VA Social Work

Association of Social Work Boards

National Association of Social Workers




Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care

The New Social Worker Online

www.socialworktoday.com

www.taps.org (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors).

TAPS is the 24/7 tragedy assistance resource for ANYONE who has suffered the loss of a military loved one, regardless of the relationship to the deceased or the circumstance of the death.

Mesothelioma Symptoms is an extensive database of information and resources for patients and their families to better understand the symptoms of mesothelioma and the various aspects of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, as well as mesothelioma life expectancy. Members of the U.S. Armed Services their country, but are unfortunately the most common victims of mesothelioma due to their increased risk of exposure to asbestos.  The military has used asbestos in various aspects of work and construction and ultimately affected close to one million individuals of the 25 million veterans in the U.S.

Dedicated to compiling the latest and most up to date information, this website was created exclusively for Pleural Mesothelioma patients. The site offers a number of resources for those coping with this pulmonary cancer and information on Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer

Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors-2011 Edition

Federal Research Division - POW/MIA


The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

Military Family Resources (Gift from Within PTSD Resources for Survivors & Caregivers)

National Center for PTSD: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/ & http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/pilots-database/pilots-db.asp

The National Resource Directory (NRD). The NRD has information for wounded warriors, transitioning Service Members and Veterans, as well as those who support them. The site connects you to thousands of resources about everything from the GI Bill, to organizations and support groups for caregivers.

Federal Government Job Postings (including Social Work)

http://www4.va.gov/jobs/hiring/apply/ksa.asp (this site gives tips on how to answer questions as part of the application process for positions in the Department of Veterans Affairs)

A comprehensive consumer guide on housing and mortgages for veterans and active military.
It covers what VA loans are, its benefits, how to apply for one, special protections against foreclosure, etc.

Dreamland BBQ (a traditional VA social work favorite)