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SECRETARY OF ADMINISTRATION THANK YOU FOR Bill Daughtridge, Jr. YOUR SERVICE DIRECTOR “My cousin Paul, a U.S. Marine, fought in Vietnam. As a VETERANS AFFAIRS youngster, I was sickened to see the way that he was Ilario Pantano treated when he came home. I swore, as many of you Former Marine Scout/Sniper did too, that such treatment of our vets would never happen again. Not on my watch.” Marine Infantry Officer
Gulf War I & II North Carolina loves her veterans, We’ve worked hard to break down the her active military, and their families. As barriers and make government work for your Governor, I want to make sure that you. You deserve it. DEPUTY DIRECTOR you have all of the tools that you need If you are a friend or family member, Glenn Batten to succeed. I also want to make sure our please share this guide with a veteran, state government is walking with you guardsmen, or reservist you love. And LCDR, USN (Ret) every step of the way. if you are still on Active Duty, hold onto I have directed my team, starting this guide. You may need it when you Special thanks to the agencies and staff whose with Bill Daughtridge, Jr., my Secretary make this great state your home! hard work and unprecedented collaboration is of Administration, and Marine General Join me in making sure that every Cornell Wilson, my Military Advisor, to veteran knows that when North Carolina making North Carolina more veteran friendly bring all the agencies across the state says “Welcome Home” we mean it. and federal government together with Welcome Home Heroes, and may every day. their non-profit and volunteer partners. God continue to bless America! Across the colleges and departments such as Commerce, Health, Transporta- tion, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs, my goal is a united team, a “one-stop- shop,” where all of a veteran’s questions, concerns and needs can be solved in one place. From jobs and education to Pat McCrory, Governor General Disclaimer health care and benefits, this Resource The State of North Carolina Guide is part of our NC4VETS initia- REFERENCE HEREIN TO ANY SPECIFIC COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, PROCESS, OR SERVICE BY TRADE NAME, tive “to make North Carolina the most TRADEMARK, MANUFACTURER, OR OTHERWISE DOES NOT Veteran Friendly State in America,” and it NECESSARILY CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ITS ENDORSEMENT, doesn’t stop here. RECOMMENDATION, OR FAVORING BY NC4VETS. Call us at (844) NC4-VETS, or visit us THE MATERIAL PROVIDED IN THIS PUBLICATION IS online at NC4VETS.com for the latest PRESENTED IN SUMMARY FORM, IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND updates, and share them with fellow IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Veterans on Facebook, Twitter and mobile apps too.
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EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE North Carolina offers a variety NC4VETS serves as the hub of employment services and for referrals to Federal VA, benefits to veterans who State and Local health care are unemployed or seeking VA BENEFITS resources. NC4VETS programs employment, including: Veterans and their dependents also include four State Veterans employment centers to assist may be eligible for various Homes across North Carolina veterans, transitioning service benefits administered by the to serve our veterans requiring members and their families, and VA; State and County Veterans long-term care. unemployment benefits while Service Officers throughout you are seeking employment. North Carolina help veterans and their families file VA claims.
A directory of benefits and resources can be found on the back cover of this resource guide for veterans.
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EDUCATION PERSONAL As a veteran, there are SERVICES education benefits available We provide benefits counseling which you may use for a wide and referral services to veterans variety of approved education and their families in order to HOUSING provide them with accurate and training programs, Through partnerships with information on the entire including: apprenticeship Federal, State and Local range of issues associated with and on-the-job training, providers, NC4VETS is your veterans’ benefits, entitlements, college degree and certificate one-stop-shop to ensure that and State services. programs, flight training, and all veterans and their families correspondence courses. are aware of the many options available to fulfill all of their emergency or home ownership needs.
THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 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 24/ MACON COUNTY NCWORKS 103 Call St. Ext 1040-L East US Hwy. 19E 23 Macon Ave. CAREER CENTERS Wilkesborro, NC 28697 Suite 2 Courthouse Annex 1/ ALEXANDER COUNTY (336) 838-5164 Burnsville, NC 28714 Franklin, NC 28734 604 7th St., SW. 8/ AVERY COUNTY (828) 682-6618 (828) 369-9534 Taylorsville, NC 28681 428 Pineola St. 17/ BUNCOMBE COUNTY 25/ MADISON COUNTY (828) 632-4631 Newland, NC 28659 48 Grove St. 4646 US Highway 25-70 2/ ASHE COUNTY (828) 466-5535 Asheville, NC 28801 Marshall, NC 28753 626 Ashe Central School Rd. 9/ BURKE COUNTY (828) 251-6200 (828) 649-2577 Unit 5 720 East Union 18/ CHEROKEE COUNTY 26/ SWAIN COUNTY Jefferson, NC 28640 Morganton, NC 28655 800 US Hwy. 64 50 Main St. (336) 982-5627 (828) 438-6161 Murphy, NC 28906 Bryson City, NC 28713 3/ CATAWBA COUNTY 10/ CALDWELL COUNTY (828) 837-7407 (828) 488-2149 3301 Hwy. 70 SE. 1909 Hickory Blvd. 20/ GRAHAM COUNTY 27/ TRANSYLVANIA Newton, NC 28658 Lenoir, NC 28645 347 Rodney Orr Bypass 45 Oak Park Drive (828) 466-5535 (828) 759-4680 Robbinsville, NC 28771 Brevard, NC 28712 4/ IREDELL COUNTY 11/ CLEVELAND COUNTY (828) 479-3376 (828) 883-2550 133 Island Ford Road 404 East Marion St. 21/ HAYWOOD COUNTY Statesville, NC 28625 Shelby , NC 28150 1170 North Main St. VETERAN (704) 878-4241 (704) 480-5414 Waynesville, NC 28786 SERVICE OFFICES 4/ IREDELL COUNTY 12/ MCDOWELL COUNTY (828) 456-6061 532 Patterson Ave. Ste. 170 316 Baldwin Ave. 22/ HENDERSON COUNTY 1/ ALEXANDER COUNTY Mooresville, NC 28115 Marion, NC 28752 26 Francis Road 621 Liledoun Road (704) 360-8067 (828) 652-7131 Hendersonville, NC 28792 Taylorsville, NC 28681 5/ LINCOLN COUNTY 13/ MITCHELL COUNTY (828) 693-1703 (828) 632-5411 529 North Aspen St. 200 Mayland Drive 22/ HENDERSON COUNTY 1/ ALEXANDER COUNTY Lincolnton, NC 28092 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 180 West Campus Drive Bethlehem Office (704) 735-8035 (828) 766-1195 Flat Rock, NC 28043 45 Rink Dam Road 6/ WATAUGA COUNTY 15/ RUTHERFORD COUNTY Job Links # (828) 694-1755 Hickory, NC 28601 130 Poplar Grove Conn. 139 East Trade St. 23/ JACKSON COUNTY (828) 495-1050 Boone, NC 28607 Forest City, NC 28043 26 Ridgeway St. 2/ ASHE COUNTY (828) 265-5385 (828) 245-9841 Suite 2 150 Government Circle Sylva, NC 28779 Suite 2100 (828) 586-4063 Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 846-5575
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3/ HICKORY VSC 9/ BURKE COUNTY 17/ CANTON VSC 27/ TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY 1985 Tate Blvd. S.E. 501 North Green St. 120 Main St. 203 E Morgan St. Suite 113 Morganton, NC 28655 Canton, NC 28716 Room 237 Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 439-4376 (828) 646-6937 Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 322-6616 10/ CALDWELL COUNTY 18/ CHEROKEE COUNTY (828) 884-3276 3/ CATAWBA COUNTY 905 West Ave. NW 75 Peachtree St. 100-A SW Blvd. Lenoir, NC 28645 Murphy, NC 28906 MEDICAL Newton, NC 28658 (828) 757-1345 (828) 835-8663 FACILITIES (828) 465-8255 11/ CLEVELAND COUNTY 19/ CLAY COUNTY 10/ HICKORY CBOC 4/ IREDELL COUNTY County Admin. Bldg. 54 Church St. 2440 Century Place SE, 202 S. Center St. 311 E. Marion St. Hayesville, NC 28904 Hickory, NC 28602 Statesville, NC 28677 Shelby, NC 28150 (828) 389-3355 (828) 431-5600 (M,T,TH,F) (704) 484-4803 20/ GRAHAM COUNTY 15/ RUTHERFORD CBOC (704) 878-3135 12/ MCDOWELL COUNTY 12 North Main St. 374 Charlotte Road 4/ IREDELL COUNTY 100 Spaulding Road Robbinsville, NC 28771 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 610 E Center Ave. Marion, NC 28752 (828) 479-6208 (828) 288-2780 Mooresville, NC 28115 (828) 659-0833 21/ HAYWOOD COUNTY 17/ ASHEVILLE VAMC (704) 664-3869 (W only) Call (828) 659-0821 for 215 N. Main St. 1100 Tunnel Road Statesville office appointments Waynesville, NC 28786 Asheville, NC 28805 (704) 878-3135 (M,T,TH,F) 13/ MITCHELL COUNTY (828) 452-6634 (828) 298-7911 5/ LINCOLN COUNTY 130 Forest Service Dr. 22/ HENDERSON COUNTY 24/ FRANKLIN CBOC 206 Gamble Drive Suite C 1200 Spartanburg Hwy. 647 Wayah St. Suite A Bakersville, NC 28705 Suite 200 Franklin, NC 28734 Lincolnton, NC 28092 (828) 688-2200 Hendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 369-1781 (704) 736-8506 14/ POLK COUNTY (828) 697-4817 6/ WATAUGA COUNTY 75 Carmel Lane 23/ JACKSON COUNTY 331 Queen St., Suite C. Columbus, NC 28722 100 County Services Park CEMETERIES Boone, NC 28607 (828) 894-0003 Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 265-8065 15/ RUTHERFORD COUNTY (828) 631-2231 23/ WESTERN CAROLINA 7/ WILKES COUNTY 303 Fairground Rd. 24/ MACON COUNTY STATE VETERANS CEMETERY 108 North St. Spindale, NC 28160 104 E. Main St. 962 Old US Hwy. 70 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (828) 287-6185 Suite 5 Black Mountain, NC 28711 (336) 651-7327 16/ YANCEY COUNTY Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 669-0684 8/ AVERY COUNTY 110 Town Square Drive (828) 349-2151 175 Linville St. Room 12 25/ MADISON COUNTY Newland, NC 28657 Burnsville, NC 28714 280 N. Main St. (828) 733-8211 (828) 682-1514 Mars Hill Town Hall 9/ MORGANTON VSC 17/ ASHEVILLE VAMC VSC Mars Hill, NC 28754 301 East Meeting St. 1100 Tunnel Rd. (828) 646-6937 Suite 2 Asheville, NC 28805 26/ SWAIN COUNTY Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 298-7911 Ext 5331 101 Mitchell St. (828) 430-7136 17/ BUNCOMBE COUNTY Bryson City, NC 28713 35 Woodfin St. (828) 488-9273 Ext. 2205 Asheville, NC 28802 (828) 250-5726
THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF 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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6/ MONTGOMERY COUNTY 14/ YADKIN COUNTY 19/ MECKLENBURG COUNTY NCWORKS 1011 Page St. 223 E. Main St. 7140 Forest Point Blvd. CAREER CENTERS Troy, NC 27371 Yadkinville, NC 27055 Suite A 1/ ALAMANCE COUNTY (910) 572-3641 (336) 786-4169 Charlotte, NC 28217 2640 S. Columbine Lane 8/ FORSYTH COUNTY 15/ UNION COUNTY (704) 565-6865 Burlington, NC 27215 450 West Hanes Mills Rd. 1125 Skyway Drive 19/ MECKLENBURG COUNTY (336) 570-6800 Suite 101 Monroe, NC 28110 5601 Executive Center Dr. 2/ ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Winston Salem, NC 27105 (704) 283-7541 Charlotte, NC 28212 8340 NC Hwy. 87 (336) 776-6720 16/ ROWAN COUNTY (704) 566-2870 Reidsville, NC 27320 8/ FORSYTH COUNTY 1904 South Main St. 20/ ALLEGHANY COUNTY (336) 634-5600 NW 2701 University Pkwy. Salisbury, NC 28114 115 D Atwood St. 3/ RANDOLPH COUNTY Winston Salem, NC 27105 (704) 639-7529 Sparta, NC 28675 600 South Fayetteville St. (336) 724-3625 16/ ROWAN COUNTY (336) 372-9675 Asheboro, NC 27203 9/ DAVIDSON COUNTY 1300 W. Bank St. (336) 625-5128 211 West Colonial Drive Salisbury, NC 28145 VETERAN 3/ RANDOLPH COUNTY Thomasville, NC 27360 (704) 633-6633 SERVICE OFFICES 629 Industrial Park Ave. (336) 472-3116 17/ DAVIE COUNTY 1/ ALAMANCE COUNTY Asheboro, NC 27203 9/ DAVIDSON COUNTY 371 N. Main Street 201 W. Elm St. (336) 625-5128 103 West Center St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Graham, NC 27253 4/ GUILFORD COUNTY Lexington, NC 27295 (336) 776-6720 (336) 570-6763 313 North Raleigh St. (336) 248-2326 18/ GASTON COUNTY 2/ ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Greensboro, NC 27401 10/ ANSON COUNTY 7220 Wilkinson Blvd. DSS Family Planning Bldg. (336) 373-5922 514 N. Washington St. Room 212 425 NC 65 4/ GUILFORD COUNTY Wadesboro, NC 28170 Belmont, NC 28012 Reidsville, NC 27320 2005-B S. Elm-Eugene St. (704) 694-6551 (704) 266-5005 (336) 342-8449 Greensboro, NC 27406 11/ STANLY COUNTY 18/ GASTON COUNTY 3/ RANDOLPH COUNTY (336) 334-5777 2215 US Hwy. 52 N. 1391 Bessemer City Rd. 158 Worth St. 4/ GUILFORD COUNTY Albemarle, NC 28001 Gastonia, NC 28052 Asheboro, NC 27203 607 Idol St. (704) 982-2183 (704) 853-5328 (336) 318-6909 High Point, NC 27261 12/ CABARRUS COUNTY 19/ MECKLENBURG COUNTY 4/ GUILFORD COUNTY (910) 347-4141 2275 Kannapolis Hwy. 5601 Executive Center Dr. 201 W. Market St. 5/ RICHMOND COUNTY Concord, NC 28027 Charlotte, NC 28212 Suite 108 115 W. Franklin St. (704) 786-3183 (704) 336-2102 Greensboro, NC 27401 Rockingham, NC 28379 13/ SURRY COUNTY 19/ MECKLENBURG COUNTY (336) 641-2957/2958 (910) 997-9180 541 West Pine St. 1401 West Morehead St. Mt. Airy, NC 27030 Charlotte, NC 28208 (336) 786-4169 (704) 206-1350
