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Friday Digest: August 9, 2024



This week:

* Work at MDVA [ #link_1 ]
* Minnesota Military Radio - Tune in this Weekend [ #link_10 ]
* Voices of Veterans: VA Community Mental Health Summit in Fargo, Aug. 15 [ #link_5 ]
* Southern MN Military Women’s Retreat, Aug. 16 - 18 [ #link_4 ]
* Vet Resource & Enrichment Center Shindig - St. Cloud, Aug. 17 [ #link_8 ]
* Fergus Falls Veterans Home Career Fair, Sept. 18 [ #link_11 ]
* 6th Annual Veterans Suicide Prevention & Awareness Day in Duluth, Oct. 5 [ #link_3 ]
* Beware: Claim Predators Want to Prey on Your Benefits [ #link_13 ]
* Preventing Veteran Suicide: Free Gun Locks Available [ #link_2 ]
* The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits [ #link_9 ]
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [ #link_12 ]
* Submit Your Veteran-Related Event [ #link_7 ]

Work at MDVA

If you are interested in speaking to a member of our Human Resources team regarding employment opportunities with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, fill out our Job Interest Form [ [link removed] ] to be contacted about available opportunities.

Bemidji

* Food Service Worker [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 14)
* Food Service Worker, part-time [ [link removed] ] (multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 14)
* Registered Nurse - Senior, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 14)
* Cook, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 21)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 22)

Fergus Falls

* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline Aug. 30)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 30)

Hastings

* Cook, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 15)

Montevideo

* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 15)

Minneapolis

* Dental Hygienist, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 9)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline Sept. 30)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline Sept. 30)
* Licensed Practical Nurse [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Sept. 30)
* Licensed Practical Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Sept. 30)
* Cook [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 9)
* Housekeeper, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 15)
* Registered Nurse - Senior [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 19)
* Behavioral Health Coordinator [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 14)

Silver Bay

* Registered Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug, 9)
* Cook, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 9)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline Aug, 30)
* Licensed Practical Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 9)
* Registered Nurse [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 9)

Minnesota Military Radio - Tune in this Weekend

Minnesota MIlitary Radio

For over 12 years, the award-winning Minnesota Military Radio (MMR) has been the forum for retelling the stories of Minnesota’s heroes. Vietnam Veteran and volunteer host Tom Lyons shares these stories which are carried on 65 broadcasting stations throughout the state of Minnesota in an effort to preserve the stories of our Veterans and keep listeners up to date on things happening at MDVA and in our Veteran Community here in Minnesota.

Coming up this week we learn about the Higher Education Veterans Program at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs [ [link removed] ], meet the new State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota [ [link removed] ] and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System [ [link removed] ].

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



Voices of Veterans: VA Community Mental Health Summit in Fargo, Aug. 15

Event info

There will be a VA Community Mental Health Summit taking place Aug. 15 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Fargo.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



Southern MN Military Women’s Retreat, Aug. 16 - 18

The Southern MN Military Women’s Retreat is a mental health retreat for women who have volunteered to serve their country. The retreat offers: archery, art therapy, music therapy, yoga, hiking, and other relaxing activities. There will also be a Network Providers Event to connect Veterans with County Veterans Service Officers, MDVA, DAV, Recovery Network, Wounded Warrior, and other Veteran Network Providers.

 

More information and registration >> [ [link removed] ]

Vet Resource & Enrichment Center Shindig - St. Cloud, Aug. 17

Shindig

The Veteran Resource & Enrichment Center in St. Cloud will be hosting a Family Fun Day Shindig from 2 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Event will include Veteran art, games, bingo, food, prizes and more.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

 



Fergus Falls Veterans Home Career Fair, Sept. 18

Minnesota Veterans Homes - Fergus Falls invites you to join us at our Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from noon until 5 p.m. Meet our leaders and learn more about full-time and part-time open positions, generous State of Minnesota benefits, competitive wages and more!

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

6th Annual Veterans Suicide Prevention & Awareness Day in Duluth, Oct. 5

Event flyer

The 6th Annual Veterans Suicide Prevention & Awareness Day will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, at The Depot in Duluth, MN.

We can all make a difference. A time to come together in remembrance of Minnesota Veterans lost to suicide. We honor them by raising awareness and helping to save lives.

The purpose of our annual event is to bring communities together to honor Veterans we have lost to suicide, allow their lives help save others, and offer healing and hope to survivors. Our goals are to increase awareness and provide resources to communities as we strive toward zero Veteran suicide deaths in Minnesota.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



Beware: Claim Predators Want to Prey on Your Benefits

Many Veterans seek support and help with filing VA benefits claims for the payments they deserve. Be cautious of "claim predators" - unaccredited companies or individuals targeting Veterans' benefits for profit.
How to identify claim predators:


* Charging High Fees: Predatory companies charge absurd fees or require you to pay a portion of your VA benefits. Never pay anyone a fee to file an initial claim for benefits.
* Making Dishonest Promises: Don't trust anyone who claims they can help accelerate the claims process and obtain a 100% disability benefits evaluation. Remember, only VA has the authority to determine disability ratings.
* Requiring Binding Contracts: No one should ever charge a fee to file an initial claim for VA benefits. Never sign a contract agreeing to pay an unauthorized individual/company a percentage of your benefit payment in exchange for help with your VA claim.

 

Learn more about VA accredited representatives >> [ [link removed] ]

Preventing Veteran Suicide: Free Gun Locks Available

Sadly, an average of 100 Minnesota Veterans die by suicide each year. Two-thirds of these deaths are by guns.

To help prevent Veteran suicide, MDVA is partnering with the VA Healthcare System to distribute free gun locks. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs [ [link removed] ], a locked gun can mean the difference between a tragic outcome and a life saved for someone in crisis. Though Veterans are well-versed in firearm safety, all gun owners should understand that during emotional or stressful times, delaying access to a gun could mean the difference between life and death. Gun locks can prevent someone in crisis from tragically taking their own life.

In an effort to reduce these preventable tragedies, MDVA is offering free gun locks. To request a gun lock, please email [email protected] with your name and address. This information will not be shared; requests are confidential.

For more information on MDVA’s suicide prevention efforts, visit MinnesotaVeteran.org/EndVetSuicide [ [link removed] ].

The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.

The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions the VA presumes are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

 

PACT [ [link removed] ]

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line's number—988 then Press 1—helps make it easier to remember and share the number to access help in times of need.

Veterans can use this option by dialing 988 and pressing 1 to contact the Veterans Crisis Line. Veterans may still reach the Veterans Crisis Line with the previous phone number—1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 [ tel:1-800-273-8255 ]—by text (838255), and through chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat [ [link removed] ].

 



Submit Your Veteran-Related Event

If you know of a Veteran-related community event happening in your area you would like to submit to be included in our Friday Digest, please email all event information to [email protected] for consideration.



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