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"She was a source of strength

for me during my recovery."

"I want to be always serving.

I try to make that my life goal."

"Your recovery is your new mission.

You have to get victory."

"I'm inspired by other veterans who encourage

me and teach me about PTSD."

"What could I have done to

change things so Joey could live?"

The greatest casualty is being forgotten

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Your generous donation to WWP helps thousands of Wounded Warriors - and their families - as they return home from the current conflicts. Donation options include one-time gifts, the Advance Guard Monthly Giving Program, and more.

Warriors

Wounded Warriors who incurred service-connected injuries or illness on or after September 11, 2001 are eligible for the WWP Alumni program. No dues here - you paid those on the battlefield. Check out all the benefits and register today.

Family Support

Family members and caregivers are encouraged to register with the Family Support program that provides beneficial programs and services such as My Care Crew, WWP Connectâ„¢, Family Support Retreats, and much more.

Give Back

You can help Wounded Warrior Projectâ„¢ honor and empower Wounded Warriors by hosting a Proud Supporter event, volunteering your time, sending a Thank You note to an injured service member, and more.

VA Employee Survey

Working daily with Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) / Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) veterans across the country, Wounded Warrior Projectâ„¢ (WWP) sees the impact that combat-related mental health conditions have on veteransâ€™ health, well-being, and economic adjustment.Â We also see daily the critical importance of good mental health care, and appreciate the dedicated efforts of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinical staff to provide it.

WWP is currently surveying VA mental health employeesÂ - administrative as well as clinical - to better understand and be able to convey the provider and employee experience including any significant constraints on providing patient-centered mental health care. This anonymous survey is aimed at understanding your experience in providing mental health care to OEF/OIF veterans.

On behalf of our warriors, thank you in advance for your participation.

Learn more and access the survey

2013 VA Budget Under the Microscope

WWP is digging into the recently announced VA budget plan for next year. But itâ€™s already clear the plan is not as rosy as what VA is telling Congress.

We know from our surveying that in many places warriors face months-long waits to get care for PTSD or can only get group therapy instead of one-to-one help. VA doesnâ€™t seem to have enough mental health providers to serve our warriors effectively.

We are currently surveying those providers to get the real picture. We will work to make sure that VA is putting all resources possible in place to remedy these kinds of problems.

Read the release issued by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Learn more about WWP programs focused on mental healthcare.

Program Spotlight: Peer Mentoring

Peer Mentoring motivates warriors by helping them develop one-on-one friendships with fellow warriors who are further along in the recovery process.

Sometimes it's easier to discuss the readjustment process with someone who has already been down the same rocky road to recovery. Our certified peer mentors are excellent resources, listeners, and "hospital buddies" who motivate warriors through their own real life experiences.

Peer mentors provide or perform a variety of functions including:

Becoming a friend Serving as an advocate Building self-confidence Teaching by example And so much more!

Learn more about Peer Mentoring

WWP GRANT OPPORTUNITY

In order to increase the number ofÂ Wounded Warriors we aim to support, Wounded Warrior Projectâ„¢ (WWP) has developed a grant application process to leverage and support the good work and expertise of other organizations interested in offering their services.

WWP is no longer accepting Letters of Interest (LOIs) for the 2012 grant cycle, but we invite interested organizations to review the eligibility requirements in preparation for future grant cycles.

WWP is looking to fund programs that enhance the lives of Wounded Warriors and their families by supporting programs that fall into our four core service areas:

Mind Body Economic Empowerment Engagement

For more information on WWP programming, please visit our Programs page.

Learn more about WWP grant opportunities

WWP ADVOCACY FOR CAREGIVERS

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has created a comprehensive program for caregivers, however, that system can be difficult to navigate at times. Wounded Warrior Projectâ„¢ (WWP)Â has a team of trained personnel who will be your voice before the VA.

Need assistance navigating the VA Caregiver Support Program? Need an advocate to ensure you are receiving all entitlements? Simply have questions about the program?

For questions regarding this program, please contactÂ the WWP service teamÂ atÂ wwpservice@woundedwarriorproject.org. A dedicated member of our team will promptly contact you.

If you wish to reach us by phone with questions regarding the VA Caregiver Support Program, please contact theÂ WWP Resource Center at 1.888.WWP.ALUM (997.2586).

Discover more ways WWP supports families and caregivers

VA Employee Survey
WWP is currently surveying Veteransâ€™ Affairs mental health employees to better understand and be able to convey the provider and employee experience, to include any significant constraints on providing patient-centered mental health care.

Learn more

2012 VA Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs)
Veterans, their families, and survivors receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs saw a 3.6 percent increase in their compensation and pension benefits starting January 1. To view full rate tables, visit the Department of Veterans Affairs online.

Read the full press release

NEW WWP GRANT OPPORTUNITY
In order to increase the number ofÂ Wounded Warriors we aim to support, WWP has developed a grant application process to leverage and support the good work and expertise of other organizations interested in offering their services.

Learn more

WWP ADVOCACY FOR CAREGIVERS
Looking for assistance navigating the VA Caregiver Support Program? Please contact the WWP service team and a dedicated member of our team will promptly contact you.

Learn more