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4/ GUILFORD COUNTY 11/ STANLY COUNTY 18/ GASTON COUNTY 16/ SALISBURY VAMC 325 E. Russell Ave. 1000 N. First St. 965 Roberts Dr. 1601 Brenner Ave. Room 145 Suite 6 Gastonia, NC 28054 Salisbury, NC 28144 High Point, NC 27260 Albemarle, NC 28001 (704) 866-3606 (704) 638-9000 (336) 641-7929 (704) 986-3694 19/ CHARLOTTE VSC (800) 469-8262 5/ RICHMOND COUNTY 12/ CABARRUS COUNTY 5500 Executive Center Dr. 19/ CHARLOTTE CBOC 125 S. Hancock St. 65 Church St., SE Suite 132 8601 University East Dr. Rockingham, NC 28379 Concord, NC 28025 Charlotte, NC 28212 Charlotte, NC 28213 (910) 997-8232 (704) 920-2869 (704) 563-2037 (704) 597-3500 6/ MONTGOMERY COUNTY 13/ SURRY COUNTY 19/ MECKLENBURG COUNTY 203-A West Main St. 1218 State St. 700 N. Tryon St. CEMETERIES Troy, NC 27371 Suite 700 Charlotte, NC 28202 16/ SALISBURY NATIONAL (910) 576-4711 Mt. Airy, NC 27030 (704) 336-2102 CEMETERY 7/ STOKES COUNTY (336) 783-8820 20/ ALLEGHANY COUNTY 501 Statesville Blvd. Stokes County Gov’t. Center 14/ YADKIN COUNTY 90 S. Main St. Salisbury, NC 28144 Bldg. 1012, Room 156 101 State St. Sparta, NC 28675 (704) 636-2661 Danbury, NC 27016 Courthouse, Room 105 (336) 372-4850 (336) 593-2468 Yadkinville, NC 27055 VET CENTERS 8/ STATE SERVICE CENTER (336) 679-8209 MEDICAL 111 Federal Building 15/ UNION COUNTY FACILITIES 9/ GREENSBORO VET CENTER 251 N. Main St. County Building 3515 W. Market St. 5/ HAMLET CBOC Winston-Salem, NC 27511 407 N. Main St. Suite 120 100 Jefferson St. (336) 725-8781 Monroe, NC 28112 Greensboro, NC 27406 Hamlet, NC 28345 8/ CLEMMONS VSC (704) 283-3807 (336) 333-5366 (910) 582-3536 2511 Neudorf Rd. 16/ ROWAN COUNTY 19/ CHARLOTTE VET CENTER 8/ WINSTON-SALEM CBOC Suite 1. 2727 Old Concord Rd. 2114 Ben Craig Dr. 190 Kimel Park Drive Clemmons, NC 27012 Salisbury, NC 28147 Suite 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (336) 766-1496 (704) 216-8130/8139 Charlotte, NC 28262 (336) 768-3296 9/ DAVIDSON COUNTY 16/ SALISBURY VAMC VSC (704) 549-8025 8/ WINSTON-SALEM ANNEX 913 Greensboro St. 1601 Brenner Ave. 2101 Peters Creek Parkway Suite 101 Salisbury, NC 28144 Winston-Salem, NC 27127 Lexington, NC 27292 (704) 638-9000 Ext 6472 (336) 761-5300 (336) 242-2037 17/ DAVIE COUNTY 10/ ANSON COUNTY 277 Meroney St. 111 North Greene St. Mocksville, NC 27028 Wadesboro, NC 28170 (336) 753-6225 (704) 694-4418
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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 21/ DURHAM COUNTY NCWORKS 742 East Chatam St. 401 Mercer Mill Rd. 1105 South Briggs Ave. CAREER CENTERS Cary, NC 27511 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Durham, NC 27703 1/ WARREN COUNTY (919) 469-1406 (910) 862-3255 (919) 560-6880 309 North Main St. 10/ WAKE COUNTY 14/ COLUMBUS COUNTY 22/ ORANGE COUNTY Room 123 220 Swinburne St. 4564 Chadbourrn Hwy. 503 West Franklin St. Warrenton, NC 27589 Raleigh, NC 27610 Whiteville, NC 28472 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (252) 257-3230 (919) 250-3770 (910) 642-7141 (919) 968-2031 2/ FRANKLIN COUNTY 10/ WAKE COUNTY 14/ COLUMBUS COUNTY 23/ CHATHAM COUNTY 6 North Main St. 1830 B. Tillery Place 913 Jefferson St. 225 East Beaver St. Franklinton, NC 27525 Raleigh, NC 27604 Whiteville, NC 28472 Siler City, NC 27344 (919) 494-1162 (919) 715-0111 (910) 642-0146 (919) 742-7454 3/ JOHNSTON COUNTY 10/ WAKE COUNTY 15/ ROBESON COUNTY 23/ CHATHAM COUNTY 224 Peedin Rd. 350 East Holding Ave. 289 Corporate Dr. 764 West St. Smithfield, NC 27577 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Lumberton, NC 28358 Pittsboro, NC 27312 (919) 934-0536 (919) 562-6300 (910) 618-5500 (919) 545-8054 4/ SAMPSON COUNTY 10/ WAKE COUNTY 16/ HOKE COUNTY 24/ LEE COUNTY 115 North Blvd. 1002 Dogwood Dr. 304 Birch St. 1909 Lee Ave. Clinton, NC 28328 Zebulon, NC 27597 Raeford, NC 28376 Sanford, NC 27330 (910) 592-5756 (919) 404-3900 (910) 875-5059 (919) 775-2241 5/ ONSLOW COUNTY 10/ WAKE COUNTY 17/ SCOTLAND COUNTY 25/ CASWELL COUNTY 461 Western Blvd. 130 North Judd Pkwy., NE 303 North Main St. 331 Piedmont Dr. Suite 106 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Laurinburg, NC 28352 Yanceyville, NC 27379 Jacksonville, NC 28540 (919) 557-1121 (910) 276-4260 (336) 694-5975 (910) 347-2121 11/ HARNETT COUNTY 18/ MOORE COUNTY 6/ PENDER COUNTY 101 Hunt Valley Dr. 245 Shepherd Trail VETERAN 904-A South Walker St. Dunn, NC 28334 Aberdeen, NC 28315 SERVICE OFFICES Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 891-2915 (910) 944-7697 1/ WARREN COUNTY (910) 259-0240 11/ HARNETT COUNTY 19/ GRANVILLE COUNTY 109 S. Main St. 7/ NEW HANOVER COUNTY 1137 E Cornelius Harnett Blvd. 111 Hilltop Village Warrenton, NC 27589 717 Market St. Lillington, NC 27546 Oxford, NC 27565 (252) 257-3385 Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 814-4042 (919) 693-2686 2/ FRANKLIN COUNTY (910) 251-5777 12/ CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20/ PERSON COUNTY 113 South Main St. Ste. 103 8/ BRUNSWICK COUNTY 414 Ray Ave. 203 N. Main St., Ste. 212 Louisburg, NC 27549 5300-7 Main St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 Roxsboro, NC 27573 (919) 496-1939 Shallote, NC 28470 (910) 486-1010 (336) 599-3109 3/ JOHNSTON COUNTY (910) 754-6120 12/ CUMBERLAND COUNTY 21/ DURHAM 309 E. Main St. 9/ VANCE COUNTY Ft. Bragg, NC 1058 W. Club Blvd. Ste. 848 Smithfield, NC 27577 857 S. Beckford Dr. Ste. G. Bldg. 4-2843 Durham, NC 27701 (919) 989-5067 Henderson, NC 27536 Normandy Dr. (919) 354-2748 (252) 438-6129 (910) 436-0301
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4/ SAMPSON COUNTY 12/ FT. BRAGG SSC 23/ CHATHAM COUNTY 12/ FAYETTEVILLE CBOC 120 County Complex Rd. 2843 Normandy Dr. 15 South St. 2919 Breezewood Ave. Suite 100 Bldg. 3-4-2843, Rm. BB33 Pittsboro, NC 27312 Ste. 101 Clinton, NC 28328 Ft. Bragg, NC (919) 542-8202 Fayetteville, NC 28304 (919) 592-2862 (910) 908-3482 Veterans service officer is only (910) 488-2120 ext. 6100 5/ ONSLOW COUNTY 13/ BLADEN COUNTY available the 1st Thursday of the 12/ FAYETTEVILLE VAMC 234 NW Corridor Blvd. 301 S. Cypress St. month 2300 Ramsey St. Jacksonville, NC 28540. Elizabethtown, NC 28337 23/ CHATHAM COUNTY Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 347-3309 (910) 862-6781 1105 E. Cardinal St. (910) 488-2120 6/ PENDER COUNTY 14/ COLUMBUS COUNTY Siler City, NC 27312 (800) 771-6106 15060 US Hwy. 17 N 805 Pinckney St. (919) 642-6994 12/ VILLAGE GREEN ANNEX Suite 107 Whiteville, NC 28472 Veterans service officer is only 1991 Fordham Dr. Hampstead, NC 28443 (910) 640-6638 available the 2nd Thursday of the Fayetteville, NC 28304 (910) 270-5005 15/ ROBESON COUNTY month (910) 488-2120 ext. 4020 6/ PENDER COUNTY 113 W. Eighth St. 24/ LEE COUNTY 15/ ROBESON CO. CBOC 805 S. Walker St. Lumberton, NC 28358 1615 South Third St. 139 Three Hunts Dr. Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 671-3070 Sanford, NC 27330 Pembroke, NC 28372 (910) 259-1203 16/ HOKE COUNTY (919) 776-0501 ext. 2209 (910) 272-3220 7/ WILMINGTON VSC 129 West Elwood Ave. 25/ CASWELL COUNTY 21/ DURHAM VAMC 3205 Randall Prkwy. Raeford, NC 28376 Social Services Bldg. 508 Fulton St. Suite 102 (910) 875-2147 Yanceyville, NC 27379 Durham, NC 27705 Wilmington, NC 28403 17/ SCOTLAND COUNTY (336) 694-4141 (919) 286-0411 (910) 251-5704 507 W. Covington St. (888) 878-6890 7/ NEW HANOVER COUNTY Laurinburg, NC 28352 MEDICAL 21/ HILLANDALE I 230 Government Center Dr. (910) 277-2597 1824 Hillandale Rd. Suite 36 18/ MOORE COUNTY FACILITIES Durham, NC 27705 Wilmington, NC 28403 707 Pinehurst Ave. 2/ FRANKIN CBOC (919) 383-6107 (910) 798-7611 Carthage, NC 28327 647 Waya St. 21/ HILLANDALE II 7/ WILMINGTON HCC + VSC (910) 947-3257 Franklin, NC 28734 1830 Hillandale Rd. 1705 Gardner Dr. 19/ GRANVILLE COUNTY (828) 369-1781 Durham, NC 27705 Wilmington, NC 28405 119 Hilltop Village 5/ JACKSONVILLE CBOC (919) 642-6994 (910) 251-5704 Hwy. 158 West 241 Freedom Way 8/ BRUNSWICK COUNTY Oxford, NC 27565 Midway Park, NC 28544 CEMETERIES* #10 Referendum Dr. NE (919) 693-1484 (910) 353-6406 5/ COASTAL CAROLINA STATE Building F. 20/ PERSON COUNTY 5/ JACKSONVILE II CBOC VETERANS CEMETERY Bolivia , NC 28422 325 South Morgan St. 306 Brynn Marr Rd. 110 Monford Point Rd. (910) 253-2233 Roxboro, NC 27573 Jacksonville, NC 28546 Jacksonville, NC 28541 9/ VANCE COUNTY (336) 597-7891 (910) 343-5301 (910) 347-4550 300 South Garnett St. 21/ DURHAM COUNTY 7/ WILMINGTON HCC 12/ SANDHILLS STATE Rm. 115 414 East Main St. 1705 Gardner Rd. VETERANS CEMETERY Henderson, NC 27536 Durham, NC 27701 Wilmington, NC 28405 8220 Bragg Blvd. (252) 438-4619 (919) 560-8387 (910) 343-5300 Ft. Bragg, NC 28310 10/ WAKE COUNTY 21/ DURHAM VSC 8/ BRUNSWICK CBOC (910) 436-5630 3000 Falstaff Rd. 115 Market St. 20 Medical Campus Dr. Raleigh, NC 27610 Suite 205 Supply, NC 28462 VET CENTERS (919) 212-8387 Durham, NC 27701 (910) 754-6141 11/ HARNETT COUNTY (919) 560-6672 10/ RALEIGH I CBOC 5/ JACKSONVILLE VET CENTER 102 E. Front St. 21/DURHAM VAMC VSC 3305 Sungate Blvd. 110A Branchwood Dr. Lillington, NC 27546 508 Fulton St. Raleigh, NC 27610 Jacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 893-7574 Area C, 10th flr. Rm:C10019 (919) 212-0129 (910) 577-1100 12/ FAYETTEVILLE VSC (919) 286-0411 ext. 6604 10/ RALEIGH II CBOC 10/ RALEIGH VET CENTER 255 Green St. 22/ ORANGE COUNTY 3040 Hammond Business Pl. 1649 Old Louisburg Rd. Suite 903 113 Mayo St. Suite 105 Raleigh, NC 27604 Fayetteville, NC 28306 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 856-4616 (910) 486-1551 (919) 245-2890 (919) 899-6259 12/ FAYETTEVILLE VET CENTER 12/ CUMBERLAND COUNTY 4140 Ramsey St. 301 E. Russell St. Suite 110 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Fayetteville, NC 28311 (910) 677-2970 (910) 488-6252
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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 CENTERS Williamston, NC 27892 Lonoir Community College Columbia, NC 27925 2/ DARE COUNTY (252) 792-7816 Bullock Building (252) 796-3251 2522 South Croatan Hwy. 16/ BERTIE COUNTY Kinston, NC 28501 6/ HYDE COUNTY Nags Head, NC 27959 1001 South King St. (252) 526-4435 30 Oyster Creek Rd. (252) 480-3500 Windsor, NC 27983 25/ WILSON COUNTY Swan Quarter, NC 27885 4/ PASQUOTANK COUNTY (252) 794-5616 302 Tarboro St. (252) 926-5280 422 Mcarthur St. 17/ JONES COUNTY Wilson, NC 27893 7/ CARTERET COUNTY Elizabeth City, NC 27909 509 NC Hwy. 58 North (252) 234-1129 3710-B John Platt Dr. (252) 331-4798 Trenton, NC 28585 27/ WAYNE COUNTY Morehead City, NC 28557 7/ CARTERET COUNTY (252) 448-4791 2006 Wayne Memorial Dr. (252) 728-8440 309 Commerce Ave. 18/ HERTFORD COUNTY Goldsboro, NC 27534 8/ PAMLICO COUNTY Morehead City, NC 28557 109 Community College Rd. (919) 731-7950 828 Alliance Main St. (252) 726-7151 Ahoskie, NC 27910 28/ DUPLIN COUNTY Bayboro, NC 28515 8/ PAMLICO COUNTY (252) 862-1257 192 Magnolia Exit (252) 745-4086 705 Main St. 19/ PITT COUNTY Keanansville, NC 28349 9/ BEAUFORT COUNTY Bayboro, NC 28515 3101 Bismark St. (910) 296-1478 1308 Highland Dr. (252) 745-9934 Greenville, NC 27834 Suite 104 9/ BEAUFORT COUNTY (252) 355-9067 VETERAN Washington, NC 27889 1385 John Small Ave. 21/ EDGECOMBE COUNTY SERVICE OFFICES (252) 946-8016 Washington, NC 27889 110 Fountain Park Dr. 10/ WASHINGTON COUNTY 2/ DARE COUNTY (252) 946-3116 Battleboro, NC 27809 112 Latham Ave. 954 Marshall Collins Dr. 11/ CHOWAN COUNTY (252) 977-3306 Plymouth, NC 27889 Manteo, NC 27954 300 N. Virginia Rd. 22/ HALIFAX COUNTY (252) 799-9764 (252) 475-5604 Edenton, NC 27932 1620 East 10th St. 11/ CHOWAN COUNTY 4/ ELIZABETH CITY VSC (252) 482-2195 Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 100 Court St. 1023 U.S. 17 South 14/ CRAVEN COUNTY (252) 537-4188 Edenton, NC 27932 Suite 2 2836 Neuse Blvd. 23/ GREENE COUNTY (252) 482-1033 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 New Bern, NC 28560 818 Highway 91 North (252) 331-4741 (252) 514-4828 Snow Hill, NC 28580 (252) 747-5689
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KINSTON STATE LEARN MORE VETERANS HOME ABOUT THE KINSTON STATE 2150 HULL ROAD HOME FOR KINSTON, NC 28504 VETERANS ON 252-939-8000 PAGE 73
