Veteran & Military Resources

Health and Human Services (Continued) Military Health System - Tricare - West www.tricare-west.com ……………………….844-866-WEST Healthcare plans and enrollment Military One Source www.militaryonesource.mil …………………...800-342-9647 Department of Defense website provides information about facilities, benefits and services, the Wounded Warrior program, and relocation. Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center 530 Communications Cir. Ste. 114, Colorado Springs 80905 www.veteranscenter.org ………………………719-772-7000 Provides wide-range of programs and services for veterans, military and their families in transition. National Resource Directory - HOTLINE NUMBERS Also includes an extensive guide for “Family and Caregiver” support. www.nrd.gov Connects wounded warrior service members, veterans, families and caregivers. • Veterans and Military Crisis line…………..800-273-8255 • Wounded Warriors resource Center……..800-342-9647 • Homeless Veterans………………………….877-424-3838 • dod Safe Helpline………………………….877-995-5247 Nurse Advice Line 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week…………….1-800-TRICARE 874-2273 10th Medical Group - Air Force Academy 4102 Pinion Dr., Air Force Academy 80840 www.airforceacademy.tricare.mil …………….719-524-2273

21st Medical Group - Space Force Delta 1 559 Vincent St. Bldg 959 www.peterson.tricare.mil ……………………..719-524-2273

Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention www.pikespeaksuicideprevention.org 704 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs 80903.….719-573-7447 24/7 Crisis Line………………………………....844-493-8255 Support groups for adults, children, family members, and friends available.

Peak Military Care Network 1257 Lake Plaza Drive, Ste. 220, Colorado Springs 80906 www.pmcn.org ……………………….719-577-7417 (office) Provides emergency grant money for essential expenses and referral services to those needing counseling or other support.

Stable Strides 13620 Halleluiah Tr., Elbert, CO 80106 www.stablestrides.org ……………………...…719-495-3908 “Operation Mack-Healing With Horses is designed for the special rehabilitation needs of military personnel recovering from injuries such as traumatic brain, amputation, and PTSD - based on each riders individual needs. Schriever Clinic 21st Medical Squadron www.peterson.tricare.mil 220 Falcon Pkwy……………………………:....719-524-2273

Teller County Veterans Services 800 Research Drive, Ste. 230, Woodland Park 80863 www.teller.co.us ………………………………. 719-686-5526

The Independence Center 729 S. Tejon, Colorado Springs 80903 www.theindependencecenter.org………….…719-471-8181 Independent living services and programs for those choosing to stay in their own homes.

UCCS - University of Colorado - Colorado Springs Veterans Health and Trauma Clinic 4863 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs 80918 719-255-8003 • www.healthcircle.uccs.edu Offers specialized treatment and flexible services for individuals and families.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care……………………………………..877-222-8387 life insurance…………………………………..800-419-1473 disability insurance, Education, Home loans, pensions, Burial Benefits……………………..800-827-1000 www.va.gov Downloadable applications for a wide variety of benefits including pensions, home loans, educational, and life insurance.

Citizen Soldier P.O. Box 38194, Colorado Springs 80937 www.citizensoldierconnection.org • 719-660-8012 Connects soldiers and their families with volunteers in the community, providing a support network. Fort Carson Army Community Services 1517 Ellis St., Bldg. 1201, Fort Carson www.carson.armymwr.com • Follow on Facebook Fort Carson Army Wellness Center 1891 Prussman Blvd, Bldg. 1843, Fort Carson www.evans.tricare.mil • 719-526-3887, DSN 691-3887 Fort Carson Child, Youth Services (CYS) 5939 Ellis St., Bldg. 5939, Fort Carson www.carson.armymwr.com • 719-526-1101 or 719-526-8220 Pikes Peak Council of Governments Military Planning and Joint Land Use Study www.ppacg.org • 719-471-7080 Data and maps. Veterans Benefits Administration Intake site for all military bases 1626 O’Connell Bldg. 813, 3rd Floor, Fort Carson www.va.gov • 719-526-1818 Claims assistance, disability evaluation, transition assistance. Colorado Springs Military News Group 719-634-5905 www.csmng.com • the Mountaineer (Ft. Carson) • Schriever Sentinel (Schriever Air Force Base) • Space observer (Peterson Air Force Base) Veterans Today www.veteranstoday.com Military and Foreign Affairs online journal Stars and Stripes www.stripes.com Department of Defense authorized daily newspaper with home delivery or mail subscriptions available based on location. Sightline Media Group 800-408-0030 Online and print subscriptions available. • air force times - www.airforcetimes.com • army times - www.armytimes.com • Military times - www.militarytimes.com Military.com Online news for all military branches. American Legion Posts www.coloradolegion.org There are active posts in Colorado Springs, Falcon, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Cripple Creek, Woodland Park, Palmer Lake, and Highlands Ranch The Enlisted Association www.trea.org Log on for Chapter information, locations, and various phone numbers. Department of Colorado - VFW vfwco.org There are numerous posts throughout the Colorado Springs area.

57%

of soldiers and families live off post.

Fort Carson

(3rd Largest Employer in Colorado)

Source: home.army.mil

Active Duty Military: 26,530

Family Members: 39,222

Reserve Component: 1,492

Civilians: 951 Total Fort Carson Population: 74,814

Education and Employment Assistance

Catalyst Accelerator 555 E. Pikes Peak Ave, Ste. 120, Colorado Springs 80903 719-394-0606 Hosted at the Catalyst Campus, this 12 week program is designed Air Force Awareness by providing specific training, connections, and networking. Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and EDC Military Affairs Council (MAC) Coordinator Development Officer 719-575-4325 • coloradospringschamberedc.com Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center 530 Communications Circle Colorado Springs 80905 719-772-7000 • www.veteranscenter.org Pikes Peak Workforce Center 719-667-3700 • www. ppwfc.org Workshops and labs covering resumes, interviews, computer skills, job searches. Calendar posted online. United States Department of Veterans Affairs www.va.gov • 800-827-1000 Information about education, training and GI Bill. Onward to Opportunity (O2O) Colorado is a free career training program providing professional certification and job placement support to transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. Combines industry-validated curricula, partnerships with veteran service organizations and private sector companies to provide professional certification and employment services. O2O helps prepare for the participant’s next career. NO COST • FLEXIBLE LEARNING PATHWAYS 50+ INDUSTRIAL/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Sponsored By: D’Aniello Institute for Veterans & Military Families Syracuse University - National Veterans Resource Center 101 Waverly Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244 315-443-0141 • ivmf.syracuse.edu

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CONTACTS Colorado State University - Pueblo Military and Veterans Success Center • 719-549-2910 www.csupueblo.edu Colorado Christian University CCU Online, On site, On Base 1125 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Ste. 150, Colorado Springs 80920 This center serves the military community and there are office houses on the different bases. 719-867-5803 (phone for military) www.ccu.edu/military Pikes Peak State College Department of Military and Veterans Programs 719-502-4100 • www.ppcc.edu Locations, placement testing, degrees and programs are online. There is an active Student Veterans Organization on campus. Regis University Colorado Military and Veteran Resource Center (NW Denver Campus) 303-458-4116 • www.regis.edu University of Colorado - Colorado Springs Office of Veteran and Military Affairs @ McCord-Herbst Student Veteran Center 719-255-3253 • www.military.uccs.edu For detailed services and benefits provided, log-on to website. SCORE Chapter 26 Counseling Main Office - 13395 Voyager Pkwy. Ste. 130, PMB353 377-3107 • www.coloradosprings.score.org ‘ Tri Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 166 Second Street, Monument 719-481-3282