Active Military/Veterans

Resources for Connecticut Residents Affected by the Government Shutdown

11/12/2025 Update: Government Shutdown Ends!! President Trump has signed a bill Wednesday evening to fund the government, ending the longest government shutdown in history. ================== A government shutdown, which happens Read More

Active Military and Their Families – Resources and Support

In addition to the worries and anxieties of everyday life that everyone faces, there are additional concerns that members of the military and their families must deal with. These concerns Read More

Support Groups

DEFINITION People experiencing life problems and challenges are often helped by participating in a support group. Members of support groups share their experiences, strengths, and hopes and rely on one Read More

Veterans Medical Services

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, clinics and hospitals provide a range of medical and mental health services to eligible veterans. Information on medical facilities in Connecticut can be Read More

Veterans Hotline – Dial 988, then Press 1

To ensure veterans with mental health crises have immediate access to trained coordinators, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has established a 24-hour national Suicide Prevention Hotline, manned by the Read More

Veterans – Benefits and Organizations

Benefits Available to Veterans Connecticut residents who have served in any branch of the Armed Forces may be entitled to state and federal benefits in health care, education, employment and Read More

Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Marines’ Fund

The following is summarized from The Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Marines’ Fund web site: The American Legion Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund Financial assistance for health and maintenance needs of eligible Read More

Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans

The following is primarily excerpted from the websites of the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM Veterans who served during wartime are eligible for Read More

Military Support Program – Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

The following text is provided by the Military Support Program at DMHAS. Background Military personnel and their families often experience adjustment issues related to deployment. These problems may occur during Read More

U.S. Troops: How To Support

The following information is summarized from the United States Department of Defense Community Support website: https://www.uso.org/ The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Community Support site currently lists more than 100 non-profit groups Read More

Employment Services for Veterans – Connecticut

Connecticut’s veterans who are seeking employment can take advantage of the services offered by the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL), through the network of CT American Job Centers. The centers Read More

Connecticut Women’s Veteran Resources

Nationally nearly 20% of today’s active armed forces are women, currently the fastest growing group in the military. Connecticut currently has over 16,000 female veterans, and that number is expected to grow. Although Read More

Congress – Constituent Services

CONSTITUENT SERVICES OFFERED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS United States Senators and Representatives offer Constituent Services for the people they represent in Congress. Casework staff located at home district offices of Read More