RESOURCES FOR CHAPLAINS & MEMBERS

• Post/District Chaplains Listing 

• Chaplain's Handbook
• Chaplain's How-To Manual
• Chaplain's Prayer Book
• Officers' Guide and Manual of Ceremonies
• Selection of optional Prayers and Meditations in addition to those found in the Chaplains Prayer Book (Link by Faith/Subject/Concern)

Contact Information for:

• PTSD / Mental Concerns and Support / Training:
  • Roy Harrington, Post 200 Belfair,
    • Ph: 206-817-8815
    • Email: rcfh55@yahoo.com
  • James T. Cook, Post 265 Anderson Island,
    • Ph: Office: 235-858-8726, Cell: 408-835-6697
    • Web: jtcworld.com
• Suicide Prevention/Intervention Training
  • John Swanson, Post 92 Stanwood
    • Ph: 360-271-9896
    • Email: asist.lifeguard@yahoo.com 
    • Web: livingworks.net

• Hospice Support (Articles and Links) 
  • See Chaplains Messages - Subject Based Devotionals
• Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care and Support (Articles and Links) 
  • See Chaplains Messages - Subject Based Devotionals
• Suicide Intervention & Care
  • Video "Hope in the Midst of Grief, Depression & Loss"
• Veterans Crisis Line Phone Numbers
  • Veterans Crisis Line:                 855-921-2955
  • Veterans Suicide Crisis Line:    988, ext. 1  (new, shortcut phone number - Apr 2022)
  • Veterans Suicide Crisis Line:    800-273-8255, ext. 1
• Veterans Assistance Resources (Articles and Links)
  • Operation Comfort Warriors
  • Rental Assistance
• Additional “Spiritual Welfare” Support (Articles and Links) 
  • See Chaplains Messages - Subject Based Devotionals​

What to do When:

• Illness or Injury of Legionnaire or a Family Member
  • Contacts:
    • Your Post/District Chaplain
    • Your Post/District Commander
    • Your Department Chaplain: lahaas824@yahoo.com
    • Your Department Adjutant: adjutant@walegion.org
    • Your Department Commander: commander@walegion.org
• Death of Legionnaire or a Family Member:
  • Contacts:
    • Your Post/District VSO
    • Department Veterans Service Officer
      • Easter Iuli  dso@walegion.org  253-583-1304
    • Assistant Department Service Officer
      • Lucas Bruner  bruner_lucasl@yahoo.com  253-583-1300
    • Your Post/District Chaplain
    • Your Post/District Commander
    • Your Department Chaplain: lahaas824@yahoo.com
    • Your Department Adjutant: adjutant@walegion.org
    • Your Department Commander: commander@walegion.org
• Conflict Resolution within a Post, District, or Department, as may be applicable to the Chaplaincy of the American Legion
  • Contacts:
    • Your Post/District Chaplain
    • Your Department Chaplain: lahaas824@yahoo.com
• Any other issues, contact your Post, District, or Department Commander, as may be applicable.

Handy Phone Numbers Pertaining to Specific Conditions