13/ GATES COUNTY 19/ GREENVILLE VSC & HCC 26/ NASH COUNTY 27/ GOLDSBORO CBOC 112 Court St. 401 Moye Blvd. 110 Fountain Park Dr. 2610 Hospital Rd. Gatesville, NC 27938 Greenville, NC 27834 (Monday only) Goldsboro, NC 27534 252-357-1400 (252) 830-2149 Ext. 3680 Battleboro, NC 27809 (919) 731-4809 12/ PERQUIMANS COUNTY 19/ PITT COUNTY (252) 977-3350 104 Dobb St. 1717 West 5th St. 26/ NASH COUNTY Hertford, NC 27944 Greenville, NC 27834 Claude B. Mayo Admin. Bldg. (252) 426-1796 (252) 902-3090 120 W. Washington St, 3rd Flr CEMETERIES* 14/ CRAVEN COUNTY 20/ NORTHAMPTON COUNTY Nashville, NC 27856 27/ EASTERN CAROLINA 2818 Neuse Blvd. 100 West Jefferson St. (Tuesday and Thursday only) STATE VETERANS CEMETERY- Suite 15 Jackson, NC 27845 (252) 462-2719/2720 GOLDSBORO New Bern, NC 28562 (252) 534-2621 27/ WAYNE COUNTY (OPENING FALL 2015) (252) 636-6611 21/ EDGECOMBE COUNTY 2001 E. Ash St., Suite D 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd. 15/ MARTIN COUNTY 201 St. Andrews St. Goldsboro, NC 27530 Goldsboro, NC 27544 205 E. Main St. Tarboro, NC 27886 (919) 731-1490 (919) 807-4250 Williamston, NC 27892 In Office W. & F. only 28/ DUPLIN COUNTY (252) 789-4398 (252) 641-7846 169 Mallard St. VET CENTERS 16/ BERTIE COUNTY 22/ HALIFAX COUNTY Kenansville, NC 28349 19/ GREENVILLE VET CENTER 106 Dundee St. 26 North King St. (910) 296-2114 1021 W.H. Smith Blvd. Windsor, NC 27983 Halifax, NC 27839 Suite 100 (252) 794-5304 (252) 583-1688 Option 1 MEDICAL Greenville, NC 27834 17/ JONES COUNTY Ext. 2263 FACILITIES (252) 355-7920 389 Highway 58 South 22/ KINSTON VSC 4/ ELIZABETH CITY CBOC Trenton, NC 28585 1136 Hwy. 258 N. Suite 101 1845 W. City Dr. (252) 448-1121 Kinston, NC 28504 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 18/ HERTFORD COUNTY (252) 522-5050 (252) 331-2191 704 North King St. 23/ GREENE COUNTY 7/ MOREHEAD CITY CBOC Winton, NC 27986 229 Kingold Blvd. 5420 Hwy. 70 (252) 358-7811 Snow Hill, NC 28580 Morehead City, NC 28557 19/ GREENVILLE VSC (252) 747-7320 (252) 240-2349 3740 South Evans St. 25/ WILSON VSC 19/ GREENVILLE HCC Suite A 113 E. Nash St. 401 Moye Blvd. Greenville, NC 27858 Suite 404 Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 355-9052 Wilson, NC 27893 (252) 830-2149 *National VA Cemetery in New Bern is at capacity (252) 237-2422
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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. 14 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 FOR YOUR COMPLETE JOBS RESOURCE ON PAGE 27.
THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 15 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 Barber CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE Examiners 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 Agriculture Drug Protection Division NC Dept. Secretary of State & Consumer Services Veterinary Tel: (919)733-3313 Solicitation Licensing BOILER INSPECTOR 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 Licensing BUILDING INSPECTOR AUCTIONEER Tel: (704)793-1342 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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CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK DEPUTY SHERIFF ESTHETICIAN FUR DEALER NC Social Work Certification and NC Department of Justice NC State Board of Cosmetic Art NC Wildlife Resources Licensure Board Sheriff’s Standards Services Board Examiners Commission Tel: (336)625-1679 Tel: (919)779-8213 Tel: (919)733-4117 Tel: (919)707-0010 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL DETENTION OFFICER EXTERMINATOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR NC Department of Insurance NC Department of Justice NC Department of Agriculture NC Licensing Board for General Division of Engineering and Sheriff’s Standards Services Board & Consumer Services Structural Contractors Building Codes Code Officials Tel: (919)779-8213 Pest Control Division Tel: (919)571-4183 Tel: (919)733-6100 Qualification Board DIAGNOSTIC MOLECULAR GEOLOGIST Tel: (919)661-5880 SCIENTIST FAMILY THERAPIST NC Board for Licensing of COMMERCIAL DRIVER National Accrediting Agency for NC Marriage and Family Therapy Geologists NC Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Licensure Board Tel: (919)850-9669 Tel: (773)714-8880 Tel: (919)469-8081 Transportation Division of Motor GRAIN DEALER Vehicles, Commercial Driver’s DIETICIAN AND NUTRITIONIST FEE-BASED PRACTICING NC Department of Agriculture & Training Section North Carolina Board of PASTORAL COUNSELOR Consumer Services Tel: (919)715-7000 Dietetics/Nutrition NC State Board of Fee-Based Tel: (919)733-7125 Tel: (919)228-6391 Practicing Pastoral Counselors COMMERCIAL DRIVER GROUND PESTICIDE Tel: (336) 794-3470 TRAINING SCHOOL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR APPLICATOR INSTRUCTOR NC State Board of Examiners of FIRE INSPECTOR NC Department of Agriculture NC Department of Electrical Contractors NC Department of Insurance & Consumer Services, Structural Transportation School of Bus and Tel: (919)733-9042 Office of the State Fire Marshall Pest Control Division Traffic Safety Section Tel: (919)661-5880 Tel: (919)733-6100 Tel: (919)715-7000 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR NC State Board of Examiners of FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR GUARD DOG SERVICE COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN Electrical Contractors NC Department of Insurance OPERATOR NC Department of Environment Tel: (919)733-9042 Division of Engineering and North Carolina Department and Natural Resources Division Building Codes ELECTROLOGIST of Justice, Law Enforcement of Marine Fisheries Tel: (919)661-5880 Training & Standards Tel: (252)726-7021 NC Board of Electrolysis Examiners FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTION Tel: (919)661-5980 CONCESSION STAND Tel: (336)856-1010 CONTRACTOR/FIRE SPRINKLER HATCHING EGG DEALER OPERATOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR EMBALMER N.C. Department of Agriculture Department of Health and NC State Board of Examiners NC Board of Funeral Service and Consumer Services Human Services of Plumbing Heating and Fire Tel: (919)733-9380 Tel: (919)707-3000 Tel: (919)733-9822 Sprinkler Contractors HEARING AID CALIBRATOR COSMOLOGIST, EMERGENCY MEDICAL Tel: (919)875-3612 TECHNICIAN, EMERGENCY HEARING AID DEALER AND COSMETOLOGIST INSTRUCTOR FIREARMS TRAINER MEDICAL TECHNICIAN FITTER NC State Board of Cosmetic Art North Carolina Department DEFIBRILLATION (EMT-D), NC State Hearing Aid Dealers and Examiners of Justice, Law Enforcement EMERGENCY MEDICAL Fitters Board Tel: (919)733-4117 Training & Standards TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE Tel: (919)834-3661 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (EMT-I) Tel: (919)661-5980 LICENSEE HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN FORESTER NC Department of Justice Private EMERGENCY MEDICAL National Accrediting Agency for NC Board of Registration for Protective Services Board TECHNICIAN PARAMEDIC Clinical Laboratory Sciences Foresters Tel: (919)788-5320 (EMT-P) Tel: (773)714-8880 Tel: (919)847-5441 CYTOGENETIC TECHNOLOGIST EMERGENCY MEDICAL HOME INSPECTOR FUEL PIPING CONTRACTOR National Accrediting Agency for TECHNICIAN ADVANCED NC Home Inspector Licensure NC State Board of Examiners Clinical Laboratory Sciences INTERMEDIATE (EMT-AI) Board of Plumbing Heating and Fire Tel: (773)714-8880 NC Department of Health and Tel: (919) 662-4480 Human Services Sprinkler Contractors INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST CYTOTECHNOLOGIST Tel: (919)855-3935 Tel: (919)875-3612 ASCP Board of Registry American Board of Industrial FUNERAL DIRECTOR Tel: (800)267-2727 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE Hygiene PROFESSION NC Board of Funeral Service Tel: (517)321-2638 DENTAL HYGIENIST/ DENTIST NC Employee Assistance Tel: (919)733-9380 NC State Board of Dental INSURANCE AGENT Professional Association FUNERAL SERVICE LICENSEE Examiners NC Department of Insurance Tel: (919)733-4670 NC Board of Funeral Service Tel: (919)678-8223 Agent Services Division Tel: (919)733-9380 Tel: (919)807-6800
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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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PLUMBING INSPECTOR PUBLIC WEIGHMASTER SCALE TECHNICIAN TAXIDERMIST NC Department of Insurance NC Department of Agriculture & NC Department of Agriculture 2 NC Wildlife Resources Tel: (919)661-5880 Consumer Services, Standards Tel: (919)733-3313 Commission License Section Division Tel: (919)707-0010 PLUMBING, HEATING AND AIR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Tel: (919)733-3313 CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR NC Department of Public TELECOMMUNICATOR NC State Board of Examiners PUMP INSTALLATION Instruction Licensure Section NC Department of Justice of Plumbing Heating and Fire CONTRACTOR Tel: (919)807-7994 Tel: (919)779-8213 Sprinkler Contractors NC Department of Environment SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT TELEPHONIC SELLERS Tel: (919)875-3612 and Natural Resources NC Department of Public NC Department of the Secretary Tel: (919)807-6300 PODIATRIST Instruction Licensure Section of State Securities Division NC Board of Podiatry Examiners REAL ESTATE APPRAISER Tel: (919)807-7994 Tel: (919)807-2000 Tel: (919)861-5583 NC Appraisal Board SCHOOL TEACHER TRUCK DRIVER Tel: (919)870-4854 POLICE OFFICER NC Department of Public NC Department of NC Department of Justice REAL ESTATE BROKER Instruction Licensure Section Transportation Division of Motor Criminal Justice, Education & NC Real Estate Commission Tel: (919)807-7994 Vehicles Commercial Driver’s Training Section Training Standards Commission Tel: (919)875-3700 SECURITY GUARD AND PATROL Tel: (919)715-7000 Tel: (919)716-6470 REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON LICENSEE POLYGRAPH EXAMINER/ NC Real Estate Commission NC Department of Justice VETERINARIAN PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR Tel: (919)875-3700 Private Protective Services Board NC Veterinary Medical Board Tel: (919)788-5320 Tel: (919)854-5601 NC Department of Justice RECREATIONAL THERAPIST Private Protective Services Board NC Therapeutic Recreation SEED DEALER VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Tel: (919)788-5320 Board NC Department of Agriculture NC Veterinary Medical Board PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN Tel: (336)212-1133 & Consumer Services, Plant Tel: (919)854-5601 Industry Division NC Department of Insurance REFRIGERATION CONTRACTOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT Tel: (919)733-3933 Tel: (919)807-6800 NC State Board of Refrigeration PLANT OPERATOR/ WATER PROFESSIONAL BOXER/KICK Examiners SELF-EMPLOYED INSURANCE TREATMENT FACILITY BOXER/TOUGH MAN ATHLETE Tel: (919)779-4711 ADJUSTER OPERATOR NC Department of Insurance NC Department of Environment NC Dept. of Crime Control and REGISTERED NURSE Agent Services Division and Natural Resources Public Safety NC Board of Nursing Tel: (919)807-6800 Tel: (919)807-6353 Tel: (919)733-2126 Tel: (919)782-3211 SENIOR PARACHUTE RIGGER WELL CONTRACTOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REGISTERED STRUCTURAL Federal Aviation Administration NC Department of Environment NC Board of Examiners for PEST CONTROL OPERATOR Airmen Certification Branch and Natural Resources Division Engineers and Land Surveyors NC Department of Agriculture Tel: (202)366-4000 of Water Quality Tel: (919)791-2000 Tel: (919)733-6100 Tel: (919)807-6300 SET-UP CONTRACTOR, PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR RENDERING OPERATOR/ MANUFACTURED HOMES NC Department of the Secretary COLLECTOR NC Department of Insurance of State, Charitable Solicitation NC Department of Agriculture & Manufactured Building Division Tel: (919)807-2214 Consumer Services Tel: (919)661-5880 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE Tel: (919)733-7125 SOIL SCIENTIST NC Psychology Board RESPIRATORY THERAPIST NC Board for Licensing of Soil Tel: (828)262-2258 NC Respiratory Care Board Scientists PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS Tel: (919)878-5595 Tel: (336)394-4503 EVALUATOR SAFETY INSPECTION SPEECH AND LANGUAGE NC Department of Justice MECHANIC PATHOLOGIST Tel: (919)788-5320 NC Department of NC Board of Examiners PUBLIC GROUNDS OPERATORS Transportation Division of Motor for Speech and Language NC Department of Agriculture Vehicles Enforcement Section Pathologists and Audiologists & Consumer Services, Structural Tel: (919)715-7000 Tel: (336)272-1828 Pest Control Division SANITARIAN (ENVIRONMENTAL SURETY BONDSMAN Tel: (919)733-6100 HEALTH SPECIALIST) NC Department of Insurance NC State Board of Sanitarian Special Services Division Examiners Tel: (919)807-6800 Tel: (919)304-1168
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DISABLED VETERAN OUTREACH SPECIALISTS
Veterans can find employment information, education and train- ing opportunities, job counsel- ing, job search workshops, and resume preparation assistance at state Workforce Centers or by contacting a Disabled Veteran Outreach Specialist through the Department of Commerce. These Outreach Specialists work directly with veterans and disabled veterans to find them employment or training. Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialists (DVOS) and Local Veterans Employment Represen- tatives (LVER) assist veterans in applying for federal, state, local government and private sector employment. See the complete list on page 27.
