We assist veterans in navigating VA healthcare, filing claims, obtaining military honors, applying for burial services, and accessing emergency financial assistance.

Help Navigate VA Healthcare:

• Health Conditions:
  • PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Military Sexual Trauma
  • Medical Marijuana
• Healthcare Options:
  • Enroll in VA
  • Find VA Facilities
  • Long-Term Care & Clinics
• Health Benefits & Resources:
  • Dental Benefits
  • OEF/OIF Benefits
  • Travel Reimbursement

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We provide assistance to ensure that no family endures hardships caused by military service.

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We assist with providing veterans with the proper burial they deserve with honor and distinction.

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VEFAP was created to provide assistance for Maine Veterans who suffer an emergency and do not have sufficient savings or access to other financial assistance to resolve the emergency.

Examples of assistance may include:

• Damage to the veteran's home due to fire.
• Flood or hurricane damage not covered by insurance.
• Illness of the veteran or family member resulting in hardship.
• Assistance to prevent or resolve the veteran being homeless.
• Any other condition that puts the veteran at risk of not having the basic necessities of food, shelter, or safety.

The Bureau may approve up to $2,000 to a veteran who is currently a resident of Maine.

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Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a free-of-charge program that helps veterans, who have not completed a bachelor's degree, prepare for enrollment at the college of their choice.

VUB assists veterans across Maine, regardless of school choice, who are beginning or returning to post-secondary education. The program is tailored to meet individual needs in a variety of ways, including the following areas:

Program Benefits:

• Assistance in completing college admission and financial aid applications
• Academic & skills assessment
• Tutoring and computer-based instruction
• Academic, financial aid, career, and personal counseling
• Classroom instruction in reading, writing, and math, as well as computer basics, study skills, and other essential subjects

Eligibility:

• I am a U.S. military veteran who served at least 181 consecutive days on active duty OR
• Was activated from a reserve component of the Armed Forces for more than 30 days AND
• Had any discharge except dishonorable
• I do not have a four-year college degree
• I would like help in preparing for the school of my choice

Veterans Upward Bound is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education. The program provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and academic instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.

Veterans Upward Bound is 100% federally funded at $263,938 annually.

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