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Happy Birthday United States Navy!

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Happy 248th Birthday, Navy! 


National Buddy Check Week

National Buddy Check Week

Buddy Check Week is a national campaign that encourages Veterans to connect or reconnect with their Veteran friends – just to check in. A STRONG Veterans Act of 2022 initiative, Buddy Check Week builds on the success of the American Legion’s Buddy Check program and the Veteran Wellness Alliance’s Get Involved program.

Read MORE at VA News

VA Long Beach Healthcare System will be having the VA S.A.V.E training at 10am following with a BBQ sponsored by Veterans Voices at 11am on Thursday, October 19th at the P.I.E.R. Center.


Whole Health Offers Materials in Spanish

During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), VA celebrates the contributions of Hispanic Veterans and continues efforts to ensure inclusion and equal access to health care. Whole Health provides several resources in Spanish, including a short Personal Health Inventory. Whole Health is about what matters to you, not what is the matter with you, and you can use the inventory to decide your unique goals for your health and well-being. #LiveWholeHealth 

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Saturday Vaccination Clinic - Oct. 14

Saturday Vaccination Clinic Info

Our Vaccination Center is open at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Bldg. 165 (“The Egg”) from Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM.

The Vaccination Center will also be open Saturday 10/14/2023 and 10/28/2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Drop-ins available for flu and COVID-19 vaccines for enrolled Veterans only at the Vaccination Center.

To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, call 562-826-5151.

COVID-19 vaccines will be available in limited supply at Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Flu shots are available in all clinics. It is safe to get a COVID-19 and flu shot at the same time. Protect yourself and your community by getting vaccinated today


VBA Claims Clinic - Oct. 20

October VBA Claims Clinic

Check out our Veterans Benefits Administration Monthly Claims Clinic Friday, October 20th from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in Building 165, Room D101 ("The Egg")!

Get help with supplemental claims, increased claims, and original claims.

Walk-Ins Only.

If you can't make our clinic, use the VBA Appointment Scheduler.

See you there!



Virtual Veteran Town Hall - Oct. 20

Virtual Veteran Town Hall Info

Tune in to our Virtual Veteran Town Hall on Friday, October 20th from 12-1 p.m.

View our livestream or call in at 833-380-0695. We want to hear from you!


Veterans Social Connection - Oct. 27

Veterans Social Connection Info

Calling all Veterans: The Veteran Social Connection (VSC) provides Veterans with an opportunity to meet and socialize in a safe environment. The VSC is also designed to expose Veterans to key programs and offerings at VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The VSC is held on the last Friday of each month from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on the Patriot Café Patio.


National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Oct. 28

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Info

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs on Saturday, October 28th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Take-back of medications is free and anonymous!

Collection locations at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center are located in lobbies of Bldg 126 and Bldg 164.


Veterans Legal Institute - Nov. 3

VLI Legal Clinic

The Veterans Legal Institute is partnering with VA Long Beach for a Legal Clinic on Friday, November 3th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Building 165, Rm C209B at VA Long Beach!

Call 714-852-3492 for guidance on the application process and to determine eligibility to attend the clinic. Please specify the type of legal assistance you are seeking.

Please note that all Veterans must complete the online application on the VLI website prior to attending the clinic (at the beginning of the description of your matter, type ("VA LONG BEACH CLINIC APPOINTMENT REQUESTED.")

*Please bring a copy of your DD214 if you have it available


Veterans Day Celebration - Nov. 10

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Mindfulness Meditation - Free Classes


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Caregiver Support Program

VA Caregiver Support Line
1-855-260-3274 toll-free


Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988 then press 1

Text 838255

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