  {"id":14,"date":"2010-12-08T10:11:48","date_gmt":"2010-12-08T15:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/veterans\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T14:09:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T18:09:25","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/veterans\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\/\"><strong>VA Regional Office<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For all educational benefit questions,<br \/>\n<strong>Toll free:<\/strong> 1.888.442.4551<br \/>\n<strong>FAX:<\/strong>\u00a0 716.857.3296<\/p>\n<p>VA Regional Office<br \/>\nPO Box 4616<br \/>\nBuffalo , NY 14240-4616<\/p>\n<p>For a more detailed explanation of benefits and new updates go to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VA Official website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/veterans\">Maine Bureau of Veteran Services<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bureau of Veterans&#8217; Services<br \/>\n117 State House Station<br \/>\nAugusta, ME 04333-0117<br \/>\n207-430-6035<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:mainebvs@maine.gov\">mainebvs@maine.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/maine.gov\/veterans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Bureau of Veteran\u2019s Services<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(MVBS)\u00a0and self-identify as a veteran to ensure access to all benefits to which you are entitled.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/veterans\/docs\/MBVS-Resource-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Veterans\u2019 Benefits and Resources Guide<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0provides information on a broad range of benefits, services, and veterans-related organizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VA\u00a0Togus\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>VA Benefits:<\/strong>\u00a01.800.827.1000<br \/>\n<strong>Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD):<\/strong>\u00a01.800.829.4833<br \/>\n<strong>FAX:<\/strong>\u00a01.207.623.5776<br \/>\n<strong>Postal Address:<\/strong>\u00a0VA Regional Office, 1 VA Center, Augusta ME 04330-6795<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Building 248, Room 205 at the Medical Center &#8211; Office hours 8:30 to 4:00 Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-503 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid black\" src=\"https:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/veterans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2010\/12\/Vets-Greek-Life-Poster-e1489780222147.jpg\" alt=\"Greek Life Appreciation Banner for veterans week\" width=\"400\" height=\"251\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.va.gov\/locations\/bangor.asp\">VA &#8211; Bangor CBOC<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>35 State Hospital Drive<br \/>\nBangor, ME\u00a004401<br \/>\nPhone: 207.561.3600<br \/>\nFax: 207.947.1862<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/directory\/guide\/facility.asp?ID=5433\">Bangor Vet Center<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>368 Harlow Street<br \/>\nBangor, ME 04401<br \/>\nPhone: 207.947.3391<\/p>\n<p><strong>Old Town <\/strong><strong>VFW<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vfwpost3381.org\/\"><br \/>\n<\/a>173 Main Street<br \/>\nOld Town, Maine 04468<br \/>\nPhone: 207.827.5331<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mainemcn.org\"><strong>Maine Military &amp; Community Network <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n24\/7 Maine Military Assistance Hotline: 1.888.365.9287<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/career\/studentsalumni\/veterans-resources\/\"><strong>91¸£Àû Career Center<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>5748 Memorial Union<br \/>\nOrono, ME 04469<br \/>\nPhone: 207.581.1359<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nUseful Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left;width: 50%\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afterdeployment.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">afterdeployment.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legion.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Legion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asbestos.com\/veterans\/assistance-program.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Asbestos Exposure Guide for Vets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dvem\/bvs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bureau of Maine Veterans\u2019 Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vri.org\/products\/careerscope-v10\/benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CareerScope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.taonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Careers for the Transitioning Military<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/saluteheroes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coalition to Salute America\u2019s Heroes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.corporategray.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corporate Gray Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.createthegood.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Create the Good<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fedshirevets.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feds Hire Vets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.giveanhour.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Give an Hour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glassdoor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guardian Angels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/helmetstohardhats.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Helmets to Hardhats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/disneycareers.com\/en\/working-here\/heroes-work-here\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heroes Work Here<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houseinthewoods.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">House in the Woods<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mortgageloan.com\/veterans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Housing and Mortgages for Veterans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/joiningforces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joining Forces<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.k9sforwarriors.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">K9s for Warriors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.linkedin.com\/2011\/11\/07\/veterans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn and Veterans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/themainetroopgreeters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Troop Greeters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/maketheconnection.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Make the Connection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.military2career.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Military2Career<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.military.com\/veteran-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Military Friendly Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careerinfonet.org\/MOC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Military to Civilian Occupation Translator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mynextmove.org\/vets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">My Next Move<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.navub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Association of Veterans Upward Bound Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Resource Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">O*Net Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.operationgratitude.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Operation Gratitude<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right;width: 50%\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.operationmilitarykids.org\/public\/statePOCNewsDetail.aspx?type=event&amp;ID=614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Operation Military Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.troopsfirstfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Operation Proper Exit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.operationtroopappreciation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Operation Troop Appreciation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/recruitmilitary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recruit Military (civilian job search)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/samvill.org\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samaritan Village Veterans Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sba.gov\/content\/express-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SBA Assistance for Vets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.collegescholarships.org\/scholarships\/veterans.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scholarships for Vets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shepherd.org\/patient-care\/care-for-us-service-members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SHARE Initiative<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.specialops.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Special Operations Warrior Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/statesidelegal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stateside Legal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentveterans.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Veterans of America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/supportyourvet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Support Your Vet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/studentvets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SVA Facebook Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vetfriendlytoolkit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toolkit for Veteran-Friendly Institutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gijobs.com\/2012Top100.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 100 Military Friendly Employers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.proudtoserveagain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Troops to Teachers\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uso.org\/Programs\/Warrior-and-Family-Care\/PSA\/USO-Invisible-Wounds.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USO Invisible Wounds<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mirecc.va.gov\/coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VA Coaching Into Care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vaforvets.va.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VA for Vets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/benefits.va.gov\/homeloans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VA Home Loan Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vacationsforveterans.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vacations for Veterans\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vetcenter.va.gov\/media\/Call-Center-PSA.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vet Center Combat Call Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vetfriends.com\/index_nara.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vet Friends<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/whitman.syr.edu\/ebv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vets with Disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ajb.dni.us\/govtJobBanks.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veterans &amp; Government Job Banks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rileyguide.com\/vets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veterans and Military Personnel:\u00a0 The Riley Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/veteranscrisisline.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veterans Crisis Line<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.affordablecollegesonline.org\/spotlight\/veterans-education-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veterans Guide to Paying for College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vfw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veterans of Foreign Wars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.woundedwarriorproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wounded Warrior Project<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VA Regional Office For all educational benefit questions, Toll free: 1.888.442.4551 FAX:\u00a0 716.857.3296 VA Regional Office PO Box 4616 Buffalo , NY 14240-4616 For a more detailed 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