resources
Local, statewide, & national resources for veterans, community
Veterans Crisis Line:
Dial 988, then Press 1
LOCAL resources: TAOS COUNTY
Taos Behavioral Health Agencies
Three local providers in Taos for behavioral health:
Taos VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
Our Taos VA Community-based Outpatient Clinic provides primary and specialty health care services, including telehealth (mental health, behavioral health), Laboratory (EKG), and more.
VFW Charles Cisneros Post 9516
For all members of the Charles Cisneros Post 9516 located in beautiful Cerro, NM 87519. We are part of NM VFW District 5.
Taos VFW Post 3259 Fernandez De Taos
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is a nonprofit veterans’ service organization composed of combat veterans and eligible military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces.
Taos Chapter, Disabled American Veterans
Since 1920, we have been dedicated to providing free assistance to veterans and their dependents, ensuring that they receive the benefits they are entitled to.
Weekly Veterans Support Group in Taos
We meet every first and third
Wednesdays of the month, at 2 PM
American Legion Sisneros Martinez Post 16 in Taos
Welcome to the Sisneros Martinez American Legion Post 16
National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center in Angel Fire
501 (c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing free 7-day retreats for veterans and their partners suffering from Post Traumatic Stress
Not Forgotten Outreach
We are a non-profit organization committed to creating community programs that benefit military veterans and their families in Taos, New Mexico
Veterans Off-Grid
Veterans Offgrid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization seeking to restore a sense of purpose, community, sustainability, and peace to veterans in need.
SOS: Suicide prevention for students
SOS Signs of Suicide is an affordable, evidence-based suicide prevention program that has demonstrated a 64% reduction in self-reported suicide attempts.
Youth & Schools Suicide Prevention workgroup
Please contact me: Maureen.Schmittle@doh.nm.gov and 575-888-3922 or Regina.Bejarano@doh.nm.gov
Mondays at 14:00: Pat Romero on KTAO 101.9
Taos Vet Pat Romero brings you contemporary, traditional and powwow Native American music by Native American artists.
Wednesdays: Taos Veterans Connection
Taos Veterans Connection is a support group that provides connection with other veterans, local behavioral health services, and veteran service organizations.
STATE resources: NEW MEXICO
NM Veterans Burial Programs
The Department of Veterans Services ensures that all eligible discharged veterans receive proper Honors during burial ceremonies.
BENEFITS HERE: Department of Veterans Services
The Field Services Division’s veterans service officers (VSOs) assist veterans and their eligible dependents with filing VA claims and obtaining federal and state benefits.
VA HUD-VASH (Housing)
These services are designed to help homeless Veterans and their families obtain permanent housing and access the health care, mental health treatment, and other supports necessary to help them improve their quality of life and maintain housing over time.
New Statewide TV/Radio Ad Campaign for 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Line
DVS, with cooperation from the New Mexico Department of Health, has contracted with the New Mexico Broadcaster’s Association to launch a statewide military and veteran suicide awareness and prevention TV and radio advertising campaign.
Medline Plus: health information for veterans
Military service members and veterans have made sacrifices to our country, and they may face lots of different health issues.
Forward Flag Wellness Center of New Mexico
Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Rogersville, Tennessee, Forward Flag aims to prevent veteran suicide by raising awareness and offering preventative measures.
UNM Veterans Upward Bound
The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete post-secondary education programs. All VUB services are free to eligible veterans.
Raymond G. Murphy Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
EMERGENCY SUICIDE CARE & TREATMENT
Named after Marine Medal of Honor recipient Raymond “Jerry” G. Murphy, our facility provides emergency care, primary care and specialty health services for New Mexico and Colorado Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
David Westphal Veterans Foundation
The Chapel was the first major memorial created to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War. It was recognized the United States Congress as a “memorial of national significance” and served as inspiration for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.
Military license plate from the MVD
https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/vehicles/license-plates/military-and-veterans/
NATIONAL & online resources
Wilderness expeditions for veterans
Fully-funded for veterans: wilderness expeditions"Thanks to the generous support of our donors, these courses are available tuition and travel-expense free to any veteran or active duty service member." For more than 30 years, Outward Bound has been proud to deliver...
The Hero app from the American Red Cross
The Hero Care App, designed for military families, provides instant access to emergency services and vital resources. It offers support like emergency messaging, behavioral health assistance, and local resources, all in one place, helping alleviate stress during crises.
National Veterans Small Business Coalition
By joining NVSBC, you’re meeting other veteran small business owners to share experiences, get support in finding government contracts, and have endless networking capabilities. We are veterans helping veterans in business.
Students Veterans of America
Through a network of nearly 1,600 on-campus chapters, Student Veterans of America® ensures that student veterans and military-connected students achieve their greatest potential.
Get discounts on moving expenses
NorthAmerican Van Lines and the Air Van Moving Group offer DAV members discounts on professional packing, moving, and storage services.
National Veterans Legal Services Program
Since 2010, we’ve forced VA to pay veterans over 5.5 billion in benefits—without ever charging veterans a fee.
Online job boards for veterans
Here are 27 online job boards with opportunities directed towards veterans:
ACP yearlong mentorship
ACP’s free Mentoring Program connects post-9/11 Veterans, Active Duty Spouses and eligible Military Spouses (Protégés) with corporate professionals (Mentors) for customized mentorships.
Microsoft Software & Systems Academy
Helping the military community find opportunities in today’s digital economy.
The Mission Continues
The Mission Continues empowers veterans who are adjusting to life at home to find purpose through community impact. We deploy veterans on new missions in their communities, so that their actions will inspire future generations to
Get your secure, single sign-on for benefits
DS Logon and ID.me are not the same thing, but they serve similar purposes in the context of online identity verification for accessing various government services.
Contracting opportunities: Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Veteran-owned small businesses can use this application to be certified by SBA to compete for federal contracts.
Bunker Labs: Entrepreneurship for Veterans and Military Spouses
Bunker Labs is a national not-for-profit organization helping veterans, active duty service members, and their spouses start and grow businesses.
Buying a home with a VA-backed loan
Get step-by-step instructions for buying a home through the VA home loan program.
Veterans Legal Institute
Veterans Legal Institute® (VLI) provides pro bono legal assistance to homeless, at risk, disabled and low income current and former service members to eradicate barriers to housing, healthcare, education, and employment and foster self-sufficiency.
Udemy: online education for all subjects
Technology and the world of work change fast — with us, you’re faster. Achieve goals and stay competitive with on-demand learning, hands-on practice, and more.
Veterans Justice Outreach Program
The mission of the Veterans Justice Programs is to identify justice-involved Veterans and contact them through outreach, in order to facilitate access to VA services at the earliest possible point.
Veterans Guide
Our mission is to assist veterans with the array of issues they may face, including obtaining proper disability compensation, financial assistance, information on the GI bill, and more.
Gun safety: get a free lock from the DOH
The DOH is partnering with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence to distribute free gun locks.
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention program
We are members of communities across this country and the world who are empowering people (of all ages) to raise awareness about and to prevent youth/teen suicide.