Working daily with Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) / Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) veterans across the country, Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP) sees the impact that combat-related mental health conditions have on veterans’ health, well-being, and economic adjustment. 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 employees - 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
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
In order to increase the number of Wounded Warriors we aim to support, Wounded Warrior Project™ (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
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 Project™ (WWP) 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 contact the WWP service team at 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 the WWP Resource Center at 1.888.WWP.ALUM (997.2586).
Discover more ways WWP supports families and caregivers
Veterans, their families, and survivors receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) saw a 3.6 percent increase in their compensation and pension benefits starting January 1. For additional information regarding this increase, read the full press release.
Having trouble reading the rate tables?
Be sure to read through the "How to Read Benefits Rate Tables" page, which provides useful information to help viewers identify the correct benefit amount.
Visit the VA online to view full rate tables
VA Employee Survey
WWP is currently surveying Veterans’ 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.
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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 of 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