rates. Because many veterans lack transportation to reimbursement . However, should and from VA medical facilities for needed treatment, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) NC DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV) operates a nationwide Transportation Network to TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM POCS meet this need. Through the Transportation Net- work, DAV volunteers drive veterans to and from CALVIN E. TURNER ANDREW CLARK VA medical facilities for treatment. DURHAM VAMC ASHEVILLE VAMC The Transportation Network is a clear example 508 Fulton St., (135) 1100 Tunnel Road, Room B421 of veterans helping veterans. The DAV has 189 Durham, NC 27705 Asheville, NC 28805 Hospital Service Coordinators around the country (919) 286-0411 EXT. 7617 (828) 298-7911 EXT. 5349 who coordinate the transportation needs for dis- RUPERT BENNETT JAMES A. MARTIN abled veterans. Contact your local medical center FAYETTEVILLE VAMC SALISBURY VAMC for more information. 2300 Ramsey St., Rm. 245 1601 Brenner Ave. Fayetteville, NC 28301 Bldg. 6 Rm. 1004 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED: (910) 488-2120 EXT. 7302 Salisbury, NC 28144 The DAV is always looking for volunteer drivers. (704) 638-9000 EXT. 3904 HAMPTON, VA VAMC If you are interested in volunteering in the DAV 100 Emancipation Dr. Transportation Network please visit: Bldg. 135, Rm. 28 www.dav.org/help-dav/volunteer/drive-a-van. Hampton, VA 23667 (866) 544-9961 EXT. 3148

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ONLINE MANAGEMENT Managing your health information appointments, prescriptions, labs, blood tests and even exchanging messages with your health care team has never been easier. My HealtheVet, your online Personal Health Record, helps you gain a better understanding of your health status and allows you to explore a variety of ways to monitor and improve your health, 24 hours a day/7days a week. To get the most out of My HealtheVet, veterans are urged to visit their local VA health care facility to get an upgraded account, known as In-Person Authentication (IPA). This simple process allows you to use My HealtheVet to: • View your VA appointments CHAMPVA AND TRICARE • Access VA wellness reminders The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • Communicate online through secure (CHAMPVA) is a comprehensive health care program in which the VA shares the cost messaging of covered health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries. The program is • View laboratory results and more administered by Health Administration Center. Due to the similarity between CHAMPVA and the Department of Defense (DOD) To begin using My HealtheVet, register TRICARE program (sometimes referred to by its old name, CHAMPUS) the two are today at www.myhealth.va.gov often mistaken for each other. CHAMPVA is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program whereas TRICARE is a regionally managed health care program for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services, their families, and survivors. In some cases a veteran may look to be eligible for both/either program on paper. However, if you are a military retiree, or the spouse of a veteran who was killed in action, you are and will always be a TRICARE beneficiary. NON-VA MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY CARE Visit Veterans are eligible for emergency care at non-VA facilities under certain circumstances. The 2010 Veterans Emergency Care Protective Act enabled VA to reimburse veterans enrolled in VA health care for the remaining cost of emergency treatment if www.myhealth.va.gov the veteran has outside insurance that only covers part of the cost. If the non-VA emergency care is received, notification to the nearest VA health care facility must be made within 72 hours of hospitalization. VA payment is limited up to today to learn the point that veteran’s condition is stable for transport to a VA Facility. more The VA can also provide retroactive reimbursements for emergency care received or after July, 19, 2001, if considered appropriate under the circumstances.

THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 61 HEALTH CARE www.NC4VETS.com NEED AN EXTRA HAND? NC offers additional resources to assist its North Carolina veterans through the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services.

to please visit the DMH/DD/SAS website at please see the contact information here: RETURNING VETERANS AND ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/lmeonblue.htm www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/services/dwi/ POSSIBLE BEHAVIORAL or you can call the customer service and locateservices.htm HEALTH ISSUES community rights call center at 1-855- North Carolina Peer Support Specialist 262-1946. The LME-MCO can also assist Program –Veterans interested in becom- “Although the majority of veterans who individuals needing to access the services ing a certified Peer Support Specialists can return from deployment do not have a provided by the Division of State Operated contact the Peer Support Specialist Pro- behavioral health condition and have not Health Facilities (DSOHF). Applications for gram managed by the University of North experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) care at the state psychiatric hospitals, the Carolina School of Social Work. For more all service members, veterans and family Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers and information, go to http://pss.unc.edu/ members experience a period of reajust- the Developmental Centers can be made ment as they reintegrate into life with through your local LME-MCO, or, see family, friends and community. Behaviors page 69 HOW TO ACCESS SERVICES needed to survive in war zone, such as LOCALLY: maintaining a constant state of alertness, Accessing services begins with a phone may initially translate into troublesome OTHER PROGRAMS THAT call to the LME-MCO; additional informa- behaviors in civilian life.” SAMHSA, 2012. MIGHT BE OF INTEREST: tion is also available on the LME/MCO’s The North Carolina Division of Mental The TASC (Treatment Alternatives for website. Each LME/MCO has a trained Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Safe Communities) Program works with Veteran Point of Contact as well as a Substance Abuse Services (MH/DD/SA) individuals involved in the criminal justice specific TBI Point of Contact who can with its Local Management Entities- system. TASC will work with individuals, assist service members, veterans, and their Managed Care Organizations (LME- families and probation officers to arrange families seeking services. The list of 24/7 MCOs) provides mental health, devel- for treatment and other support services. access numbers, the LME/MCO website opmental disabilities, including TBI and For more information about TASC services address and the Veteran Point of Contact substance use services through a network in your community please see the contact is provided on page 69 of community-based agencies in all of the information here: www.nctasc.net/main/ MH/DD/SA is a member of the Gover- state’s 100 counties. providermap-t.php nor’s Working Group on Veterans, Service Services and support are available to ad- Driving While Impaired Services (DWI) Members, and their families. This group dress the full continuum of care including works with those individuals who have is comprised of federal, state, and local crisis intervention, prevention, treatment been convicted of Driving While Impaired agencies who meet regularly to identify and recovery supports for both adults and to arrange interventions or treatment so the needs and to develop strategies to children. Program services are accessed that driving privileges can be restored. meet the needs of our military connected by contacting the LME/MCO contracted to Contact the program by calling (919) citizens. The North Carolina MH/DD/SA is provide services in your county. To find out 733-0566. For more information about proud to serve those who have served. which LME-MCO your county is assigned DWI-related services in your community

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DIVISIONDIVISION OFOF VAMC MENTAL HEALTHHEALTH SOCIALSOCIAL SERVICESSERVICES POINTS OF CONTACTCONTACT There are 100 local Department of Social Services sites, one located in each FACILITY: Asheville FACILITY: Asheville county of North Carolina. The goal of this DHHS program in partnership with the CONTACT PERSON: Laura Tugman localThe Northagencies Carolina is to protect Division children, of Social strengthen Services (DSS) families provides and help guidance North andCarolin technical- CONTACT PERSON: Laura Tugman (828) 298-7911, x2009 iansassistance achieve to maximum agencies self-sufficiency.that provide services The that Social address Services issues Departments associated withcan assistpoverty, (828) 298-7911, x2009 family violence, exploitation, and more. Our goal is to ensure proper quality of life and [email protected] county residents, including veterans and their families with the following services: [email protected] prevent other problems in vulnerable individuals and populations. We promote self- reliance and self-sufficiency. Services offered include: FACILITY: Durham • Adoption Services • Lifeline-Linkup FACILITY: Durham • Interstate Compacts Interpreting • Problem Pregnancy Services CONTACT PERSON: Cindy Woods • Adoption • Independent Living Services for Foster CONTACT PERSON: Cindy Woods • ServicesChild Protective Licensing Services • RefugeeChildren Assistance (LINKS) Safe Surrender (919) 286-0411, x6073 • Child Placing Agency • System of Care (919) 286-0411, x6073 • Child Support Enforcement • Low-Income Energy Assistance [email protected] • • FosterEmergency Homes/Foster Assistance Care • Work• Pregnancy First Family Services Assistance [email protected] • • MaternityShort-Term Homes Financial Assistance • Adult• Refugee and Child Services care • • ResidentialFood & Nutrition Child Care Services Homes • Health• Safe Coverage Surrender (Medicaid (Newborn eligibility) Surrender) FACILITY: Fayetteville • Foster Care • Work First Cash Assistance CONTACT PERSON: Bill Castillo Applications for benefits can be taken at the local county Department of Social CONTACT PERSON: Bill Castillo • County Social Services Directory Services where you live. (910) 488-2120, x5828x5828 Contact your county DSS for information about the types of documentation you [email protected] may need to provide when you apply. Eligibility requirements vary for different pro- Applications for benefits can be taken at all 100 DSS offices across the state. grams. Staff at the county DSS will assist you with this process or you may call the FACILITY: Salisbury DHHS Customer Service Center at 1-800-662-7030. Contact your county DSS for information about the types of documents you must pro- CONTACT PERSON: Shanyn Aysta A list of the county Departments of Social Services can be found on the NC DHHS CONTACT PERSON: Shanyn Aysta vide when you apply. Staff at the county DSS will assist you with this process, or call web page www.ncdhhs.gov/dss/ including phone numbers, physical addresses and (704) 638-9000, x4190x4190 DHHS Customer Service Center at 1-800-662-7030. A list of County Departments of mailing addresses. [email protected] Social Service Offices can be found at: www.ncdhhs.gov/dss/ [email protected]

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North Carolina’s Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services offers behavioral health services to those who have served in the active or reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces, are a Veteran or a family member.

HELP HAS A STARTING POINT.

At Eastpointe, we understand the unique mental health challenges that military service members and veterans face.

We’re here to support our troops and their families. Our customer Our commitment to the health of service service staff and veterans/military liaison connect veterans members is 12 counties strong. and those on active duty with the best community resources Contact us anytime, 24/7, 365 days a year and services for mental health, intellectual and developmental at 1-800-913-6109 or Eastpointe.net. disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Serving Bladen, Columbus, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Lenoir, Nash, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Wayne and Wilson counties.

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In support of the mission, vision, and community-based system of opportunities, Services available for adults of all ages are values of the NC Department of Health and services, benefits, and protections; to ready provided by a variety of auspices such as Human Services, the Division of Aging and younger generations to enjoy their later agencies serving primarily older adults, Adult Services (DAAS) works to promote years; and to help society and government licensed home care agencies, and county independence and enhance the dignity of plan and prepare for the changing departments of social services. The services North Carolina's older adults, persons with demographics of the population. span a wide spectrum of care listed below. disabilities, and their families through a http://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/daas

• Adult Day Care • Health Support Services • Senior Companion • Adult Day Health Care • Home Delivered Meals • State-County Special • Adult Placement Services • Home Health Assistance for- adults • Adult Protective Services • Housing and Home Improvement • State County Special Assistance • At-Risk Case Management • Individual & Family Adjustment for-Adults In-Home program • Care Management Services • Transportation • Congregate Nutrition • In-home Aide General • Consumer Directed • Legal Medical • Family Caregiver Support • Mental Health Counseling • Veterans Affairs • Foster Care Services for Adults • Options Counseling NC Division of Veterans Affairs • Guardianship Services • Personal and Family Counseling US Department of Veterans Affairs • Health Promotion • Project Care • Disease Prevention • Respite - Group / Institution • Health Screening • Senior Centers DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND (DSB) “Welcoming our veterans with disabilities adapting to independence and employment. DSB has vocational rehabilitation, employment and independent living” independent living, medical eye care and Business Enterprises Since 1935, the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind programs. DSB partners with the Veterans Administration VIST (DSB) has provided services to people who are visually impaired, Programs that provide services to veterans who have severe visual blind and deaf-blind to assist them with reaching their goals of impairments.

• A veteran does not need to be legally blind to receive services • Rehabilitation Center Instruction from DSB. Some of DSB’s services include: • In-Home & Community-Based Independent Living Skills Training • Assistive Technology Assessments and Training • Counseling & Guidance • Vocational/Career Training • Information and Referral • Transition-Age Services • Low Vision Assessments and Adaptive Aids • Supported Employment Services • In-Home Labeling of Appliances • Career Counseling and Job Placement Assistance • Safe Travel Training (Orientation & Mobility)

Contact DSB at 1-866-222-1546 or contact your closest local office at the number below. You can also contact a DSB Social Worker for the Blind at your local Department of Social Services office.

Asheville 1-800-422-1881 Wilmington 1-800-422-1884

Raleigh 1-800-422-1871 Fayetteville 1-800-422-1897

Charlotte 1-800-422-1895 Winston-Salem 1-800-422-0373

Greenville 1-800-422-1877 Elizabeth City 252-338-2126 Ext. 179

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Have a Health Issue the VA Can’t Solve? Try These State Providers Accessing services begins with a phone call to the ACCESS LME-MCO; additional information is also available SERVICES on the LME-MCO’s website. LOCALLY

Each LME/MCO (Local Management Entity/Managed Care Members, and their families. This group is comprised of federal, Organization) has a trained Veteran Point of Contact as well as state, and local agencies who meet regularly to identify the a specific TBI Point of Contact who can assist service members, needs and to develop strategies to meet the needs of our military veterans, and their families seeking services. DMH/DD/SAS is a connected citizens. The North Carolina DMH/DD/SAS is proud to member of the Governor’s Working Group on Veterans, Service assist those who have served our country.

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ALLIANCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTACTS: CONTACT: COUNTIES SERVED: Charlene Irvin Tera Duthie Cumberland, Durham, Johnston, Wake 1-866-998-2597 (910) 673-9111 CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Hank Debnam www.trilliumhealthresources.org www.sandhillscenter.org (910) 491-4798 [email protected] EASTPOINTE SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER www.alliancebhc.org COUNTIES SERVED: COUNTIES SERVED: Bladen, Columbus, Duplin, Edgecombe, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, CARDINAL INNOVATIONS Greene, Lenoir, Nash, Robeson, Buncombe, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Sampson, Scotland, Wayne, Wilson Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, COUNTIES SERVED: CONTACTS: Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Alamance, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, 1-800-513-4002 Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Davidson, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Susan Johnson Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey Mecklenburg, Orange, Person, Rowan, [email protected] CONTACT: Stanly, Union, Vance, Warren Tara Sessoms Sara Wilson CONTACT: [email protected] (828) 586-5501 Emily Godfrey www.eastpointe.net [email protected] (704) 939-7803 www. smokymountaincenter.com [email protected] PARTNERS BEHAVIORAL www.pbhsolutions.org HEALTH MANAGEMENT COUNTIES SERVED: Note: CENTERPOINT HUMAN SERVICES Burke, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, *If you serve or have served in the active COUNTIES SERVED: Iredell, Lincoln, Surry, Yadkin or reserve components of the U.S. Forsyth, Stokes, Davie, Rockingham CONTACTS: Armed Forces , are a Veteran or a family CONTACT PERSON: Karen Creech member and you need help, please Rob Pigg (704) 772-4314 contact the person listed above for your (336) 778-3506 [email protected] county of residence. [email protected] Kimberly Rhoads www.cphs.org (877) 439-2535 [email protected] TRILLIUM www.partnersbhm.org COUNTIES SERVED: VA Healthcare Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick, Camden, SANDHILLS CENTER Cateret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, FOR MH/DD/SAS not working for Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, COUNTIES SERVED: you? Try one Martin, New Hanover, Northampton, Anson, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, of these state Perquimans, Pender, Pitt, Tyrrell, Randolph, Richmond funded alternatives Washington near you

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NON-AMBULATORY DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL TRANSPORTATION REHABILITATION SERVICES SERVICES “Welcoming our veterans with disabilities adapting to employment and independent living”

OWL, Inc. provides non- ambulatory transportation services for Veterans who require mobility assistance and who have been authorized by the Veterans Health Administration to receive transportation services. The Division of Vocational Rehabilita- DVRS (known to many simply as “VR”) Transportation services are tion Services (DVRS) can assist veterans has local field offices and facilities that available to all VA Medical Facilities with disabilities in transitioning smoothly serve every county in North Carolina. DVRS in the DURVAMC Catchment back to civilian life. DVRS offers counsel- also directly serves businesses and other area-including CBOCs, Dialysis ing, training, education, transportation, job organizations by linking them to individuals Centers and HCCs. Services are placement, assistive technology and other who are well-matched for jobs with these available 24/7. support services to people with the follow- entities. Contact DVRS at: ing disabilities: Please call four days in advance • Physical www.ncddhs.gov/dvrs to arrange transportation. • Psychiatric 1-800-689-9090 • Intellectual and/or developmental TTY (919) 855-3579 Offices Servicing the Durham • Substance abuse VP (919) 324-1500 VAMC Network: Fax (919) 733-7968 • Deaf or hard of hearing or have other communicative disorders Durham Office MAILING ADDRESS: • Any other disability that affects a person’s 3310 Croasdaile Drive NCDVRS Ste. 301 ability to work or live independently. 2801 Mail Service Center Durham, North Carolina Raleigh, NC 27699-2801 27705 These services help people with disabilities live and work independently in their Office (919) 864-8461 community.

