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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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*Watch VA Secretary Collins' address to the American Legion 2025 Commander's Call [ [link removed] ]*

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Get Personalized One-on-One Support to Find the Resources You Need

The Veterans Community Support Program by Your Next Mission, provides Veterans one-stop free access to an array of resources and information including, transition to civilian life, education, employment, finances, health care, homelessness, mental health, VA benefits and more. 

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Preventing a Crisis Before it Occurs

Family members and friends are best positioned to identify and support a Veteran or service member heading toward crisis. Blue Star Support Circles is a free, eight-week virtual program that provides participants with resources and training to support their Veteran or service member.

*SIGN UP FOR THE PROGRAM* [ [link removed] ]


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File Your Taxes for FREE with IRS Direct File

Taxpayers can file their taxes quickly, easily and for free directly with the IRS using IRS Direct File [ [link removed] ]. The web-based service offers guided help for preparing and filing a federal tax return from a smartphone, tablet or computer in 25 states.

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Don't Fall Victim to Romance Scams

Romance scams targeting Veterans can include scammers impersonating a deployed member of the military, another Veteran, or a celebrity, to gain your trust and take advantage of the romantic connection to eventually request money. 

*LEARN HOW TO AVOID THE SCAM* [ [link removed] ]


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Stand By a Veteran

A Veteran’s family or friends may be the first to notice when the person they love has changed. These changes could be a sign of a larger mental health concern, but help is available. Learn how you can support a Veteran loved one.

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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: Creating Calmness Workshop - Feb. 28 - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. CST [ [link removed] ]*

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New Products and Services Now at VCS

PatriotStoreDirect now offers more than just contact lenses and tires. You can shop high-quality, brand-name products at discounted rates, including Philip Flower, Delmar Jewelers, handcrafted pure glass gifts, fragrances, and more.

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Secure sign in changes. [ [link removed] ]

*After March 4, 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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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 *35 jobs* and *10 upcoming job fairs and small business events*, including: 

G.I. Jobs Virtual Job Fair - Feb. 27, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]

Online Vetrepreneur Franchise Academy: Info Session - Feb. 28, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]

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


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

*Be a Buddy – Join the Compassionate Contact Corps [ [link removed] ]*

The Compassionate Contact Corps is a virtual social prescription program where trained volunteers are matched with Veterans that are experiencing loneliness or are socially isolated. Volunteers typically call the Veteran weekly for 15—60 minutes to provide socialization and companionship via phone or video calls. Many volunteers come from Veteran service organizations and are Veterans themselves, but it's not a requirement to volunteer for the program.

*JOIN TODAY* [ [link removed] ]


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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

Baseball Hall of Fame [ [link removed] ] $20 admission for Veterans. Free admission for active and retired career military.

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






*VA News: *


* Stark Hill provides care to Veterans in person and online [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #262: Listening to your life [ [link removed] ]
* VA Secretary Doug Collins Welcomes Employees Back to In-Person Work [ [link removed] ]
* Ambassador of Excellence: Rocheryl Michael [ [link removed] ]
* Vertical garden grows fresh produce year round [ [link removed] ]
* Army Veteran Jimmy Villanueva quick to flash a smile [ [link removed] ]
* CWV Book Corner, February: Air Force Veteran Ericka E. Kelly [ [link removed] ]
* VA Secretary Doug Collins Highlights Accomplishments in First 30 Days [ [link removed] ]
* Black History Month offers a chance to celebrate historic contributions [ [link removed] ]
* Software designed to provide diabetic patient education [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran feeling positive after heart surgery [ [link removed] ]
* How to make sure your resume for VA tells the right story [ [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] ]






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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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