Veterans - Veterans Resource Guide 2019

VETERAN'S

RESOURCE GUIDE

2019

A Consolidated Listing of Programs, Benefits, and Services for Veterans and their Families on Whidbey Island A Supplement to the Whidbey News-Times and the South Whidbey Record

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Oak Harbor DAV serves Whidbey veterans

Disabled veterans on Whidbey Island in need of assistance filing a disability claim to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs need look no further than the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 47 in Oak Harbor.

The DAV is a national nonprofit organization for veterans with a disability caused by their military service.

The local chapter has been around for more than 40 years.

"We help veterans of all wars,” chapter commander Muggs Monahan said, adding that all the members are volunteers.

Another service the DAV offers are bi-weekly rides to and from the VA Hospital in Seattle, with multiple pickup locations along the

Iinterstate 5 corridor.

The DAV is always looking for more drivers to shuttle the 12-passenger van, Monahan said.

Last year, the chapter served about 890 people with the van service and helped more than 1,500 people file claims, he said.

The DAV receives no federal money and supports itself with fundraisers, garage sales and an annual forget-me-not flower fundraiser in November.

The chapter’s eight service officers (CSOs) are trained in giving assistance and have experience with filing their own disability claims in order to better serve the public.

The DAV is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

We believe in building strong communities.

The DAV is currently located in the back of the VFW building, at 3037 N Goldie Rd. Oak Harbor, WA 98277. For more information, call 360.682.2945 or visit their Facebook page.

Needed to file:

These documents are required to file a disability claim:

n Complete copy of Military Medical Record (Be sure you also have your own personal copy of your medical record to keep) n Copy of marriage certificate, if applicable n If divorced, copy of divorce decree or dissolution of marriage n Copy of children's birth certificates n Social Security numbers of spouse and dependent children n (Initial claims only) Certified copy of DD-214 (member-4 copy) n VA forms 21-526EZ and 21-22 (provided by CSO on day of appointment)

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Whidbey Island clubs and organizations

American Legion: Provides services to local veterans and their families and the community. Two posts on Whidbey: Post 129, Oak Harbor, 360-675-2411, and Post 141, Langley, 360-321-5696.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 47: A nonprofit organization that provides needed assistance to active duty, retired, disabled veterans, veterans and their families, spouses and widows; chapter services officers available five days a week. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointments necessary, back of the VFW building on Goldie Road, Oak Harbor.

Contact 360-682-2945.

Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association: Unit 97 open to the wives and widows, mothers, sisters, daughters and granddaughters of active or retired members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Assists needs of Fleet Reserve Association, its members and their families. 360675-3414.

The Whidbey Island Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (WICMOAA): The local affiliate of MOAA, which is open to all officers of the Uniformed Services of the United States. Chapter meetings are the second Thursday of the month at the NAS Whidbey Officers' Club. 360-678-7097.

Oak Harbor Area Navy League: Chartered in 1956, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the American people and their government that the U.S. is a maritime nation and that our economy and defense depends upon the sea services. 360-720-8398 or www.oakharbornavyleague.org Navy Wives Club Whidbey Island No. 150: Chapter of the national organization that works to promote friendly, sympathetic relationships among spouses of enlisted personnel of the United Sea Services. Fosters fellowship among its members and the community. Meets the first Tuesday of every month in Building 22 on the Seaplane Base. 360-679-5115.

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WHIDBEY VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER (WVRC) 360-331-8081 Located in the South Whidbey Community 723 Camano Ave, Room 403 Bldg C, Langley WA 98260 • Veterans Transportation Program – Rides to VA Services To request a ride call 360-320-9008 or for more info call 360-331-8081 • Free confidential professional mental health counseling for Veterans and family members.

Contact Jeff Rogers, LMHC 360-499-1473 jeff@rogerscounseling.us • Assistance applying to VA healthcare and service connected benefits • Veteran camaraderie and support groups • Additional services, information and referrals To learn more contact 360-331-8081, WhidbeyVRC@gmail.com or www.whidbeyvrc.org

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PBY Memorial Foundation: Seeks to preserve the history of the PBY Catalina, which flew from the Seaplane Base in the 1940s, as well as other sea and land aircraft operating out of Whidbey Island. Displays Oak Harbor, Navy and other services memorabilia from World War II up to the present. Displays a PBY aircraft that actually flew from NAS Whidbey Island.

For more information, call 360-240-9500 or visit www. pbymf.org Retired Officers' Wives: Strictly a social organization.

The group's purpose is to acquaint the wives of the retired officers in this area. 360-679-5572.

VFW Auxiliary: Provides veteran and family support through community service, youth activities, and legislation while promoting patriotism and remembering our heroes. 360-675-4048. www.vfwpost7392.com VFW Post 7392: Promotes civic responsibility, patriotism, supports youth scholarships and local programs,

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Whidbey Veterans Resource Center: Dedicated to serving veterans and their families. Programs include peer support groups, free professional mental health counseling, annual picnics and other events. Services also include assistance with benefits, on-site referrals and transportation to medical appointments. The center is open various hours Monday through Wednesday and Saturday. Located at South Whidbey Community Center, 723 Camano Ave., Room 403, Building C, Langley. Contact whidbeyrvc@gmail.com or 360-3318081. For more information: www.whidbeyvrc.org/ events Brothers-In-Arms Motorcycle Club - Puget Sound: This all-veteran motorcycle club is dedicated to helping give back to the local community and all those who have served past and present. For more information on the BIAMC log on to www.brothersinarmsmcpugetsound.com

Other sources of assistance: n Compass Health n Employment Security n Food Stamps (DSHS) n Gifts from the Heart Food Bank (Central Whidbey) n Good Cheer Food Bank (South Whidbey) n Helping Hand of South Whidbey n Housing Authority

n Navy/Marine Relief Society n North Whidbey Help House n Opportunity Council n Veterans Affairs n Veterans Claims n WorkSource Whidbey n Whidbey Island Share A Home

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The American Legion Post 141 A nonprofit Veteran’sOrganization

We are veterans just like you. We care about America, our fellow veterans, our families and our children. As members of our Post, we continue to serve our God, our Country and our Community. Your Post needs you now! Our Legionnaires participate in many annual community activities such as parades, memorials, dedications, etc.

Some events hosted by American Legion South Whidbey Post 141~

Auction & Benefit for Burned Children Recovery Foundation Silent Auction/Raffle Benefit

Independence Celebration First Saturday in July

Veteran’s Day Service

Every November 11am Bayview Cemetary, followed by a potluck at the post.

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