Raleigh Office 4801 Glenwood Avenue NORTH CAROLINA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (NCATP) Ste. 200 Raleigh, North Carolina The North Carolina Assistive Technology NCATP has offices across the state provid- 27612 Program (NCATP) is a state agency under ing services to all N.C. citizens regardless of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation age and/or disability. For a full listing, please Office (919) 604-4405 Services that can assist veterans with dis- visit the NCATP website at: www.ncatp.org abilities in transitioning smoothly back to civilian life. NCATP provides assistive tech- 1-919-855-3500 Administrative Number Greenville Office nology device demonstrations, short-term 919-715-1776 Fax 400 W. Arlington Blvd. device loans, assessments, training, public NCATP Greenville, North Carolina awareness and technical assistance to 2801 Mail Service Center 27834 individuals, family members and organiza- Raleigh, NC 27699-2801 tions needing assistive technology services. Office (252)756-5665

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NC OPERATED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES PURPOSE OF THE DIVISION OF STATE OPERATED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: We are a system of state operated healthcare facilities that respects the dignity of individuals and provides individualized, compassionate, efficient, quality care to citizens of North Carolina with developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses and whose needs exceed the level of care available in the community. DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG NEURO-MEDICAL HARD OF HEARING ADDICITION TREATMENT TREATMENT CENTERS CENTERS Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Center Julian F. Keith ADATC, 828-259-6700 828-257-6200, Old Highway 70 201 Tabernacle Road Black Mountain, N.C. 28711 Black Mountain, N.C. 28711 O’Berry Neuro-Medical Center R. J. Blackley ADATC, 919-581-4000 919-575-7928 400 Old Smithfield Rd. 100 H St. Goldsboro, N.C. 27530-8464 Butner, N.C. 27509 Longleaf Neuro-Medical Center Walter B. Jones ADATC 252-399-2112 252-830-3426 4761 Ward Boulevard 2577 W. Fifth Street Wilson, N.C. 27893 Greenville, N.C. 27834 PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS The Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing serves Broughton Hospital individuals who are Deaf, Hard of 828-433-2111 DEVELOPMENTAL Hearing, Deaf-Blind, their families 1000 South Sterling Street and the communities in North Caro- CENTERS Morganton, North Carolina 28655 Caswell Developmental lina by enabling them to achieve equal access, effective communica- Center Central Regional Hospital tion and a better quality of life. 252-208-4000 Butner Campus – 919-764-2000

2415 West Vernon Ave. 300 Veazey Road Established in 1977 as the North Kinston, N.C. 28504 Butner, NC 27509 Carolina Council for the Hearing Impaired, the North Carolina Divi- J. Iverson Riddle Cherry Hospital sion of Services for the Deaf and the Developmental Center 919-731-3200 Hard of Hearing has developed into 828-433-2731 201 Stevens Mill Rd a statewide network of programs 300 Enola Road Goldsboro, N.C. 27530 Morganton, N.C. 28655 providing a wide variety of services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf- Murdoch Developmental Center Blind people. 919-575-1000 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS C Street FOR CHILDREN DSDHH Administration Office 2301 Mail Service Center Butner, N.C. 27509 Whitaker School Raleigh, NC 27699-2301 919-575-7048 919-874-2212 V/TTY L Street Butner, N.C. 27509 800-851-6099 V/TTY 919-890-0859 VPW Wright School www.ncdhhs.gov/dsdhh 919-560-5790 3132 Roxboro Road Durham, N.C. 27704

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4.16.15 NC4V-2015-working.indd 66 5/12/15 7:06 AM Skilled Nursing Care NC State Veterans Homes

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The State of North Carolina is proud to offer four, full-service, State Veterans Homes. They are located NORTH adjacent to the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, on the W.G. Hefner Medical Center campus in Salisbury, CAROLINA Kinston, and in Black Mountain. VETERANS Please call our office at844-NC4-VETS for further information. Our primary mission is to provide high quality care to veterans, which will improve their quality of life. At the North HOMES Carolina State Veterans Homes, we know how to meet the special needs of our veterans. did you know?THE NC DEPT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS RUNS 4 NC STATE VETERANS HOMES WITH 449 SKILLED CARE BEDS, EMPLOYING OVER 750 NORTH CAROLINIANS. MISSION Medicaid, Medicare, and the constant companionship, we Joint Commission. strive to make every day not “To provide quality Our professional staff and a “living experience,” but “an health care services in a volunteers are committed to experience worth living.” professional and ethical providing quality, comprehen- We encourage veterans and manner, ensuring the trust, sive, short term or long term family members to arrange a confidence and respect of care with an extra warm and pre-admission tour and meet- our veteran residents, their personal touch. It is important ing at your convenience. This families, employees, and the each veteran feels we are not will let you see first-hand the communities we serve” just a skilled nursing facility, care and warmth of our homes The NC State Veterans but an actual “home” in every as well as give you the Homes provide skilled nursing sense of the word. Every indi- opportunity to ask questions care to all eligible veterans. vidual is of vital interest to us about the facility, or visit All of the NC State Veterans and we ensure that our focus www.NC4VETS.com for a link Homes are certified by VA is the total needs of the resi- to a virtual tour. Medical Centers of jurisdiction, dent. Through quality care and

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We serve all qualified North Carolina Veterans. The rate of payment is based on a daily per diem rates established by the NC Veterans Commission.

TO BE ELIGIBLE, A VETERAN MUST: DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE

• Have served in the Armed Forces Our highly skilled professional staff provides exceptional care and activities to enrich individuals. for other than training purposes. • Comfort and security which encourages independence, meets individual needs and emphasizes personal choice. • Have been discharged under • Comfortable, spacious accommodations in an attractive environment. honorable conditions from the • Care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses United States Armed Forces. and certified nursing assistants under the direction of licensed physicians. • Registered dietician on staff. • Have resided in North Carolina • Experienced social workers to assist veterans and families. at least 24 months prior to the • Veterans Service Officer to assist veterans and families in applying date of application. for VA Benefits. • Licensed by the State of North Carolina and approved for Medicare, Medicaid and third party insurance. • Be referred by a licensed • Complete team of therapists provide physical, occupational and speech therapy within the facility. physician and be in need of • Specially designed therapeutic recreational programs directed by skilled nursing care. activity personnel on each unit. • Full range of in-house activities, community outings and programs involving local volunteer groups. • Be disabled by reason of • Special programs throughout the year honoring veterans. age, disease, or other reasons • Our first two homes are 5 star rated and we expect our two determined through a physical newest homes to earn that distinction as well.

exam. Our facility must be able to Hospital care provided by either the VA Medical Centers meet the need of the resident. or local hospitals.

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Location: SERVICES OFFERED: 214 Cochran Ave. Semi-private rooms/private rooms (additional cost) 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physical Fayetteville, NC therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care and pain management, full-time dietician, 28301 nourishment care, activity programming, hospice, counseling services, family group meetings, laundry, pharmacy, volunteer medication management, psychiatry, MSW socialworker, barber/beauty shop services. Phone: (910) 482-4131

Visiting hours: 8AM to 8PM

Certifications: Medicaid Medicare Joint Commission

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Location: SERVICES OFFERED: 1601 Brenner Ave. Semi-private rooms/private rooms (additional cost) 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physi- Building #10 cal therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care and pain management, full-time dietician, Salisbury, NC 28144 nourishment care, activity programming, hospice, counseling services, family group meetings, laundry, volunteer services, management, psychiatry, MSW social worker, barber/beauty shop services. Phone: (704) 638-4200

Visiting hours: 8AM to 8PM

Certifications: Medicaid Medicare Joint Commission

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Location: SERVICES OFFERED: 62 Lake Eden Road Private rooms, 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, Black Mountain, NC speech therapy, wound care and pain management, full-time dietician, nourishment care, activity 28711 programming, hospice, private chapel, counseling services, family support group meetings, laundry, volunteer services, medication management, psychiatry, MSW social worker, aquatic therapy, barber/ Phone: beauty shop services. (828) 257-6800

Visiting hours: 8AM to 8PM

Certifications: Medicaid Medicare Joint Commission

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Location: SERVICES OFFERED: 2150 Hull Road Private rooms, 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech Kinston, NC 28504 therapy, wound care and pain management, full-time dietician, nourishment care, activity programming, hospice, private chapel, counseling services, family support group meetings, laundry, volunteer services, Phone: medication management, psychiatry, MSW social worker, aquatic therapy, barber/beauty shop services. (252) 939-8000

Visiting hours: 8AM to 8PM

Certifications: Medicaid Medicare Joint Commission

THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 79 Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

WHAT IS A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)? • A TBI is the disruption of normal brain function caused by an external force including a jolt or blow to the head. • Not all blows or jolts to the head cause a TBI. • A TBI may be classified as mild, moderate or severe. A mild TBI, also called a concussion, is the most common form. • You may or may not lose consciousness, remember the event (amnesia), feel confused or “see stars” immediately after the injury. WHAT IS POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)? • PTSD describes a group of symptoms that may develop after you are exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violence. • These events can include combat exposure; domestic violence; sexual, mental or physical abuse; a motor vehicle crash; a terrorist attack; or a natural disaster.

IS THERE A CONNECTION BETWEEN CONCUSSION AND PTSD? CAN I HAVE BOTH? • Yes. Concussion and PTSD involve physical changes and psychological symptoms. • Yes, you can have both. Concussion and PTSD can be caused by the same traumatic event. • Some people with a concussion may also have PTSD, but not everyone does. • The symptoms of PTSD and concussion may be similar and make it hard to tell which condition you have

Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Overlapping Symptoms and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

WHAT IS A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)? WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONCUSSION• AND A TBI isPTSD? the disruption of normal • If you experience a head injury, get evaluated by brain function caused by an external force including a jolt or blow to the your health care provider as soon as possible. • fatigue head. • If you have symptoms of PTSD after a traumatic event, • Not all blows or jolts to the head see your health care provider to talk about treatment options. cause a TBI. • Most cases of concussion improve with rest. • A TBI may be classified as mild, • sleep problems • Most cases of PTSD respond well to treatment. Common treatmentmoderate options or severe. A mild TBI, may include counseling and medications. Some complementaryalso or called alternative a concussion, is the medicine approaches such as meditation have also shown to bemost useful, common as a form. second line treatment, for managing symptoms of PTSD. • You may or may not lose consciousness, remember the event • trouble with memory U.S. Army photo by • Avoid using drugs, drinking alcohol or energy drinks. These can disrupt your (amnesia), feel confused or “see Sgt. Joseph Guenther Possible Symptoms Possible Symptoms recovery process. stars” immediately after the injury. • Ask your family if they have noticed anything different about you lately. They and attention may be aware of changes that you can’t see for yourself. WHAT IS POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)? of TBI of PTSD PTSD describes a group of symptoms that may develop after you are exposed to actual or threatened death, WHAT DO I NEED seriousTO KNOW injury orABOUT sexual violence. THE RECOVERY PROCESS? • feeling depressed Did you know? • Recovery is personal These — each events person can include gets better combat at exposure;his or her domesticown pace. violence; sexual, mental or physical abuse; • headaches • on high alert You may have symptoms, such as a motor vehicle crash; a terrorist attack; or a natural disaster. • If you’ve had a concussion, talk with your health care provider about anxiety or avoidance, without having activities to avoid and which ones can help you recover. • feeling anxious a diagnosis of PTSD. Connect with • Support your recoveryIS THERE by taking A care CONNECTION of yourself. Keep BETWEEN a regular sleep CONCUSSION AND PTSD? CAN I HAVE BOTH? • dizziness/balance • startled easily your provider; you can get help for schedule, eat healthy• Yes. foods Concussion and stay andactive. PTSD involve physical changes and psychological symptoms. your symptoms whether or not you • You may not feel like• Yes,yourself you canwhile have you both. recover Concussion and may and not PTSD be able can tobe caused by the same traumatic event. • irritability pinpoint why. • Some people with a concussion may also have PTSD, but not everyone does. have a PTSD diagnosis. problems • fearfulness • As you recover, some• The symptoms symptoms may of PTSDgo away and faster concussion than others. may be similar and make it hard to tell which condition you have. Make sure you tell yourCommon provider symptoms about these for each changes. are listed below.

• nausea • flashbacks WHAT DO MY FAMILY OR FRIENDS NEEDOverlapping TO KNOW? Symptoms • Your family members or friends may not understand how you are feeling or how best they can help. They can help by: • fatigue • sensitivity to • nightmares - learning about your symptoms and what to look for • sleep problems - learning what to expect as youPossible recover Symptoms • trouble with memory Possible Symptoms - being supportive of TBI and attention of PTSD • feeling depressed light and sound • guilty feelings - joining support groups so they• headachesget the assistance they need • on high alert • dizziness/balance • feeling anxious • startled easily • Help your family and friends understand your recovery process by explaining that: problems • irritability • fearfulness • vision changes • avoidance - you may not feel or act like yourself• nausea • flashbacks - some days may be better than• sensitivityothers to • nightmares light and sound • guilty feelings U.S. Air Force photo by - responsibilities of each family member may change Tech. Sgt. Lynette Olivares • vision changes • avoidance • impulsivity • numbness - you may have trouble completing• impulsivity daily activities the way you used to • numbness • self-destructive behavior WHAT SHOULD I DISCUSS WITH MY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER? • self-destructive PATIENTS • Ask for information about what you can expect on your road to recovery. • Talk about treatment options and develop a plan. behavior • Request advice on nutrition, exercise, relaxation tips and better sleep habits.

DVBIC is proud to partner with the Army, Navy, Air Force, Do you have questions about this fact sheet? Marine Corps and Coast Guard on this product. Feedback? Email [email protected].

Released: September 2014 | Revised January 2016 This product is reviewed annually and current until superseded. Visit dvbic.dcoe.mil for the latest information. DVBIC is the TBI operational component of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury.

For more information about the overlap and differences between TBI and PTSD, order or download Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Fact Sheet: https://dvbic.dcoe.mil/material/ concussionmild-traumatic-brain-injury-and-posttraumatic-stress-disorder-fact-sheet

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VA EDUCATION BENEFITS

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

STUDENT VETERAN PROGRAMS

As a veteran, there are education benefits available which you may use for a wide variety of approved education and training programs, including: apprenticeship and on-the-job training, college degree and certificate programs, flight training, and correspondence courses.

