Since leaving the Marines in 2013, Bill has continued working with veterans - first as a counselor for service members returning to civilian life and now for Marathon Targets on a range in North Carolina where Marines train using robotic targets. Below are some of the organizations that have been key in his own recovery and are groups he believes veterans should utilize.
Looking for help for you or a loved one?
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VETERANS CRISIS LINE: 800-273-8255
Everyone needs help sometimes. The Veterans Crisis Line is manned 24/7 and offers help to veterans and their families, regardless of enrollment in VA Healthcare.
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SEMPER FI FUND
Semper Fi & America’s Fund is dedicated to providing assistance to our combat wounded, critically ill and injured service members, military family members, and veterans, from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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CPL. CHAD ERIC OLIGSCHLAEGER FOUNDATION FOR PTSD
From Tania Glenn, who helped in Bill’s recovery: Like many people in the United States, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in our military was not a problem we had encountered nor did we have any knowledge of, so we remain dedicated to providing resources and community to veterans suffering from PTSD.
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O.P. VETERAN
O.P. Veteran focuses on supporting Veterans through building social connections, community, and mental health. Whether it be through our programs or our events, all of our efforts focus on supporting Veterans following this pillar philosophy.
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TANIA GLENN & ASSOCIATES
Tania Glenn and her team were the first to make a breakthrough with Bee’s PTSD treatment during a trip to Austin, Texas. She runs a clinical practice promoting resilience and providing critical care to first responders and veterans.
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SPECIAL OPERATORS RANSITION FOUNDATION
Co-founded by Rob O’Neill, the Navy Seal who shot and killed Osama Bin Laden, SOTF helps Special Operations Forces (SOF) veterans transition from the military into their next successful career.
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THE MESOTHELIOMA CENTER - ASBESTOS EXPOSURE FOR VETERANS
Veterans are the largest collective group of those diagnosed with mesothelioma, with over 900 veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma every year. Asbestos is heavily used in the military across all branches because of one reason: it's cheap.
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VETERANS GUIDE
Their 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.
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COUPON FOLLOW - DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS
What benefits are out there for military families to make life a bit easier for them? Where can they find discounts and deals? Coupon Follow has created this helpful financial guide aimed specifically to help military family members learn about the different resources and deals available.