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VETERAN CAREER FAIRS, EXPOS AND WEBSITES
The federal government, including DoD, the VA and many state and local entities hold ca- reer expos and job fairs through- out the state. There are also many websites that feature job openings with companies look- ing to hire veterans with tools to help translate military experience VOW TO HIRE HEROES ACT / 5 VETERAN TARGET GROUPS: into civilian equivalent experi- • Veterans in Household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ence. (formerly known as food stamps) benefits Go to NC4VETS.com for the • Veterans with a Service-Connected Disability latest information and visit our Facebook page at facebook. • Veterans with a Service-Connected Disability unemployed for at least 6 months com/NC4VETS for the latest job • Veterans unemployed for at least 4 weeks fairs or hiring events near you • Veterans unemployed for at least 6 months who are actively seeking to hire veterans or call 844.NC4.VETS. and tools to help translate military experience into civilian equivalent experience PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NCWORKS VETERANS EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST ON PAGE 27.
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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 82 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, resource teacher or non-instructional positions such as:
• Paraprofessional did you • Teacher’s aide know?NORTH CAROLINA WAS • Counselor THE FASTEST GROWING • Psychologist • School nurse REGION FOR VA HEALTH • Librarian CARE FOR THE PAST • Media specialist 10 YEARS, AND IS • Speech therapist PROJECTED TO BE SO FOR • Audiologist • Physiotherapist THE NEXT 10 YEARS. • Resource officer • School principal or vice principal NC4VETS Financial assistance is available to eligible participants who are working to ON FACEBOOK become certified teachers in public K-12 schools, charter schools or Bureau of Indian Affairs schools. FACEBOOK.COM/NC4VETS
NOTE: Former military personnel currently serving as certified teachers may Friend us on Facebook for real time qualify to use the stipend or bonus to seek an additional endorsement, particu- information about North larly in high need areas such as math, science, and special education. Carolina Companies that are For more information on Troops to Teachers, please visit it: actively hiring Vets! www.ncpublicschools.org/troops
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 seek- ers 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 map section or listings on page 27.
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KNOWING YOUR WANT TO START A BUSINESS? GREAT EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS WEBSITES YOU EMPLOYMENT SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: RIGHTS AS A VETERAN OR SERVICE MEMBER IS A RIGHT YOU SERVED TO DEFEND
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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 posi- tions. 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 success- ful 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 NC VETERAN’S BUSINESS ASSOCIATION following website: www.ncvetbiz.org dol.gov/vets/programs/Stand%20Down/main.htm
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ALAMANCE COUNTY BUNCOMBE COUNTY CHEROKEE COUNTY DAVIE COUNTY 2640 S. Columbine Lane 48 Grove Street 800 West US Hwy. 64 371 North Main Street Burlington, NC 27215 Asheville, NC 28801 Murphy, NC 28906 Mocksville, NC 27028 Phone: (336) 570-6800 Phone: (828) 251-6200 Phone: (828) 837-7407 Phone: (336) 776-6720 ALEXANDER COUNTY BURKE COUNTY CHOWAN COUNTY DUPLIN COUNTY 604 7th Street, SW. 720 East Union Street 300 Oakum Street 192 Magnolia Ext. Taylorsville, NC 28681 Morganton, NC 28655 Edenton, NC 27932 Kenansville, NC 28349 Phone: (828) 632-4631 Phone: (828) 438-6161 Phone: (252) 482-2195 Phone: (910) 296-1478 ALLEGHANY COUNTY CABARRUS COUNTY CLEVELAND COUNTY DURHAM COUNTY 115 D Atwood Street 2275 Kannapolis Hwy. 404 E. Marion Street 1105 S. Briggs Avenue Sparta, NC 28675 Concord, NC 28027 Shelby, NC 28150 Durham, NC 27703 Phone: (336) 372-9675 Phone: (704) 786-3183 Phone: (704) 480-5414 Phone: (919) 560-6880 ANSON COUNTY CALDWELL COUNTY COLUMBUS COUNTY DURHAM COUNTY 514 N. Washington Street 1909 Hickory Blvd. SE 913 Jefferson Street 1058 West Club Blvd. Lockhart-Taylor Center Lenoir, NC 28645 Whiteville, NC 28472 Suite 848 Wadesboro, NC 28170 Phone: (828) 759-4680 Phone: (910) 642-0146 Durham, NC 27701 Phone: (704) 694-6551 CARTERET COUNTY COLUMBUS COUNTY Phone: (919) 354-2748 ASHE COUNTY 309 Commerce Avenue 4564 Chadbourn Hwy. EDGECOMBE COUNTY 626 Ashe Central School Rd. Morehead City, NC 28557 Whiteville, NC 28472 110 Fountain Park Dr. Unit 5 Phone: (252) 726-7151 Phone: (910) 642-7141 Battleboro, NC 27809 Jefferson, NC 28640 CASWELL COUNTY CRAVEN COUNTY (252) 977-3306 Phone: (336) 982-5627 331 Piedmont Drive 2836 Neuse Blvd. FORSYTH COUNTY AVERY COUNTY Yanceyville, NC 27379 New Bern, NC 28560 2701 University Pkwy. 428 Pineola Street Phone: (336) 694-5975 Phone: (252) 514-4828 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 PO Box 939 YOUTH-CASWELL COUNTY CUMBERLAND COUNTY Phone: (336) 724-3625 Newland, NC 28657 Campus of PCC 414 Ray Avenue FORSYTH COUNTY Phone: (828) 737-5419 331 Piedmont Drive Fayetteville, NC 28301 450 West Hanes Mill Road Yancyville, NC 27379 BEAUFORT COUNTY Phone: (910) 486-1010 Suite 201 Phone: (336) 694-5707 1385 John Small Avenue DARE COUNTY Winston Salem, NC 27105 Washington, NC 27889 CATAWBA COUNTY 2522 S. Croatan Hwy. Phone: (336) 776-6720 Phone: (252) 946-3116 3301 Hwy. 70 SE Nags Head, NC 27959 FRANKLIN COUNTY Newton, NC 28658 BERTIE COUNTY Phone: (252) 480-3500 6 N. Main Street Phone: (828) 466-5535 1001 South King Street DAVIDSON COUNTY Franklinton, NC 27525 Windsor, NC 27983 CHATHAM COUNTY 103 West Center Street Phone: (919) 494-1162 Phone: (252) 794-5616 764 West Street Lexington, NC 27295 Pittsboro, NC 27312 BLADEN COUNTY Phone: (336) 248-2326 Phone: (919) 545-8054 401 Mercer Mill Road DAVIDSON COUNTY Elizabethtown, NC 28337 SILER CITY 211 W. Colonial Drive Phone: (910) 862-3255 225 E. Beaver Street Suite 119 Siler City, NC 27344 BRUNSWICK COUNTY Thomasville, NC 27360 Phone: (919) 742-7454 5300-7 Main Street Phone: (336) 472-3116 Shallotte, NC 28470 Phone: (910) 754-6120
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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. 23 Macon Avenue 461 Western Blvd. Ste. 106 347 Rodney Orr Bypass 180 West Campus Dr. Courthouse Annex Jacksonville, NC 28546 Robbinsville, NC 28771 Flat Rock, NC 28731 Franklin, NC 28734 Phone: (910) 347-2121 Phone: (828) 479-3376 Phone: (828) 694-1755 Phone: (828) 369-9534 ORANGE COUNTY GRANVILLE COUNTY HERTFORD COUNTY MADISON COUNTY 503 West Franklin Street 111 Hilltop Village 109 Community College Rd. 4646 U.S. Highway 25-70 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Oxford, NC 27565 Ahoskie, NC 27910 AB Tech - Madison Campus Phone: (919) 968-2031 Phone: (919) 693-2686 Phone: (252) 862-1257 Marshall, NC 28753 PAMLICO COUNTY GREENE COUNTY HOKE COUNTY Phone: (828) 649-2577 705 Main Street 818 Hwy 91 North 304 Birch Street MARTIN COUNTY Bayboro, NC 28515 Snow Hill, NC 28580 Raeford, NC 28376 407 East Blvd. Phone: (252) 745-9934 Phone: (252) 747-5689 Phone: (910) 875-5059 Williamston, NC 27892 PASQUOTANK COUNTY GUILFORD COUNTY IREDELL COUNTY Phone: (252) 792-7816 422 McArthur Street 2005B S. Elm-Eugene St. 532 Patterson Avenue MCDOWELL COUNTY Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Greensboro, NC 27406 Suite 170 316 Baldwin Ave. Suite 1 Phone: (252) 331-4798 Phone: (336) 334-5777 Mooresville, NC 28115 Marion, NC 28752 PENDER COUNTY GUILFORD COUNTY Phone: (704) 360-8067 Phone: (828)652-7131 904-A S. Walker Street 607 Idol Street IREDELL COUNTY MECKLENBURG COUNTY Burgaw, NC 28425 High Point, NC 27261 133 Island Ford Road 1401 W. Morehead Street Phone: (910) 259-0240 Phone: (336) 882-4141 Statesville, NC 28625 Suite 100 PERSON COUNTY GUILFORD COUNTY Phone: (704) 878-4241 Charlotte, NC 28208 203 North Main Street 313 N Raleigh Street JACKSON COUNTY Phone: (704) 206-1350 Suite 212 Greensboro, NC 27401 26 Ridgeway Street, Ste. 2 MECKLENBURG COUNTY Roxboro, NC 27573 Phone: (336) 373-5922 Sylva, NC 28779 7140 Forest Point Blvd. Suite A Phone: (336) 599-3109 HALIFAX COUNTY Phone: (828) 586-4063 Charlotte, NC 28217 PITT COUNTY 1620 E. Tenth Street JOHNSTON COUNTY Phone: (704) 565-6865 3101 Bismarck Street Suite 101 224 Peedin Road MECKLENBURG COUNTY Greenville, NC 27834 Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Smithfield, NC 27577 5601 Executive Center Drive Phone: (252) 355-9067 Phone: (252) 537-4188 Phone: (919) 934-0536 Suite 100 Fax: (252) 355-9075 HARNETT COUNTY JONES COUNTY Charlotte, NC 28212 RANDOLPH COUNTY 101 Hunt Valley Drive 509 NC Hwy 58 N. Phone: (704) 566-2870 600 S. Fayetteville Street Dunn, NC 28334 LCC Jones Co Ctr. MITCHELL COUNTY Asheboro, NC 27203 Phone: (910) 891-2915 Trenton, NC 28585 Workforce Center Phone: (336) 625-5128 Fax: (910) 891-2918 Phone: (252) 448-4791 200 Mayland Drive HARNETT COUNTY LEE COUNTY Spruce Pine, NC 28777 1137 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd. 1909 Lee Avenue Phone: (828) 766-1195 Lillington, NC 27546 Sanford, NC 27330 MONTGOMERY COUNTY Phone: (910) 814-4042 Phone: (919) 775-2241 1011 Page Street 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, such Phone: (704) 633-6633 1002 Dogwood Drive are a highly skilled and capable as homelessness, low income, RUTHERFORD COUNTY Zebulon, NC 27597 part of the workforce. As a and lack of a high school 139 East Trade Street Phone: (919) 404-3900 proud member of the NCWorks diploma. In addition to job seeker Forest City, NC 28043 WAKE COUNTY initiative, the N.C. Division of services, veterans can also Phone: (828) 245-9841 1830-B Tillery Place Workforce Solutions is helping register for free with NCWorks SAMPSON COUNTY Raleigh, NC 27604 veterans connect to employers Online, the state’s official job- 115 North Boulevard Phone: (919) 715-0111 by providing them with the tools search portal, and NCWorks Clinton, NC 28328 WAKE COUNTY and services they need to find 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 Phone: (828) 488-2149 Phone: (252) 257-3230 in which veterans receive priority of service On the previous pages as well as the maps on pg. 4-11, the state’s NCWorks Career Centers are listed by area. Find a career center near you!