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POST 9/11 GI BILL RESERVE EDUCATIONAL MONTGOMERY GI BILL The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides finan- ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits cial support for education and housing [REAP] are available for service members and to honorably discharged veterans with veterans to help with education and at least 90 days of aggregate service REAP is a Department of Defense training costs. on Title 10 Active Duty or Title 32 Ac- (DoD) education benefit program MGIB can be used to pay for many tive Guard Reserve Duty after Sept. 10, designed to provide education as- different programs including the fol- 2001, or individuals discharged with sistance to members of the Reserve lowing degrees; business, technical or a service-connected disability after components called or ordered to vocational courses, distance learning 30 days. The Post 9/11 GI Bill will pay active duty. Some individuals will including correspondence courses, eligible individuals full tuition and fees remain eligible for REAP benefits until apprenticeship/job training, flight directly to the school for all public November 25, 2019, while others are training, licensing and certification school in-state students, attending no longer eligible for REAP benefits. exams. classes at a greater than part-time Eligible veterans must be a mem- VA educational benefits may be rate. ber of a Ready Reserve component used while the service member is on A Monthly Housing Allowance (Selected Reserve, Individual Ready active duty or after the service mem- (MHA) based on the Basic Allowance Reserve, or Inactive National Guard) to ber’s separation from active duty with for Housing (BAH) for an E-5 with pay into the “buy-up” program. Guard a fully honorable military discharge. dependents is also provided. Distance members are eligible if they were Discharges “under honorable condi- learning enrollee’s housing allowance serving under Title 32 orders for 90 tions” and “general” discharges do not is equal to half the national average consecutive days as authorized by the establish eligibility. BAH for an E-5 with dependents. An President or Secretary of Defense for Eligibility generally expires 10 years annual books and supplies stipend is a national emergency which is sup- after the service member’s discharge. paid proportionately based on years of ported by federal funds. However, there are exceptions for active duty service. (GIBill.va.gov)) To determine eligibility please visit disability, re-entering active duty, and www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/reap.asp upgraded discharges. (GIBill.va.gov)

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Assistance that is paid by the military for the FOLDS OF HONOR (PRIVATE) course. Folds of Honor proudly stands in the gap, To be eligible for the TOP-UP benefit, the providing scholarships and assistance to person must be approved for federal tuition the spouses and children of those killed or assistance by a military department and be disabled in service to America. eligible for Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)-Ac- Of the one million-plus dependents tive Duty benefits or the Post-9/11 GI Bill. adversely affected by deployments to Iraq NC IN-STATE TUITION and Afghanistan, over 87% do not qualify Gov. Pat McCrory proposed, and for federal scholarship assistance. We can YELLOW RIBBON GI the General Assembly approved honor those who fought for our freedom by EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT $5.8 million for public colleges and serving the families they leave behind. PROGRAM universities, including community FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO; This program was enacted to assist eligible colleges, to participate in the federal www.foldsofhonor.org individuals with payment of their tuition Yellow Ribbon Program, which pro- and fees in instances where costs exceed vides schools matching federal funds TILLMAN MILITARY the most expensive in-state undergraduate to cover part of the gap between in- SCHOLARSHIP (PRIVATE) tuition at a public institution of higher educa- state tuition and out-of-state tuition or tuition at a private institution. The Pat Tillman Foundation’s Tillman tion. Military Scholars program supports To be eligible, the student must be a our nation’s active and veteran service veteran receiving benefits at the 100 percent DEPENDENTS’ members and their families by removing benefit rate payable, a transfer-of-entitle- EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE financial barriers to completing a degree or ment-eligible dependent child or spouse of [DEA] a veteran. certification program of their choice. Study- DEA is a federal VA benefit that pro- VA will match the school’s percentage (up related expenses such as tuition and fees, vides education and training opportu- to 50 percent) to reduce or eliminate out-of- but also other needs, including housing and nities to eligible dependents, spouses pocket costs for eligible participants. child care. To apply, go to and survivors of certain veterans. To receive this benefit, your school must www.pattillmanfoundation.org To be eligible, you must be the de- agree to participate in the Yellow Ribbon pendent or spouse of a veteran who Program. POST-9/11 GI BILL TRANSFER died or is permanently and totally OF ENTITLEMENT disabled as the result of a service- VETERANS EDUCATIONAL connected disability, a veteran who The post-9/11 GI Bill also offers some ASSISTANCE PROGRAM [VEAP] died from any service-connected service members the opportunity to transfer disability, a service member missing their GI Bill to dependents. An individual Benefit entitlement is for one to 36 months in action or captured in line of duty, a approved to transfer an entitlement to edu- depending on the number of monthly contri- service member forcibly detained or cational assistance under this section may butions. You have 10 years from your release interned in line of duty, or a service transfer the individual’s entitlement to the from active duty to use VEAP benefits. If the member who is hospitalized or individual’s spouse, or one or more of the entitlement is not used after the 10-year pe- receiving outpatient treatment for a individual’s children or any combination of riod, your portion remaining in the fund will be service-connected permanent and spouse and child. A family member must be automatically refunded. total disability. enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment You must meet the following requirements Reporting System (DEERS) and be eligible to qualify: for benefits, at the time of transfer to re- • Entered service for the first time be- FRY SCHOLARSHIP (PRIVATE) ceive transferred educational benefits. tween Jan. 1, 1977, and June 30, 1985 Children of an active duty member Visit www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ • Opened a contribution account before of the Armed Forces who has died in post911_transfer.asp April 1, 1987 the line of duty on or after Sep- • Voluntarily contributed from $25 to tember 11, 2001, are eligible for the TUITION ASSISTANCE - $2,700; Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Da- • Completed your period of service and vid Fry Scholarship. Eligible children [TOP-UP] were discharged or released from attending school may receive up to TOP-UP allows the VA to reimburse an service under conditions other than their full tuition and fees for a public individual for all or a portion of the charges dishonorable. school or a statutory annual maxi- for courses that are not reimbursed under If you are currently on active duty and mum amount for a public school, certain military education programs. The wish to receive VEAP benefits, you must plus a monthly living stipend and amount of this benefit can be equal to the have at least three months of contributions book allowance under this program. differences between the total cost of a available www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/veap. Website: http://gibill.va.gov college course and the amount of Tuition asp

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EDUCATIONAL FUNDING PROGRAMS FOR MILITARY AND THEIR DEPENDENTS

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIPS (ROTC) – INCLUDES Each of the four military services, the SCHOLARSHIP FOR ARMY, AIR FORCE, NAVY & MARINE Coast Guard and the Selected Reserve Repetitive four-year scholarships are Service Components operates its own CHILDREN OF WAR TIME available on a competitive, merit basis to voluntary education program. VETERANS high school students who plan to enroll in the Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marine INCREASED TITLE IV STUDENT Since July 2002, the North Carolina Corps, Reserve Officers Training Corps at ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN OF Division of Veterans Affairs has awarded a postsecondary institution. CERTAIN DECEASED MEMBERS over 5,000 scholarships to the children of OF THE U.S. MILITARY North Carolina veterans. COAST GUARD COLLEGE STUDENT The Higher Education Opportunity PRE-COMMISSIONING INITIATIVE North Carolina’s Scholarship Program Act (HEOA) established certain condi- PROGRAM (CSPI) was created to show its appreciation tions for an otherwise eligible student The Coast Guard College Student Pre- for the services and sacrifices of it’s war whose parent or guardian died as a result commissioning Initiative (CSPI) provides of U.S. military service in Iraq or Afghani- veterans. The scholarship program is up to two academic years of college stan after September 11, 2001, to receive only valid at North Carolina schools. tuition, required textbook costs, required increased amounts of Title IV student Scholarship recipients attending North fees, monthly salary of approximately financial assistance. Carolina approved private schools shall $2,900, medical and life insurance, 30 be granted a monetary allowance. days paid vacation per year and leader- IRAQ/AFGHANISTAN The scholarship is for 8 academic ship training. SERVICE GRANT (IASG) semesters; in which the applicant This program provides assistance to will have six years to utilize the eight SELECTED RESERVE/NATIONAL GUARD undergraduate students whose parents academic semesters. STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM The SLRP repays 15% or $500, which- or guardians died as a result of U.S. mili- The Scholarship program has been tary service in Iraq or Afghanistan after ever is greater, on any outstanding established for the qualifying natural September 11, 2001, and do not have a balance on eligible loans. Payments are or adopted (before age 15) children of Pell-eligible expected family made once a year, on the anniversary of certain class categories of deceased, contribution. the enlistment, on loans at least one year disabled, combat or POW/MIA veterans. old. Some limitations apply. Total repay- NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD Applicant must be under age 25 at ment cannot exceed $50,000. Only pre- TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM the time of application. The veteran’s existing loans can qualify. Value is subject (NCTAP) qualifying criteria must have occurred to the availability of funds. NCTAP provides assistance for tuition during a period of war. At time of and required fees to qualified members application, applicant must be domiciled of the NC National Guard. and a resident of North Carolina. In addition: NORTH CAROLINA VIETNAM A. Veteran parent was a legal VETERANS, INC. SCHOLARSHIP resident of North Carolina at time PROGRAM (NCVVI) of said veteran’s entrance into that Eligibility: applicant must meet the fol- period of service in the Armed lowing eligibility requirements: • Be a current resident of Wake, Forces during which eligibility is Durham, Harnett, Johnston, Franklin, established Nash, Chatham, or Granville counties OR in North Carolina. B. The applicant, of an eligible • Have been awarded the Vietnam veteran, is the natural child or Service Medal (VSM) for service in the adopted child prior to age 15, Vietnam War, or who was born in North Carolina • Be a spouse, child, foster child, adopt- and has been a resident of North ed child, grandchild, etc. of a Vietnam Carolina continuously since birth. veteran (a recipient of the VSM).

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NC INSTITUTIONS WHICH CURRENTLY PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Appalachian State University Montgomery Community College Mars Hill College East Carolina University Nash Community College Meredith College Elizabeth City State University Pamlico Community College Methodist University Fayetteville State University Piedmont Community College Mid-Atlantic Christian University N.C. A & T State University Pitt Community College Montreat College N.C. Central University Randolph Community College Mount Olive University N.C. School of the Arts Richmond Community College Wesleyan College N.C. State University Roanoke-Chowan Community College Pfeiffer University University of North Carolina, Asheville Robeson Community College Piedmont International University University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Rockingham Community College Queens University of Charlotte University of North Carolina, Charlotte Rowan-Cabarrus Community College St. Andrews Presbyterian College University of North Carolina, Greensboro Sampson Community College St. Augustine’s College University of North Carolina, Pembroke Sandhills Community College Salem College University of North Carolina, Wilmington South Piedmont Community College Shaw University Western Carolina University, Cullowhee Southeastern Community College Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Winston-Salem State University Southwestern Community College Southeastern Free Will Baptist College Stanly Community College Wake Forest University COMMUNITY COLLEGES Surry Community College Warren Wilson College AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS Tri-County Community College Watts School of Nursing Alamance Community College Vance-Granville Community College William Peace University Asheville-Buncombe Tech. Comm. College Wake Technical Community College Wingate University Beaufort County Community College Wayne Community College Bladen Community College Western Piedmont Community College *Go to NC4VETS.COM for eligibility Blue Ridge Community College Wilkes Community College information and to apply Brunswick Community College Wilson Technical Community College Caldwell Community & Tech. College Cape Fear Community College PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Carteret Community College Barton College Catawba Valley Community College Barber-Scotia College Central Carolina Community College Belmont Abbey College Central Piedmont Community College Bennett College Cleveland Community College Wake Forest School of Medicine Coastal Carolina Community College Brevard College College of the Albemarle Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Craven Community College Campbell University Davidson County Community College Carolinas College of Health Sciences Durham Technical Community College Catawba College Edgecombe Community College Chowan University Fayetteville Technical Community College Davidson College Forsyth Technical Community College Duke University Gaston College Elon University Guilford Technical Community College Gardner-Webb University Halifax Community College Greensboro College Haywood Community College Guilford College Isothermal Community College Heritage Bible College James Sprunt Community College High Point University Johnston Community College John Wesley Bible College Lenoir Community College Johnson C. Smith University Martin Community College Lees-McRae College Mayland Community College Lenoir Rhyne University McDowell Technical Community College Livingstone College Mitchell Community College Louisburg Junior College

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HOW TO REGISTER YOUR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM NCWORKS APPRENTICESHIP NCWorks Apprenticeship helps workers learn new specialized skills REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP SPONSORS needed in today’s workforce through its apprenticeship programs. The program Industries today are constantly on the lookout for talent, and North Carolina’s combines on-the-job training with Veterans are a proven talent pool. The Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) classroom instruction so participants and Labor (DOL) are working together to make GI Bill approval for registered can become fully competent in the apprenticeship programs a seamless process. professional knowledge, skills, and As a Registered Apprenticeship program, your program may be “Approved for proficiency of an occupation. GI Bill”. To determine whether your program is eligible, it is best to first contact your State Approving Agency (SAA) for advice and guidance. Find your state’s HOW IT WORKS contact information: nccommerce.com/workforce/ Apprentices choose from a variety job-seekers/apprenticeship of occupations in which to pursue an apprenticeship and receive a combination of classroom instruction VETERANS EDUCATIONAL and on-the-job training. Participants ASSISTANCE PROGRAM [VEAP] are paid for their work, and their wages will increase as they progress in the The Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP) program. is available if you elected to make contributions from your military pay to Apprentices work as they complete participate in this education benefit program. You can use this benefit for their classes; their work schedule will degree, certification, correspondence, apprenticeship/job training programs, be determined by their respective and vocational flight training programs. www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/veap.asp employers. When they graduate, apprentices will receive a Certificate of Completion and will have earned VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND the highly skilled “journeyman worker” EMPLOYMENT [VR&E] designation. The program can last one to five years depending on the The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) VetSuccess Program occupation. assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep Employers work with the suitable jobs. For veterans with service-connected disabilities so severe that Apprenticeship and Training Bureau to they cannot immediately consider work, VetSuccess offers services to improve create a written agreement that specifies their ability to live as independently as possible. the length of a participant’s training, the Eligibility and entitlement for VR&E are two different things. You may meet related technical instruction, an outline eligibility criteria, yet not be entitled to services. The first step in the VR&E of the skills that person will need to process is to be evaluated upon application to your local VA Regional Office, to learn, and the wages he or she will earn. determine if you qualify for services. Please contact your local service officer for The N.C. Department of Commerce further assistance. See pages 4-11 for contact information. must approve this agreement before www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/reap.asp apprentices can start their training. To join an apprenticeship program, TUITION ASSISTANCE WHILE participants are required to pay an ON ACTIVE DUTY annual fee of $50. Many employers, however, choose to pay this fee on This DoD program is administered by the individual branches of the Armed behalf of their apprentices (although Forces. Tuition Assistance (TA) can be used to pay up to 100 percent of a service they are not required to do so). member’s tuition while taking eligible courses during off-duty hours. Tuition Assistance benefits are capped at $250 per semester credit hour, with a $4,500 HOW TO APPLY yearly cap. Call 919-814-0303, or e-mail [email protected].

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UNIVERSITIES THAT ... AppalachianElizabeth StateEast City Carolina StateFayettevilleNC A&TStateNC State CentralNC StateUNC AshevilleUNC ChapelUNC CharlotteHillUNC GreensboroUNC Pembroke Grant PE Credit to Service Members • • • • • • • • • • • • N/A • • • Has Clearly Articulated Military to Campus Credit Equivalencies • • • • • • • • • • • • • Offer Priority Enrollment for Active Duty Military Students • • • • • • Has Call to Duty Student Policy • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Classify Military Students as Transfer Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Has One Admissions Counselor for Military Affiliated Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Offer Conditional Admission Contracts • • • • • • Has one Financial Aid Counselor for Military Affiliated Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • Accept Tuition Assistance • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Accept Veterans Education Benefit • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Offer Payment Plan for Students with VA Payment Delay • • • • • • • • • • • • • Has Scholarship or Grant for Military Veterans or Dependents • • • • • • • • Has Military/Veteran Specific Housing or Assistance w/ Off Campus Housing • • • • • • Has one Student Affairs Person for Military Affiliated Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Has Student Veteran Organization or other Military Student Organizations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Has Veteran or Military Student Space on Campus • • • • • • • • • • • Has Military or Veteran Orientation • • • • • • • • • • • • Track Active Duty Military and Veteran Student Populations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Identify Military Affiliated Students on the Student Data File • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Has PTSD,TBI and Military Stress Trained Support Staff • • • • • • • • • • • Has Yellow Ribbon Program Participation • • • • • • • Has Military Affairs Liaison Appointed • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Has Targeted Collateral Material for Military Students • • • • • • • • • • • Has Military Affairs Committee • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Offer Core Education Curriculum Online • • • • • • • • • Designate Military Ombudsman to Advocate on Behalf of Students • • • • • • • • • • • • Offer Targeted Online Programs to the Military • • • • • • • • • • Affiliate with the Servicemembers Opportunity College Network (SOC) • • • • • • • • • • • • • Employ VA Work Study Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • Has Dedicated Web Presence for Military Affiliated Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Conduct for Faculty,Staff,and Student Military Student Awareness Training • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Has Military or Veteran “Seminar” Classes • • • • • • • Deliver Classes on Military Base with approval from Military Installation • • • • Has Army ROTC • • • • • • • • • • • Has Air Force ROTC • • • • • • • • • Has Navy/Marine Corps ROTC • •

Source: http://old.northcarolina.edu/frc/uncserves/serves.html

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UNC SchoolUNC WilmingtonofWestern the ArtsWinston-Salem Carolina State APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY UNC-CHAPEL HILL Grant PE Credit to Service Members • • • • • • • • • • • • N/A • • • Call: 828-262-2120 Call: 919-966-3621 Has Clearly Articulated Military to Campus Credit Equivalencies • • • • • • • • • • • • • Student Veterans Association – Admissions – www.veterans.appstate.edu/ www.admissions.unc.edu/apply/military-veterans/ Offer Priority Enrollment for Active Duty Military Students • • • • • • Veterans Benefits – www.financialaid.appstate.edu/va Veterans and Military Family Resources – www.diversity.unc.edu/military/Veterans Benefits – registrar.unc. Has Call to Duty Student Policy • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY edu/academic-services/veteran-affairs/ Classify Military Students as Transfer Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Call: 252-328-4781 Veterans Benefits- www.registrar.unc.edu/Academic- Military Programs Office – Services/VeteranAffairs/index.htm Has One Admissions Counselor for Military Affiliated Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/militaryprograms/ Veteran Services – Veterans Affairs/Benefits – www.deanofstudents.unc.edu/veterans Offer Conditional Admission Contracts • • • • • • www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/registrar/VAcontactInfo.cfm Has one Financial Aid Counselor for Military Affiliated Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • UNC CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY Call: 704-687-5488 Accept Tuition Assistance • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Call: 252-335-8722 ROTC – www.arotc.uncc.edu/, afrotc.uncc.edu/ Credit for Military Experience – www.ecsu. 704-687-8633 Accept Veterans Education Benefit • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • edu/academics/catalogs/undergrad/5619.htm Student Veterans Organization – www.uncc.veterans. Offer Payment Plan for Students with VA Payment Delay • • • • • • • • • • • • • Veterans Benefits – www.ecsu.edu/veterans/faqs.cfm [email protected] Veteran Student Services and Benefits – Has Scholarship or Grant for Military Veterans or Dependents • • • • • • • • FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY www.veterans.uncc.edu Call: 910-672-1411 Has Military/Veteran Specific Housing or Assistance w/ Off Campus Housing • • • • • • Veterans Affairs – UNC GREENSBORO Has one Student Affairs Person for Military Affiliated Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.uncfsu.edu/military-students Call: 336-334-5496 Veterans Benefits – Veteran Services – www.uncg.edu/reg/veterans/ Has Student Veteran Organization or other Military Student Organizations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.uncfsu.edu/ftbraggcampus/va-services Veterans Resource Center – www.veterans.uncg.edu/

