You are not alone. You deserve help and safety.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical or safety emergency, including self-harm actualization: Call 911.​
To reach the

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988
• Veterans/Military Crisis Line: Call 988, ext. 1
• Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN)’s free, confidential, 24/7 Emergency Assistance Hotline: Call (1) 888-0907
• Northwest Counseling & Support Services (NCSS)’s Emergency Services Hotline for Franklin and Grand Isle Counties: Call (802) 524-6554.​

Page Contents: In Our Collections | From Our Research & Reference Library | Resources

In Our Collections

Search these terms in our Catalog:

• military
• Army
• Navy
• Air Force
• Marines
• veterans
• military history, naval history
• by conflict (e.g.: American Revolution, Civil War, WWI…)
• and more

Below is a sample of the Library’s books about the U.S. military and veterans.

From Our Research & Reference Library

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Gale OneFile: Military & Intelligence*
Find “Articles on governmental policies, socioeconomics effects of war, and more” from the Vermont Online Library (VOL).

Resources

Black Veterans Project
“Nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit elevating public education around the unique history of Black veterans in the United States by [furthering] research and storytelling to advance racial equity in and out of uniform [and leading] a movement for racial inclusion and justice across the United States military while ensuring the welfare of all Black veterans who’ve served.”

Blue Star Families–New England Chapter
“Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower military families to thrive as they serve. They are committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors–individuals and organizations–to create vibrant communities of mutual support.”

Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP)
“The mission of the VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) is to engage, educate, and inform faith-based and community organizations about VA tools and resources that will equip them to better serve the Veterans, their families, survivors, caregivers, and other beneficiaries within their organizations.”

Multi-Faith Veterans Initiative at DePaul University
“The Multi-Faith Veteran Initiative, housed at DePaul University’s Egan Office for Urban Education & Community Partnerships (UECP) at the Steans Center, works to develop leadership, build capacity, and create community circles within faith-based organizations to support veterans transitioning from military service.”

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
“Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends and supporters—can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk.”

Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN): SWAN’s free and confidential 24/7 Emergency Assistance Hotline: 1 (888) 669-0907
“A member-driven community network advocating for the individual and collective needs of service women. SWAN’s priorities are guided by their members, who include thousands of women and men, service members, and civilians alike. SWAN is committed to seeing that all service women receive the opportunities, protections, benefits, and respect they deserve. Their goal is to ensure all service women and women veterans have access to the information, tools, and support they need to reach their personal and professional goals.”

​SPARTA Pride
“SPARTA Pride is a group of transgender people who currently serve or have served in the military. SPARTA Pride is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization not affiliated with the Department of Defense. Membership is open to transgender (to include non-binary and gender-nonconforming) individuals currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. We also offer smaller groups for families of transgender service members, veterans, and allies.”

SWAN’s Resource Portal
“The SWAN Online Resource Portal is here to provide you with access to women specific resources, services and support. We are working every day to ensure that you and all of our members have access to the critical information and assistance you need, when and where you need it.”

Veterans/Military Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1.
​Provides 24/7 confidential support. “​Connect to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them.”

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
“The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.”

​Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Resource Center
“To honor and empower wounded warriors through our direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with our advocacy efforts, we improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families.”