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Six Suicide Prevention Resources All Veterans Need to Know
There are actions Veterans can take to reduce the risk of suicide and prevent it. VA offers a range of programs and initiatives for all Veterans, no matter when or how you served. Here are six suicide prevention resources all Veterans need to know about.
*ACCESS THESE RESOURCES* [ [link removed] ]
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Change Veteran Lives as a Soldiers' Angels Volunteer
As a Soldiers’ Angels volunteer, you join a global community passionate about honoring and supporting military families, service members and Veterans. Whether you’re near a VA facility or prefer to volunteer from your home, there’s a place for everyone.
*JOIN THE COMMUNITY OF SOLDIERS' ANGELS* [ [link removed] ]
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Best of 2024 from Shop VCS.com
As we wrap up 2024, we’re excited to bring you our Best of 2024 collection. From the latest fashion trends to must have gadgets and outdoor favorites, ShopVCS has it all at prices you’ll love. Check your cart for extra discounts at checkout.
*SHOP THESE GREAT DEALS* [ [link removed] ]
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Upcoming Events
There are hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the full list of upcoming events on the outreach events site, including:
*Online: Funding Your Business Needs with SBA Loans - Jan. 7 - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*
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Free Entry to Win in RallySweeps: $500 in Amazon Gift Cards
*What’s your 2025 New Year’s resolution? [ [link removed] ]*
*ENTER TO WIN* [ [link removed] ]
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Veterans Journey to Wellness Through Personal Passions
In their transition back to civilian life, many Veterans focus on mental wellness with a combination of mental health treatment and pursuing passions, such as physical fitness, music or swimming. Find out how these Veterans keep feeling their best.
*WATCH THEIR STORIES* [ [link removed] ]
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The cut-off deadline to move from the My HealtheVet sign-in option is January 31, 2025. For more information, visit: www.va.gov/sign-in-changes. [ [link removed] ]
*After January 31, 2025, we’ll remove the option to sign in with a My HealtheVet user ID and password.* You’ll still be able to use your My HealtheVet health portal—you’ll just need to sign in to it with a Login.gov or ID.me account.
*CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT AND LOG IN TODAY* [ [link removed] ]
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Apply to Attend VA's Summer Sports Clinic
Applications are open now through March 1, 2025 for VA's National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Veterans will participate in kayaking, surfing, sailing, cycling and adaptive fitness during the weeklong clinic Aug. 23-30, 2025 in San Diego.
*LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION* [ [link removed] ]
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Find a career at VA. [ [link removed] ]
Hiring Veterans: VA Careers Offer Veterans Opportunities to Continue Their Service
Through federal employment at VA, Veterans can find ways to continue making an impact and serving the nation.
*FIND YOUR CAREER AT VA* [ [link removed] ]
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Discounts and Deals for Veterans
Tactical Gear [ [link removed] ] 10% discount of entire purchase for active duty, retirees, Veterans, first responders, military spouses and military family members.
*GET A DISCOUNT ON ALL YOUR TACTICAL GEAR* [ [link removed] ]
*SAVE MONEY, FIND MORE DISCOUNTS* [ [link removed] ]
*VA News: *
* How we’re winning the fight to end Veteran homelessness [ [link removed] ]
* A special Mann Family Dinner episode supports Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Teenager’s rabbit auction benefits Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Tomah VA inducts 107-year old Veteran into its Hall of Heroes [ [link removed] ]
* Army Veteran’s kidney transplant was “flawless” [ [link removed] ]
* Columbia VA performs first spinal cord stimulation implantation [ [link removed] ]
* Vietnam Army nurse takes to the mountain to ski [ [link removed] ]
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Download the VA Welcome Kit
*VA WELCOME KIT* [ [link removed] ]
Find a VA facility near you.
*FACILITY LOCATOR* [ [link removed] ]
download the VA Health and Benefits app and get access to the resources you need [ [link removed] ]
VA is here for you.
1-800-MyVA411 [ tel:18006982411 ] (1-800-698-2411 [ tel:18006982411 ]) is always the right number
Veterans Crisis Line [ [link removed] ]: 988 [ tel:988 ] and press 1, Chat [ [link removed] ], or Text 838255
Vet Centers [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-927-8387 [ tel:18779278387 ]
Homeless Veteran Resources [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-424-3838 [ tel:18774243838 ] or Chat [ [link removed] ]
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