Has Veteran or Military Student Space on Campus • • • • • • • • • • • NORTH CAROLINA A & T STATE UNIVERSITY UNC PEMBROKE Has Military or Veteran Orientation • • • • • • • • • • • • Call: 336-334-7946 Call: 910-962-2029 Veterans Benefits – www.ncat.edu/student-affairs/ Distance Education at Fort Bragg – Track Active Duty Military and Veteran Student Populations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • student-services/ovdss/veteran%20students/index. www.uncp.edu/academics/online-distance- html education/campus-programs/fort-bragg- Identify Military Affiliated Students on the Student Data File • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Veteran & Disability Support Services – military-base Has PTSD,TBI and Military Stress Trained Support Staff • • • • • • • • • • • www.ncat.edu/student-affairs/student-services/ovdss/ Military and Veteran Services – www.uncp.edu/veterans/ Has Yellow Ribbon Program Participation • • • • • • • NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY Veterans Benefits – www.uncp.edu/student-life/ Call: 919-530-6298 student-services/military-and-veteran-services/ben- Has Military Affairs Liaison Appointed • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Student Veterans Organization – www.nccu.edu/ efits Has Targeted Collateral Material for Military Students • • • • • • • • • • • veteransaffairs/links.cfm Veterans Affairs – UNC WILMINGTON Has Military Affairs Committee • • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.nccu.edu/veteransaffairs/index.cfm Call: 910-962-2029 Veterans Law Clinic – Financial Aid/Veterans Benefits – Offer Core Education Curriculum Online • • • • • • • • • www.law.nccu.edu/clinics/veterans-law/ www. uncw.edu/admissions/MIFinAid.html Designate Military Ombudsman to Advocate on Behalf of Students • • • • • • • • • • • • Registrar – www.uncw.edu/reg/military.htm NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Military Student Resources – Offer Targeted Online Programs to the Military • • • • • • • • • • Call: 919-515-5036 www.uncw.edu/perch/military/index.html NCSU Veterans Affairs – www.ncsu.edu/veterans/ Affiliate with the Servicemembers Opportunity College Network (SOC) • • • • • • • • • • • • • Student Veterans Association- WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY Employ VA Work Study Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.clubs.ncsu.edu/sva/ Call: 828-227-2135 Army Career Degrees – www.military.wcu.edu Has Dedicated Web Presence for Military Affiliated Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • UNC ASHEVILLE Distance Education – www.distance.wcu.edu Call: 828-250-3829 Military Student Services – www.military.wcu.edu Conduct for Faculty,Staff,and Student Military Student Awareness Training • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Student Veterans Organization – www.transition. Professional Development – www.wcu.edu/academ- Has Military or Veteran “Seminar” Classes • • • • • • • unca.edu/veterans-programs-and-services ics/edoutreach/conted/profdev/ Veterans Benefits – Deliver Classes on Military Base with approval from Military Installation • • • • www.registrar.unca.edu/veteran-services WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY Veterans Programs and Services – www.transition. Call: 336-750-2256 Has Army ROTC • • • • • • • • • • • unca.edu/veterans-programs-and-services Office of Military Services – www.wssu.edu/academ- Has Air Force ROTC • • • • • • • • • • ics/ucall/pce/msss/military-ed.aspx UNC SCHOOL OF ARTS Veterans Benefits – www.wssu.edu/administration/ Has Navy/Marine Corps ROTC • • Veterans Benefits – registrar/veterans-affairs.aspx www.uncsa.edu/registrar/military.htm Military and Veteran Resources – www.uncsa.edu/registrar/military.htm

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE Counseling Services Building Dedicated Number of Student Veterans Office of Student Full Time StudentCounseling advisor Servicesby Counselorby a Vet Trained for Use by PARTIAL LISTING Receiving VACounseling Assistance CenterVeteran ServicesVeteran Coordinatorwho is a Veteran on Military Issues Student Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College 382 • • • • • • Educational benefits, academic advising, tutoring Beaufort County Community College 61 • • Financial aid services Brunswick Community College 52 • Academic advising, academic adjustment Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute 109 • • • Cape Fear Community College 540 • • • • • • • • Financial aid services, disability services, tutoring, referral to community resources Catawba Valley Community College 168 • Academic advising; once a semester veteran “meet and greet” Central Carolina Community College 290 • • Upward Bound, financial aid services Central Piedmont Community College 569 • • • • • • • • • • Career services, group counseling, couples counseling, satellite location for Veteran Service Office Cleveland Community College 131 • • • Tutoring, TRIO Coastal Carolina Community College 1211 • • • • • • • • • Educational benefits, disability services, academic advising, flexible payment agreements, group counseling College of The Albemarle 193 • Craven Community College 274 • • • Financial aid services Davidson County Community College 96 • • Financial aid services, disability services Durham Technical Community College 216 • • Financial aid services, disability services Edgecombe Community College 115 • • Weekly meet and greet; Veterans Day, Pearl Harbor Day, & Memorial Day; academic advising; financial aid Fayetteville Technical Community College 2126 • • • • • Career counseling, disabilities services Haywood Community College 75 • • • Disability services, financial aid services Isothermal Community College 64 • • • • James Sprunt Community College 50 McDowell Technical Community College 26 • Mitchell Community College 101 • • • • • Academic advising, disability services, tutoring, civilian re-entry and academic adjustment Montgomery Community College 34 • • Nash Community College 97 • Relationship with Greenville Vet Center to provide counseling; educational benefits; academic adjustment Piedmont Community College 35 • • • Pitt Community College 433 • • • Group counseling, referral to internal & external support services Randolph Community College 102 • • • • Financial aid services, veterans benefits fair where community agencies help student veterans Roanoke-Chowan Community College 23 • • • Rowan-Cabarrus Community College 270 Sampson Community College 45 • • Educational benefits, financial aid services Sandhills Community College 252 • • Civilian & college adjustment; referral to community services South Piedmont Community College 68 • Southeastern Community College 45 • Southwestern Community College 67 • • Stanly Community College 92 • • • • Academic advising, disability services, relationship with Charlotte Vet Center to provide counseling, monthly Wake Technical Community College 1,200 • • • • • • • • Financial Aid Services, Disability Services, Career Services, Tutoring Western Piedmont Community College 72 • • • • Career counseling, SA prevention program, information from VA Clinic on available services Wilkes Community College 69 • • Crisis intervention Wilson Community College 52 • • • Tutoring TOTAL 9404 24 16 32 6 4 8 3 4 2 5 8

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Building Dedicated for Use by Activity Space DedicatedAcademic for Programs for NOTES Student Use by Student VeteransStudent VeteransWriting WorkshopsVeterans Club Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College 382 • • • • • • Educational benefits, academic advising, tutoring Beaufort County Community College 61 • • Financial aid services Brunswick Community College 52 • Academic advising, academic adjustment Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute 109 • • • Cape Fear Community College 540 • • • • • • • • Financial aid services, disability services, tutoring, referral to community resources Catawba Valley Community College 168 • Academic advising; once a semester veteran “meet and greet” Central Carolina Community College 290 • • Upward Bound, financial aid services Central Piedmont Community College 569 • • • • • • • • • • Career services, group counseling, couples counseling, satellite location for Veteran Service Office Cleveland Community College 131 • • • Tutoring, TRIO Coastal Carolina Community College 1211 • • • • • • • • • Educational benefits, disability services, academic advising, flexible payment agreements, group counseling College of The Albemarle 193 • Craven Community College 274 • • • Financial aid services Davidson County Community College 96 • • Financial aid services, disability services Durham Technical Community College 216 • • Financial aid services, disability services Edgecombe Community College 115 • • Weekly meet and greet; Veterans Day, Pearl Harbor Day, & Memorial Day; academic advising; financial aid Fayetteville Technical Community College 2126 • • • • • Career counseling, disabilities services Haywood Community College 75 • • • Disability services, financial aid services Isothermal Community College 64 • • • • James Sprunt Community College 50 McDowell Technical Community College 26 • Mitchell Community College 101 • • • • • Academic advising, disability services, tutoring, civilian re-entry and academic adjustment Montgomery Community College 34 • • Nash Community College 97 • Relationship with Greenville Vet Center to provide counseling; educational benefits; academic adjustment Piedmont Community College 35 • • • Pitt Community College 433 • • • Group counseling, referral to internal & external support services Randolph Community College 102 • • • • Financial aid services, veterans benefits fair where community agencies help student veterans Roanoke-Chowan Community College 23 • • • Rowan-Cabarrus Community College 270 Sampson Community College 45 • • Educational benefits, financial aid services Sandhills Community College 252 • • Civilian & college adjustment; referral to community services South Piedmont Community College 68 • Southeastern Community College 45 • Southwestern Community College 67 • • Stanly Community College 92 • • • • Academic advising, disability services, relationship with Charlotte Vet Center to provide counseling, monthly Wake Technical Community College 1,200 • • • • • • • • Financial Aid Services, Disability Services, Career Services, Tutoring Western Piedmont Community College 72 • • • • Career counseling, SA prevention program, information from VA Clinic on available services Wilkes Community College 69 • • Crisis intervention Wilson Community College 52 • • • Tutoring TOTAL 9404 24 16 32 6 4 8 3 4 2 5 8

Source: Fang, WL. Services and Supports Offered to Student Veterans at Community Colleges in North Carolina. Raleigh: Governor’s Institute on Substance Abuse, August 29, 2013.

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HOMELESS PROGRAMS

VA HOUSING PROGRAMS

NC HOUSING AGENCIES

Through partnerships with Federal, State and Local providers, NC4VETS is your one-stop-shop to ensure that all veterans and their families are aware of the many options available to fulfill all of their emergency or home ownership needs.

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If you are a homeless EMERGENCY veteran we are here to support you and to help SUPPORT you get back on AND RESOURCES your feet.

NATIONAL CALL CENTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS 1-877-4AID-VET [1-877-424-3838]

Contact VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans If you’re a veteran, you may be connected with the Homeless at 877-4AIDVET (877-424-3838) to speak to a trained VA Program point of contact and the nearest VA facility. responder. The hotline and online chat are free and neither VA According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans registration nor enrollment in VA healthcare is required to use (NCHV), about 23 percent of America’s homeless population these services. are veterans. This equates to between 529,000 and 840,000 Expert responders staff the hotline for homeless veterans 24 veterans who are homeless at some time each year. Because hours a day, seven days a week. The responders can provide of this, the Department of Veterans Affairs and other non-profit emergency support and resources to homeless veterans, organizations have devised a number of initiatives to help our family members, as well as community agencies and non-VA homeless veterans. providers. When you call or join the online chat, you will be connected See next page for some of the initiatives provided by VA for to a trained VA responder. The responder will ask a few our Veterans --> questions and assess your needs.

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NAME & LOCATION OF GPD PROGRAM PHONE NUMBER COMMENTS

Veteran’s Restoration Quarters & 828.299.8701 24 month program. Converted motel. Transitional Housing (ABCCM) www.abccm.org/ministries/veterans 1329 Tunnel Rd. Men’s Program. Asheville, NC 28805

Steadfast House (ABCCM) 828.259.5365 Women’s Program. Women with young children welcome. 30 Cumberland Ave. http://www.abccm.org/ministries/women Asheville, NC 28801

First at Blue Ridge (Vets First) 828.669.0011 For those in recovery from substance use disorders. PO Box 40 www.firstinc.org Ridgecrest, NC 28770 Men’s program and Women’s Program. Near Asheville

Family Forum (Independence Place) 704.817.8049 Call for information. 3501 E Independence Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28805

Faith Farm (Lutheran Family Services) 800.435.7464 Women’s Program. 842 Dallas-Stanley Highway www.lfscarolinas.org Dallas, NC 28034 Near Charlotte.

Healing with CAARE 919.687.0793 24 month program. 214 Broadway St. Shared living space, single rooms in several houses. Durham, NC 27701 www.caare-inc.org

Maple Court (Volunteers of America) 919.477.0571 Apartments. 207 Commons Blvd. 24 month program. Durham, NC 27704

Triangle Residential Options for 919.419.1059 For those in recovery from substance use disorders Substance Abusers (TROSA) (alcohol and other drugs). Must be able to work. 1820 James St. 24 month program. www.trosainc.org Durham, NC 27707

Servant Center 336.275.8585 For those with medical issues and receiving or applying for 1312 Lexington Ave. benefits. Men’s program. Greensboro, NC 27403 www.theservantcenter.org

Caring Services Vet Safety Net 336.886.5594 For those in recovery from substance use disorders 102 Chestnut Drive (alcohol and other drugs). Men’s Program. High Point, NC 27262 www.caringservices.org

Arthur Cassell Transitional House 336.885.2166 For those in recovery from substance use disorders (alcohol 1022 True Lane and other drugs). 24 month men’s program. High Point, NC 27260 www.odm-hp.org/ch.htm

Healing Place of Wake County 919.838.9800 For those in recovery from substance use disorders 1251 Goode St. (alcohol and other drugs). 24 month program. Raleigh, NC 27603 www.hpowc.org

Veterans Helping Veterans Heal 336.744.1313 For those in recovery from substance use disorders 3614 N Glenn Ave. (alcohol and other drugs). Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Men’s program.

Good Shepherd Ministries 910.763.4424 For those in recovery from substance use disorders. 811 Martin St. 18 month program. Wilmington, NC 28401 www.goodshepherdwilmington.org

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VETERANS 1329 TUNNEL RD ADDITIONAL MINISTRIES SUPPORTING RESTORATION ASHEVILLE, NC 28805 HOMELESS VETERANS (828) 259-5300 Steadfast House QUARTERS (828) 259-5365 Veterans Services of the Carolinas (828 259-5314

DISABLED VETERAN HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION To qualify as a disabled veteran and In 2014, the Veterans Restoration Quarters served 424 be eligible for a homestead property tax homeless male Veterans with their 148 VA program exemption under North Carolina law, a person must meet certain criteria. The beds and 50 Permanent Supportive Housing units. property owner must be a veteran of In 2014 the Steadfast House served 34 homeless female Veterans with their 10 VA any branch of the US Armed Forces with program beds. an honorable discharge and must have In 2014 through the US Department of Labor Veteran Employment & Training Services a permanent & total service connected (VETS): disability of 100% from the US Depart- • Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) employed 167 Veterans at an ment of Veteran Affairs. If in receipt of average hourly rate of $13.50/hr compared to the DOL wage goal of $9.50 DIC, a surviving spouse of a disabled • Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program: Screened 168, Enrolled veteran may also qualify for a tax ex- 80, Housed 71 or 89% successfully housed and stabilized . emption. The disabled veteran homestead PROGRAMS: exemption is the first $45,000 of your • Programs (both Male and Female Veterans): assessed real property value is exempt • Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Shelter: Transitional Housing from tax abatement. • Homeless Education, Training and Employment Jail Ministry: Find more information about eligibility • Buncombe County Detention Center Supportive Services for Veterans and qualifications at www.dornc.com and Families (SSVF)

NEED HELP WITH HOUSING OR HOMELESSNESS? TRY THESE LOCAL HOUSING & CERTIFIED VETERAN PEER SUPPORT ASSISTANCE CENTERS

LME/MCO REGION 24/7 ACCESS NUMBER WEBSITE

Alliance Behavioral Healthcare Central/Eastern 1-800-510-9132 www.alliancebhc.org

Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions Mountain 1-800-939-5911 www.cardinalinnovations.org

Centerpoint Human Services Central 1-888-581-9988 www.cphs.org

East Carolina Behavioral Health Northeast Coastal 1-877-685-2415 www.ecbhlme.org

Eastpointe Sandhills 1-800-913-6109 www.eastpointe.net

Partners Behavioral Health Management Foothills 1-888-235-4673 www.partnersbhm.org

