The California National Guard established the Family Assistance Program as a resource to "Any & All" Service Members and their Families. They have developed rosters of civilian, government, and military agencies that can help families dealing with issues that have surfaced regardless of Status of Service (Active Duty, Reserve Training, or State Emergencies). Web pages Home - https://calguard.ca.gov/ Family Assistance Program - https://calguard.ca.gov/family-programs/

Forgotten Soldiers Program has a community garden was created to create a common place for Veterans and community members to work, learn, grow, and heal together.

The Garden is open 24/7 for anyone to stop by and enjoy the beautiful plants, art, and meditation labyrinth. The garden is also always welcoming to groups or individuals who want to help with upkeep. Produce is provided to the homeless and the families that work in the garden. Garden Beds are also available for yearly lease. This garden hosts several community events a year. Contact or visit their website page for more information. The Garden is located at 995 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA 95603.

Web pages

• Home - https//forgottensoldierprogram.com/
• Community Garden - https://forgottensoldierprogram.com/garden/

The Forgotten Soldier Program provides comprehensive transitional holistic healing therapies WITHOUT charge to Veterans and their family members.

Their goal is to help overcome Moral Injuries, TBI, PTSD, and MST (military sexual trauma).

The whole team at FSP is dedicated to and passionate about working with Veterans of every era and their Family Members.

They assist in the healing process of emotional and spiritual trauma and physical symptoms with Holistic Therapy, Educational Programs, and Resources and Transitional Tools.

Programs and services page:

Web pages from above with visible url links

• Forgotten Soldier Program - https://forgottensoldierprogram.com/
• Programs and services - https://forgottensoldierprogram.com/veteran-services/

Welcome Home Vets provides individual therapy for veterans and their families and support group meetings. WHV contracts with local psychologists who are knowledgeable in both psychotherapy and military culture.

WHV also provides advocacy for veterans and their families by working to increase community awareness of the problem of military-related psychological trauma and its effects on the veteran, the family, and the community.

Operation Homefront offers emergency financial assistance, housing, and recurrent family support programs for military families.

Web pages:

Home - https://operationhomefront.org/

Auburn's Elks Lodge provides a variety of community service programs. Programs may differ from one lodge to another and may include offerings for:

• Veterans
• Youth activities and scholarships
• Facility rental

Contact the Auburn-Grass Valley Elks Lodge #538 for details.

Web pages

• Home - 
  http://www.auburnelks.org/
• Auburn location (195 Pine St, Auburn, CA 95603) - https://www.elks.org/lodges/ContactUs.cfm?LodgeNumber=0538
• Grass Valley location, 109 S. School St, Grass Valley, CA 95945 - https://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodgenumber=538

Nevada City Elks Lodges provide a variety of community service programs. Programs may differ from one lodge to another and may include offerings for:

• Veterans
• Youth activities and scholarships
• Facility rental

Contact the Nevada City Elks Lodge #518 for details.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.nevadacityelks.com/

Survivor Outreach Services, part of the Army MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation), delivers on the Army’s commitment to Families of the Fallen by providing support and standardized services to Active reserve and Army National Guard families. Benefits Coordinators, Financial Counselors, and Support Coordinators are professionals available to deliver individualized support and attention to Survivors across the nation.

Web pages

• Survivor Outreach Services - https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/personal-assistance/survivor-outreach
• G9 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation - https://home.army.mil/imcom/about/organization/family-and-morale-recreation-and-welfare#:~:text=We%20are%20the%20U.S.%20Army,resilience%20for%20Soldiers%20and%20Families.
• US Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation - https://www.armymwr.com/about-us

The Center for Post Traumatic Growth (CPTG) promotes and supports the healing of combat veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and their families, from moral injury and trauma.

CPTG provides individual, couples, and group therapy to all eligible clients. Programs include:

• Post traumatic stress and moral injury group therapy for veterans and first responders

• Military sexual trauma group therapy

• Couples-Family group program

Web pages

• Home - https://centerptg.org/

Make The Connection offers videos, podcasts, articles of personal experiences, stories of recovery, and other resources about such topics as:

• Transitioning from service
• Maintaining healthy relationships
• Managing PTSD
• Homelessness
• Work-related problems
• Retiring & aging
• Spirituality
• Alcohol or drug misuse
• Confusion
• Eating problems
• Gambling
• Social withdraw/isolation
• The warning signs of suicide
• The power of purpose and laughter_​

A resource developed and operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Make the Connection aims to reduce barriers and stigma associated with mental health challenges that may prevent Veterans from seeking mental health care. Talking openly about mental health and the challenges that many Veterans face can help encourage Veterans and their families to get the support they need.

Explore the site further to learn about different kinds of mental health treatments, as well as locate nearby VA facilities, resources and programs.

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