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Financial Assistance Program

SALUTE, INC. is dedicated to providing support to post 9/11 veterans and active service members in VA hospitals or mental health, rehabilitation and substance abuse programs. SALUTE helps affected families by providing a one-time financial assistance for rent/mortgage payments, auto expenses, utilities and other everyday expenses. Our mission is to enhance lives with personalized support that compliments ongoing treatment and aids in successful transition to civilian life or continued military service.

Requirements

  • Assistance limited to post 9/11 veterans and active service members in VA hospitals or mental health, rehabilitation or substance abuse programs.
  • Reservists and National Guard members must be injured in military service to receive assistance
  • Must show proof of service-connection rating
  • Must provide a valid & legible copy of your DD214 or Statement of Service Letter.
  • Must reside in the United States and provide a state-issued ID (Driver's License or State ID)
  • Must provide military points of contact and give written consent to VA Case Manager allowing permission to discuss your case
  • One-time assistance only
  • Allow 3-4 weeks for processing
  • Any altered or falsified documentation is considered a felony
  • Disclaimer: Meeting these requirements does not guarantee assistance.

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Partnerships & Collaborations

BRAVE Program

BRAVE is a Traumatic Brain Injury recovery program specifically designed for military veterans and first responders. BRAVE is an intensive outpatient program that focuses on diagnosing and treating brain injuries so participants can return to a normal life. Participants in the BRAVE program receive treatment at the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Greenfield Highlands Health Center. The clinic was specially designed for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of brain injuries.

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Emory Healthcare Veterans Program

The Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) provides no-cost, collaborative care for post-9/11 veterans and service members, living in any area of the country, who suffer from the invisible wounds of military service. Conditions treated include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), military sexual trauma (MST), depression and anxiety. Treatment options include outpatient and intensive outpatient programs integrating expert behavioral health care, including psychiatry and neurology, rehabilitative medicine, wellness, and family support. In addition to clinical care, EHVP is dedicated to education and research to ensure state-of-the-art treatment for our country's warriors.

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Financial Wellness Resources

What is financial wellness? It’s the peace of mind you feel when you’ve balanced saving and spending … living well today and planning for tomorrow. Visit this website and discover how well you’re spending, planning and protecting your money and assets, and get tips to do better.

Home Base Veteran and Family Care

Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds for Post -9/11 veterans, service members and their families through world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research. As a National Center of Excellence, Home Base operates the first and largest private-sector clinic in the nation devoted to healing invisible wounds such as post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, co-occurring substance use disorder, military sexual trauma, family relationship challenges and other issues associated with military service.

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Neuro Community Care LCC

Neuro Community Care LLC (NCC) is an independent provider of Case Management and Community Support Services for persons with brain injury and other neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, brain tumor, ALS, spinal cord injury). NCC’s services are provided in an individual’s home or community and are functionally based. This translates to real-life skill development and stabilization, which increases the likelihood of independence and decreases the occurrence of decline and/or crises which may lead to repeated admissions to costly hospital and rehabilitation programs.

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Shepherd Center

The SHARE Initiative at Shepherd Center provides rehabilitation and community-based care to U.S. military service members who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The program utilizes Shepherd’s full rehabilitation continuum of evaluation and treatment services for those who have sustained brain injury, spinal cord injury or blast injury. SHARE provides assistance, support, and education to service members and their families during their recovery treatment and beyond. In addition, the program compiles data that is beneficial to policy and legislative change to provide for unfunded services.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

SALUTE, INC. provides assistance to families of injured military personnel hospitalized at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab . Financial Assistance can be provided in areas including, but not limited to, transportation, personal needs, supplemental housing/moving costs, computer purchases and other incidental living expenses.

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Tampa Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center

The Tampa Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center is one of five facilities in the country designed to provide intensive rehabilitative care to Veterans and Servicemembers who experienced severe injuries (including brain injuries). They maintain a full team of dedicated rehabilitation professionals and consultants from other specialties related to polytrauma. page.

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Walking Tall Cane Project

SALUTE is proud to provide ergonomically correct, orthopedic canes to veterans and military personnel. The canes are supplied free of cost to veterans and military service members. The Walking Tall Cane program was established in honor of Marine Lance Cpl. Phillip Frank, who was killed in action in April, 2004. Individuals interested in a cane should contact Ron@saluteinc.org.

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