Sandhills Center Central 1-800-256-2452 www.sandhillscenter.org

Smoky Mountain LME/MCO Mountain 1-800-849-6127 www.smokymountaincenter.com

Trillium Healthcare Coastal 1-877-685-2415 www.trilliumhealthresources.org

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or homelessness. TR provides a bridge VA’S COMPENSATED WORK between hospitalization or intensive STAND DOWNS THERAPY outpatient treatment in a successful com- Stand Downs are one-to three-day munity of peer and professional support, VA’s Compensated Work Therapy events that provide homeless veterans with a strong emphasis on increasing (CWT) is comprised of three unique pro- a variety of services and allow VA and personal responsibility and achievement of grams which assist homeless veterans in community-based service providers individualized rehabilitation goals. returning to competitive employment: to reach more homeless veterans in a This program differs from other VA- Sheltered Workshop, Transitional Work, temporary refuge where they obtain operated residential bed programs in and Supported Employment. Veterans in food, shelter, clothing and a range of that participants contribute (using their CWT are paid at least the federal or state community and VA assistance. In many CWT earnings) to the cost of operating minimum wage, whichever is the higher. locations, Stand Downs provide health and maintaining their residence and are The Homeless Veteran Support Em- screenings, referral and access to long- responsible for planning, purchasing and ployment Program (HVSEP) provides term treatment, benefits counseling, ID preparing their own meals. vocational assistance, job development cards and access to other programs to Contact your local VA Medical Center and placement, and ongoing supports to meet their immediate needs. For more on page 56. improve employment outcomes among information on Stand Down dates and homeless veterans and veterans who locations, please contact the Homeless have been trained as Vocational Reha- HUD-VASH Veterans Programs Office at 1-877-4AID- bilitation Specialists (VSRs). VET or visit www.va.gov/HOMELESS, or This joint Supportive Housing Program CWT veterans have been success- go to our Facebook page for real-time with the US Department of Housing and fully employed over the years in various updates. Urban Development (HUD) provides competitive positions including, but permanent housing and ongoing case not limited to, health care, information VETERANS EMERGENCY management treatment services for technology, manufacturing, warehousing RELIEF PROGRAMS homeless veterans who would not be able construction trades, clerical and office to live independently without the support Many military and service organiza- support, retail and services delivery. CWT of case management. HUD’s Section 8 tions have emergency relief programs programs develop an individual rehabili- Voucher Program has designated more specifically designated to help veterans tation plan for each veteran and provide than 10,000 Vouchers to Public Housing and military members and their families. a wide range of support services to the Authorities (PHAs) throughout the country Inquire within local organizations about veteran at the CWT locations. Benefits for veterans who are homeless. This programs such as the Air Force Aid Soci- including service-connected compen- program allows veterans to live in veteran ety, American Legion Temporary Financial sation, and non-service-connected selected apartment units with a Housing Assistance, Army Emergency Relief, Dis- pensions cannot be reduced, denied, or Choice voucher. abled American Veterans Disaster Relief discontinued based on participation in These vouchers are portable so that Grants, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, CWT. veterans can live in communities served Salvation Army Home Front War Relief The CWT program’s mission is to pro- by their VA medical facility where case Program, and VFW Unmet Needs. For a vide realistic and meaningful vocational management services can be provided. list of VSO’s see pages 4 - 11. opportunities to the veteran, and en- See your local county social services office couraging successful reintegration into VAMC HOMELESS VETERAN for more information. the community at the veteran’s highest COORDINATORS functional level. DROP-IN CENTERS Asheville VAMC Fayetteville VAMC Contact your local VA Medical Center Alison Bond Emmitt Bryant on page 55 These programs provide a daytime (828) 298-7911 (910) 488-2120 sanctuary where homeless veterans ext. 5506 ext. 5796 TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCE can clean up, wash their clothing, and Durham VAMC Salisbury VAMC PROGRAM participate in a variety of therapeutic and Bob Williamson (704) 638-9000 rehabilitative activities. Linkages with (919) 286-0411 ext. 3466 The Transitional Residence (TR) program longer-term assistance are also available. ext. 7065 is a work-based Psychosocial Residen- Locations vary. tial Rehabilitation Treatment Program Contact your local Vet Center or VA offering a therapeutic residential setting Community Based Outpatient Clinic for for veterans involved in Compensated locations and services in your area. Work Therapy. The TR program provides See page 55 a rehabilitation-focused residential set- Homeless? ting for veterans recovering from chronic About to be? mental illness, chemical dependency and/ Call us! 844.NC4.VETS THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 97 HOUSINGHOMELESS TO HOUSING www.NC4VETS.comwww.NC4VETS.com

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High-cost, debt-trap loans can create long-term problems for North Carolina Veterans Across North Carolina, military, veteran, lenders. Data from the NC Commissioner of RESOURCES faith and community leaders are increasingly Banks office show that, on average, two- focused on the harm predatory lending inflicts thirds of these installment loans made each FOR NORTH on our communities. Some lenders violate our year in North Carolina are to renew existing state law and extend loans designed to trap accounts. CAROLINA borrowers in a cycle of debt. Veterans and North Carolina veterans are better off active duty service members should be aware considering other options before taking out VETERANS of which loans are legal and which are illegal one of these loans. Credit counselors can help in North Carolina, how to avoid a long-term you make a plan to manage your finances, or If you think a company is making financial headache, and where to turn for help can help if you are having trouble repaying illegal loans in North Carolina, if you need it. an installment loan. Many banks and credit Installment, payday and car-title loans are unions offer alternatives to installment loans please: misleadingly marketed to veterans across at a fraction of the interest rates other lenders the country as a quick fix when they are in a charge. While most people are hesitant to ask • File a complaint with the NC financial bind. However, once vets take out friends or family for money, borrowers caught Attorney General’s Office at these loans, they find that they cannot pay in the debt trap often turn to them for help to 877-566-7226 them off and cover their living expenses. They escape it anyway. or at www.ncdoj.gov end up taking out loan after loan after loan, We are making progress ending the • File a complaint with the paying new fees each time. This is the “debt debt trap, but there is still work to do. The Consumer Finance Protection trap,” and for some it’s a cycle they remain Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Bureau at: caught in for months or even years. writing new rules for payday, car-title, and www.consumerfinance.gov Fortunately, payday and car title loans are high-cost installment loans that will, among • If an active duty service member, illegal in North Carolina, including loans made other protections, require lenders to ensure military retiree, or dependent of over the internet. However, some lenders still that the borrower can effectively repay either, or otherwise eligible for make illegal internet loans to North Carolina the loan. In July 2015, the Department of military legal assistance, contact residents. If you are caught in one, you should Defense amended an existing rule to close the legal assistance office at the report the lender to the North Carolina loopholes in the Military Lending Act (MLA), nearest military installation Attorney General’s office. a critical protection designed to prevent • Contact the Center for Installment loans, however, are legal in abusive lenders from targeting service Responsible Lending at North Carolina as long as the loan does members and their families. The MLA caps 919-313-8521 not exceed our state’s interest rate and fee interest rates charged to service members at • Contact a credit counselor for cap. North Carolina law has a complicated 36%. Most lenders must comply with these free advice at: formula for determining the maximum annual new protections by October 2016. These 1-800-388-2229 or percentage rate (APR) of interest. Lenders protections only cover active duty members. www.debtadvice.org may charge up to 30% on loans up to $4000, Going forward, it is important that our and lower rates (24% and 18%) on amounts North Carolina legislature maintain the ban To learn more about debt trap above $4000, as well as small origination on car-title and payday lending. And it’s lending, visit: fees. Installment lenders are not required by important that installment loans not be made www.responsiblelending.org state law to determine whether a borrower even more expensive. actually has the ability to repay a loan. This If you would like learn more about this is significant because a borrower who falls issue, contact Susan Lupton at the Center behind on their loan, and refinances to avoid for Responsible Lending at susan.lupton@ a default, is the ideal customer for these responsiblelending.org or 919-313-8521.

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HOMELESS? HERE ARE SOME GREAT LOCAL RESOURCES

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF) GRANTS IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR GRANT YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2015 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Under the SSVF program, VA is awarding grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that provide services to very low-income Veteran families living in – or transitioning to – permanent housing. The SSVF program gives Veterans and their families the rapid assistance they need to remain in permanent housing or get back into A C C permanent housing as quickly as possible. A 3 N G 1 S S C V 12 9 R G H 9 10 10 12 12 10 10 12 H 1 10 Y A 3 G M 9 O B 1 9 9 C 1 A 10 D 12 10 N 10 10 Y C A D 12 1 1 3 5, 9 E M D 12 I M T 1 3, 5, 9 12 B 3, 5 8, 10, 11, 12 12 D R C M 1 C R 5, 10, 12 4, 10 4, 12 B 1 1, 3, 5 3, 5 6, 10, 12 B 1, 7 6 H L H S L 4, 12 1 1, 3, 5 G 1 C 4, 10 R H 6 G H 1 C G 3, 5 S M 4, 10 4, 12 1 M 1 1, 5 1, 3, 5 3, 5 C 1 1 M 4 L T 6 C M 1 1, 2, 3, 5 6 1 1 6 C C S 1 U R H 4 4 3, 5 6 A 4 4 D 4 6, 13 C 6 S O 4 6, 13 R SSVF CONTACT INFORMATION 4 B 6 1. Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry: 828-259-5314 or [email protected] 6, 13 2. Alston Wilkes Society: 704-375-0159 or [email protected]

3. Community Link: 704-943-9490/1-800-977-1969 or [email protected] C N H 6 4. Family Endeavors-Fayetteville Region: 910-672-6166 or [email protected] 6 5. Family Endeavors-Charlotte Region: 704-780-4950 or [email protected] B 6 6. Family Endeavors-Jacksonville Region: 910-459-4320 or [email protected] 7. Homeward Bound of Western NC: 828-772-9144 or [email protected] 8. Passage Home: 919-834-0666 ext. 236 or [email protected] 9. United Way of Forsyth County: 336-723-3601 or [email protected] 10. Volunteers of America Carolina-Durham Region: 919-530-1100 11. Volunteers of America Carolina-Wake Region: 919-831-9042 12. Volunteers of America Carolina-Rocky Mount Region: 252-985-0230 or [email protected] 13. Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency: 910-347-0060 or [email protected]

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Counties in color are covered by one or more Counties in gray are not covered by SSVF grants. SSVF grants. Use the number(s) in the county to find contact information in the list below.

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NORTH CAROLINA CONTINUUMS OF CARE (COCS)

CoC’s are a community plan to organize and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximize self-sufficiency. It includes action steps to end homelessness and prevent a return to homelessness. Currituc • Outreach Alleghany Camden Ashe Surry Northampton Gates • Emergency Shelter Stoes Rocingham Caswell Person Vance arren • Transitional Housing Granville ertford Pasuotan • Permanent Supportive alifa Peruimans Housing atauga iles adin orsyth Avery Guilford Orange ranlin ertie Chowan itchell Alamance Durham Nash Caldwell Davie ancey Aleander Edgecome adison Iredell ashington Tyrrell Davidson ae artin Dare ure Randolph Chatham ilson cdowell Catawa Rowan uncome Pitt eaufort aywood ohnston yde Swain incoln ee Greene Rutherford Caarrus arnett Graham enderson Stanly ayne acson Pol Cleveland Gaston ontgomery oore Craven Transylvania eclenurg enoir acon Cheroee Pamlico Clay Cumerland ones Union Richmond oe Sampson Anson Duplin Carteret Scotland Onslow NC-500 Winston-Salem/Forsyth Co. NC-506 Wilmington/Brunswick/ Mellin Parker: 336-734-1310 New Hanover/Pender Co. Roeson Cecelia Peers: 910-395-4553 laden Tim West: 336-734-1305 [email protected] Pender [email protected]/[email protected] NC-507 Raleigh/Wake Co. NC-501 Asheville/Buncombe Co. Shana Overdorf: 919-473-6933 Columus New anover Christiana Glenn Tugman: 828-251-4084 [email protected] [email protected] runswic NC-509 Gastonia/Cleveland/Gaston/Lincoln Co. NC-502 Durham City/Durham Co. Steve Crane: 704-866-6766 Lloyd Schmeidler: 919-560-4570 x. 22267 [email protected] [email protected] NC-511 Fayetteville/Cumberland Co. NC-503 NC Balance of State Sylvia McLean: 910-323-6112 NC Coalition to End Homelessness: 919-755-4393 [email protected]/[email protected] [email protected] NC-513 Chapel Hill/Orange Co. NC-504 Greensboro/High Point/Guilford Co. Corey Root: 919-245-2496 Darryl Kosciak: 336-553-2715 [email protected] [email protected] NC-516 Northwest NC NC-505 Charlotte/Mecklenburg Co. Tina Krause: 828-264-1237 Rebecca Pfeiffer: 704-336-2266 [email protected] [email protected]

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The CoCs are planning groups which develop strategies and coordinate action plans for the homeless in their defined area, including homeless veterans. The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness staffs the Balance of State CoC, which includes 79 counties.

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The organizing structure for coordinated work to end homelessness is called a Continuum of Care (CoC). In North Carolina there are 12 CoCs, which are situated either around larger cities and surrounding counties, or geographical groupings in more rural areas.

Fayetteville Location: 910.778.7181

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Licence Plates Legal Services Adaptive Equipment Hunting & Fishing Licenses Military Records Non-Profits ID Cards

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2014 MILITARY RETIREMENT There is no longer a retirement de- • Before Tax year 2014: Taxpayers BENEFITS DEDUCTION duction for military retirement benefits were allowed a deduction on their included in adjusted gross income for NC return for government retirement those who do not qualify for the Bailey income (up to $4,000) and private retirement deduction. The Tax Simpli- retirement income (up to$2,000), fication and Reduction Act (House Bill retirement benefits received by vested 998) was signed into law on July 23, NC State government, NC local 2013. Under this law, all taxpayers will government, or Federal Government be taxed at a lower rate and be granted Retirees under the Bailey Settlement, a higher standard deduction. The and Taxable Social Security. Act made significant changes to the • Tax Year 2014: The deductions for individual income tax law for tax years retirement benefits received pursuant beginning on or after January 1, 2014. to the Bailey settlement and Taxable Social Security are still allowed.

Although the $4,000 and $2,000 deduction will no longer be offered; under the Bailey Settlement, if an individual had five years of creditable service as of August 12, 1989, all of their military retirement income is exempt from N.C. State taxes. In addition, beginning in 2014, N.C. has increased the amount of standard deduction across the board, leaving North Carolinians paying lower taxes.

by VA physicians for skin conditions windows, lifts, power seats and other GUIDE DOGS AND caused by a service-connected special equipment necessary to assist SERVICE DOGS disability which the VA determines the person into and out of the vehicle causes irreparable damage to the or other conveyance. VA may provide guide dogs to blind veteran’s outer garment. VA will also repair, replace, or rein- veterans including the expense of stall adaptive equipment determined training the veteran on how to use necessary for the operation of a them, and the cost of the dog’s medi- vehicle acquired under this program, cal care. AUTOMOBILE or for the operation of a vehicle an Additionally, VA may also pro- eligible veteran may previously or vide service dogs trained for the aid ASSISTANCE PROGRAM subsequently have acquired. of hearing impaired veterans and The VA offers qualified veterans veterans with spinal cord injuries, and active duty service members a dysfunction and other chronic impair- one-time payment of up to $20,114 ment that substantially limits mobility. to be used toward the purchase of Currently there are pilot programs an automobile or other forms of being conducted by the VA to provide conveyance. To qualify, a veteran or service dogs to veterans who have service member must have one of the conditions such as PTSD. following disabilities including loss, or There are also many private non- permanent loss of use, of one or both profit organizations that provide feet, loss, or permanent loss of use, did you service dogs to disabled veterans. of one or both hands, or permanent See a list of non-profits on page impairment of vision in both eyes to a 112 certain degree. know?NORTH CAROLINA IS THE FASTEST CLOTHING ALLOWANCE GROWING REGION FOR The VA pays a clothing allowance to ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT veterans who, because of a service- VA will pay for installation of VA HEALTH CARE IN connected disability, wears or uses a adaptive equipment for automo- THE PAST 10 YEARS! prosthetic or orthopedic appliance biles deemed necessary to ensure (including a wheelchair) in which the that eligible veterans will be able to VA determined tends to wear out or safely operate vehicles, and to satisfy tear the clothing. The VA will also pay the applicable state standards of an annual clothing allowance to vet- licensure. This equipment includes erans who use medication prescribed power steering, power brakes, power

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MILITARY RECORDS VETERAN DESIGNATION AND MEDALS Veterans or their next of kin who need assistance in obtaining service ON NC DRIVER LICENSE records, a DD-214, or replacement awards and medals must formally The Department of Motor Vehicles request them through the National (DMV) now offers a veteran designa- Personnel Records Center (NPRC). tion that can be voluntarily placed The NPRC is the records custodian for on a North Carolina Drivers License. most discharged and retired members In order to receive the designation, of all branches of service. The fastest veterans must be a United States vet- way to obtain a copy is through their eran, provide proof of veteran status website. (DD-214, or DD-215), and meet all If you do not have access to the other North Carolina requirements for internet, you can order a copy by driving privilege or identification card mailing or faxing a Standard Form 180. including payment of the original, re- The forms are available in any CVSO newal or replacement fee, only if new office or online at www.archives.gov/ - not on renewal. veterans.

