National Suicide Prevention Month

by Alex Watkins | Sep 20, 2023 | Top Post

For Veterans and service members, crises can be heightened by their experiences during military service. It is imperative to know that if you are in crisis – there is help. Ask for help. Don’t be afraid to let your friends know what you need when they ask; they want...

Research Participation Opportunity for Veterans

by Alex Watkins | Sep 18, 2023 | Top Post

VA’s National Center for PTSD and the Coaching Into Care program have partnered to study telephone coaching methods to help spouses and intimate partners of Veterans with untreated PTSD get their Veteran into mental health care. The study will provide free telephone...

VA Launches Mobile Medical Units to Increase Access to Health Care for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

by Alex Watkins | Sep 11, 2023 | Top Post

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will deploy 25 mobile medical units across the country during the next six months to provide health care and support to homeless and at-risk Veterans. The VA recently announced it will deploy 25 mobile medical units across the...

Are You in Need of a Guide or Service Dog?

by Alex Watkins | Sep 4, 2023 | Top Post

The Department of Veterans Affairs supports guide and service dogs for approved Veterans by referring them to accredited agencies. There should be no charge for the dog or the associated training, and VA covers the costs of veterinary care and equipment (e.g., harness...

Get VA Fraud Alerts

by Alex Watkins | Aug 28, 2023 | Top Post

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigates a wide range of potential crimes – from financial transgressions to threats against VA personnel and property to actions associated with patient harm. Sign up to get VA OIG fraud alerts,...

Yellow Ribbon Program Financial Aid

by Alex Watkins | Aug 21, 2023 | Top Post

Are you a current or prospective student Veteran? With the Yellow Ribbon Program, you can receive educational aid to help avoid out-of-pocket expenses if costs exceed your Post-9/11 GI Bill entitlement. The program can help you afford tuition for out-of-state college,...