Updates from VA Long Beach Healthcare System

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 07/14/2023 07:34 PM EDT

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Whole Health: Brain-Body Connection Improves Veteran’s Well-Being

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Practicing mindful awareness helps you use the connection between your body and mind. It improves well-being by reducing stress, developing resilience, managing pain, and improving anxiety and depression. U.S. Navy Veteran Julie Dougherty found that a daily mindfulness practice reduced her stress level. As she describes in this video, she used the power of her mind to improve her mood, which improved her relationships with family members and helped her Live Whole Health.

Caregiver Support Program - Respite Care

Respite care is more than a break; it's an opportunity for caregivers to reconnect with themselves. Learn how caregivers can take respite while knowing the Veteran for whom they provide care is in a safe environment.

Veterans Crisis Line - One Year Anniversary

On July 16, 2022, the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) launched Dial 988 then Press 1 as a part of the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act. This new, easy-to-remember number allows Veterans, service members and their loved ones to quickly connect with caring, qualified responders and access lifesaving support… any time, any place.

988 is a key part of President Biden’s comprehensive strategy to address the nation’s mental health crisis and, to date, the Biden-Harris administration has invested nearly $993 billion into this life-saving initiative.

Veterans Benefits Administration Claims Clinic - July 26

Check out our Veterans Benefits Administration Monthly Claims Clinic on July 26th from 8am-3pm in Building 165, Room D101 ("The Egg")!

Get help with supplemental claims, increased claims, and original claims. Walk-Ins Only. See you there!

If you can't make the claims clinic, schedule an appointment with VBA.

Veterans Social Connection - July 28

Join us for our monthly Veterans Social Connection event at VA Long Beach. Connect with other Veterans, share experiences, and check out Veteran resources. Open to all Veterans, it's a great opportunity to build community and find support. See you there!

PACT Act Event - August 12

VA Long Beach Healthcare System is holding a PACT Act Event for Veterans who may be affected by conditions covered under the new law which expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

Services offered at this event:

Health care eligibility and enrollment assistance
VBA claims clinic
Toxic exposure screenings

Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023
Time: 8am-3:30pm
Location: Building 164 (Primary Care)
Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
5901 E. 7th St.
Long Beach, CA 90822

Pre-Registration will be available soon! Keep an eye out on our social media and website to pre-register!