SAMHSA Releases Updated 988 Partner Toolkit; Includes 988 vs. 911 Guide
SAMHSA has released an updated 988 Partner Toolkit, which includes a helpful 988 vs. 911 comparison guide to support Veterans and providers with crisis response education. Toolkit:...
VA Announces $52 Million in Available Suicide Prevention Grant Funds
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced the availability of approximately $52.5 million in grants for community-based organizations that provide suicide prevention or emergency clinical services to Veterans at risk for suicide. Grant applications...
EXCLUSIVE: Holiday Discounts and Gift-giving Guide for Veterans
Whether you’re looking to feel the joy of giving or treat yourself this holiday season, if you served in the Armed Services, some opportunities are saved just for you. Here’s a list of gift-giving options and discounts available to Veterans, military members, their...
VA Working to Bring Harm Reduction Practices to Medical Centers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is trying to bring critical harm reduction practices, which are designed to lessen the negative consequences of drug use, to medical centers across the country. Harm reduction includes Syringe Services Programs (SSPs),...
Spouses, Kids of Vets Who Die from Service Injuries Guaranteed In-state College Tuition Under New Law
Children and spouses of Veterans who die from service-connected injuries will be guaranteed in-state tuition rates under new legislation recently approved by Congress. The measure — the Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act — passed without...
VA Secretary McDonough Answers Veterans’ Questions
VA Secretary Denis McDonough recently answered questions from Veterans and their families during a Veterans Day Townhall. The questions were on topics including inflation, burn pits, mental health services, medial marijuana, COVID-19 and more. Additionally, VA experts...
Donate Blood, Get $10 Amazon.com Gift Card
Veterans, families and caregivers can receive a $10 gift card and win a chance for a private movie screening, all while helping the nation’s blood supply. As a result of low blood donor turnout in recent months, the Red Cross is heading into the holidays with its...
Opioid Prescriptions Down Across Military Health System
The Military Health System (MHS) has mounted a force-wide effort to cut back the prescribing of opioids in favor of other effective pain management techniques, and it appears that effort is paying off. The MHS has shown a significant decline in prescriptions for...















