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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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VA Secretary Doug Collins Addresses Veterans' Benefits in New Video

In a recent video message from his desk at VA Central Office, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins addressed media concerns that Veterans’ benefits might be targeted for cuts.

*WATCH THE VIDEO* [ [link removed] ]






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Free Online Courses for Small Business Help

Warrior Rising’s next free Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurs online course for small business or accelerator help starts Feb. 27, 2025. Apply by Feb. 24.

*APPLY NOW* [ [link removed] ]


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Stay Independent and Connected with Your Community 

Check out this list of resources and programs for older Veterans that can help you build a routine and support system to remain independent. 

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Veteran Online Wellness Tool Now Available

Check-In, powered by the Veteran Wellness Alliance, connects Veterans, service members, and their families, caregivers, and survivors with no-cost, high-quality mental and brain health care professionals.

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Carving a New Path

George served in Vietnam and experienced symptoms of PTSD when he returned home. He then misused alcohol in an attempt to suppress his symptoms. Learn how VA helped George find mental health care that worked for him, including talk therapy and art.

*WATCH HIS STORY* [ [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: VA Resources, Health Care and Benefits - Feb. 20 - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CST [ [link removed] ]*

*VIEW ALL EVENTS* [ [link removed] ]


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Resources to Nourish Your Heart

VA can help identify and implement changes you can make in your daily habits to support your heart health, including resources to access nutritious and affordable food.

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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 *75 jobs* and *four upcoming job fairs and small business events*, including: 

* [ [link removed] ]Remote – Relocation Guide 3D Estimator [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]*

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


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

For those with an immediate need, regardless of whether they are enrolled in VA benefits or health care, the Veterans Crisis Line is the fastest way to get help for someone in crisis or at risk for suicide. Dial 988 and Press 1, Text 838255 or Chat online [ [link removed] ].

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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

GelPro [ [link removed] ] 25% off discount for online purchases

*GET THE DISCOUNT* [ [link removed] ]


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






*VA News: *


* New tai chi classes for Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* Live Whole Health #261: Heart health made simple with chair yoga [ [link removed] ]
* For Hampton pharmacist, Veterans are priority [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring the life of Dr. Robert Kral [ [link removed] ]
* Whole Health and a beard were the answer [ [link removed] ]
* My Life My Story: Stan: "She made me calm." [ [link removed] ]
* Tennessee VA revolutionizing how Veterans with limb loss receive care [ [link removed] ]
* VA implements new flag display policy at facilities [ [link removed] ]
* Fifty years of helping people at VA [ [link removed] ]
* Frontline employees create innovative solutions [ [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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Update Your Contact Information Online

Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today!



*UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO TODAY* [ [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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Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert [ [link removed] ]

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