Helping Marines & Family

Whether you're getting out, have been out for years, or are supporting a veteran in your family, these organizations can help. Start with the crisis line if anyone is in danger.

In crisis? Get help now

Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1. Text 838255, or chat at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net . Free, confidential, 24/7, for veterans, service members and their families and friends.

Local help

• Loudoun County Veterans Services Program: https://www.loudoun.gov/3555/Veterans-Services-Program 

• Loudoun County Community Veterans Engagement Board: https://lccvets.org 

• Virginia veterans benefits overview (Military.com): https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/virginia-state-veterans-benefits.html 

VA benefits and health care

• Check VA health care eligibility: https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/ 

• Manage your VA benefits: https://www.va.gov/ 

• VA Welcome Kit: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/ 

• Find a VA facility: https://www.va.gov/directory 

• Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors: https://department.va.gov/get-started/ 

• National Resource Directory: https://nrd.gov/ 

• Make the Connection: veterans' stories and mental health resources: https://www.maketheconnection.net/ 

Jobs and transition

• Hiring Our Heroes (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation): https://www.hiringourheroes.org/ 

• Hire Our Heroes: https://www.hireourheroes.org/veterans/ 

• Veteran Jobs Mission: https://www.veteranjobsmission.com/ 

• Veteran Staffing Network: https://www.veteranstaffingnetwork.org/ 

• Marine Executive Association: Marines helping Marines with resumes, interviews and job postings: https://www.marineea.org/ 

• Marine For Life Network: https://www.usmc-mccs.org/services/career/marine-for-life-network/ 

• Resume Engine: https://www.resumeengine.org/ 

• Military Times education and transition: https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/ 

• USAA leaving-the-military guide: https://www.usaa.com/inet/wc/advice_leaving_the_military_menu 

Young Marines

The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls from age 8 through high school. It builds character and leadership and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Col. Wesley Fox Young Marines have long been a key part of the Detachment's Toys for Tots campaign.

Find a Young Marines Unit: https://youngmarines.org/ 

MCL Youth Programs and Scholarships: https://www.mcleaguelibrary.org/youth-programs/ 

Boulder Crest Foundation

Boulder Crest began as a rural retreat in Bluemont, here in Loudoun County, for wounded service members, veterans and their families. Detachment members have volunteered there clearing brush, cleaning cabins and the lodge, and serving as road guards at events.

Volunteer at Boulder Crest: https://bouldercrest.org/get-involved/how-to-get-involved/volunteer 

Boulder Crest Foundation: https://bouldercrest.org/ 

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