Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Digital Toolkit
Suicide in America is a critical issue, with high rates in service members and Veterans. Asking the right questions and feeling confident about how to help are the first steps in preventing someone from dying by suicide. PsychArmor’s Suicide Prevention, Intervention...
Video ‘Chats’ to Support the Whole Woman Veteran
VA Deputy Secretary Pamela Powers hosted a new series of chats, focusing on women Veterans and supporting the “Whole Woman Veteran.” The series discusses mental health and suicide prevention, military sexual trauma, reproductive health, caregiver support, survivor’s...
VA Expands Veteran Access to Telehealth with iPad Services
Veterans’ access to virtual care benefits is increasing thanks to a new collaboration between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Apple. VA’s iPad program provides qualifying Veterans with cellular-enabled iPads to access telehealth services and currently...
VA’s Home Loan Guaranty Program Provides Regulatory Relief Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is allowing home mortgage loan deferments for Veterans who have experienced financial hardships due to the COVID-19 national emergency. In Executive Order 13924, President Trump directed federal agencies to rescind, modify,...