Veterans
Below are resources for our local valley Veterans:
Clothing
AmVets
559-222-2622
Central Valley Veterans
John Schuler: 559-977-3697
California Veterans Affairs
Dave Rose, Central Valley Representative: 559-706-6270
Services include home loans and retirement homes for veterans
Disability Issues
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
559-487-5660
Education:
Fresno City College Veterans Resource Center
559-442-8224
Fresno County Public Library Veterans Resources
559-600-7323 (Option 4)
Fresno State College Veterans Education Program
559-278-0333
Elder Issues:
Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging
559-600-4405
Employment:
Veterans Services Navigator
559-230-4172
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist-
Annette Wholaver: 559-230-4077
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist-
David Garcia: 559-230-4059
Local Veterans Employment Representative-
Sarah Maokosy: 559-230-4069
End of Life Issues:
Nancy Hinds Hospice – We Honor Veterans Program
559-226-5683
Fresno County Veterans Service Officer: 559-226-5436
Services include VA compensation and pension claims, tuition fee waiver and burial benefits
Food Needs-
American Legion Post 509 Food Pantry
559-224-0522
California WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
559-263-1150
Community Food Bank
559-237-3663
Fresno County EOC Calendar of Food Distributions
559-263-1000
Poverello House:
559-498-6988
Central Valley Veterans:
Deb Riordan: 559-281-0784
Bill Gonzalez: 559-681-2152
John Schuler: 559-977-3697
Health Benefits Program-
This table ptsdlawyers.com/2018-va-disability-rates shows the VA disability payout rates for 2018, showing what percentage of disabled veterans end up with which rates. It also compares rates between those with spouses and children, along with some other considerations.
Please visit this website for more information on health benefits, pension programs and counseling services. https://www.moneysavingpro.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-veterans-benefits/
For more information:
James Moore at Money Saving Pro
james.moore@moneysavingpromail.com
Home Furnishings:
AmVets: 559-222-2622
Housing Information You Should Know About:
http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/adaptedhousing.asp
https://www.veteransunited.com/
http://www.military.com/money/va-loans/home-purchase/faqs-on-va-home-loans.html
http://www.zillow.com/mortgage-learning/va-home-loans/
Legal Issues
Central California Legal Services: 800-675-8001
Veteran’s Justice Outreach Program:
Susan Basmajian 559-255-6100
Mesothelioma Guide for Veterans
MesotheliomaLawyerCenter.org. mesothelioma legal information for our veterans.
For more information,
Jessica Fisher, Outreach Coordinator jfisher@fizz-email.com
Learn how to improve your prognosis! https://www.treatmesothelioma. org/veterans/navy/
Get our free Veterans Support Guide. Veterans make up the largest group of people diagnosed with mesothelioma because asbestos was so widely used by the military. Veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to disability compensation, pension and/or medical benefits through the VA. Surviving spouses and dependents may also qualify for compensation from the VA.
How Asbestos Exposure Occurred during service:
www.mesotheliomahelp.org/mesothelioma/veterans/
https://www.treatmesothelioma. org/veterans/navy/
Mesothelioma Treatment Community of TreatMesothelioma.org is dedicated to the assistance and guidance of asbestos and mesothelioma v ictims around the world. We exist to not only inspire hope during these unbearable times but to also provide palliative care and comprehensive information through our website, resources, and educational videos. By being the largest resource for mesothelioma treatment options and complementary therapies for cancer, we are designed to help guide patients and their loved ones toward the answers and support they need to improve their quality of life, prognosis, and life expectancy..
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network is an advocacy group working to improve the lives of patients and families affected by asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma cancer. We provide free information and resources, such as help locating doctors and treatment centers, an online, monthly support group, and Patient Advocates, who are available 24/7 by phone or online chat.
