The CIL’s Disability Community Advocacy Lab (DCAL) has compiled resources which may be helpful for veterans with disabilities in our community. Below are links to those resources. If you have resources to add, please contact info@aacil.org.
Resources
- Region Navigator: Erika Behm
- Email: behme@cmhpsm.org
- Phone Number: 734-660-8673
100 VA Disability and Working (TDIU…Possible?)
- Information on returning to work with Individual Unemployability Benefits (IU) for CIL Benefits Counselors
Michigan Veterans Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers (80)
- Directory of rehab centers that specialize in veterans
VA Claims & Separation Benefits
- How to file a VA claim for disability or pension benefits: A step by step process
- Claim Exam Tipsheet
- Claim Exam Resumption One Pager
Welcome to Livingston County Veteran Services | Veterans Services
Mental Health Video Resource Library
- Video series from NAMI on veterans mental health
Women Veterans Health Care Home
- Women Veterans Call Center, 1-855-VA-Women (1-855-829-6636)
‘It’s Shameful:’ New Law Tackles Maternity Care for Female Veterans
- Text – H.R.958 – 117th Congress (2021-2022): Protecting Moms Who Served Act
- Bill passed the House and is in the Senate – expected to be signed by Pres. Biden
- Congressional Task Force chaired by Rep. Julia Brownley on improving VA and other veterans services for women who’ve served
Women of the Military Peer Support Group – Michigan
- Applications appear to be open! Offers monthly peer support meetings and recreational events
Mental Health Video Resource Library
- Video series from NAMI on veterans mental health
- Michigan Veteran Navigator program
- A network of volunteer professionals providing an hour of free mental health care
- A monthly support group with virtual and in-person opportunities
Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors
- A local veteran-owned nonprofit providing recreational opportunities for anyone with a disability or health challenge (email tjones.miofo@gmail.com)