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SERVICE CONNECTED CLAIMS
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.
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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 2015 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 39). 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.
(Single with no dependents)
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In 2014, NC Veterans completed OPTIONS FOR DENIED VETERANS CLAIMS & 68,895 claims, an increase of 38% from CLAIMS OR IF YOU ADVOCACY FOR 2013. DISAGREE WITH A VETERANS, THEIR Currently, NCDVA 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) NCDVA employs federally accredited 2. Statement of Case (SOC) and state certified Veterans Service CHECK YOUR VA DISABILITY 3. Hearing (Optional) Officers (VSOs) who are subject matter CLAIM ONLINE 4. Formal Appeal (Form 9) experts in Federal VA law (Chapter 38 5. Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) United States Code and Chapter 38 6. U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Code of Federal Regulations) and are Claims (CAVC) allowed to practice by taking Power of Attorney for veterans seeking benefits. Unfortunately, this process can take These VSOs represent veterans, their years to come to a final decision, but dependents and survivors before the once a decision has been made, you will Federal VA in their claims and appeals. be notified by mail. Sign up for With its County Veteran Service Note: Before you file an appeal, Officer and National Service Officer consider obtaining new & material partners, NCDVA provides claims and eBenefits at evidence and request your denied claim counseling advocacy and representation be reconsidered. This can save time to North Carolina’s 800,000 veterans. and effort. Talk to your local Veterans ebenefits.va.gov 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 develop ASHEVILLE VAMC FAYETTEVILLE VAMC • Veterans’ family members are not eligible for registry exams 1100 Tunnel Road 2300 Ramsey Street 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 You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care to take part. 919-286-0411 Ext. 5287 704-638-9000 Ext. 2576 THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 35 BENEFITS www.NC4VETS.com AIRBONE HAZARDS AND OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY
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 Vietnam Veterans [Exposed to Agent Camp Lejeune [Exposure to veterans may qualify for service- Orange] Served in the Republic of Vietnam Contaminated Drinking Water at Camp connected disability based on a condition between Jan. 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975. Lejeune] to be presumed by military service. These groups are 1) veterans who were Atomic Veterans [Exposed to Ionizing There is limited and suggestive evidence diagnosed with a chronic disease such Radiation] Participated in atmospheric of an association between certain as arthritis, diabetes, or hypertension nuclear testing; occupied or was a POW diseases and the chemical compounds within one year of being released from in Hiroshima or Nagasaki; service before found at Camp Lejeune during the active duty; 2) veterans diagnosed with Feb. 1, 1992 at diffusion plant in Paducah, period of contamination. VA will consider amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) anytime KY, Portsmouth, OH, or Oak Ridge, TN; disability compensation claims based on after discharge of service and have at or service before Jan. 1, 1974 at Amchitka exposure to the contaminated water at least 90 days of continuous service; and Island, AK. Camp Lejeune on a case-by-case basis. 3) veterans who served in the conflicts / The water systems were contaminated geographic regions associated with those Gulf War Veterans from August 1953 through December diagnosed conditions identified below. For Served in the Southwest Asia Theater 1987. more information on presumptive health of Operations during the Gulf Wars with conditions, please contact a VSO. conditions that are medically unexplained, including chronic multi-sympton illnesses Former POW’s Imprisoned for not less defined by a cluster of signs or symptoms than 30 days and a disbility of at least 10 that have existed for six months or more. percent disabling.
36 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 insur- ance 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 vet- eran 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 inter- ment 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 42 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.
THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 37 BENEFITS www.NC4VETS.com COMPENSATION AND PENSION: A monetary benefit paid to veterans who are disabled by an injury or illness incurred or aggravated during active military service. These disabilities are considered to be service connected.
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 activat- ed 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 DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 39 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- • Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance: 30% SERVICE CONNECTED AND connected condition. No copayments Decreasing term mortgage insurance HIGHER, ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS: for treatment of non-service-connected up to $200,000 for veterans who have • Additional compensation for care or non-service-connected received a Specially Adaptive Housing dependents (spouse, children, adopted prescription drugs. grant and have an existing mortgage. children, and dependent parents). • Medical treatment in non-VA facilities: • Waiver of cost of Service Disabled Life • Non-Competitive Civil Service for any medical condition may be Insurance: and additional $20,000 of appointment: Job appointment without authorized VA Medical Center. life insurance at cost to veteran. Veteran the requirement of an interview. must have applied for insurance within • Affirmative action in employment: A 60-90% SERVICE-CONNECTED OR two years of initial disability rating or disabled veteran cannot be passed over HIGHER, ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS: within two years of a new disability to hire a nondisabled veteran or non- rating. An increase in a disability rating Individual unemployability (increased veteran unless at least three interviews does not qualify as a new disability. compensation) payable at the 100% rate have been conducted by the employer. • Commissary and Exchange privileges based on the inability to work due to • Additional allowance for a spouse for veteran and dependents: The service-connected disability plus: who is a patient in a nursing home: veteran must request a letter from the • Dental treatment if S/C for Dental Claim. (Helpless or blind, or so nearly helpless VA specifying veteran is in receipt of • Educational Assistance for Dependents: as to require the aid and attendance of 100% disability, and then applies for a (under chapter 35). military ID card at the nearest ID card- another person.) • Specially Adapted Homes: Grants Up issuing facility. to 50% of the cost of the home but • Emergency treatment in non-VA 40% SERVICE-CONNECTED AND not more than $70,465, for building, facilities: if VA facilities are not available. HIGHER, ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS: buying or remodeling adaptive homes • Annual eye exams and prescribed eye or paying indebtedness on an existing • Automobile Grant: (A one-time wear. home. Veteran must be entitled to payment up to $20,114) Veteran must • Discounted life-time Hunting/Fishing compensation for permanent and have a service-connected loss of one License. total service-connected disability hand, or one foot, or permanent loss • FREE Entry into State Parks. of use of one hand or one foot, or a due to: (1) the loss or loss of use of permanent impairment of vision of both both lower extremities or (2) disability COMPENSATION HIGHER THAN THE eyes. A veteran must be rated for loss of which includes blindness in both eyes, 100% RATE: use before this is granted. having only light perception, plus loss • Payment of special adaptive automobile or loss of use of one lower extremity, • Special Compensation: Veteran must equipment: In addition to the or (3) loss or loss of use of one lower be rated for Special Compensation automobile grant. Veteran must be extremity together with residuals of due to the loss of limbs, eyesight, aid entitled to the automobile grant as organic disease or injury, or (4) loss and attendance, housebound, or two outlined above, or have a service- or loss of use of one upper extremity separate medical conditions that are connected ankylosis (immobility) of which so affects the balance as to rated 60% each or 100% each. one knee or one hip. (This requires preclude locomotion without using • If retired Military, and rated 70-100% a VA doctor’s prescription for the braces, canes, crutches, or a wheelchair. within four years of a 20 or more year adaptive equipment and can include; an Veteran must be rated and approved for retirement retiree receives, 70-80% automatic transmission, air conditioner, this grant. $100.00, 90%-$200, 100%- $300. This hand controls, power brakes, hand • Specially Adapted Homes: Grants up to compensation is paid from the retiree’s brakes, cruise control, ramps or $14,093, for the cost to adapt a veteran’s military service branch. wheelchair lifts, and any other adaptive home or to acquire a residence that is equipment the doctor may deem already adapted with special features necessary.) for the veteran’s disability. Veteran must be entitled to compensation for 50% SERVICE-CONNECTED OR permanent and total service-connected NC Division HIGHER, ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS: disability due to: (1) blindness in both of Vocational eyes with a 5/200 visual acuity or less, • Medical treatment for any condition at OR (2) anatomical loss or loss of use of Rehabilitation VA Medical Centers: Enrollment in a VA both hands. Veteran must be rated and Services health care program is encouraged but approved for this grant. 800.689.9090
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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 qualifica- tions similar to that of a non-service- NON-SERVICE-CONNECTED connected death. DEATH If a veteran’s death is not service-con- nected, 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
42 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 Phase I scheduled to be completed MARKERS the veteran’s early death, a survivor out- and able to receive Veterans, living the benefits, and inflation. Fall 2015. (844)-NC4-VETS The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Survivors should report retiree deaths may also provide a medallion, by request, to the Defense Finance and Accounting to be affixed to an existing privately NATIONAL VETERANS CEMETERIES Services (DFAS) casualty office at: purchased headstone or marker to signify (800) 321-1080. Salisbury* the deceased’s status as a veteran. 501 Statesville Blvd. If requested, the medallion is furnished in lieu of a traditional Government head- Salisbury, NC 28144 stone or marker for veterans that died on 704-636-2661 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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AMERICAN THE MARINE CORPS EX– PRISONERS AMERICAN LEGION LEAGUE OF WAR www.nclegion.org
COMMANDANT COMMANDER DEPARTMENT NATIONAL SERVICE Gregory Hunt Jacob Roth ADJUTANT OFFICER Frankiln, NC Fayetteville, NC Frank Stancil Cajun Comeau (828) 342-2024 (910) 425-2313 Raleigh, NC Winston-Salem, NC [email protected] [email protected] (919) 832-7506 (336) 631-5471 [email protected] [email protected] mcleague.com/mdp
DEPARTMENT ADJUTANT DISABLED Jennifer Drum AMERICAN AMERICAN Shelby, NC (704) 487-6753 VETERANS VETERANS OF WWI, [email protected] WWII, KOREA davmembersportal.org/nc AND VIETNAM NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICER DEPARTMENT ADJUTANT Russell Woodall Dr. Jeremy Roberts www.amvets.org Winston-Salem, NC Raleigh, NC (919) 833-5567 (336) 251-0823 [email protected] [email protected] NATIONAL AREA SUPERVISOR Michelle Colpaert Winston-Salem, NC (336) 631-5481 [email protected] PARALYZED VETERANS OF VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AMERICA vfwnc.org NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICER DEPARTMENT ADJUTANT, Billy Ray Brown MILITARY Bill Pack Raleigh, NC (919) 828-5058 ORDER OF Winston-Salem, NC [email protected] (336) 251-0834 NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICER, THE PURPLE [email protected] Cleophus Summers, Winston-Salem, NC HEART www.pva.org (336) 631-5457 [email protected] www.purpleheart.org
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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SERVICES FOR COMBAT VETERANS
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
NAVIGATING VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
“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 have not. May God Bless our vets, their families and the VA health care workers; many of whom are veterans themselves, that care for those still among us.”
-Ilario Pantano, USMC Director North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs. HEALTH CARE www.NC4VETS.com VA HEALTH CARE BASIC ELIGIBILITY
A person who served in the active duty ENROLLMENT 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 To apply, complete VA Form 10-10EZ, dishonorable may qualify for VA health Application for Health Benefits, which may be obtained from a VA health care facility or 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 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 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 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. 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 of duty. STANDARD BENEFITS 5-YEAR POST DEPLOYMENT BENEFIT. VA’s medical benefits package provides the following health care Veterans, including members of the National Guard and activated reservists, are eligible for the enhanced “Combat Veteran” benefits if services to all enrolled veterans: they served on active duty in a theater of combat operations after Nov. 11, 1998, and have been discharged under honorable conditions. • Preventive Care • Durable Medical Services equipment IF YOU KNOW A VET WHO NEEDS TO CHANGE HIS DISCHARGE, • Ambulatory • Eyeglasses SEE PAGE 105 FOR MORE INFORMATION (Outpatient) • Hearing Aids Diagnostic and • Home Health Care Treatment Services Services • Hospital (Inpatient) • Non-VA Health Care Diagnostic Services Treatment • Orthopedic, • VA prescribed Prosthetic, and Medications and Rehabilitative Supplies Devices • Rehabilitative ACUTE CARE Services SERVICES • Readjustment These services may Counseling have limitations and • Sexual Trauma special eligibility criteria: Counseling • Ambulance service • Dental 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 1649 Old Louisburg Rd. trauma while on active duty. Raleigh, NC 27604 SEE NC4VETS MAPS FOR YOUR LOCAL 919-856-4616 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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HOSPITALS AND VA VETERANS HEALTH CLINICS MEDICAL CENTERS
BRUNSWICK CLINIC HILLANDALE I RUTHERFORD CO. CBOC ASHEVILLE VAMC 20 Medical Campus Dr. 1824 Hillandale Rd. 374 Charlotte Rd. 1100 Tunnel Road Ste. 106 Durham, NC 27705 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Asheville, NC 28805 Supply, NC 28462 919-383-6107 828-288-2780 828-298-7911 910-754-6141 HILLANDALE II VILLAGE GREEN ANNEX Women’s Health Clinic CHARLOTTE CBOC 1830 Hillandale Rd. 1991 Fordham Dr. 8601 University East Dr. Durham, NC 27705 Fayetteville, NC 28304 Charlotte, NC 28213 919-642-6994 910-488-2120 ext. 4020 DURHAM VAMC 704-597-3500 JACKSONVILLE CBOC WILMINGTON HCC 508 Fulton Street ELIZABETH CITY CBOC 241 Freedom Way 1705 Gardner Rd. Durham, NC 27705 1845 W. City Dr. Midway Park, NC Wilmington, NC 28405 919-286-0411 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 28544 910-343-5300 888-878-6890 252-331-2191 910-353-6406 FAYETTEVILLE CBOC JACKSONVILLE II CBOC WINSTON-SALEM CBOC Women’s Health Clinic 2919 Breezewood Ave. 306 Brynn Marr Rd. 190 Kimel Park Dr. Ste. 101 Jacksonville, NC 28546 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Fayetteville, NC 28304 910-343-5301 336-768-3296 FAYETTEVILLE VAMC 910-488-2120 ext. 6100 WINSTON-SALEM ANNEX 2300 Ramsey Street MOREHEAD CITY CBOC 2101 Peters Creek Parkway FRANKLIN CBOC 5420 Highway 70 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Winston-Salem, NC 27127 647 Wayah St. Morehead City, NC 28557 910-488-2120 336-761-5300 Franklin, NC 28734 252-240-2349 800-771-6106 828-369-1781 BLIND AND DIALYSIS Women’s Health Clinic GOLDSBORO CBOC RALEIGH I CBOC 2610 Hospital Rd. 3305 Sungate Blvd. CENTERS Goldsboro, NC 27909 Raleigh, NC 27610 VA DIALYSIS & BLIND REHAB 919-731-4809 919-212-0129 SALISBURY VAMC CLINICS, BRIER CREEK 1601 Brenner Avenue GREENVILLE HCC RALEIGH II ANNEX 8081 Arco Corporate Drive Salisbury, NC 28144 401 Moye Blvd. 3040 Hammond Business Pl. Raleigh, NC 27617 Greenville, NC 27834 704-638-9000 Suite 105 919-286-5220 252-830-2149 800-469-8262 Raleigh, NC 27603 HAMLET CBOC 919-899-6259 VA DIALYSIS CLINIC Women’s Health Clinic FAYETTEVILLE 100 Jefferson St. ROBESON CO. CBOC 2301 Robeson Street, Ste. 101 Hamlet, NC 28345 139 Three Hunts Drive Fayetteville, NC 28305 910-582-3536 Pembroke, NC 28372 910-483-9727 HICKORY CBOC 910-272-3220 2440 Century Pl., S.E. Hickory, NC 28602 828-431-5600
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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 treat- ment, 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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PTSD MOBILE APP VA RESOURCE TRAUMA CENTERS ASHEVILLE VAMC AND PTSD (828) 299-2519 EXT: 2519 CHARLOTTE CBOC (704) 638-9000 EXT:3175 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder DURHAM CLINIC (PTSD) is a mental heath issue that (919) 286-0411 EXT: 7977 can occur after someone goes FAYETTEVILLE VAMC through a traumatic event such as (910) 488-2120 EXT: 5839 war, assault, disaster, or a car acci- HICKORY CBOC dent. Most people have some stress (704) 638-9000 EXT: 3175 reactions after a trauma. SALISBURY VAMC Each service member will have VAMC PTSD RESOURCES their own experiences. However, OUTPATIENT THERAPY UNIT INPATIENT THERAPY UNIT understand that almost all service CALL (704) 638-9000 EXT: 3175 members will need time to readjust FREE PTSD COACH DOWNLOAD FROM: ITUNES (IOS)* WINSTON-SALEM CBOC after being in a war zone. This can AND GOOGLE PLAY (ANDROID)* (336) 768-3296 EXT: 1603 be especially intense during the first months at home. Common stress reactions are a normal part of  PTSD Coach has now been down- readjustment. loaded over 100,000 times in 74 countries The stigma of mental health NC RESOURCE around the word. The PTSD Coach app issues can be a huge barrier for CENTERS can help you learn about and manage people who need help, but knowing Brain Injury Resource Offices are located symptoms that commonly occur after when and how to get help is actu- throughout the state and are available to trauma. Features include: Reliable informa- ally part of military training. help you. tion on PTSD and treatments that work; Visit your local Vet Center Tools for screening and tracking your (complete list of locations are on Statewide Family Help Line: symptoms; Convenient, easy-to-use skills page 49) if you would like to talk to 1-800-377- 1464 to help you handle stress symptoms; Di- someone about what you are ex- • Raleigh area call 1-919-833-9634 rect links to support and help; Always with periencing. You can also learn more you when you need it. about PTSD at ptsd.va.gov • Charlotte area call 1-704-355-1502 Together with professional medical • Greenville area call 1-800-697-3115 treatment, PTSD Coach provides you • Asheville area call 1-866-890-7801 dependable resources you can trust. If you have, or think you might have PTSD, this app is for you. Family and friends can also learn from this app.
DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP This could happen when the head hits a Free PTSD Coach download from: TRAUMATIC BRAIN windshield during a car accident, when a iTunes (iOS)* and Google Play (Android)*. INJURY [TBI] piece of shrapnel enters the brain, or dur- Also see PTSD Coach ONLINE: 17 tools to ing an explosion of an improvised explo- Major advancements in protective and choose from available for desktop. PTSD sive device (IED). medical technology have vastly increased Coach was created by the VA’s National Individuals who sustain a TBI may ex- survivability rates among wounded U.S. Center for PTSD and the DoD’s National perience a variety of effects, such as an in- service members. They have also intro- Center for Telehealth and Technology. ability to concentrate, an alteration of the duced new challenges to care for in- senses (hearing, vision, smell, taste, and creasing numbers of veterans and service NOTE: PTSD is a serious mental health touch), difficulty speaking, and emotional members with extremely complex injuries, condition that often requires professional and behavioral changes. particularly polytrauma and traumatic evaluation and treatment. PTSD Coach is If you experienced head trauma during brain injury. not intended to replace needed profes- your service, please contact the VA to A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) happens sional care. schedule an examination. To learn more when something outside the body hits the about TBI, visit www.polytrauma.va.gov head with significant force.
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ONLINE MANAGEMENT Managing your health information ap- pointments, 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 ac- count, 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 circum- stances. 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.
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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 63. 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 63. 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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DIVISION OF VAMC MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL SERVICES POINTS OF CONTACT There are 100 local Department of Social Services sites, one located in each FACILITY: Asheville county of North Carolina. The goal of this DHHS program in partnership with the CONTACT PERSON: Laura Tugman local agencies is to protect children, strengthen families and help North Carolin- (828) 298-7911, x2009 ians achieve maximum self-sufficiency. The Social Services Departments can assist county residents, including veterans and their families with the following services: [email protected]
• Adoption Services • Lifeline-Linkup FACILITY: Durham • Interstate Compacts Interpreting • Problem Pregnancy Services CONTACT PERSON: Cindy Woods Services Licensing • Refugee Assistance Safe Surrender (919) 286-0411, x6073 • Child Placing Agency • System of Care [email protected] • Foster Homes/Foster Care • Work First Family Assistance • Maternity Homes • Adult and Child care • Residential Child Care Homes • Health Coverage (Medicaid eligibility) FACILITY: Fayetteville CONTACT PERSON: Bill Castillo Applications for benefits can be taken at the local county Department of Social Services where you live. (910) 488-2120, x5828 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- 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 PERSON: Shanyn Aysta A list of the county Departments of Social Services can be found on the NC DHHS web page www.ncdhhs.gov/dss/ including phone numbers, physical addresses and (704) 638-9000, x4190 mailing addresses. [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.
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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 and include disabilities, and their families through a the following: • Adult Day Care • Health Screening • Respite - Group / Institution • Adult Day Health Care • Health Support Services • Senior Centers • Adult Placement Services • Home Delivered Meals • Senior Companion • Adult Protective Services • Home Health • State-County Special • At-Risk Case Management • Housing and Home Improvement Assistance for- adults • Care Management • Individual & Family Adjustment • State County Special Assistance • Congregate Nutrition Services for-Adults In-Home program • Consumer Directed • In-home Aide • Transportation • Family Caregiver Support • Legal General • Foster Care Services for Adults • Mental Health Counseling Medical • Guardianship Services • Options Counseling • Veterans Affairs • Health Promotion • Personal and Family Counseling NC Division of Veterans Affairs • Disease Prevention • Project Care US Department of Veterans Affairs
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
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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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LME: www.alliancebhc.org LME: www.ecbhlme.org LME: www.sandhillscenter.org ALLIANCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EAST CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SANDHILLS CENTER FOR MH/DD/SAS COUNTIES SERVED: COUNTIES SERVED: COUNTIES SERVED: Cumberland, Durham, Johnston, Wake Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Anson, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, CONTACT: Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Hank Debnam Hyde, Jones, Martin, Northampton, Richmond (910) 491-4798 Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, CONTACT: [email protected] Tyrrell, Washington Phil Hewitt CONTACT: (910) 673-9111 LME: www.pbhsolutions.org Bobbie Lowe [email protected] CARDINAL INNOVATIONS 1-866-998-2597 HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS [email protected] LME: www. smokymountaincenter.com COUNTIES SERVED: SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER Alamance, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, LME: www.eastpointe.net COUNTIES SERVED: Davidson, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, EASTPOINTE Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mecklenburg, Orange, Person, Rowan, COUNTIES SERVED: Buncombe, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Stanly, Union, Vance, Warren Bladen, Columbus, Duplin, Edgecombe, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, CONTACT: Greene, Lenoir, Nash, Robeson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Emily Godfrey Sampson, Scotland, Wayne, Wilson Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, (704) 939-7803 CONTACTS: Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey [email protected] Susan Johnson CONTACT: 1-800-513-4002 Nancy Chastain LME: www.cphs.org [email protected] (828) 586-5501 x 2838 CENTERPOINT HUMAN SERVICES Tara Sessoms [email protected] COUNTIES SERVED: 1-800-513-4002 Forsyth, Stokes, Davie, Rockingham [email protected] CONTACT PERSON: Note: Rob Pigg LME: www.partnersbhm.org *If you serve or have served in the active (336) 778-3506 PARTNERS BEHAVIORAL or reserve components of the U.S. [email protected] HEALTH MANAGEMENT Armed Forces , are a Veteran or a family COUNTIES SERVED: member and you need help, please LME: www.coastalcarenc.org Burke, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, contact the person listed above for your COASTALCARE Iredell, Lincoln, Surry, Yadkin county of residence. COUNTIES SERVED: CONTACTS: Brunswick, Carteret, New Hanover, Karen Creech Onslow, Pender (704) 772-4314 CONTACTS: [email protected] Charlene Irvin Tara Conrad (910) 550-2707 (877) 439-2535 [email protected] [email protected] Ken Blackman 1-855-250-1539 [email protected]
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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 disabili- ties 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 psychi- atric 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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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 DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RUNS THE 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.
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• 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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SERVICES OFFERED: Semi-private rooms/private rooms (additional cost) 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care and pain management, full-time dietician, nourishment care, activity programming, hospice, counseling services, family group meetings, laundry, pharmacy, volunteer medication management, psychiatry, MSW socialworker, barber/beauty shop services.
Location: 214 Cochran Ave. Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: (910) 482-4131
Visiting hours: 8AM to 8PM
Certifications: Medicaid Medicare Joint Commission
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SERVICES OFFERED: Semi-private rooms/private rooms (additional cost) 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physi- cal therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care and pain management, full-time dietician, nourishment care, activity programming, hospice, counseling services, family group meetings, laundry, volunteer services, management, psychiatry, MSW social worker, barber/beauty shop services.
Location: 1601 Brenner Ave. Building #10 Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: (704) 638-4200
Visiting hours: 8AM to 8PM
Certifications: Medicaid Medicare Joint Commission
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SERVICES OFFERED: Private rooms, 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech 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, medication management, psychiatry, MSW social worker, aquatic therapy, barber/ beauty shop services.
Location: 62 Lake Eden Road Black Mountain, NC 28711
Phone: (828) 257-6800
Visiting hours: 8AM to 8PM
Certifications: Medicaid Medicare Joint Commission
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SERVICES OFFERED: Private rooms, 24-hour nursing, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech 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, medication management, psychiatry, MSW social worker, aquatic therapy, barber/beauty shop services.
Location: 2150 Hull Road Kinston, NC 28504
Phone: (252) 939-8000
Visiting hours: 8AM to 8PM
Certifications: Medicaid Medicare Joint Commission
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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 de- MGIB can be used to pay for many tive Guard Reserve Duty after Sept. 10, signed to provide education assistance different programs including the fol- 2001, or individuals discharged with to members of the Reserve com- lowing degrees; business, technical or a service-connected disability after ponents called or ordered to active vocational courses, distance learning 30 days. The Post 9/11 GI Bill will pay duty in response to a war or national including correspondence courses, eligible individuals full tuition and fees emergency (contingency operation) as apprenticeship/job training, flight directly to the school for all public declared by the President or Congress. training, licensing and certification school in-state students, attend- Eligible veterans must be a mem- exams. ing classes at a greater than halftime ber of a Ready Reserve component VA educational benefits may be rate. A Monthly Housing Allowance (Selected Reserve, Individual Ready used while the service member is on (MHA) based on the Basic Allowance Reserve, or Inactive National Guard) to active duty or after the service mem- for Housing (BAH) for an E-5 with pay into the “buy-up” program. Guard ber’s separation from active duty with dependents is also provided. Distance members are eligible if they were a fully honorable military discharge. learning enrollee’s housing allowance serving under Title 32 orders for 90 Discharges “under honorable condi- is equal to half the national average consecutive days as authorized by the tions” and “general” discharges do not BAH for an E-5 with dependents. An President or Secretary of Defense for establish eligibility. annual books and supplies stipend is a national emergency which is sup- Eligibility generally expires 10 years paid proportionately based on years of ported by federal funds. after the service member’s discharge. active duty service. The DoD or Department of Home- However, there are exceptions for land Security (Coast Guard) determine disability, re-entering active duty, and eligibility. upgraded discharges.
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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 Eligibility: Reporting System (DEERS) and be eligible You must meet the following requirements for benefits, at the time of transfer to re- to qualify: FRY SCHOLARSHIP (PRIVATE) ceive transferred educational benefits. • Entered service for the first time be- Children of an active duty member Visit www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ tween Jan. 1, 1977, and June 30, 1985 of the Armed Forces who has died in post911_transfer.asp • Opened a contribution account before the line of duty on or after Sep- April 1, 1987 tember 11, 2001, are eligible for the TUITION ASSISTANCE - • Voluntarily contributed from $25 to Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Da- $2,700; vid Fry Scholarship. Eligible children [TOP-UP] • Completed your period of service and attending school may receive up to TOP-UP allows the VA to reimburse an were discharged or released from their full tuition and fees for a public individual for all or a portion of the charges service under conditions other than school or a statutory annual maxi- for courses that are not reimbursed under dishonorable. mum amount for a public school, certain military education programs. The • If you are currently on active duty and plus a monthly living stipend and amount of this benefit can be equal to the wish to receive VEAP benefits, you must book allowance under this program. differences between the total cost of a have at least three months of contribu- Website: http://gibill.va.gov college course and the amount of Tuition tions available.
