Resources

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Custom Canine Unlimited

Custom Canine Unlimited is a 17-year-old premier canine training facility for law enforcement, military & private security companies in Gainesville, GA.  They’ve had a relationship with the VA for over 8 years.  Veterans can use their GI Bill benefits to become certified as a canine handler, canine trainer, and/or a kennel master.  Please contact Mindy Apple at mapple@customcanineunlimited.com or visit customcanineunlimited.com for more information.

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The Warrior Alliance

Our mission is to help Warriors and their families achieve a fulfilling civilian life by promoting collaboration between the organizations that can support them during the transition from military service. We believe that collaboration drives successful outcomes, and not just for individual Warriors but for the entire veteran services community. That’s why we partner with companies, non-profits and key influencers who share our vision. Together, we can help Warriors navigate their newest mission – civilian life – with confidence and competence. With thousands of organizations committed to serving Warriors, it can be tough knowing which ones to use. That’s why we’ve curated a catalog of best in class service providers – organized by category – that supports warriors on their journey.

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Georgia Military Women

Georgia Military Women is an informal club designed to offer friendship, information and resources to Georgia women veterans and support them as leaders, advocates and individuals. Over 4000 diverse individuals are in the closed Facebook group located at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GaMilitaryWomen/ (maybe do a hyperlink?) The group hosts numerous meetup and networking opportunities, advocates for federal and state legislation, and exchanges information about veteran resources and benefits. GMW is recognized nationally as a model program for bringing military women together.

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Boots to Loafers

Boots to Loafers is all about the transition, transformation, and integration from the military back to the private sector. It goes beyond what is taught at SFL-TAP classes and is based on a solid foundation of serving more than 20-years in the US Army and subsequently almost 20 years in corporate America at The Coca-Cola Company. Let John help guide you through your transition and avoid the speed bumps you‘ll experience along your journey.

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HIRE HEROES USA

Hire Heroes USA provides free, essential career services to hundreds of transitioning U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses every week – across the country and around the world. Our program of personalized, one-on-one career coaching and transition workshops is designed to remove any barriers to employment, while building the confidence needed during a civilian job search. We do this through resume assistance, career coaching, mock interviews, job matching, virtual career fairs and a job board. We also work closely with a wide range of respected employment partners – from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Through increased innovation and effectiveness, Hire Heroes USA continues to set the standard in veteran employment because that’s all we do – and we’ve been doing it with best-in-class results since 2007.

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GALLANT FEW

“The core focus of GallantFew is one-on-one mentoring by a veteran with a veteran.  We share lessons learned on active duty, but traditional transition doesn’t share transition lessons learned.  We want to change that, and we want to prevent veterans from becoming isolated and frustrated. . . Our mission’s goal is to help you achieve a civilian life full of purpose and hope.  We can’t create it for you, YOU have to own it.”

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THE DARBY PROJECT

Facilitating a successful transition for Army Ranger veterans from active military service to a civilian life filled with hope and purpose. The Darby Project is a network of networks that synchronizes the efforts of veteran support organizations to lead revolutionary transition services for the elite Army Rangers! RLTW!

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EMORY HEALTHCARE VETERANS PROGRAM

Emory’s Veterans Program offers post-9/11 veterans expert and collaborative care to help heal the invisible wounds of war. Our comprehensive approach combines behavioral health care, including psychiatry and neurology, rehabilitative medicine, wellness, and family support to help you reintegrate and reclaim your life. Emory’s Veterans Program treats: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Depressionand/or other mood or anxiety disorders such as those linked to Military Sexual Trauma (MST).

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FOUR BLOCK

Four Block equips high potential veterans to achieve great careers at our nation’s top companies. The semester-long, university-accredited program provides the professional development, career exploration, and network that today’s veterans need to make the right career choices and to be ready for competitive careers. In partnership with Columbia University, PwC Charitable Foundation, and the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Four Block has successfully equipped veterans all over the country to pursue the best careers that maximizes their full potential.

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VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE (VETS)

VETS serve America’s veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.

​​We prepare America’s veterans, service members and their spouses, for meaningful careers, provide them with employment resources and expertise, protect their employment rights and promote their employment opportunities.

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UNITED WAY OF GREATER ATLANTA

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 2-1-1 Contact Center provides an easy way to access comprehensive and specialized information and resources to community programs and services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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SHARE MILITARY INITIATIVE AT SHEPHERD CENTER 

SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center is a comprehensive rehabilitation program that focuses on assessment and treatment for service men and women who have sustained a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury, along with co-occurring PTSD or other mental health concerns (such as depression or anxiety), from service in post-9/11 conflicts. Treatment at Shepherd is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to clients.  SHARE provides a 2-Week interdisciplinary assessment with treatment recommendations, 8- to 12-Week treatment program, and 12 months of community transition follow-up. Complimentary housing with on-site life skills support is provided for clients while they are receiving treatment in SHARE.SHARE Military Initiative provides assistance, support, and education to service members and their families during their recovery treatment and beyond.

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REAL HERO REPORT

Real Hero Report is a free, monthly publication providing news, resources, deals, hiring opportunities and resources to Metro Atlanta’s military, veteran and first responder personnel and families.  Copies are distributed directly to our men and women on base, as well as to area Veteran Service Centers, veteran organizations, law enforcement and fire stations, as well as many other locations.  The mission of Real Hero Report is to communicate support to our men and women in uniform from the Metro Atlanta community.

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The VA Welcome Kit

Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned.

Based on where you are in life, your VA benefits and services can support you in different ways. Keep your welcome kit handy so you can turn to it throughout your life—like when it’s time to go to school, get a job, buy a house, get health care, retire, or make plans for your care as you age.

Feel free to share this guide with friends or family members who need help with their benefits too. Download your VA Welcome Kit and print out copies for yourself and others:

 

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Atlanta VA Clinic Locations

VA Clinic Directory for the Greater Atlanta Metro Area

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