United Way
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Bexar County
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Texas Military Family Access Project |
Introducing New 2-1-1 Military Website Featuring LIVE Chat |
Please visit our new 2-1-1 Military website dedicated to providing the most accurate and up-to-date information for military service members who have deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, their families and the general pulic..
The website includes LIVE chat functions if you prefer to communicate with our Military Call Specialists online rather than on the telephone. Either way, HELP STARTS HERE! Our new website address is http://www.military211help.org/
Congressman Charles Gonzalez tours the United Way 211 Military Call Center. View photos here.
Click here to view the 211 Video. |
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Facing Deployment Challenges!
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Connecting Military Service Members Who Have Deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, and Their Families, to Vital Community Resources and Services
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2-1-1 Texas/United Way Help Line:
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Combat service in Afghanistan and Iraq is
producing critical and unique issues for a new
generation of active-duty Air Force, Army,
Navy, Marines, Reservists, Texas National Guard
members, veterans, and their families.
With an extensive database at their fingertips,
United Way 2-1-1 Military Call Specialists help
military service members and their loved ones
achieve stable and productive lives before,
during and after deployment. |
2-1-1 At a Glance |
• Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Provides referrals for health and human care services for OEF/OIF military members and their families
- continuously updated with new services
- contains federal, state, county, city services
- private, nonprofit and faith-based services
- contains OEF/OIF specific services |
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Often the most difficult part of a physical or
emotional set-back – or an unexpected life
event – is knowing who to call. Our United Way
Military Outreach Coordinators are committed
to increasing community awareness of this
important initiative among military families and
the agencies and organizations serving them.
Our Military Outreach Coordinators are available
for informational presentations to community
groups, agencies, faith-based organizations,
military organizations such as the VFW,
American Legion, Marine Corps League, military
retiree organizations.
For more information or to request a public
presentation, call 2-1-1 or visit the United Way
website at www.unitedwaysatx.org. |
Texas Military Family Access Project |
United Way Military Call Specialists or a member
of their family have served in the military. They
have walked in your boots and support your
heroic contribution!
They help military members and their families:
• navigate the complicated maze of the
human care system
• act as personal advocates to ensure timely
access to services
• follow up with all callers to determine if
services were provided and needs were met |
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| If you would like to request assistance call 2-1-1, email Rick Wade or complete the Referral Form, and fax it to United Way. |
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Military Call Specialists Provide referrals for: |
• Financial assistance
• Marital problems
• Anger management
• Depression and anxiety
• Child care
• Legal services
• Medical care
• Drug and alcohol abuse treatment
• Employment
• And many other special needs
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