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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 THIS DIVISION 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 work- ers learn new specialized skills needed REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP SPONSORS in today’s workforce through its ap- prenticeship programs. The program Industries today are constantly on the lookout for talent, and North combines on-the-job training with Carolina’s Veterans are a proven talent pool. The Departments of Veterans classroom instruction so participants Affairs (VA) and Labor (DOL) are working together to make GI Bill approval can become fully competent in the for registered apprenticeship programs a seamless process. professional knowledge, skills, and profi- As a Registered Apprenticeship program, your program may be “Approved ciency of an occupation. for 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 HOW IT WORKS your state’s contact information: http://nccommerce.com/workforce/ Apprentices choose from a variety of job-seekers/apprenticeship occupations in which to pursue an ap- prenticeship and receive a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job VETERANS EDUCATIONAL training. Participants are paid for their ASSISTANCE PROGRAM [VEAP] work, and their wages will increase as they progress in the program. The Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP) Apprentices work as they complete is available if you elected to make contributions from your military pay to their classes; their work schedule will be participate in this education benefit program. You can use this benefit for determined by their respective employ- degree, certification, correspondence, apprenticeship/job training programs, ers. When they graduate, apprentices and vocational flight training programs. will receive a Certificate of Completion and will have earned the highly skilled “journeyman worker” designation. The VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND program can last one to five years de- EMPLOYMENT [VR&E] pending on the occupation. Employers work with the Appren- The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) VetSuccess Pro- ticeship and Training Bureau to create gram assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, a written agreement that specifies the and keep suitable jobs. For veterans with service-connected disabilities so length of a participant’s training, the re- severe that they cannot immediately consider work, VetSuccess offers ser- lated technical instruction, an outline of vices to improve their ability to live as independently as possible. the skills that person will need to learn, Eligibility and entitlement for VR&E are two different things. You may meet and the wages he or she will earn. The eligibility criteria, yet not be entitled to services. The first step in the VR&E N.C. Department of Commerce must process is to be evaluated upon application to your local VA Regional Office, approve this agreement before appren- to determine if you qualify for services. Please contact your local service of- tices can start their training. ficer for further assistance. See pages 4-11 for contact information. To join an apprenticeship program, participants are required to pay an an- nual fee of $50. Many employers, how- TUITION ASSISTANCE WHILE ever, choose to pay this fee on behalf of ON ACTIVE DUTY their apprentices (although they are not required to do so). This DoD program is administered by the individual branches of the Armed Forces. Tuition Assistance (TA) can be used to pay up to 100 percent HOW TO APPLY of a service member’s tuition while taking eligible courses during off-duty Call 919-814-0303, or e-mail hours. Tuition Assistance benefits are capped at $250 per semester credit [email protected]. hour, with a $4,500 yearly cap.
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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.diver- sity.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: 704-687-0354 Accept Tuition Assistance • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Call: 252-335-8722 ROTC – www.arotc.uncc.edu/, afrotc.uncc.edu/ Credit for Military Experience – www.ecsu. Student Veterans Organization – www.uncc.veterans. Accept Veterans Education Benefit • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • edu/academics/catalogs/undergrad/5619.htm [email protected] Offer Payment Plan for Students with VA Payment Delay • • • • • • • • • • • • Veterans Benefits – www.ecsu.edu/veterans/faqs.cfm Veteran Student Services and Benefits – www.veterans.uncc.edu Has Scholarship or Grant for Military Veterans or Dependents • • • • • • • • FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY Call: 910-672-1411 UNC GREENSBORO Has Military/Veteran Specific Housing or Assistance w/ Off Campus Housing • • • • • • Veterans Affairs – Call: 336-334-5496 Has one Student Affairs Person for Military Affiliated Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.uncfsu.edu/military-students Veteran Services – www.uncg.edu/reg/veterans/ Veterans Benefits – Veterans Resource Center – www.veterans.uncg.edu/ Has Student Veteran Organization or other Military Student Organizations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.uncfsu.edu/ftbraggcampus/va-services UNC PEMBROKE Has Veteran or Military Student Space on Campus • • • • • • • • • • NORTH CAROLINA A & T STATE UNIVERSITY Call: 910-962-2029 Has Military or Veteran Orientation • • • • • • • • • • • • Call: 336-334-7946 Distance Education at Fort Bragg – Veterans Benefits – www.ncat.edu/student-affairs/ www.uncp.edu/academics/online-distance- Track Active Duty Military and Veteran Student Populations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • student-services/ovdss/veteran%20students/index. education/campus-programs/fort-bragg- html military-base Identify Military Affiliated Students on the Student Data File • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Veteran & Disability Support Services – Military and Veteran Services – Has PTSD,TBI and Military Stress Trained Support Staff • • • • • • • • • • • www.ncat.edu/student-affairs/student-services/ovdss/ www.uncp.edu/veterans/ Veterans Benefits – www.uncp.edu/student-life/ Has Yellow Ribbon Program Participation • • • • • • • NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY student-services/military-and-veteran-services/ben- Call: 919-530-6298 efits Has Military Affairs Liaison Appointed • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Student Veterans Organization – www.nccu.edu/ Has Targeted Collateral Material for Military Students • • • • • • • • • • • veteransaffairs/links.cfm UNC WILMINGTON Veterans Affairs – Call: 910-962-2029 Has Military Affairs Committee • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.nccu.edu/veteransaffairs/index.cfm Financial Aid/Veterans Benefits – Veterans Law Clinic – www. uncw.edu/admissions/MIFinAid.html Offer Core Education Curriculum Online • • • • • • • • www.law.nccu.edu/clinics/veterans-law/ Registrar – www.uncw.edu/reg/military.htm Designate Military Ombudsman to Advocate on Behalf of Students • • • • • • • • • • • • Military Student Resources – NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY www.uncw.edu/perch/military/index.html Offer Targeted Online Programs to the Military • • • • • • • • • • Call: 919-515-5036 NCSU Veterans Affairs – www.ncsu.edu/veterans/ WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY Affiliate with the Servicemembers Opportunity College Network (SOC) • • • • • • • • • • • • • Student Veterans Association- Call: 828-227-2135 Employ VA Work Study Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • www.clubs.ncsu.edu/sva/ Army Career Degrees – www.military.wcu.edu Distance Education – www.distance.wcu.edu Has Dedicated Web Presence for Military Affiliated Students • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • UNC ASHEVILLE Military Student Services – www.military.wcu.edu Call: 828-250-3829 Professional Development – www.wcu.edu/academ- Conduct for Faculty,Staff,and Student Military Student Awareness Training • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Student Veterans Organization – www.transition. ics/edoutreach/conted/profdev/ Has Military or Veteran “Seminar” Classes • • • • • • unca.edu/veterans-programs-and-services Veterans Benefits – WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY Deliver Classes on Military Base with approval from Military Installation • • • • www.registrar.unca.edu/veteran-services Call: 336-750-2256 Veterans Programs and Services – www.transition. Office of Military Services – www.wssu.edu/academ- Has Army ROTC • • • • • • • • • • • unca.edu/veterans-programs-and-services ics/ucall/pce/msss/military-ed.aspx Has Air Force ROTC • • • • • • • • • • Veterans Benefits – www.wssu.edu/administration/ UNC SCHOOL OF ARTS registrar/veterans-affairs.aspx Has Navy/Marine Corps ROTC • • Veterans Benefits – 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 799 • • • • 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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Activity Space DedicatedAcademic for Programs for NOTES 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 799 • • • • 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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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 at If you’re a veteran, you may be connected with the Homeless 877-4AIDVET (877-424-3838) to speak to a trained VA re- Program point of contact and the nearest VA facility. sponder. 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, family organizations have devised a number of initiatives to help our members, as well as community agencies and non-VA provid- homeless veterans. ers. When you call or join the online chat, you will be connected See page 89 for some of the initiatives provided by VA for our to a trained VA responder. The responder will ask a few ques- veterans. --> tions 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
Coastal Care Southeast Coastal 1-866-875-1757 www.coastalcarenc.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
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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 52. 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. LME/MCO REGION 24/7 ACCESS NUMBER WEBSITE opportunities to the veteran, and en- See your local county social services office couraging successful reintegration into for more information. VAMC HOMELESS VETERAN the community at the veteran’s highest COORDINATORS functional level. Contact your local VA Medical Center DROP-IN CENTERS Asheville VAMC Fayetteville VAMC on page 52. These programs provide a daytime Alison Bond Emmitt Bryant sanctuary where homeless veterans (828) 298-7911 (910) 488-2120 TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCE can clean up, wash their clothing, and ext. 5506 ext. 7744 participate in a variety of therapeutic and Durham VAMC Salisbury VAMC PROGRAM rehabilitative activities. Linkages with Bob Williamson (704) 638-9000 The Transitional Residence (TR) program longer-term assistance are also available. (919) 286-0411 ext. 3466 is a work-based Psychosocial Residen- Locations vary. ext. 7065 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. See Work Therapy. The TR program provides page 49 or 52. Homeless? a rehabilitation-focused residential set- ting for veterans recovering from chronic 24/7 National mental illness, chemical dependency and/ Call Center 877.424.3838 THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 91 HOUSING www.NC4VETS.com
The N.C. Home Advantage Mortgage™ can be combined with a tax-saving Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) to reduce your federal income tax liability. If you qualify (there are income limits for the MCC that vary by county and NORTH CAROLINA household size), you may be able to claim up to 50 percent of the interest you pay on your mortgage – up to $2,000 HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY a year– as a tax credit on your federal income taxes every year you live in your home. You may be eligible for an N.C. Home Advantage Mort- ONE-OF-A KIND MORTGAGE IS PRODUCING RESULTS FOR gage™ if: MILITARY VETERANS . YOU MAY ALSO BENEFIT FROM HOME • you are buying a new or existing home BUYER TAX CREDITS • you are a first-time or move-up buyer • you buy a home in North Carolina and occupy it The N.C. Home Advantage Mortgage™ was created by the within 60 days of closing North Carolina Housing Finance Agency with a feature that helps • your annual income does not exceed $85,000 overcome the No. 1 obstacle for first-time buyers -- lack of funds • you are applying for a FHA, USDA, VA or for the down payment. Offered through more than 85 banks and conventional loan through a Participating Lender mortgage companies statewide, this unique mortgage product is and meet the sales price limits of the loan type a 30-year, fixed rate loan with competitive interest rates – PLUS • you are a legal resident of the United States, and down payment assistance in the form of a zero-interest, second • your credit score is 640 or higher. mortgage for up to 5 percent of the loan amount. You can learn more about the N.C. Home Advantage The down payment help can be used to cover closing costs and Mortgage™ and MCC by visiting the NCHFA’s website pre-paid expenses. Even better – the down payment loan is forgiv- www.nchfa.com or by calling 1-800-393-0988 able in years 11-15 and repaid ONLY if the borrower sells, refinanc- es or moves out of the home before year 15!
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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. The federal Consumer Financial Consumer Finance Protection trap,” and for some it’s a cycle they remain Protection Bureau is considering new rules Bureau at: caught in for months or even years. for payday, car-title and installment loans www.consumerfinance.gov Fortunately, payday and car title loans are that could require lenders to determine if • If an active duty service member, illegal in North Carolina, including loans made a borrower has the ability to repay. During military retiree, or dependent of over the internet. However, some lenders still the summer of 2015, we also expect the either, or otherwise eligible for make illegal internet loans to North Carolina Department of Defense to issue new rules military legal assistance, contact residents. If you are caught in one, you should updating the enforcement of the Military the legal assistance office at the report the lender to the North Carolina Lending Act, bipartisan legislation passed by nearest military installation Attorney General’s office. Congress to cap interest rates on loans made • Contact the Center for Installment loans, however, are legal in to service members or their dependents Responsible Lending at North Carolina as long as the loan does at an all-inclusive 36%. While DoD’s new 919-313-8521 not exceed our state’s interest rate and fee protections will not apply to veterans, these • Contact a credit counselor for cap. North Carolina law has a complicated protections will help our military avoid getting free advice at: formula for determining the maximum annual trapped in expensive debt. 1-800-388-2229 or percentage rate (APR) of interest. Lenders Going forward, it is important that our www.debtadvice.org may charge up to 30% on loans up to $4000, North Carolina legislature maintain the ban and lower rates (24% and 18%) on amounts on car-title and payday lending. And it’s To learn more about debt trap above $4000, as well as small origination important that installment loans not be made lending, visit: fees. Installment lenders are not required by even more expensive. www.responsiblelending.org state law to determine whether a borrower If you would like learn more about this actually has the ability to repay a loan. This issue, contact Susan Lupton at the Center is significant because a borrower who falls for Responsible Lending at susan.lupton@ behind on their loan, and refinances to avoid responsiblelending.org or 919-313-8521. a default, is the ideal customer for these
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SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF) GRANTS IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR GRANT YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2014 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Grants in North Carolina Under the SSVF program, VA is awarding grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that provide services to very For grant year October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015 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 Alleghany Currituck permanent housing as quickly as possible. Ashe 3 Gates Camden 1 Surry Northampton 9 Stokes Rockingham Caswell Person Vance Warren 12 9 Granville 12 Hertford 10 10 10 12 Pasquotank Watauga 10 Halifax 12 1 Wilkes 10 Perquimans 3 Yadkin Avery Forsyth Guilford Chowan Mitchell 9 9 Orange Franklin Bertie 1 1 9 10 12 Alamance Durham 10 Nash Yancey Caldwell Alexander Davie 10 10 12 1 1 3 5, 9 Edgecombe Davidson 12 Washington Madison Iredell Wake Martin Tyrrell 1 3, 5 3, 5, 9 12 Dare Burke Randolph Chatham 8, 11, 12 12 1 Catawba Wilson Mcdowell Rowan 5, 10 4, 10 4, 12 Buncombe 1 1, 3, 5 Pitt 3, 5 6, 12 Beaufort 1, 7 Johnston 6 Haywood Lincoln Lee Hyde Swain 4, 12 Greene 1 1 1,3, 5 4, 10 Rutherford Cabarrus Harnett Wayne 6 Graham Henderson 1 3, 5 Stanly Moore Polk Cleveland Gaston Montgomery 4, 10 4, 12 1 Jackson 1 1, 5 1, 3, 5 3, 5 4 1 1 Mecklenburg 4 Craven Transylvania Lenoir 6 Cherokee Macon 1 1, 2, 3, 5 6 Pamlico 1 1 Clay Cumberland Sampson 6 1 Union Richmond 4 Jones 3, 5 Hoke 4 6 Anson 4 4 Duplin 4 6 Carteret Scotland Onslow 6 4 6 Robeson SSVF CONTACT INFORMATION 4 Bladen 6 Pender 1. Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry: 828-259-5300 or [email protected] 6 2. Alston Wilkes Society: 704-372-3404 or [email protected] 3. Community Link: 704-943-9490/1-800-977-1969 or [email protected] Columbus New Hanover 6 4. Family Endeavors-Fayetteville Region: 910-672-6166 or [email protected] 6 5. Family Endeavors-Charlotte Region: 704-780-4950 or [email protected] Brunswick 6 6. Family Endeavors-Jacksonville Region: 910-459-4320 or [email protected] 7. Homeward Bound of Western NC: 828-258-1695 or [email protected] 8. Passage Home: 919-834-0666 ext. 236 or [email protected] 9. United Way of Forsyth County: 336-788-4965 or [email protected] 10. Volunteers of America Carolina-Durham Region: 919-530-1100 11. Volunteers of America Carolina-Wake Region: 919-831-9042 North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness www.ncceh.org 12. Volunteers of America Carolina-Rocky Mount Region: 252-985-0230
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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.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Grants in North Carolina
For grant year October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
Alleghany Currituck Ashe 3 Gates Camden 1 Surry Northampton 9 Stokes Rockingham Caswell Person Vance Warren 12 9 Granville 12 Hertford 10 10 10 12 Pasquotank Watauga 10 Halifax 12 1 Wilkes 10 Perquimans 3 Yadkin Avery Forsyth Guilford Chowan Mitchell 9 9 Orange Franklin Bertie 1 1 9 10 12 Alamance Durham 10 Nash Yancey Caldwell Alexander Davie 10 10 12 1 1 3 5, 9 Edgecombe Davidson 12 Washington Madison Iredell Wake Martin Tyrrell 1 3, 5 3, 5, 9 12 Dare Burke Randolph Chatham 8, 11, 12 12 1 Catawba Wilson Mcdowell Rowan 5, 10 4, 10 4, 12 Buncombe 1 1, 3, 5 Pitt 3, 5 6, 12 Beaufort 1, 7 Johnston 6 Haywood Lincoln Lee Hyde Swain 4, 12 Greene 1 1 1,3, 5 4, 10 Rutherford Cabarrus Harnett Wayne 6 Graham Henderson 1 3, 5 Stanly Moore Polk Cleveland Gaston Montgomery 4, 10 4, 12 1 Jackson 1 1, 5 1, 3, 5 3, 5 4 1 1 Mecklenburg 4 Craven Transylvania Lenoir 6 Cherokee Macon 1 1, 2, 3, 5 6 Pamlico 1 1 Clay Cumberland Sampson 6 1 Union 4 Jones 3, 5 Richmond Hoke 4 6 Anson 4 4 Duplin 4 6 Carteret Scotland Onslow 6 4 6 Robeson 4 Bladen 6 Pender 6
Columbus New Hanover 6 6 Brunswick 6
North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness www.ncceh.org
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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. Currituck • Outreach Alleghany Camden Ashe Surry Northampton Gates • Emergency Shelter Stokes Rockingham Caswell Person Vance Warren • Transitional Housing Granville Hertford Pasquotank • Permanent Supportive Halifax Perquimans Housing Watauga Wilkes Yadkin Forsyth Avery Guilford Orange Franklin Bertie Chowan Mitchell Alamance Durham Nash Caldwell Davie Yancey Alexander Edgecombe Madison Iredell Washington Tyrrell Davidson Wake Martin Dare Burke Randolph Chatham Wilson Mcdowell Catawba Rowan Buncombe Pitt Beaufort Haywood Johnston Hyde Swain Lincoln Lee Greene Rutherford Cabarrus Harnett Graham Henderson Stanly Wayne Jackson Polk Cleveland Gaston Montgomery Moore Craven Transylvania Mecklenburg Lenoir Macon Cherokee Pamlico Clay Cumberland Jones Union Richmond Hoke 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. Robeson Cecelia Peers: 910-395-4553 Bladen 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 Columbus New Hanover Christiana Glenn Tugman: 828-251-4084 [email protected] [email protected] Brunswick 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] NC-513 Chapel Hill/Orange Co. NC-504 Greensboro/High Point/Guilford Co. Jamie Rohe: 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.
