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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Top VetResources of 2024

What were the Top 10 resources in VA's weekly #VetResources newsletter in 2024? Leading the list were year-round discounts and offers for Veterans; free fitness resources; and urgent care benefits. Did you know about all of these #VetResources?

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Community Catalyst Award Application Now Open

A total of $100,000 will be awarded to 10 Veteran-community-serving non-profit organizations or teams to implement fresh ideas in outreach and engagement of Veteran communities. 

*LEARN HOW TO APPLY* [ [link removed] ]


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Access VA Health Care 24/7/365 Wherever You Are

Veterans enrolled in VA health care can access services 24/7 through VA Health Connect. Talk with a nurse about your symptoms, virtually meet with a medical or tele-emergency care provider if needed, and manage your medications and appointments. 

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*FIND YOUR LOCAL NUMBER* [ [link removed] ]


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Managing Your Money: Access Valuable Financial Tools, Calculators and Worksheets

Learn how to create a budget, build credit, find discounts, increase your earning potential, and much more with free tools from VA's National Veterans Financial Resource Center. 

*TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE* [ [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:

*Virtual Webinar - Go Red For Women's Heart Health Nutrition Goals - Feb. 4 - 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. CST [ [link removed] ]*

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Find Resources for Managing Chronic Pain

Some Veterans continue to have issues from physical injuries that occurred while serving in the military. When it comes to chronic pain, you don’t have to just live with it. VA has effective treatment options.

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*Balancing Convenience with Your Privacy and Security When Online* 

Know the importance of balancing your privacy and security online versus convenience and how to best protect your personal information. Social media and gaming platforms and the internet are all increasingly targeted by bad actors – so take a few simple precautions to stay safe.  

*PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY ONLINE* [ [link removed] ]


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PTSD Treatment Works: Resources from the National Center for PTSD

Take back control of your life. PTSD treatment can improve your mental and physical health, relationships, work, sleep quality, and your overall quality of life.  

*LEARN HOW PTSD TREATMENT CAN HELP YOU* [ [link removed] ]






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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week

Employers are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in "Hiring Veterans" on VA News. Check out this week's list of *42 jobs* and *13 upcoming job fairs and small business events*, including: 

*_Intro to SBA's Certifications - Jan. 30 - 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. CT [ [link removed] ]_*

*Fort Bliss Career Exploration & Hiring Fair - Fort Bliss, TX - Feb. 5 - 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

*FIND YOUR NEXT CAREER* [ [link removed] ]


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Check on Your Veteran Buddy! [ [link removed] ]

* Is there any free resource for language learning for Veterans? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* Do you use nicotine or tobacco products? What have you done to quit or tried doing to quit? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*

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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

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*GET A DISCOUNT ON AUTO PARTS* [ [link removed] ]


*SAVE MONEY, FIND MORE DISCOUNTS* [ [link removed] ]






*VA News: *


* Upcoming sign-in changes protect Veteran data [ [link removed] ]
* Your online presence: Shhh! It’s not their business [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #258: Get SMART! [ [link removed] ]
* The push to get back into the Wheelchair Games [ [link removed] ]
* Exploring Rural VA Communities: Fort Meade, South Dakota [ [link removed] ]
* Navigating PTSD in the workplace [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Coast Guard Veteran Edmund Reardon [ [link removed] ]
* Rural Veterans at risk for lung disease receive care through TelePulmonology [ [link removed] ]
* 80th Anniversary of D-Day landings commemorated in Normandy [ [link removed] ]
* Achieve your New Year’s resolutions with VA resources [ [link removed] ]
* Enhancing the Veteran experience through VR [ [link removed] ]
* Nonclinical? No problem! VA has opportunities for everyone [ [link removed] ]





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Download the VA Welcome Kit

*VA WELCOME KIT* [ [link removed] ]


Find a VA facility near you.

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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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