Transition Manual

You Are Stronger Than You Think You Are

Transitioning out of the military can be difficult even under the best of circumstance. It can also be made all the more difficult by the lack of resources and the often cumbersome steps one must take in order to access the resources that are available to you.

This manual, written by a veteran for veterans, contains:

• The Do's and Dont's of Welcome Home
• Getting Plugged Into the Veterans Community
• Getting Your VA Card
• Options for Schools
• Applying for the G.I. Bill
• Disability: Why to Apply, What is Vocational Rehab?
• A Physical and Mental Health Overview
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Military Sexual Trauma
• Journaling, and References.

For more information or to request a copy of the transition manual, contact Tia Christopher at 415-252-4787 ext. 325 or tchristopher@stp-sf.org