Currituck Alleghany Camden Ashe Surry Northampton Gates Stokes Rockingham Caswell Person Vance Warren Granville Hertford Pasquotank Halifax Watauga Wilkes Perquimans Yadkin Forsyth Avery Guilford Orange Franklin Bertie Chowan Mitchell Alamance Durham Nash Caldwell Davie Yancey Alexander Edgecombe Madison Iredell Washington Tyrrell Davidson Wake Martin Dare Burke Randolph Chatham Wilson Mcdowell Catawba Rowan Buncombe Pitt Beaufort Haywood Johnston Hyde Swain Lincoln Lee Greene Rutherford Cabarrus Harnett Graham Henderson Stanly Wayne Jackson Polk Cleveland Gaston Montgomery Moore Craven Transylvania Mecklenburg Lenoir Macon Cherokee Pamlico Clay Cumberland Jones Union Richmond Hoke Sampson Anson Duplin Carteret Scotland Onslow
Robeson Bladen Pender
Columbus New Hanover
Brunswick
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.
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We provide benefits counseling and referral services to veterans and their families in order to provide them with accurate information on the entire range of issues associated with veterans’ benefits, entitlements, and State services. THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 99 PERSONAL SERVICES www.NC4VETS.com
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 did you 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, know?NC WAS THE FASTEST service dogs to disabled veterans. of one or both hands, or permanent GROWING REGION FOR See a list of non-profits on page impairment of vision in both eyes to a 106. certain degree. VA HEALTH CARE FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS CLOTHING ALLOWANCE AND IS PROJECTED TO The VA pays a clothing allowance to ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT CONTINUE GROWING veterans who, because of a service- VA will pay for installation of FOR AT LEAST THE connected disability, wears or uses a adaptive equipment for automo- prosthetic or orthopedic appliance biles deemed necessary to ensure NEXT DECADE. (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. 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 JENNETTE’S PIER NC Zoological Park www.nczoo.org 7223 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959, Toll Free: 800-832-3474 ext. 6
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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 NORTH CAROLINA Payments are not reduced for par- PROGRAM know? ticipants in work-release programs, IS HOME TO THE 3RD residing in halfway houses or under This program offers outreach to vet- community control. erans incarcerated in state and federal LARGEST ACTIVE Failure to notify VA of a veteran’s in- prisons, and referrals and short-term DUTY MILITARY carceration can result in overpayment of case management assistance upon PRESENCE IN THE benefits and the subsequent loss of all release from prison. 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 See: www.legalaidnc.org Craig Kabatchnick, 919-530-6605. enough to provide the names of the witnesses.
VETERANS TREATMENT MECKLENBURG COUNTY COURTS JAIL DIVERSION AND The court provides a means Craig V. Shore TRAUMA RECOVERY PROGRAM to divert veterans from the tra- Veterans Court Coordinator ditional criminal justice system District 12 Operation Recovery is a pro- Administration through their Jail and provide them the support Cumberland County gram that assists individuals who Diversion and Trauma Recov- they need to lead productive 117 Dick St are involved with the criminal ery initiative as a project of the and law-abiding lives through Fayetteville, NC 28301 justice system who have served NC Division of Mental Health, referrals for treatment, educa- 910-475-3243 in the military (including the Developmental Disabilities & tion and vocational programs, National Guard and Reserves), Substance Abuse Services. and community resources, all Ricky L. Haralson have experienced trauma, and while being judicially moni- Veterans Court Coordinator are managing a mental illness or Carlton G. Watkins Center tored. District 28 substance abuse issue. 3500 Ellington Street Buncombe County Mark A. Teachey The program is funded wholly Charlotte NC, 28211 60 Court Plaza Veterans Court Coordinator or in part by the Substance Abuse Main Reception #: Asheville, NC 28801 District 11A and Mental Health Services 704-336-7100 828-259-6601 Harnett County Courthouse 301 West Cornelius Harnett Blvd., Suite 101 Lillington, NC 27546 910-814-4515 (Office)
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MISSION Determined to expand and improve services for the state’s 800,000 Veterans, Governor McCrory has built an unprec- edented intra-governmental Working Group focused on Job Creation, Workforce Enrich- NON PROFITS HELPING VETS: ment, Health and Wellness, Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? Below is a partial list of area non-profits that Legal and Financial Services and are looking for a few good men and women! Seek out those programs in your communi- Benefits for Veterans. This real- ties, and make a difference, today! time referral and collaboration Alcohol and Drug Council of NC Hope for the Homefront Outside the Wire Group network cuts red tape. (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 – Cornell Wilson, VLCNC Cares Governor’s Working Group (Veterans Life Center) Major General , USMC (retired) Onslow County Partnership www.ncveteransworkinggroup.org for Children (919) 803-5516 Military Advisor to the Green Beret Foundation (888) 378-2470 Wags 4 Tags Governor of North Carolina www.greenberetfoundation.org (919) 475-2076
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MORE NONPROFITS YOU SHOULD KNOW, OR THAT MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP YOU!
www.mymvrc.org www.semperfifund.org A community collaborative The Semper Fi Fund, and its of organizations support- program America’s Fund, ing military service members, veterans and their families in provide immediate financial Wake County and the Triangle area. assistance and lifetime support Email: [email protected] to post 9/11 wounded, criti- Military and Veterans Resource Coalition on Facebook cally ill and injured members, and their families of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, ensuring that they have the resources they need during their www.greenberetfoundation.org recovery and transition back to their communities. Since The Green Beret Foundation provides establishing the Semper Fi Fund in 2004, we have issued unconventional resources to facilitate more than 76,500 grants, totaling more than $94 million in the special needs of our wounded, ill assistance to over 12,000 of our heroes and their families. and injured and imparts unique sup- port to the Special Forces community www.ncheroes.org in order to strengthen readiness and uphold Green Beret traditions and values. Learn more about who we are and The mission of the North what we do or support our cause by donating today. Carolina Heroes’ Fund is to improve the quality of life for the military men and women of North Carolina and their 1.800.FRA.1924 families who are experiencing financial hardships as a result www.fra.org of their service, often times from overseas deployment. Fleet Reserve Association is a non-profit organization representing the interests of U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel with regard to pay, health care, www.ncobs.org/veterans benefits, and other quality of life programs. Outward Bound for Veterans helps thousands of returning www.stepupforsoldiers.org service members and recent Step Up For Soldiers: An All-Volun- veterans readjust to life at home teer Group Providing Renovations, through powerful wilderness Recreation, and Recognition for courses that draw on the healing Recently Disabled Veterans. benefit of teamwork and challenge through use of the natural world. Mission Statement: To provide disabled veterans who experienced loss of limb and mobility problems with the resources necessary to adjust in a post- war environment. As a result of the events and fundraisers, sponsored by Step Up For Soldiers, we strive to not only enhance their lives and those of their families but also help to restore their confidence and positive self-image.
www.familyendeavors.org Fayetteville Charlotte Jacksonville (910) 672-6166 (704) 780-4950 (910) 459-4320 2125 Valleygate Dr. 5700 Executive 120 Henderson Dr. Ste. 101 Center Dr. Ste. B Fayetteville, NC Ste. 105 Jacksonville, NC 28304 Charlotte, NC 28540 28212
THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 107 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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RESOURCE DIRECTORY www.NC4VETS.com
RESOURCE MAPS // PAGE 4 HEALTH CARE // PAGE 47 HOMELESS RESOURCES/ NC WORKS CAREER CENTERS ELIGIBILITY HOUSING // PAGE 87 VETERAN SERVICES ENROLLMENT DROP-IN CENTERS MEDICAL FACILITIES DAV TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY SUPPORT AND RESOURCES CEMETERIES 5-YEAR POST-DEPLOYMENT BENEFITS HUD/VASH VET CENTERS COMMUNITY BASED OUT-PATIENT CLINICS STAND DOWNS (CBOC’s) TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCE PROGRAM MY HEALTH eVET COMPENSATED WORK THERAPY EMPLOYMENT // PAGE 14 NON-VA MEDICAL EMERGENCY CARE NC PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION CAREER FAIRS AND EMPLOYMENT SITES STANDARD HEALTH CARE BENEFITS VETERANS EMERGENCY RELIEF: VETERANS PREFERENCE VET CENTERS (877) 424-3838 TAX CREDIT FOR VETS WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH CARE NCWORKS / WORKFORCE LOCATIONS PTSD/TBI AUTO / ADAPTIVE / VETERAN BUSINESS TRANSPORTATION // PAGE 53 CLOTHING // PAGE 100 ASSOCIATIONS // PAGE 25 DAV TRANSPORTATION NETWORK ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT NC MILITARY BUSINESS CENTER TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT AUTOMOBILE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NC DEFENSE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION VA VET TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM CLOTHING ALLOWANCE NC VETERANS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION GUIDE AND SERVICE DOGS
TRAUMA // PAGE 58 CLAIMS // PAGE 33 VETERANS CRISIS LINE: (800) 273-8255 NCNG HELPLINE: (855) 322-3848 ID’S / DMV PLATES / HOW TO FILE A CLAIM PAGE 101 2014 VA DISABILITY COMPENSATION RATES RECORDS // MILITARY RECORDS AND MEDALS APPOINTMENTS MILITARY VETERANS LICENSE PLATES E-BENEFITS SKILLED NURSING NATURALIZATION PREFERENCE PREPARE TO FILE YOUR CLAIM CARE HOMES // PAGE 68 RECORDS CORRECTIONS, REVIEW OF VETERAN SERVICE OFFICERS IN YOUR AREA ELIGIBILITY DISCHARGE PRESUMPTIVE CONDITIONS FAYETTEVILLE VETERAN DESIGNATION ON NC DRIVERS BENEFITS AVAILABLE SALISBURY LICENSE BLACK MOUNTAIN HUNTING AND FISHING DISABILITY & KINSTON PENSIONS // PAGE 38 AID & ATTENDANCE EDUCATION // PAGE 75 LEGAL SERVICES // PAGE 104 DISABILITY COMPENSATION NC STATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN HEALTH CARE RE-ENTRY HOUSEBOUND BENEFITS OF WARTIME VETS INCARCERATED VETERAN BENEFITS DEPENDENCY & INDEMNITY COLLEGE CREDIT FOR MILITARY TRAINING VETERAN COURT DIVERSION MONTGOMERY GI BILL VETERANS JUSTICE OUTREACH (VJO) POST 9/11 GI BILL BURIAL BENEFITS // PAGE 42 RESERVE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE TUITION ASSISTANCE / TOP-UP BURIAL FLAGS NON-PROFITS APPRENTICE PROGRAM BURIAL PLOT ALLOWANCES VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE HELPING VETS // PAGE 106 HEADSTONES AND MARKERS VOC REHAB AND EMPLOYMENT MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS NORTH CAROLINA CEMETERIES
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