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VA is here for you during COVID-19, even if you are not yet enrolled in VA

VA has always been here for Veterans—and we will continue to see and treat you during the COVID-19 crisis, even if you are not yet enrolled in VA health care. But please call us first! Watch this message from Dr. Richard Stone, Executive in Charge of the Veterans Health Administration and a former U.S. Army combat physician.

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VA to retired federal health care clinicians: Help us fight COVID-19

After OPM action, VA invites retired medical personnel back to work. LEARN MORE

Join us for 5-minutes for a guided grounding meditation

To get started, follow along with this 5-minute guided grounding meditation. Future Whole Health Sessions will pull from a variety of existing VA resources, including: breathing exercises, stretching, meditation, fitness, yoga, tai chi, and more. Discuss: Have you tried yoga and/or meditation? LEARN MORE

Heroes Linked provides digital and virtual professional growth for Veterans

Resume advice, networking tips and assistance with finding Veteran-friendly jobs are a few of the professional development tools to those enrolled in the no-cost program. LEARN MORE

Are you getting VA’s text messages? VA is texting health care updates and reminders

VA is sending text messages to its 7+ million Veterans enrolled in VA health care. The texts deliver VA’s latest information, resources and local guidance. VA’s next wide-scale VEText message will be on how Veterans can access virtual mental care. LEARN MORE

Borne the Battle COVID-19 Update

-Two new VA coronavirus websites are online -Wheelchair and Golden Age Games -Update on VA’s COVID response in New Jersey -VA suspends Veteran debt collection -Army Veteran Chad Butters who transformed his Pennsylvania distillery into a hand sanitizer production center READ MORE LISTEN

Team RWB encourages Veterans to stay connected, stay active

Through a newly formalized partnership (signed memorandum of understanding) with the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA stakeholders will have access to Team RWB’s wide-ranging network of events, providing Veterans and supporters everywhere opportunities to connect at the local, regional and national levels. Download the app to stay connected – Apple / Android LEARN MORE

Hear Veterans discuss solutions for better sleep.

Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now? Resources like Spring Reins of Life: Promoting psychological healing, emotional well-being and personal growth using mental health professionals and the guided assistance of horses.

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• Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #1

• Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #2

• VA offers live virtual training to servicewomen

• Veterans: VA is here for you during COVID-19 — call us

• Dr. Stone: Veterans, please lead the way in social distancing

• VA’s TRACTS program seeking breakthroughs on traumatic brain injury

• VA offers virtual appointments on smart devices

• World War I created millions of conscripted Veterans, improved benefits

• Low blood sugar: Helping Veterans with easy, at-home tools

• Reaching out in crisis with telehealth

• You’re not alone: VA is here for MST survivors

• New CHAMPVA Mobile App for Veterans: CHAMPVA Pay

• More than ever before, we must focus on our emotional well-being

• Veteran’s journey home leads to self-discovery

• Housekeeping staff needed at VA facilities

VA News Releases

• CARES Act helping VA boost protections for Veterans
• VA appeals production at all time high

• VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange campus, to assist COVID-19 response

• VA extends financial, benefits and claims relief to Veterans

• President Trump tasks VA Chief of Staff Pamela J. Powers to perform duties of Deputy Secretary

• VA Releases COVID-19 Response Plan
• VA to assist New York City with COVID-19 response

• VA deploys Mobile Vet Centers to increase outreach during COVID-19 outbreak

• VA expands virtual services to support Veterans amid regional office closures due to COVID-19 pandemic

• VA wins 16 awards boosting customer service for America’s Veterans

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

No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home

Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access VA’s services for homeless and at-risk Veterans

Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends

https://www.va.gov/homeless for more information

VA Research reveals circumstances that can lead to homelessness among women Veterans

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.)

RallyPoint is a great place to reach out to other Veterans about their mental health. You can discuss topics like How are you taking care of yourself right now?