November is Warrior Care Month, a time to highlight free recovery support services and care coordination resources for wounded, ill and injured service members, Veterans, their families and caregivers.
The Department of Defense Warrior Care Program provides free, nonmedical support services designed to help individuals navigate recovery and transition challenges. Services are available to those recovering from physical injuries as well as conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury related to military service.
Recovery care coordinators work directly with Veterans and their families to assess needs, connect individuals with available resources and coordinate support across military, government and community organizations. Coordinators can help identify services related to housing, transportation, employment, education and other areas that may affect recovery and long-term well-being.
Find resources for your recovery goals
The National Resource Directory provides a centralized, searchable database that connects service members, Veterans, family members and caregivers with vetted resources and community programs, ensuring dependable, caring support, recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration or transition throughout the healing journey.
Use the directory to explore local and national resources related to:
- Health and caregiver support.
- Housing and transportation.
- Education and employment.
- Community services and other recovery needs.
Explore Warrior Care programs
Visit the Warrior Care website to learn about recovery coordination programs, caregiver support, adaptive sports, and education and employment initiatives.
Caregivers can also access the Caregiver Resource Directory, which provides information about national resources and programs to help them navigate military caregiving.
If you are interested in recovery coordination, contact the relevant program to ask whether you or your family member qualifies and what assistance is available. Depending on the program, support may include identifying nonmedical needs, setting recovery goals and connecting with appropriate services.
Take the next step
Start by identifying the support you need most, whether that is transportation to appointments, caregiver resources, employment assistance or opportunities to stay active.
Then visit the National Resource Directory or Warrior Care website to explore your options. After an inquiry is submitted, a care coordinator typically contacts the Veteran or caregiver within several business days to discuss available support options.
Warrior Care Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the programs and services available to members of the military and veteran community as they navigate recovery, rehabilitation and long-term support needs.
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