Veterans Assistance
Coeur d'Alene Tribal Veterans
The mission of the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Veterans Program is to provide assistance to Coeur d’Alene Tribal Veterans, his/her family members, and surviving dependants to identify, access and secure services and benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as State and County services and benefits.
- Assist with applying for Department of Veterans Affairs, Idaho State VA, and benefits
- Benefits to include assisting with extensive application for:
- Disability Compensation
- Survivors Benefits
- Burial (co-ordination of Honor/Color Guards), Memorial Day
- VA Health Care
- Transportation services (Veteran benefit related)
Contact Information
Office hour’s 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday. Office is located 30030 1st Street, Worley, Idaho 83876.
Idaho Veterans Assistance Guide
The Idaho Veterans Guide helps Idaho veterans and their families identify support resources by providing access to a comprehensive and current list of service providers through an easy-to-use, web-based platform. Simply Enter your zip code to begin your search.
US Government Made Easy For Veterans
VA Loan Information
TriCare
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people have stress reactions that don't go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD.
People who suffer from PTSD often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feeling emotionally numb. These symptoms can significantly impair a person's daily life.
PTSD is marked by clear physical and psychological symptoms. It often has symptoms like depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other physical and mental health problems. The disorder is also associated with difficulties in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems, family discord, and difficulties in parenting.If you are suffering from PTSD, or know someone who is, the following list of resources and information will help you find help in dealing with PTSD and related conditions.
Featured PTSD News
Center for Psychological Health and TBI Opens
The Department of Defense today announced the opening of a 24-hour outreach center to provide information and referrals to military service members, veterans, their families and others with questions about psychological health and traumatic brain injury. More
- PTSD News
- National Center for PTSD
- PTSD FAQs
- PTSD Discussion Forum
- PTSD Resources.org
- What You Need to Know About PTSD
- Readjustment Counseling Resources
- PTSD Facts for Veterans
- PTSD Information for Guard and Reserve Members
- Military Severly Injured Center Articles
- Military OneSource
- Army Behavioral Health Website
Post Falls Nursing and Veterans' Home
All states have a Nursing Facility Medicaid program that provides general health coverage plus coverage for nursing home services. These services include room and board, nursing care, personal care and therapy services. Nursing Facility Medicaid may pay for a stay in a nursing home if you need a “nursing-home level of care” or meet nursing home “functional eligibility criteria; and have income and assets below certain guidelines.
https://veterans.idaho.gov/veterans-homes/post-falls-veterans-home/
Point of Contacts: Matt.Ranstrom@veterans.idaho.gov and Scott.Thorsness@veterans.idaho.gov, Telephone Number: (208)415-3480
Long-Term or Extended Care Payment Assistance-August 13, 2025 Update
According to the Idaho American Legion Facebook page, VA Disability Service Officials have made the following post regarding - "Need Help Paying for Long-Term or Extended Care? Here's a list of trusted resources to help you find and fund care like assisted living, in-home services, or nursing homes".
VA & Government Programs:
1. VA Geriatrics & Extended Care https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/
2. Aid and Attendance / Housebound Pension (extra funds for personal care needs) https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/
3. VA Community Living Centers (VA nursing homes) https://www.va.gov/GER.../pages/Community_Living_Centers.asp
4. Veteran-Directed Care Program (hire your own caregivers) https://www.va.gov/GERIAT.../pages/Veteran-Directed_Care.asp
5. State Veterans Homes Directory (lower-cost nursing homes by state) https://www.nasvh.org/state-veterans-homes/statedir.cfm
Financial Assistance & Medical Programs:
6. Medicare Skilled Nursing Coverage (short-term care only) https://www.medicare.gov/.../skilled-nursing-facility-snf...
7. Medicaid Long-Term Care (covers nursing homes, in-home care if low income) https://www.medicaid.gov/.../long-term.../index.html
8. PACE Program (All-inclusive care to avoid nursing homes) https://www.medicaid.gov/.../program-all-inclusive-care...
9. TRICARE for Life (Medicare supplement for military retirees) https://tricare.mil/tfl
Grants & Support:
10. Veteran-Directed HCBS Services https://www.va.gov/geriat.../pages/Veteran-Directed_Care.asp
11. VA Home Modification Grants (SAH/SHA) https://www.va.gov/housing.../disability-housing-grants/
12. Find Your Local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
Planning & Free Help:
13. Find an Accredited Veteran Service
Tip: Many veterans use a combo of VA care, Aid & Attendance, Medicaid waiver, and State Veterans Homes to get the care they need at low or no cost.
Resources
Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them.
- Board of Veteran's Appeals http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/
- Center for Minority Veterans http://www1.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/
- Center for Women Veterans http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/
- Compensation Rate Tables, 12-1-03 http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/comp01.htm
- Directory of Veterans Service Organizations http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=view
- Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/index.htm
- Geriatrics and Extended Care http://www1.va.gov/geriatricsshg/
- Hearings http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch04.doc
- Veterans Legal and Benefits Information http://valaw.org/
- Online version http://www1.va.gov/OPA/vadocs/current_benefits.asp
- PDF Download in English http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf
- VA War-Related Illness and Injury Center http://www.vagov/WRIICSC-DC
- Homeless Veterans http://www.va.gov/homeless
- VA National HIV/AIDS Program http://www.hiv.va.gov
- VA Public Health Smoking Cessation Program http://www.publichealth.va.gov/smoking
- VA Mental Health http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov
- National Cemetery Administration (Burial and Memorials) http://www.cem.va.gov
- Center for Women Veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs www.va.gov/womenvet
- National Foundation for Women Legislations (www.womenlegislators.org)
VietNam Women Veterans
Almost ten thousand women were there.
For a list of not only the women who gaves their lives in Vietnam but the start of a complete women's casualty list see: They Gave Their Lives
Salon.com has featured an interesting story about female Vietnam Veterans, entitled "Unarmed and Under Fire: An Oral History of Female Vietnam Vets."
Women in Vietnam
The Vietnam Womens Memorial Project's new website is at: VWMP