Veteran Information & Referral Resources Archives - Marion County Hospital District

VET RESOURCE CENTER, INC.

creativesprings — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:32:07 +0000

The mission of the Vet Resource Center, Inc (VRC) is dedicated to providing, through educational, information and resource identification, a basic available benefits education for every veteran in America.

Our online source, VetResourceCenter.com, has been created to help veterans and their families find information about the local, State and National benefits, services, and activities available. Not only veteran related information but also issues that affect every family.

Vet Resource Center Inc. provides early warning cancer tests for our Veterans exposed to Burn Pits and Toxins during their military service. Statistics show that of the 4.2 million that served, over 500,000 cases of cancer have been diagnosed and over 240,000 of those veterans have already died. An early warning cancer blood test that scans for 50 different types of cancer that costs $950 is available. Vet Resource Center has partnered with Grail, the company that manufactures the Galleri test to acquire the test for a reduced price and provide the test for free to our exposed veterans.

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AMERICAN LEGION – BUDDY CHECKS

sarah — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:32:00 +0000

We consider it our most sacred responsibility to look out for each other and our fellow veterans. Since May 2019, by way of an organization-wide Resolution, Legionnaires conduct Buddy Checks during the weeks of The American Legion’s birthday, March 15, and Veterans Day. Legion posts also perform this vital function whenever it makes the most sense in their communities.

Legionnaires are also proud to participate in The Department of Veterans Affairs National Buddy Check Week, launched in 2023.

Find a Legion Post near you!

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DISABLED VETERANS NATIONAL FOUNDATION (DVNF)

sarah — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:52:30 +0000

DVNF maintains a nation resource directory for disabled veterans. This is a comprehensive, vetted online index of resources for veterans, service members, and their families. It offers categorized links to programs in benefits, health, housing, employment, education, caregiver support, transportation, and more.

Key Features:

Resources sorted by categories such as Benefits & Compensation, Health, Housing, Employment, Education & Training, Family & Caregiver Support, Transportation & Travel, etc.
Option to submit new resources to be added to the directory.
Includes national hotlines for veteran crisis and homelessness assistance.

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K9 Partners for Patriots

sarah — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:32:57 +0000

At K9 Partners for Patriots, we pair veterans battling PTSD, TBI, or MST with rescued dogs and guide them through training to become service dog teams—restoring purpose, strength, and freedom.Veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma often feel isolated and unsupported. At K9 Partners for Patriots, we empower them to train their own dog or a rescue dog into a service dog—restoring confidence, connection, and independence.

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MARION COUNTY MEMORIAL HONOR GUARD

sarah — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:59:32 +0000

As a war veterans’ organization we proudly provide ceremonial funeral honors and assistance to all military veterans and their families during their time of need, and provide any and all patriotic services when requested.
The Marion County Memorial Honor Guard promotes Americanism, dignity, and respect for our country’s warriors by upholding the utmost professionalism and integrity through its conduct and image at all times.
With the responsibility bestowed upon us, we will never forget that it is the Veteran who commands the dignity we protect.

We are currently averaging almost 4 memorial services a week. We have never charged a penny for our Memorial Honor Guard Services. Our Board of Directors, Officers and all of the members of our Memorial Honor Guard are 100% volunteers who give freely of their time, support and ceremony efforts.

We have no employees. We provide our free services to central Florida and have traveled as far as 800 miles to provide veteran memorial services at Arlington Memorial Cemetery in Arlington, VA.

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Million Veteran Program (MVP)

sarah — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:40:00 +0000

The Million Veteran Program (MVP) is VA’s largest research program. We study how genes, lifestyles, military experiences, and exposures affect health and wellness. We started in 2011 with the goal of more than one million Veterans joining our program, because genetic research works best with participation from large amounts of people from diverse backgrounds. On November 8th, 2023, the one-millionth Veteran joined MVP—and we’re not stopping there. Every Veteran who joins our program helps us make discoveries to improve health for Veterans and, ultimately, everyone.

MVP makes discoveries that matter to Veterans.

Mental health: We’re working to find earlier and better preventions and treatments for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and suicide

Heart health: We’re studying what puts people at risk—and what protects people—from different kinds of heart diseases

Cancer: We’ve made advances in areas like breast cancer and prostate cancer, with more cancers studied every year

Wellness: We’re finding ways for Veterans to live healthier lives through nutrition and lifestyle choices

And more: We’re studying dozens of health conditions that matter to Veterans, including diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, endometriosis, osteoarthritis, and impacts of military exposures. Visit our Science Corner to learn more.

Call the MVP Info Center toll-free at 866-441-6075

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERANS AND FAMILIES

sarah — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:37:54 +0000

National Association Veterans & Families was conceptualized in 2008 after our founder experienced first hand how difficult it was to get benefit questions answered from the VA. He realized after the excessive and strenuous process of getting the Aid & Attendance benefit for his Aunt, that there are so many others that are also struggling to process a claim or just do not know about this benefit. Therefore, the National Association of Veterans and Families was established as a 501(c)3 to be the advocate for so many of our Forgotten Veterans who gave so much for our country. They have earned and deserve these benefits, and we are here to ensure they get the help they need all at no cost to the Veteran or their families.

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NATIONAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY

sarah — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:34:25 +0000

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them. The NRD is hosted, managed, maintained, sustained and developed by the Defense Health Agency’s Recovery Coordination Program.

It provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Visitors can find information on a variety of topics that supply an abundance of vetted resources. For help finding resources on the site, visit the How to Use this Site section of the NRD.

Key Features:

Resources sorted by categories such as Benefits & Compensation, Health, Housing, Employment, Education & Training, Family & Caregiver Support, Transportation & Travel, etc.
Option to submit new resources to be added to the directory.
Includes national hotlines for veteran crisis and homelessness assistance.

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SENIOR SERVICES

sarah — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:58:39 +0000

Description: Marion Senior Services is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the independence and well-being of older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Marion County. Established in the 1970s, the agency provides comprehensive in-home support, case management, caregiver assistance, and transportation services that help seniors remain independent and avoid institutional care.

As the designated Community Transportation Coordinator for Marion County, Marion Senior Services operates public paratransit and ADA-accessible transportation in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation, the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, and SunTran.

Core Services:

In-home and caregiver support programs
Case management and care coordination
Volunteer-based assistance services
Public paratransit and ADA transportation
Information, referral, and resource navigation

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Veterans Helping Veterans USA, Inc.

sarah — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:54:47 +0000

Veterans Helping Veterans USA, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit organization. Established in 1997, we were incorporated in 2002 to serve Veterans and their families in need of assistance. As we are NOT affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or Marion County, we rely solely on private donations and grant initiatives to keep our doors open to offer the following:

Budget Coaching
Case Management
Chaplain Services
Food Pantry

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