VETERANS RECOGNITION LICENSE PLATES

The North Carolina DMV offers specialty license plates to veterans and service members who want to display their military service.

You can choose from over 20 specialized license plates which include Purple Heart recipient, Bronze and Silver Star, Combat Theaters and POW plates.

To obtain a specialty license plate, proof of military service (DD-214) and form MVR-33A must be brought to a state veteran service office. You can find the form MVR-33A at your local DMV, State Veterans Of- fice or online at: www.ncdot.gov/download/dmv/Plates_MVR33A.pdf

SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE TYPES:

• Afghanistan Veteran • Legion of Merit • Bronze Star Valor Recipient • Legion of Valor • Bronze Star Recipient • Partially Disabled Veteran • Congressional Medal of Honor Pearl Harbor Survivor • Desert Storm Veteran • Purple Heart Recipient • 100% Disabled Veteran Motorcycle • Distinguished Flying Cross • Purple Heart Recipient • Distinguished Service Cross • Silver Star Disabled Veteran • Ex-Prisoner of War • Silver Star Recipient • Gold Star Lapel Button • Vietnam Era • Iraq Veteran • War on Terror • Korean Conflict • WW II Veteran

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NC HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES All North Carolina veterans who are 50% NORTH CAROLINA or more disabled may purchase a lifetime AQUARIUMS hunting-fishing license. www.ncaquariums.com Prices of the licenses range from $10 to $110 depending on the type of license the HOURS & FEES veteran wishes to purchase. To purchase a Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. year-round license, visit your local wild life commission or www.ncwildlife.org to Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day download a free application. Adults: Ages 13-61: $10.95 When returning an application, bring a copy of your VA deci- Seniors: Ages 62+: $9.95 sion letter awarding a 50% or greater disability rating and a check or Military: $9.95 money order. Children: Ages 3-12: $8.95 No charge for children 2 and under, registered NC school groups and NC Aquarium Society Members The Aquariums are wheelchair-accessible. OTHER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: The following attractions provide a discount on admission fees for ROANOKE ISLAND Active Duty Military and Veterans: 374 Airport Road, Manteo, NC, 27954, Toll Free: 800-832-3474 ext. 4 Battleship North Carolina www.battleshipnc.com PINE KNOLL SHORES NC Museum of Art www.ncartmuseum.org 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512, Toll Free: 800-832-3474 ext. 3 NC Museum of History www.ncmuseumofhistory.org FORT FISHER NC State Fair www.ncstatefair.org 900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC, 28449, Toll Free: 800-832-3474 ext. 2 Tryon Palace www.tryonpalace.org

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108 VISIT US @ NC4VETS.COM 844 NC4 VETS MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY Wednesday, October 19 featuring a military appreciation parade, specialDAIly exhibits, programs, music and more! DISCOUNT Active-duty service members, reservists, retirees, National Guardsmen and their dependents (ages 13-64) pay only $6 daily at the gate. That’s a 44% discount! Additionally, veterans are offered the same discount for themselves, plus one discounted ticket for a guest or dependent, for a total of two tickets at the reduced rate.

This offer is not available online or in advance. You must present proper identification at the ticket window to receive this discount. Identification accepted for discount: Valid Uniformed Services ID Valid Common Access Card (CAC) Valid North Carolina Driver’s License with Veteran Designation Valid Veteran’s Affairs Health Identification Card Photocopy of valid DD-214 Form Photocopy of valid NGB-22 Form JOIN US OCTOBER 13-23, 2016 www.ncstatefair.org

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VETERANS COURTS There is a growing effort nationally to institute Veterans Courts or dockets to allow district attorneys to send military members and veterans into treatment, rather than jail, when they commit a non-violent offense. These courts are staffed by people who take into consideration charges and challenges facing veterans who return home from war. They may allow some military members to enter into mental health diversion programs as treatment for non-violent infractions as opposed to automatically jailing the offender. The law relies on the judgment of a prosecutor, who will determine, on a case- by-case basis, which defendants may be eligible for diversion. These prosecutors must consider, for example, whether a veteran who spent four years at a military base should be offered the same diversion opportunity as one who deployed twice to combat situations in Afghanistan or Iraq. Prosecutors must decide how serious the crime must be before diversion is taken off the table and must consider the victim of the offense.

ment is recovered. VA benefits will not THE VETERANS JUSTICE be provided to any veteran or depen- KNOW A VET IN JAIL? OUTREACH (VJO) PROGRAM dent wanted for an outstanding felony Lucas Vrbsky GED, MSW, LCSW warrant. Incarcerated Veterans Reentry Specialist VJO offers outreach and case man- VA may be able to take a portion of agement to veterans involved in law the amount that an incarcerated veteran Salisbury VA Medical Center enforcement encounters, overseen by is not receiving and pay it to his or her 1601 Brenner Avenue, Rm: 122 treatment courts, and incarcerated in dependents, if they can show need. Salisbury, NC Carolina 28144 local jails. When a veteran is released from prison, his or her compensation or pen- Office: 800-469-8262 x5521 sion benefits may be restored. Mobile:704-267-9565 INCARCERATED Depending upon the type of disability, Fax: 704-638-3437 VETERANS BENEFITS the VA may schedule a medical exami- Email: [email protected] VA benefits are affected if a beneficia- nation to see if the veteran’s disability ry is convicted of a felony and impris- has improved or worsened. oned for more than 60 days. Disability compensation paid to an incarcerated veteran rated 20 percent or more dis- THE HEALTH CARE FOR did you abled is limited to the 10 percent rate. REENTRY VETERANS Payments are not reduced for par- know? ticipants in work-release programs, PROGRAM NORTH CAROLINA residing in halfway houses or under This program offers outreach to vet- HAS THE 3RD community control. erans incarcerated in state and federal Failure to notify VA of a veteran’s in- prisons, and referrals and short-term LARGEST ACTIVE carceration can result in overpayment of case management assistance upon DUTY MILITARY benefits and the subsequent loss of all release from prison. PRESENCE IN THE VA financial benefits until the overpay- UNITED STATES

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NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL NCVETSLEGAL.ORG Applying for a correction is a simple UNIVERSITY VETERANS NC Veterans Pro Bono Network is a process: however, it is recommended you LAW CLINIC collaboration of over thirty stakehold- use the services of a VSO. ers seeking to provide a structure and The North Carolina Central University sharing of information among service School of Law operates a Veterans Law APPLYING FOR REVIEW OF providers, law schools, legal aid organiza- Clinic that provides legal advice to veter- tions, public defenders, veterans service DISCHARGE ans in the community and throughout the organizations, VJOs and others interested You must make your application for state. Under extensive supervision, law in expanding pro bono representation to discharge upgrade within 15 years of students assist veterans and their fami- veterans throughout the state of North discharge. If your discharge is older than lies with the complexities and technical Carolina through public-private part- 15 years, you must apply for a change to aspects of filing their claims with the US nerships and recruitment of private bar your military records using the process Department of Veterans Affairs Regional members. detailed above. Offices nationwide, the Board of Veterans Form DD 293 (Application for the Appeals, and the US Court of Appeals for Review of Discharge or Dismissal from Veterans Claims. This service is provided CORRECTION OF ERRORS OR the Armed Forces) can be obtained from to veterans throughout North Carolina NCDVA or a local VSO. See pages 4-11 through partnerships with UNC Campus- INJUSTICES ON MILITARY for contact information. es located in other regions of the State. RECORDS The Veterans Law Clinic is handling all Requests to have military records cor- LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF types of claims at all stages of the Veter- rected are handled through each branch ans Affair’s claims adjudication process of service’s Boards for Correction of NORTH CAROLINA including judicial review. Military Records. Legal Aid of North Carolina is a state- The Veterans Law Clinic is one of the All requests to correct an error to wide, nonprofit law firm that provides free leading advocates for eligible active duty military records must be filed within three legal services in civil matters to low- personnel, veterans, or their survivors. years of discovery of the error and contain income people in order to ensure equal The Clinic accepts cases year-round but evidence, such as signed statements from access to justice and to remove barriers cannot accept all cases. To determine eli- you and other witnesses or copies of to economic opportunity. gibility, contact the Supervising Attorney. records that support your case. It is not www.legalaidnc.org Craig Kabatchnick, 919-530-6605. enough to provide the names of the witnesses.

VETERANS TREATMENT COURTS The court provides a means Craig V. Shore to divert veterans from the tra- Veterans Court Coordinator ditional criminal justice system District 12 and provide them the support Cumberland County they need to lead productive 117 Dick St and law-abiding lives through Fayetteville, NC 28301 referrals for treatment, educa- 910-475-3243 tion and vocational programs, and community resources, all Ricky L. Haralson while being judicially moni- Veterans Court Coordinator tored. District 28 Buncombe County Mark A. Teachey 60 Court Plaza Veterans Court Coordinator Asheville, NC 28801 District 11A 828-259-6601 Harnett County Courthouse 301 West Cornelius Harnett Women’s Resources Blvd., Suite 101 Joan R. Kammer Horton with rifle, 1956; Joan R. Kammer Horton Lillington, NC 27546 Papers (WV0155.6.004); Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project, Martha Hodges Special Collections and University See Page 115 910-814-4515 (Office) Archives, University Libraries, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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MISSION GOVERNOR’S WORKING Determined to expand and improve services for the state’s GROUP 800,000 Veterans, Governor Mc- Crory has built an unprecedented ON VETERANS, SERVICE intra-governmental Working MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES Group focused on Job Creation, Workforce Enrichment, Health and Wellness, Legal and Financial Services and Benefits for Veterans. NON PROFITS HELPING VETS: This real-time referral and col- Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? Below is a partial list of area non-profits that laboration network cuts red tape. are looking for a few good people! Seek out those programs in your communities, and make a difference today! JOIN US: Alcohol and Drug Council of NC Hope for the Homefront Outside the Wire Group ncveteransworkingroup.org (800) 688-4232 (719) 440-1000 www.otwgroup.org Alliance of Disability Advocates Iraq and Afghanistan Outward Bound for Veterans (919) 833-1117 Veterans of America (866) 467.7651 (202) 544-7692 BIANC (Brain Injury Association Oxford House of NC) Joint Veterans Crisis (800) 689-6411 (800) 377-1464 Response Team (919) 907-0577 Project Lazarus Blue Star Families (336) 667-8100 (202) 630-2583 Legal Aid of NC (866) 219-LANC (5262) Purple Heart Homes Canine Angels’ (704) 838-4044 (917) 575-6235 Lucy Daniels Center (919) 677-1400 The American Red Cross Care Share Health Alliance (800) 733-2767 (919) 861-8353 Military and Veterans Resource JOIN THE GROUP Coalition (Wake County Semper Fi Fund Carolina Veterans Support (919) 267-3690 (703) 640-0181 “Do you currently work in Group (919) 424-6346 National Alliance for Mental Step Up for Soldiers Veterans Affairs, or in a service Illness - NAMI (NC chapter) (910) 383.3220 area that supports veterans? The Charlotte Bridge Home (800) 451-9682 (704) 332-8802 Stop Soldier Suicide Governor’s Working Group on Navy Marine Corps www.stopsoldiersuicide.org Veterans, Service Members and Community Blueprint Relief Society (Fayetteville/Cum- TAPS (Tragedy Assistance (800) 654-8364 their Families is a unique and berland County) Program for Survivors) NC Equal Access (800) 959-TAPS valuable resource for those that Concerned Veterans for America to Justice care for our heroes. Great articles (703) 678 4664 TROSA (Durham) (336) 688-5329 (919) 419.1059 and informative monthly calls Easter Seals UCP North Carolina Heroes allow best practices to be shared (800) 662-7119 USO www.ncheroes.org (919) 840-3000 across our state. Please visit our Family Endeavors NC Justice Center website, ncveteransworkingroup. (910) 672-6166 US Veterans Corps (919) 856-2570 (919) 818-9609 org, for more information that Giving Women Wings NC VetsLegal can help you better help those www.givingwings.org Veterans Restoration Quarters www.ncvetslegal.org (ABCCM) who’ve served!” Gold Star Mothers Old North State Medical Society (828) 259-5300 (202) 265-0991 (919) 696.0206 – Secretary Cornell Wilson, Jr. VLCNC Cares Governor’s Working Group (Veterans Life Center) Major General (R), USMC Onslow County Partnership www.ncveteransworkinggroup.org for Children (919) 803-5516 NC Dept. of Military & Green Beret Foundation (888) 378-2470 Wags 4 Tags Veterans Affairs www.greenberetfoundation.org (919) 475-2076

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4.16.15 NC4V-2015-working.indd 107 5/12/15 7:06 AM PERSONAL SERVICES www.NC4VETS.com MILITARY & VETERAN ID CARDS If you are an Active Duty, Reserve or National Guard service member, dependent, or retiree, you can get a Military ID at any DEERS location within North Carolina. Veterans receiving VA benefits may be able to get an ID card (medical benefits card) at VA Medical Centers or Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). If you are not receiving benefits, you can choose to place your veteran status on your North Carolina Drivers License.

MILITARY ID (DEERS) LOCATIONS

ASHEVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER ELIZABETH CITY US COAST SUNNY POINT, MILITARY Appointments Only GUARD STATION OPERATION TERMINAL Monday – Friday 8:00-4:00 Appointments: M/T/Th/F 8:00-3:00 Appointments Only Asheville, NC Walkins: Wednesday 8:00 - 11:15 Thursdays Only 8:30 – 3:00 828-271-5000 ext. 14319/14331 Elizabeth City, NC Southport, NC MARINE CORPS AIR STATION- 252-335-6228 910-457-8000 ext. 230 NEW RIVER DEPT. HOMELAND SECURITY SEYMOUR JOHNSON Appointments & Walk-ins Appointments: M/T/Th/F 8:00-3:00 AIR FORCE BASE Monday – Friday 7:30-11:30; Walkins: Wednesday Only 8:00-11:15 Walk-ins Monday – Friday 12:30-4:30 Elizabeth City, NC 8:30 – 4:00 Jacksonville, NC 252-335-6228 910-449-6354 Goldsboro, NC 919-722-8702 NC AIR NATIONAL GUARD POPE AIR FORCE BASE Appointments Only Walk-ins: Mon-Wed & Fri 8:00-4:00 US NAVAL RESERVE CENTER Monday - Friday 8:00 – 3:00 Thurs 9:00-3:00 Appointments Only Charlotte, NC Spring Lake, NC Thursday’s Only 704-398-4782 910-394-2276 Wilmington, NC NAVY – MARINE CORPS 910-762-9676 RECRUITING CENTER FORT BRAGG, ID Card Facility Appointments & Walk-ins: Appointments Only ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER Mon-Fri: 9-5 Thursdays 9-7: Thursday Only 9-11; 1-3 Appointments Only Extended hours and weekends Charlotte, NC Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 – 11:30; available for groups with 704-598-0447 1:00 – 3:30 Commander’s Request and NC NATIONAL GUARD HQ, RALEIGH Greensboro, NC appointment Appointments & Walk-ins 336-668-0053 Ext 26 Fayetteville, NC Monday – Friday 8:00 - 4:00 910-396-9339 Raleigh, NC 919-664-6250

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Women Veterans are a vital part of the veteran community nationally, and more than 84,000 women vets have chosen to make North Carolina their home

Official United States Army Signal Corps photograph of two WAACs servicing an army truck, 1942; Irma Jackson Cayton Wertz Papers (WV0523.6.008); Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project, Martha Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. WOMEN’S SERVICES www.NC4VETS.com

In 2014, North Carolina ranked 6th in the United States NORTH in its population of women veterans while ranking 8th in veterans population overall. The women veterans CAROLINA population is the fastest growing segment of vets WOMEN nationally and in North Carolina. VETERANS

