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Get Your Digital Shadow Box on TogetherWeServed.com

To help preserve the memories of service, Together We Served now offers a free digital shadow box to all Veterans. Each military service page displays a Veteran’s photos, rank insignia, medals, awards, badges, patches, dates and locations of boot camp, training schools and unit assignments.

Together We Served (TWS) is an online community connecting and honoring every American who has worn the uniform of the United States military. Reconnect with old friends (and even view your boot camp pictures!) to share your service story as a lasting legacy for generations to come. 

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When Veterans Should Use Urgent Care Centers vs. Emergency Departments

As part of implementing the VA MISSION Act of 2018, VA started offering urgent care in the community. To find an urgent care center, visit VA Urgent Care Locator. But do you know when to use urgent care instead of the emergency room? Have you used the new Urgent Care Benefit? LEARN MORE

Drivers Needed: DAV is looking for volunteer drivers to transport Veterans

Many Veterans have trouble getting to their medical appointments. Disabled American Veterans have donated a total of 3,517 vehicles to VA medical centers, and also coordinate an amazing network of volunteer drivers. You can be the difference by volunteering to drive Veterans in your community. Do you know all the ways DAV helps Veterans and families? LEARN MORE

Free Concert, Sporting Events for Veterans

VetTix provides free tickets to Veterans and service members to sporting events, concerts, and other amazing activities. VA and VetTix recently signed a memorandum of understanding to share resources and information. LEARN MORE

Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now? Featured Resource: The Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? 

Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator

Talk with other Veterans who have walked in your shoes on RallyPoint.

Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.)

WEBINAR: September is Suicide Prevention Month – Let’s Prepare! Thursday, August 8, 2–3 p.m. ET

VA's Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention is launching a new partnership webinar series to strengthen Veteran suicide prevention efforts.This series of interactive audiovisual presentations is designed for VA partners, VA employees and subject matter experts, as well as anyone who supports VA’s suicide prevention program and partnerships.

Webinar: https://va-eerc-ees.adobeconnect.com/partnerships

Audio Only: VANTS: 1-800-767-1750; participant access code: 52655

RSVP: Please send your name and email address to OMHSPpartnershipinfo@va.gov

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