New Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Veteran Chartbook
The Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Veteran Chartbook highlights the Veterans Health Administration’s first look at the primary health care experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual Veterans by leveraging the Survey of Healthcare Experiences (SHEP) from fiscal year 2020....
Free Workshops to Help Veterans Meet Employment Goals
The Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS) has a new pilot program to help Veterans and their spouses take control of their careers. The Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot program consists of 10 two-hour no-cost workshops...
July Is Minority Mental Health Month
There are stressors that are unique to minority Veterans – both before and after their military service – that can impact their overall health and well-being. In addition to other health disparities, racial and ethnic minority groups may have stress, anxiety, and...
VA Offering New Life Insurance Program in 2023
Beginning January 1, 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will offer a new guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance program called Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife). If you’re considering purchasing life insurance, make sure you understand the...
Mental Health Resources to Support Your Service Members
Line leaders play an important role in shaping the way service members maintain their psychological health and how they view seeking care for concerns. This article contains tips to help create a command environment that promotes connectedness and openness around...
Hiring Veterans – Addressing Myths about PTSD
A stigma exists around hiring Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), even though Veterans have been proven to be an asset to employers upon their transition to the civilian workforce. Employers are sometimes concerned that a potential new hire might not...