Veterans & Military Families

Serving Veterans and Military Families to Support Their Success 

Easterseals partners with veterans to ensure their successful transition to civilian life. For veterans, military spouses, and caregivers, this sometimes includes mental health resources, job training, and housing assistance, helping them build independence and stability. This is our dedication in action since World War II. 

We understand that the transition from military service to civilian life can be challenging, and there are Easterseals locations across the country that can address all phases of deployment: pre-deployment, deployment, and reunion reintegration.  

Helping People Find Jobs & Succeed

Easterseals programs support people with disabilities, older adults, and veterans at every stage in their careers. We can provide you with assistive technology skills training, job coaching and mentors, financial literacy programs, and accessible transportation, and connect you with employers to help fill jobs.  

As a cornerstone of Easterseals DC MD VA, the Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network is a full-service staffing agency that builds upon our legacy of service. 

Dedicated career coaches assist veterans, military spouses, and caregivers in securing gainful employment across a range of industries and roles, from entry-level positions to executive leadership. 

A newly developed app, My Career Toolkit, puts additional support at your fingertips, and webinars, a blog, and other resources are all available online. Visit the Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network.  

Supporting Military Caregivers

Families and caregivers are critical to our programs, and we support their physical, mental, and emotional health. We offer respite services, caregiver training, and connections to local resources. Learn more about our caregiving services.  

Contributing to Mental Health & Well-Being  

Many Easterseals locations offer mental health services like counseling, group therapy, and behavior health programs that treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress that impact physical health.

• Clinicians can help with depression, post-traumatic stress (PTS), mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), suicide, and substance use. They offer techniques to manage trauma, anxiety, and thoughts, and teach coping skills. They also address insomnia, relationship issues, social isolation, financial problems, career outlook, reintegration, and spiritual concerns.
• Support groups provide education and support for those ready to quit substances. They cover stages of change, reintegration challenges, social isolation, coping skills, family reunification, and rebuilding relationships.  

Find Your Local Easterseals

Contact your local Easterseals to learn about veteran services near you. Easterseals can also help connect you with local services through referrals.

Need something else? Visit our Find Help portal for free or reduced-cost services in your area. Enter your zip code to discover resources for food, financial assistance, medical care, housing, transportation, education, and more.

• Call the veteran crisis line: If you or someone you know needs help, call the Suicide & Crisis Hotline at 988, then press 1 for 24/7 confidential crisis support. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, there are caring counselors here for you. You are not alone.
• Get free, confidential support: Use our free and confidential mental health screening tool to assess your well-being and discover resources available to support you.
• Access free and reduced-cost services: For assistance with day-to-day needs like food, transportation, shelter and medical care, please visit our Find Help portal for services near you. Find Essential Services.
• Find top apps for veterans: Through BridgingApps, supported by Easterseals Greater Houston, you can download resources for employment, caregiving, mental health and more right on your phone. Find Apps Now.
• Discover additional caregiving and respite support: ARCH (Access to Respite Care and Help) National Network. They offer caregiving and respite programs all over the United States. Visit the ARCH National Respite Network.