According to the NATIONAL GROWTH IN WOMEN they had served in combat. We here in North National Center for VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES Carolina are working to change that misper- SINCE 2012: ception, and we need your help to spread the Veterans Analysis word. Under Federal law, a veteran is any person and Statistics, while • 35.9 percent of U.S. business owners are who has served honorably on active duty in women the armed forces of the United States and was the overall veteran • 383,302 veteran women-owned businesses discharged or released under conditions other population of the exist – an increase of 294.7% over the 2007 than dishonorable. Census data The North Carolina Department of Military United States is • Veteran women-owned businesses and and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) is committed expected to decrease firms with no employees generated a total to providing information, advocacy, outreach of $17.9 billion in receipts (businesses with and support to all women veterans and their significantly in employees generated $10.9 billion) families in the state. The NCDMVA also seeks the future, the to ensure that women veterans are aware of Women veterans are a vital part of the veteran their federal and state benefits so they can percentage of community nationally and more than 84,000 obtain the unique care and assistance that is women veterans is women vets have chosen to make North Caro- available to them. lina their home. Outreach efforts are expanding every year projected to nearly A study released by Disabled American to aid women veterans in improving access to double in the next 30 Veterans in November 2014 found that women support and services from public and private veterans continue to experience “stubbornly organizations that specifically address the needs years. In 2015, North high” unemployment rates, a known precur- of women veterans, but we are not content to Carolina ranked 5th sor to poverty. Women veterans are the fastest stop there, we want to do more! Let us know growing segment of the homeless veteran how by visiting NC4VETS.com in the nation in the population, and are at higher risk for homeless- number of veteran ness than their male counterparts and female nonveterans. women-owned A 2010 study conducted by the United States employer firms by Department of Veterans Affairs found that 31 percent of female veterans did not believe they numbers employed. were eligible for VA benefits, mainly due to a Diane Kay Corcoran, Vietnam; Diane Kay Corcoran Papers (WV0526.6.008); Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project, Martha Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, perception that they were not a veteran unless University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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THE NCDMVA wants all women veterans to know about their Women Veterans seeking assistance may call the NC available veteran benefits, services and resources. Many women Department of Veterans Affairs at any time by dialing 844-NC4- veterans are not aware of all the benefits and programs they VETS (1-844-624-8387) or can visit the website at NC4VETS.com. qualify for or are eligible to receive.

that make it difficult for them to find NORTH CAROLINA WOMEN suitable employment. Most offices VETERANS SUMMIT AND have specialized staff—all of whom EXPO are veterans—who work closely with employers to create more opportunities The North Carolina Women Veterans for these veterans and provide them with Summit and Expo is a biennial event referrals to supportive services including VA VETERANS HEALTH whose purpose is to empower women vocational rehabilitation, transportation, ADMINISTRATION (VHA) veterans to live healthy, happy lives, elder care, food and nutrition services, The Veterans Health Care Act of become successful leaders in their and non-profit organizations that communities, and to advocate on behalf of 1992 authorized new and expanded address homelessness. services for women veterans. These other women veterans. Women veterans NCWorks Veteran Services (www. throughout the state participate in this services include: counseling for trauma nccommerce.com/workforce/job- related to sexual assault; specific health event to share their stories and exchange seekers/veterans) and NCDWS Veterans ideas about business, entrepreneurship, care services such as Pap smears, Services Facebook (www.facebook. mammography, and general reproductive educational and career opportunities, com/NCvets) and health and wellness. The event health care at VA facilities; and mental features state, local and federal exhibitors, health services that include substance a speaking program, and a series of UNITED STATES abuse counseling, evaluation and networking and breakout sessions. NC DEPARTMENT OF treatment of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) WVSE (women.nc4vets.com) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) The VHA encourages all women between ages 50 and 75 to get The Women Veterans Call Center mammograms every two years. If your NORTH CAROLINA WOMEN (WVCC) answers questions and responds health care provider recommends a to concerns from women veterans, their VETERANS DAY mammogram outside of this age range, families, and caregivers across the nation Every other year, the Governor may the VA will still provide it. about VA services and resources. The proclaim a day in the year as Women The Department of Veterans Affairs call is free, and women veterans can call Veterans Day. NCDMVA recognizes Mobile Mammography Unit provides as often as they need until they have the achievements of women veterans access to mammography screening at the answers to their questions. Hours who have served in the Armed Forces selected VA Health Care Centers in North of operation are Monday through Friday in defense of their country and is Carolina, and is one of only two regional 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET and Saturday, committed to improving veteran mobile radiology units in the US. The 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET. WVCC: opportunities throughout the state for Mobile Mammography Unit features 1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) women veterans in particular. digital mammography technology; all- The VA is taking steps to improve and female technologists; a private changing expand services for women veterans room with separate clinical exam who are homeless or at risk of becoming NORTH CAROLINA room; and the privacy and comfort of homeless. Many women veterans face a traditional screening center with the DEPARTMENT OF challenges when returning to civilian convenience of a fully functioning mobile COMMERCE life that are different from those of their unit. male counterparts, including raising The NC Division of Workforce The Women Veterans Health Program children on their own or dealing with Solutions provides job seeker services for promotes the health, welfare, and dignity the psychological after effects of events veterans, transitioning service members, of women veterans and their families such as military sexual trauma. These and eligible spouses. Women veterans by ensuring equitable access to timely, issues, without intervention, can put can visit their local NCWorks Career sensitive, and quality healthcare. There women veterans at greater risk of Center and take advantage of no-cost is a full-time Women Veteran Program becoming homeless. services, including career assessments, Manager at every VA Medical Center, a VA Homeless Women Veteran job interview preparation, resume Women’s Liaison at every community- Resources (www.va.gov/homeless/ and cover letter assistance, access to based outpatient clinic, and a Women for_women_veterans.asp) computers and free internet service, and Veterans Coordinator at every regional help with applying to local and federal office. VA Women Veterans Health Care employment and training opportunities. (www.womenshealth.va.gov) Some veterans face significant barriers

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ADDITIONAL VETERANS BENEFITS UNITED STATES CHAMBER NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATION (VBA) OF COMMERCE RESOURCES The VA’s Women Veterans Coordina- The US Chamber of Commerce is North Carolina Council for Women tors can assist women veterans with the working with the Business and Profes- ncadmin.nc.gov/about-doa/ development and handling of claims for sional Women’s (BPW) Foundation and divisions/council-for-women gender-specific conditions, including Military Spouse Employment Partnership North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault trauma from sexual harassment and as- in an effort to help women veterans and (NCCASA) sault. A PDF document has been created military spouses find meaningful employ- www.nccasa.org that addresses women veterans’ 25 most ment in the private sector. The US Cham- Dress for Success Triangle frequently asked questions about their ber of Commerce hosts tailored events trianglenc.dressforsuccess.org benefits, and it can be found along with and champions specific forums to address Dress for Success Charlotte many other resources on the VA’s Center some of the unique challenges these two charlotte.dressforsuccess.org for Women Veterans (CWV) website. VA groups have in obtaining employment. Dress for Success Winston-Salem CWV Resources (www.va.gov/womenvet) Hiring our Heroes (www.uschamber- winstonsalem.dressforsuccess.org foundation.org/hiring-our-heroes) and Women Veterans Support Services the Center for Women in Business (www. wvss-nc.org UNITED STATES SMALL uschamberfoundation.org/center-wom- The Aura Home for Homeless Women BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION en-business) Veterans Asheville aurahomewomenvets.org (SBA) University of North Carolina at Greensboro Women Veterans Historical Project In March 2016, the SBA’s Office of UNITED STATES DEPT. OF libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/landingpage/ Veterans Business Development (OVBD) LABOR (DOL) collection/WVHP and Office of Women’s Business Own- Steadfast House Women’s Shelter and Support ership (OWBO) submitted a report to Women veterans, who comprise 10 Program Asheville Congress increasing attention on women percent of the veteran population, but www.abccm.org/steadfast-house veteran-owned small businesses. The only 2 percent of all working women in report compiles and disseminates infor- America, are a critical segment of today’s ADDITIONAL mation on women veterans, and makes workforce. Job-hunting can be difficult UNITED STATES recommendations to improve outreach for anyone, and transitioning veterans RESOURCES to women veterans, providing them with may experience culture shock, difficulty greater access to procurement, lending, translating skills, unfamiliarity with the Dress for Success and affordable capital. civilian job search process, and more. www.dressforsuccess.org SBA Women Veterans Business Re- Unlike their male veteran peers, women VA Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) sources (www.sba.gov/offices/headquar- veterans may also experience unique www.diversity.va.gov ters/ovbd/spotlight) challenges common among nonveteran Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA) Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of working women. Memorial Free employment services are available www.womensmemorial.org Entrepreneurship (VWISE) is an entrepre- neurial training program for female veter- to women veterans nationwide from the American Women Veterans DOL Veterans’ Employment and Training americanwomenveterans.org ans of all service eras and branches with a passion for and interest in either starting a Service (VETS) Women Veteran Program – National Association of Black Military Women these services are targeted to be particu- www.nabmw.com new small business or growing an existing one. VWISE enables female veterans to larly helpful to women veterans. U.S Army Women’s Foundation As a part of the VETS program, the DOL armywomensfoundation.org learn business-savvy skills in order to turn their ideas or businesses into growth ven- also funds The Homeless Female Veter- The Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation ans’ and Homeless Veterans with Families vietnamwomensmemorial.org tures while recognizing entrepreneurship as an important part of economic growth Program. The program provides support- Women Marines Association ive services to eligible homeless female www.womenmarines.org nationwide. This unique training program was designed specifically by Syracuse veterans and female veterans who are at Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association risk of becoming homeless. The program www.armywomen.org University with the Office of Veterans Business Development, SBA, to encour- provides direct services through a case Women of the WAVES management approach that leverages womenofthewaves.com age and support female veterans with an interest in exploring career opportunities Federal, State and local resources. Eligible Service Women’s Action Network veterans are connected with appropri- www.servicewomen.org in small business ownership. SBA and Syracuse University VWISE ate employment and life skills support to Department of Defense Sexual Assault ensure a successful integration into the Prevention and Response with Safe Helpline (whitman.syr.edu/vwise) www.sapr.mil workforce. DOL VETS Women Veteran Program Alliance for National Defense www.4militarywomen.org (www.dol.gov/vets/womenveterans)

118 VISIT US @ NC4VETS.COM 844 NC4 VETS We advocate for and walk with women veterans. We engage with them in the process of obtaining the services and benefits they seek. Services offered are based on individual needs, and customized solutions are sought. Through our partnerships and programs, we are committed to supporting women as they transition back into family life. We help to identify employment opportunities and focus on personal goals. We are here to listen, guide, and support as women veterans establish plans and set out to achieve them.

e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (919) 808-1814 THE MISSION OF DRESS FOR SUCCESS We advocate for and walk with women veterans. We engage with them in the process of obtaining the IS TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO ACHIEVE services and benefits they seek. Services offered are ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY based on individual needs, and customized solutions PROVIDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, are sought. Through our partnerships and programs, we are committed to supporting women as they transition PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE AND THE back into family life. We help to identify employment DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO HELP opportunities and focus on personal goals. We are here to listen, guide, and support as women veterans WOMEN THRIVE IN WORK AND IN LIFE. establish plans and set out to achieve them. e-mail: [email protected] TRIANGLENC.DRESSFORSUCCESS.ORG Phone: (919) 808-1814

THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 119 WOMEN’S SERVICES www.NC4VETS.com

NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS AND VA MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA MEDICAL CENTERS Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is the term that Veterans Health Administrations facilities are the Department of Veterans Affairs uses to asked about experiences of sexual trauma refer to sexual harassment that occurred because they know that any type of trauma while the veteran was in the military. It can affect a person’s physical and mental includes any sexual activity where someone is health, even many years later. People can involved against his or her will—he or she may recover from trauma and the VA has free have been pressured into sexual activities services to help veterans do this. (for example, with threats of negative consequences for refusing to be sexually You do not need to have a VA disability cooperative, implied faster promotions, or (service connected) rating to receive these better treatment in exchange for sex), and services and may be able to receive services may have been unable to consent to sexual even if you are not eligible for other VA activities (for example, when intoxicated), or care. You do not need to have reported the may have been physically forced into sexual incident(s) when they happened or have ASHEVILLE VAMC activities. other documentation that they occurred. 1100 Tunnel Road Other experiences that fall into the category For more information, veterans can speak Asheville, NC 28805 of MST include unwanted sexual touching with a VA healthcare provider, contact the 828-298-7911 or grabbing; threatening, offensive remarks MST Coordinator at their nearest VA Medical about a person’s body or sexual activities; Women’s Health Clinic Center, or contact their local Vet Center. and/or threatening or unwelcome sexual More MST information can be found at advances. mentalhealth.va.gov. Both women and men can experience MST DURHAM VAMC during their service. All veterans seen at 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 919-286-0411 888-878-6890 WOMEN Women’s Health Clinic VETERANS

FAYETTEVILLE VAMC HEALTH CARE 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 1-855-VA-WOMEN 910-488-2120 800-771-6106 [1-855-829-6636] Women’s Health Clinic Women veterans are eligible for the same VA • Maternity care is covered in the medical benefits as male veterans. Comprehensive benefits package to include care for SALISBURY VAMC health services are available to women newborn children of women veterans veterans including primary care, mental for up to 7 days after birth. VA is also 1601 Brenner Avenue health care and reproductive health care mandated to implement pilot programs Salisbury, NC 28144 services. VA provides management of to provide child care to women veterans 704-638-9000 acute and chronic illnesses, preventive receiving medical care, and to provide 800-469-8262 care, contraceptive services, menopause readjustment services to women management, and cancer screenings, veterans. Infertility evaluation and limited Women’s Health Clinic including pap smear, and mammograms, and treatments also are available. gynecology. • Women Veterans Program Managers are available at all VA facilities to help veterans seeking treatment and benefits.

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Fort Bragg Camp Lejeune Cherry Point Seymour Johnson Elizabeth City Family Resources ACTIVE MILITARY www.NC4VETS.com

NORTH CAROLINA ACTIVE MILITARY

NORTH CAROLINA IS HOME superb ranges, amphibious have a $66 Billion impact on TO THE 4TH LARGEST landing sites, and dedicated our economy, representing MILITARY POPULATION IN airspace provide unique 15% of North Carolina’s gross THE UNITED STATES. training opportunities for all state product. Defense is Six major installations and services. Nothing Compares the 2nd largest economic several critical defense support with North Carolina’s air, land, engine in the state, just behind activities are located within and sea resources. agriculture. Each installation in the state. Our installations, There are nearly 600,000 North Carolina provides critical missions, assets, and personnel defense-related jobs in North capabilities that contribute to are some of the finest in the Carolina. Our DoD and our state’s livelihood and our Department of Defense. Its Homeland Security sectors nation’s security.

122 VISIT US @ NC4VETS.COM 844 NC4 VETS HAVE A QUESTION? CALL TODAY 844.624.8387 CAMP LEJEUNE / NEW RIVER Learn more: www.nc4vets.com/active-military/camplejeune

Camp Lejeune is home to the largest Camp Lejeune includes a 156,000-acre concentration of Marines in the Marine Corps training base, with 11 miles of beach capable and also the largest amphibious base on the for supporting amphibious operations, East Coast. II Marine Expeditionary Force, and 50 tactical landing zones. The Base Marine Special Operations Command, and community is home to over 45,000 Marine Corps Installations East provide the Servicemembers and civilian employees. Nation’s Rapid Response Team.

RELOCATION: EMPLOYMENT: FAMILY RESOURCES: Distribution Management Office (TMO) Army: cpol.army.mil Marine Corps Community Services Bldg 1011, Camp Lejeune (910) 451-2377 USAJOBS: www.usajobs.gov www.mccslejeune-newriver.com MCCS: www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/jobs Inns of the Corps Lejeune Department of Social Services www.navy.mil www.mccslejeune.com/inns Navy: www.onslowcountync.gov/DSS 910-451-3041 Employment Security Commission Food Stamps, etc., (910) 455-4145 www.ncesc.com - (910) 347-2121 Atlantic Marine Corps Communities Women, Infants, and Children Program www.atlanticmcc.com 866-509-2424 NCWorks Online www.fns.usda.gov/wic (910) 353-0022 www.ncworks.gov Military Installations Military Youth on the Move www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil North Carolina for Military Employment www.defenselink.mil/mtom www.nc4me.org Per Diem, Travel & Transportation DStress Line: www.dstressline.com/ Allowance Committee Family Member Employment Assistance Child and Youth Program www.defensetravel.dod.mil Program (FMEAP) www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/cytp www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/fmeap Navy Housing: www.housing.navy.mil Onslow County Partnership for Children Home Rentals/Sales www.onslowkids.org (910) 938-0336 Jacksonville Board of Realtors EMERGENCY: Tragedy Assistance Program www.jbornc.com Red Cross Office www.taps.org www.redcross.org (910) 451-2182/5159 Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors National Military Family Association www.ccrealtors.org (after hours 877-272-7337) www.militaryfamily.org

Duplin-Sampson Assoc. of REALTORS Navy Marine Corps Relief Society New Parent Support Program www.duplinsampsonrealtors.com www.nmcrs.org (910) 451-5346/5584 www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/npsp Neuse River Region Assoc. of REALTORS Exceptional Family Member Program www.nrrar.com Military One Source www.militaryonesource.mil www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/efmp Family Preparedness Counseling Services EDUCATION: www.ready.gov www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/counseling Onslow County Public Schools Military & Family Life Counselors www.onslow.k12.nc.us The National Weather Service www.weather.gov www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/mflc (910) 455-2211 North Carolina Road Conditions Marine Corps Family Team Building Camp Lejeune DoDea Schools www.ncdot.org/traffictravel www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/mcftb www.am.dodea.edu/lejeune/clds/ (910) 451-2461 NC Dept of Insurance Behavioral Health Info Network (BHIN) www.ncdoi.com www.bhin.usmc-mccs.org About.com: Private Schools www.privateschool.about.com NC Crime Control and Public Safety www.nccrimecontrol.org GreatSchools: www.greatschools.net Travel Warnings Military Child Education Coalition www.travel.state.gov www.militarychild.org Home School Legal Defense Association www.hslda.org

THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 123 ACTIVE MILITARY www.NC4VETS.com CHERRY POINT Learn more: www.nc4vets.com/active-military/cherrypoint Cherry Point is the largest Marine Corps Air Cherry Point has 4 runways over 8,000 feet Station in the world. It is the headquarters and over 29,000 acres of land! Bombing of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation ranges and outlying fields are used by Marine component of II Marine Expeditionary Force. Corps, Navy, and Air Force aviators for Cherry Point is home to the AV-8B Harrier, training. Nearly 14,000 Servicemembers and and will eventually be the largest F-35B Joint civilians work at Cherry Point. Srike Fighter base in the Nation.

