Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) offers free programs for post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families. You don't need a visible or combat injury to register, and many of its programs run by phone or online. Here's who qualifies, what works from overseas, and how to sign up.
Who is eligible
WWP says it serves veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness or wound co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001. Its registration page lists these groups:
- Veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001
- Active-duty service members, and service members preparing to leave the military
- Eligible National Guard and Reserve members
- Family members, caregivers and others in a warrior's support system
A few points from WWP's own FAQs:
- You don't need a visible or combat injury, or to have served in a war zone.
- You can register years after leaving the military.
- Registering doesn't affect your VA benefits.
- Family members can register, but WWP has to verify the warrior's eligibility first.
- Programs are free for registered warriors and families.
Not sure you qualify? The Resource Center answers eligibility questions. WWP also says the Resource Center team can help veterans of all eras connect with the right resources.
Does WWP serve veterans living abroad?
WWP's International Support page says its community is global and that it offers support abroad. The program it describes in detail is its team at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, which meets post-9/11 service members medically evacuated from deployed locations and connects them to WWP programs.
WWP doesn't publish a list of which programs are open to registered warriors living in other countries. Many of its programs are built to work remotely, so living abroad may not stop you. But in-person events and some treatment programs may take place in the U.S. Before you register, contact the Resource Center and ask what you can use from your country.
Programs that can work from overseas
| WWP Talk | Non-clinical emotional support through weekly phone calls of about 20 minutes with a dedicated listener, plus goal setting. It's open to registered warriors, family members and caregivers. It isn't a crisis line and doesn't replace treatment. |
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| WWP Resource Center | Phone, email and chat help with WWP programs, VA benefits and finding resources. Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern; chat Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern, excluding national holidays. |
| Benefits Services | WWP's accredited National Service Officers help with VA claims and the claims process. |
| Financial Readiness | Personal coaching, virtual education events and online resources on budgeting, debt and long-term planning. |
| Alumni Connection | Virtual and in-person events for warriors and families. |
| Family Support | Support and services for family members, including caregivers. |
How to register
- Fill out the online registration form as a warrior or as family support.
- Verify your eligibility. Use ID.me or Login.gov for instant verification, or upload your service documents. WWP's "Find Your Required Documents" questionnaire tells you what to send based on your service.
- Wait for review if needed. Without instant verification, WWP says to allow five to seven business days.
- Create your password and explore programs through MyWWP.
Prefer to register by phone? Call 888.WWP.ALUM (997.2586).
Phone numbers and contacts
| Registration and Resource Center | 888.WWP.ALUM (997.2586) |
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| WWP general line | 877.TEAM.WWP (832.6997) |
| resourcecenter@woundedwarriorproject.org | |
| 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 |
Calling from abroad: U.S. toll-free numbers often don't connect from foreign phones. Use an internet calling app or a U.S. phone plan, or use WWP's email or live chat. Resource Center hours are U.S. Eastern time, so plan for the time difference.
In crisis? WWP Talk is not a crisis line. From overseas, use the Veterans Crisis Line number for your region, or call local emergency services.
Other post-9/11 veterans abroad have registered with WWP and can tell you what worked from their country. Join the free OCONUS Veterans community to ask them.
Questions about your situation?
Ask in the VA Benefits Abroad channel. Vets who've filed from your country answer fast.
Last reviewed November 2026. Information only. Confirm with the official sources.
