#VetResources - for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors

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14,000 Vetted Resources for Veterans

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a free DoD/DoL/VA service that links more than 14,000 resources for services that support recovery, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.

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Online Health Library available to Veterans

Veterans have access to a 24/7 online health library that provides information and education about treatments and conditions offered by VA, including more than 1,500 health sheets and 150 videos.    LEARN MORE

#VetResources: Live

Watch and learn about VetResources from TAPS, Team RWB, SVA, LinkedIn, Red Cross MVCN & VetTix: Free Concert Tickets for Veterans Resources for Caregivers, Survivors LinkedIn Premium for Veterans, Caregivers WATCH

VA MISSION Act answers Top Questions 

1. When will I be referred to a community provider? 2. How do I find a community provider near me? 3. How do I schedule a community care appointment? LEARN MORE

Warfighter Scuba Trains Veterans to become Certified Scuba Divers

Warfighter Scuba primarily operates in Roatan, Honduras offering Veterans a seven-day all-expense paid experience where they become certified scuba divers. Scuba is known to be a useful psychological outlet for those who have experienced trauma and stress during their service. LEARN MORE

Learn about Wealth Building, Investment Fraud from SEC

Investment fraud comes in many shapes and sizes and unfortunately these fraudsters sometimes target Veterans. The director of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Lori Schock, talked about these topics in a special extended edition of VA News. LEARN MORE

What is the most memorable Thanksgiving that you spent while in the military?

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VA Podcast: Marine Shooter, Free Shooting Resources for Veterans

This week Marine Corps Veteran Dan Duitsman shares how Camp Valor provides disabled Veterans the opportunity to be on the firing line again by loaning rifles and equipment to compete in shooting matches.  Also on #BtBattle, Secretary Wilkie's opening statements on the Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act that would allow VA to offer direct grants to VSOs, caregivers, and nonprofits for suicide prevention. LEARN MORE LISTEN

Veterans need VHIC for in-person Commissary, Military Exchange, MWR access. 

Future Events
2/5/2020 Veterans Experience Action Center in Montgomery, Alabama

VAntage Point

• Verizon highlights commitment to VA partnership supporting telehealth in new commercial
  

• Dallas VA Stand Down gives hand up to 400 homeless Veterans

• Gulf Coast VA projects selected for National Innovators Network Program

• VA is tackling the rural clinician shortage

• Native American Veteran care at center of hearing

• Compensated Work Therapy helps Veteran land dream job

• Formerly homeless Navy Veteran pursues a degree with help from a VA partner

• VHA Shark Tank Competition spreads innovation further with 12 new Gold Status Practices

• Tampa VA completes 1,000th robotic surgery
• VA donation drive collects items for Veterans and families
• 8th Annual Hiring Red, White and You Veteran Job Fair

VA News Releases

• Wilkie Praises HVAC Leaders’ End-of-Year Suicide Prevention Goal

• VA reports significant increase in Veteran use of telehealth services

• VA gives thanks for Whole Health peer facilitators
  

Find a VA Facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Not sure where to start?  VA WELCOME KIT

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

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

Learn how RallyPoint can help you and other members of the Veteran community. Connect with Veterans about mild to moderate TBIs. Discuss with Veterans the symptoms of un-undiagnosed brain injuries. Learn ways to get free R&R style PTSD treatment.

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