Social Services – Carteret County RELOCATION: EMPLOYMENT: www.carteretcountync.gov/144/Social- Relocation Services: 252-466-4201 Army: cpol.army.mil Services 252-728-8485 USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov Traffic Management Office (TMO) mccscherrypoint.com/employment Women, Infants, and Children Program Bldg 298 E St MCCS: Navy: www.navy.mil mccscherrypoint.com/programs/family-care/wic MCAS Cherry Point NC 28533 252-447-0123 (252) 466-2345 Employment Security Commission 252-466-4455/3883 (Inbound Shipments) www.ncesc.com (910) 347-2121 Military Youth on the Move www.defenselink.mil/mtom Transient Officer Quarters (TOQ) NCWorks Online: www.ncworks.gov (252) 466-5169 / 3359 DStress Line: www.dstressline.com North Carolina for Military Employment Transient Enlisted Quarters (TEQ) www.nc4me.org Child and Youth Program (252) 466-3060 mccscherrypoint.com/programs/family-care/ Family Member Employment Assistance children-youth Atlantic Marine Corps Communities Program (FMEAP) cp.atlanticmcc.com 888-883-0980 usmc-mccs.org/employ/benefits/employee/ Craven Smart Start, Inc Military Installations eap.html www.cravensmartstart.org www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil (252) 636-3198 Per Diem, Travel & Transportation Carteret County Partnership for Children EMERGENCY: Allowance Committee www.carteretkids.org Red Cross Office: www.redcross.org www.defensetravel.dod.mil 252-727-0440 (910) 451-2182/5159 Navy Housing: www.housing.navy.mil (after hours 877-272-7337) Tragedy Assistance Program: www.taps.org Home Rentals/Sales: Navy Marine Corps Relief Society National Military Family Association Neuse River Region Association of www.nmcrs.org (910) 451-5346/5584 www.militaryfamily.org REALTORS: www.nrrar.com Military One Source New Parent Support Program: Carteret County Association of Realtors www.militaryonesource.mil 252-466-3651 www.ccrealtors.org Family Preparedness: www.ready.gov Exceptional Family Member Program mccscherrypoint.com/programs/family-care/ The National Weather Service exceptional-family-member EDUCATION: www.weather.gov 252-466-7533 Craven County Schools North Carolina Road Conditions Marine & Family Programs www.craven.k12.nc.us www.ncdot.org/traffictravel 252-514-6300 mccscherrypoint.com/programs NC Dept of Insurance: www.ncdoi.com Carteret County Schools www.carteretcountyschools.org NC Crime Control and Public Safety (252) 728-4583 www.nccrimecontrol.org About.com: Private Schools Travel Warnings: www.travel.state.gov www.privateschool.about.com GreatSchools: www.greatschools.net FAMILY RESOURCES: Military Child Education Coalition Marine Corps Community Services www.militarychild.org mccscherrypoint.com Home School Legal Defense Association Dept. of Social Services – Craven County www.hslda.org www.cravencountync.gov/departments/dss.cfm Food Stamps, etc., 252-636-4900

124 VISIT US @ NC4VETS.COM 844 NC4 VETS HAVE A QUESTION? CALL TODAY 844.624.8387 ELIZABETH CITY Learn more: www.nc4vets.com/active-military/elizabethcity Located in the heart of Northeastern Comprised of more than 880 acres and North Carolina, the U.S. Coast Guard Base nearly 2,000 Servicemembers and civilian at Elizabeth City is a regional command employees, the base is the Coast Guard’s center that provides logistics, engineering, largest aviation facility, and the largest administrative, financial, purchasing, and employer in Northeastern North Carolina. health care services to Coast Guard units Elizabeth City is the hub for Coast Guard throughout North Carolina. aviation support.

Women, Infants, and Children Program RELOCATION: EMPLOYMENT: www.fns.usda.gov/wic 800-367-2229 USCG Elizabeth City Welcome Aboard Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil/baseElizabethCity/ www.uscg.mil/civilian/careeropps.asp Military Youth on the Move welcomeaboard.asp www.uscg.mil/alc/jobs.asp www.defenselink.mil/mtom Area Housing Office at Base Portsmouth USAJOBS: www.usajobs.gov DStress Line: www.dstressline.com (757) 686-4044 Employment Readiness Program Youth Program Center: 919-722-0502 Rental Partnership Program, Leased 3rd Fl., Bldg. 4-2843 Albemarle Smart Start Partnership Housing, Housing Releases and 910-396-2390 www.albemarlessp.org (252) 333-1233 Community Housing Referrals/Listings Spouse Employment Assistance Tragedy Assistance Program: www.taps.org (757) 686-4047 www.uscg.mil/worklife/spouse_employment.asp National Military Family Association Housing Referral Network, Leased 202-475-5158 www.militaryfamily.org Housing, Housing Releases and NCWorks Online: www.ncworks.gov Community Housing Referrals/Listings USCG Special Needs Program (757) 686-4081 North Carolina for Military Employment www.uscg.mil/worklife/special_needs.asp www.nc4me.org 757-686-4023 Military Installations www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil Per Diem, Travel & Transportation EMERGENCY: FACEBOOK: Allowance Committee Red Cross Office: www.redcross.org U. S. Coast Guard Base, Elizabeth City, N.C. www.defensetravel.dod.mil (910) 451-2182/5159 www.facebook.com/BaseElizabethCity (after hours 877-272-7337) Home Rentals/Sales: U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS Welcome to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance facebook.com/uscoastguardairstationecity/ www.cgmahq.org 800-881-2462 www.ar-nc.com U.S. Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic Military One Source facebook.com/USCGMidAtlantic www.militaryonesource.mil EDUCATION: Family Preparedness Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Schools www.ready.gov GOVERNMENT: www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/pages/ECPPS City and County Tax Information 252.335.2981 The National Weather Service www.co.pasquotank.nc.us/Tax.htm GreatSchools www.weather.gov 252-338-5169 www.greatschools.net North Carolina Road Conditions Department of Motor Vehicles Military Child Education Coalition www.ncdot.org/traffictravel 1164 US 17 South www.militarychild.org NC Crime Control and Public Safety Elizabeth City, 27909 252-331-4776 Home School Legal Defense Association www.nccrimecontrol.org www.hslda.org North Carolina Division of Non-Public FAMILY RESOURCES: Education USCG Elizabeth City MWR www.ncdnpe.org www.uscg.mil/baseElizabethCity/mwr [email protected] Department of Social Services www.co.pasquotank.nc.us/DSS Food Stamps, etc., 252-338-2126

THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS 125 ACTIVE MILITARY www.NC4VETS.com FORT BRAGG Learn more: www.nc4vets.com/active-military/fortbragg With over 65,000 Servicemembers and On its 161,000 acres, Fort Bragg also houses civilian employees, Fort Bragg has the the U.S. Army Airborne Forces, Joint Special highest population of any U.S. Army Operations Command, Special Operations installation. The base is home to the Army’s Command, Army Forces Command, and the Rapid Response Force, consisting of Special Army Reserve Command. Operations and Airborne Soldiers.

Employment Security Commission Partnership for Children of Cumberland RELOCATION: www.ncesc.com (910) 347-2121 County: ccpfc.org: (910) 867-9700 Installation Transportation Office (ITO) 1st Floor, Bldg. 4-2843 NCWorks Online: www.ncworks.gov Tragedy Assistance Program: www.taps.org Inbound 910-396-2903/6790 North Carolina for Military Employment National Military Family Association IHG Army Hotels on Fort Bragg www.nc4me.org www.militaryfamily.org www.ihg.com/armyhotels/hotels/us/en/ New Parent Support Program reservation 910-396-7700 www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/npsp EMERGENCY: Housing Referral Service Office Red Cross Office: www.redcross.org Exceptional Family Member Program 6th Floor, Bldg. 4-2843 910-396-1022 (910) 451-2182/5159 bragg.armymwr.com/us/bragg/programs/efmp (after hours 877-272-7337) Military Installations Counseling Options www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil Army Emergency Relief bragg.armymwr.com/us/bragg/programs/ Per Diem, Travel & Transportation www.aerhq.org/dnn563 866-878-6378 counseling-options Allowance Committee Military One Source www.defensetravel.dod.mil www.militaryonesource.mil FACEBOOK PAGES: Home Rentals/Sales: Family Preparedness: www.ready.gov Fort Bragg: facebook.com/fortbraggnc Fayetteville Regional Association of The National Weather Service REALTORS: www.fayettevillencrealtors.com Bragg Training and Education Center: www.weather.gov facebook.com/BraggTrainingAndEducationCenter Cumberland County Board of REALTORS North Carolina Road Conditions www.ccbor.com/ Fort Bragg Family and MWR: www.ncdot.org/traffictravel facebook.com/fortbraggmwr/

NC Dept of Insurance: www.ncdoi.com Ft. Bragg Housing Services Office: EDUCATION: NC Crime Control and Public Safety facebook.com/pages/Ft-Bragg-Housing- Cumberland County Public Schools www.nccrimecontrol.org Services-Office/217629734944267 ccs.k12.nc.us 910-678-2300 Travel Warnings: www.travel.state.gov Fort Bragg Army Wellness Center: Fort Bragg DoDea Schools facebook.com/pages/Fort-Bragg-Army- www.dodea.edu/Americas/NC-FortBragg Wellness-Center/212313675513024 910-907-0200 FAMILY RESOURCES: Fort Bragg Community Health Promotion: About.com: Private Schools Army Community Service (ACS) facebook.com/BraggCHP www.privateschool.about.com www.fortbraggmwr.com/acs Fort Bragg VETCEN: GreatSchools: www.greatschools.net Department of Social Services facebook.com/ft.bragg.vetcen www.dss.co.cumberland.nc.us Military Child Education Coalition Food Stamps, etc., 910-323-1540 Fort Bragg Wildlife Branch: www.militarychild.org facebook.com/fortbraggwildlife Women, Infants, and Children Program Home School Legal Defense Association www.fns.usda.gov/wic 800-367-2229 www.hslda.org Military Youth on the Move GOVERNMENT: www.defenselink.mil/mtom City and County Tax Information EMPLOYMENT: www.co.cumberland.nc.us/tax.aspx DStress Line: www.dstressline.com Army: cpol.army.mil 910-678-7507 USAJOBS: www.usajobs.gov Child and Youth Program mccscherrypoint.com/programs/family-care/ Department of Motor Vehicles Employment Readiness Program children-youth www.ncdot.org/DMV 3rd Fl., Bldg. 4-2843 910-396-2390 910-678-7507

126 VISIT US @ NC4VETS.COM 844 NC4 VETS HAVE A QUESTION? CALL TODAY 844.624.8387 SEYMOUR JOHNSON Learn more: www.nc4vets.com/active-military/seymourjohnson Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, with Seymour Johnson represents the entire U.S. a population of approximately 6,000 Air Force training capability for the F-15E Servicemembers and civilian employees, Strike Eagle. The 916th Air Refueling Wing is is home to the Air Combat Command’s the preferred alternative for the first Reserve- 4th Fighter Wing. With 2 training and 2 led KC-46A Pegasus main operating base. operational squadrons.

North Carolina Division of Non-Public Women, Infants, and Children Program RELOCATION: Education www.fns.usda.gov/wic 800-367-2229 Travel Management Office www.ncdnpe.org 1280 Humphrey St Military Youth on the Move 919-722-5458 www.defenselink.mil/mtom Temporary Lodging – Southern Pines Inn EMPLOYMENT: DStress Line: www.dstressline.com afciviliancareers.com www.sjfss.com/lodging/lodging.html Air Force: Youth Program Center: 919-722-0502 919-722-0385 USAJOBS: www.usajobs.gov Partnership for Children of Wayne County Housing Management Office Employment Readiness Program pfcw.org 919-735-3371 1500 Vermont Garrison St, Bldg 3801 3rd Fl., Bldg. 4-2843 Tragedy Assistance Program: www.taps.org 919-722-0363 910-396-2390 National Military Family Association Military Installations Employment Security Commission www.militaryfamily.org www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil www.ncesc.com (910) 347-2121 Exceptional Family Member Program Per Diem, Travel & Transportation NCWorks Online 919 -722-1123 Allowance Committee www.ncworks.gov www.defensetravel.dod.mil North Carolina for Military Employment Home Rentals/Sales: www.nc4me.org FACEBOOK PAGES: Seymour Johnson AFB Goldsboro Wayne County Association of facebook.com/SeymourJohnsonAirForceBase REALTORS EMERGENCY: www.usamls.net/goldsboro Red Cross Office: www.redcross.org Seymour Johnson AFB Airman & Family (910) 451-2182/5159 Readiness Center: facebook.com/sjafrc (after hours 877-272-7337) Seymour Johnson AFB Passenger Terminal EDUCATION: facebook.com/seymourjohnsonpax Wayne County Public Schools Air Force Aid Society www.waynecountyschools.org www.afas.org/703-972-2650 Exceptional Family Members Program – 919-731-5900 Military One Source Seymour Johnson AFB: facebook.com/sjefmp Private Schools: www.militaryonesource.mil Seymour Johnson AFB Military Family Housing Arendell Parrott Academy, TK-12: Family Preparedness facebook.com/seymourjohnsonhousing www.parrottacademy.org. www.ready.gov Faith Christian Academy, PK-12: The National Weather Service Health Promotions Program-Seymour www.fcagoldsboro.com. www.weather.gov Johnson AFB Saint Mary School, PK- 8: facebook.com/Health-Promotions-Program- North Carolina Road Conditions www.smsgoldsboro.org. Seymour-Johnson-AFB-107513789304823 www.ncdot.org/traffictravel Wayne Christian School, Daycare-12: www.waynechristian.org. NC Crime Control and Public Safety Wayne Country Day School, K-12: www.nccrimecontrol.org GOVERNMENT www.waynecountryday.com City and County Tax Information www.waynegov.com/463/Tax GreatSchools FAMILY RESOURCES: 919-731-1461 www.greatschools.net Airman & Family Readiness Center Department of Motor Vehicles Military Child Education Coalition 919-722-1123 701 West Grantham Street www.militarychild.org Department of Social Services Goldsboro, 27530 Home School Legal Defense Association www.waynegov.com/domain/44 919-731-7963 www.hslda.org Food Stamps, etc., 919-580-4034

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RESOURCE DIRECTORY INDEX

EXPANDED CONTENT EMPLOYMENT 16 HOMELESS TO HOUSING 93 State Government 17 Emergency Support 94 Trades/Skills/Licenses 18 Housing Support Assistance 96 Troops to Teachers 25 Debt Management 99 NC Works Program 26 Resource Maps 100 NC Commerce Veterans Workforce Offices 31

VA BENEFITS 37 PERSONAL SERVICES 105 Filing Disability Claims 38 Driver’s License + License Plates 107 Compensation + Pension 42 Hunting + Fishing 108 Disabled Veterans 44 Governor’s Working Group 112 Burial & Cemetery Benefits 46 DEERS ID Card Services 114

NEW SECTION HEALTHCARE 53 WOMEN’S SERVICES 115 Enrollment + Eligibility 54 Introduction 116 NC Veterans Health Clinics 58 Women Veterans Health Program 117 Social + Mental Health Services 62 Additional Resources 120 VA Healthcare Alternatives 69 Vocational Rehabilitation 70 NC Veterans Homes 74

NEW SECTION EDUCATION 81 ACTIVE MILITARY 121 Tuition Assistance 82 Camp Lejeune 123 State + University Scholarship Programs 84 Cherry Point 124 Apprenticeship Services 86 Elizabeth City 125 UNC System Veteran Points of Contact 89 Fort Bragg 126 Seymour Johnson 127

Military & Veterans Affairs Health and Human Services Department of Commerce www.milvets.nc.gov