PTSD/Mental Health-
Vet Center: 559-487-5660
Utility Payments-
Catholic Charities: 559-237-0851
Fresno Economics Opportunity Commission: 559-263-1135
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
www.fresnoeoc.org/liheap
Red Cross: 559-455-1000 x 115
VA Central California Health System
Website: https://www.fresno.va.gov
888-826-2838
AmVets
559-222-2622
Central Valley Veterans
John Schuler: 559-977-3697
California Veterans Affairs
Dave Rose, Central Valley Representative: 559-706-6270
Services include home loans and retirement homes for veterans
Disability Issues
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
559-487-5660
Education:
Fresno City College Veterans Resource Center
559-442-8224
Fresno County Public Library Veterans Resources
559-600-7323 (Option 4)
Fresno State College Veterans Education Program
559-278-0333
Elder Issues:
Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging
559-600-4405
Employment:
Veterans Services Navigator
559-230-4172
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist-
Annette Wholaver: 559-230-4077
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist-
David Garcia: 559-230-4059
Local Veterans Employment Representative-
Sarah Maokosy: 559-230-4069
End of Life Issues:
Nancy Hinds Hospice – We Honor Veterans Program
559-226-5683
Fresno County Veterans Service Officer: 559-226-5436
Services include VA compensation and pension claims, tuition fee waiver and burial benefits
Food Needs-
American Legion Post 509 Food Pantry
559-224-0522
California WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
559-263-1150
Community Food Bank
559-237-3663
Fresno County EOC Calendar of Food Distributions
559-263-1000
Poverello House:
559-498-6988
Central Valley Veterans:
Deb Riordan: 559-281-0784
Bill Gonzalez: 559-681-2152
John Schuler: 559-977-3697
Health Benefits Program-
This table ptsdlawyers.com/2018-va-disability-rates shows the VA disability payout rates for 2018, showing what percentage of disabled veterans end up with which rates. It also compares rates between those with spouses and children, along with some other considerations.
Please visit this website for more information on health benefits, pension programs and counseling services. https://www.moneysavingpro.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-veterans-benefits/
For more information:
James Moore at Money Saving Pro
james.moore@moneysavingpromail.com
Home Furnishings:
AmVets: 559-222-2622
Housing Information You Should Know About:
http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/adaptedhousing.asp
https://www.veteransunited.com/
http://www.military.com/money/va-loans/home-purchase/faqs-on-va-home-loans.html
http://www.zillow.com/mortgage-learning/va-home-loans/
Legal Issues
Central California Legal Services: 800-675-8001
Veteran’s Justice Outreach Program:
Susan Basmajian 559-255-6100
Mesothelioma Guide for Veterans
MesotheliomaLawyerCenter.org. mesothelioma legal information for our veterans.
For more information,
Jessica Fisher, Outreach Coordinator jfisher@fizz-email.com
Learn how to improve your prognosis! https://www.treatmesothelioma. org/veterans/navy/
Get our free Veterans Support Guide. Veterans make up the largest group of people diagnosed with mesothelioma because asbestos was so widely used by the military. Veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to disability compensation, pension and/or medical benefits through the VA. Surviving spouses and dependents may also qualify for compensation from the VA.
How Asbestos Exposure Occurred during service:
www.mesotheliomahelp.org/mesothelioma/veterans/
https://www.treatmesothelioma. org/veterans/navy/
Mesothelioma Treatment Community of TreatMesothelioma.org is dedicated to the assistance and guidance of asbestos and mesothelioma v ictims around the world. We exist to not only inspire hope during these unbearable times but to also provide palliative care and comprehensive information through our website, resources, and educational videos. By being the largest resource for mesothelioma treatment options and complementary therapies for cancer, we are designed to help guide patients and their loved ones toward the answers and support they need to improve their quality of life, prognosis, and life expectancy..
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network is an advocacy group working to improve the lives of patients and families affected by asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma cancer. We provide free information and resources, such as help locating doctors and treatment centers, an online, monthly support group, and Patient Advocates, who are available 24/7 by phone or online chat.
PTSD/Mental Health-
Vet Center: 559-487-5660
Utility Payments-
Catholic Charities: 559-237-0851
Fresno Economics Opportunity Commission: 559-263-1135
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
www.fresnoeoc.org/liheap
Red Cross: 559-455-1000 x 115
VA Central California Health System
Website: https://www.fresno.va.gov
888-826-2838
