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*#VetResources [ [link removed] ] *is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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Join National Day of Service, April 23

National Volunteer Week is April 20–26. As part of this special week, support a National Day of Service through “VetServe 2025,” a campaign to strengthen volunteer capacity across the nation on April 23, 2025.

*HOW AND WHERE TO SERVE* [ [link removed] ]






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How Are You Doing?

The Veterans Self-Check Assessment [ [link removed] ] is a free, confidential tool to help you find out if stress and depression are affecting you and what you can do about it.

*CHECK IN WITH YOU* [ [link removed] ]


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Programs and Initiatives for Women Veterans

Learn about the VA resources and services women can receive, including trauma-sensitive, tailored care for those at increased risk for suicide.

*SUPPORT FOR WOMEN VETERANS* [ [link removed] ]


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Find Scholarships for Veterans

Scholarship America administers scholarships for students attending vocational school, two-year colleges, and four-year colleges and universities.

*EXPLORE SCHOLARSHIPS* [ [link removed] ]


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Veterans Find Hope and Healing on the Slopes

Nearly 400 Veterans from across the country have gathered in Snowmass, Colorado for the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. Interested in participating in adaptive sports clinics or therapeutic arts programs? Visit [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 weekly outreach events article for all upcoming events, including:

*Online: Caregivers: Your Life, Your Health Matters – April 8, 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

*VIEW ALL EVENTS* [ [link removed] ]


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MYVETBENEFITS. [ [link removed] ]



Free App Matches Veterans with Eligible Resources

MyVetBENEFITS is a free third-party, mobile app and website that matches Veterans to the benefits they’re most likely eligible for.

*GET MATCHED* [ [link removed] ]


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Healing from Military Sexual Trauma

After experiencing military sexual trauma during her Air Force service, Michelle blamed herself. Therapy helped her rebuild her confidence, set boundaries, and understand that the trauma wasn’t her fault.

*HEAR MICHELLE’S STORY* [ [link removed] ]


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History of VA: Civil War Nurses

During the Civil War, thousands of women served as nurses for the Union Army. These nurses were some of the earliest examples of women Veterans, receiving benefits in 1892 for their service.

*LEARN THE HISTORY OF CIVIL WAR NURSES* [ [link removed] ]






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VA sign in changes. [ [link removed] ]

VA retired the My HealtheVet user ID and password on March 4. *To sign in to the My HealtheVet health portal, VA.gov, or the VA Health and Benefits mobile app, use your Login.gov or ID.me account.* You can create one of these accounts now if you don't already have one. DS Logon for VA sign-in will be retired on September 30.

*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 *76 jobs,* *nine job fairs* and *two upcoming small business events*, including:  [ [link removed] ]

*Chicago, Il: Military Community Hiring Event – April 3, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

*Online: Boots 2 Business: Agriculture Reboot for Farmers and Ranchers – Apr 4, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

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


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

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation’s military caregivers; the spouses, parents, family members and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill or injured Veterans. Stand with Hidden Heroes [ [link removed] ].

*SUPPORT MILITARY CAREGIVERS* [ [link removed] ]


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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

Armed Forces Vacation Club [ [link removed] ] Plan your summer & fall trips now. Book resorts in Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Tennessee, Hawaii, and more for $369 per week. Join and book by 4/6/25 with Armed Forces Vacation Club and take advantage of this limited time offer.

*JOIN + SAVE* [ [link removed] ]


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






*VA News: *


* Live Whole Health #266: Wrap it Up! [ [link removed] ]
* Blind TeleRehabilitation provides virtual services to Veterans with vision loss [ [link removed] ]
* New urgent care opens in Hawaii clinic [ [link removed] ]
* Why one Veteran’s resilience remains unshaken [ [link removed] ]
* VA nurse steps up when tornadoes threaten [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring the legacy and contributions of Vietnam women Veterans [ [link removed] ]
* A century of strength with Dorothy Rudd [ [link removed] ]
* Honoring Veterans: Marine Corps Veteran Opha May Johnson [ [link removed] ]
* Returning WWII items to Veterans’ next of kin [ [link removed] ]
* Mindfulness and the challenge of climbing [ [link removed] ]
* How VA is taking action to prevent Veteran suicide – Part Two [ [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 Resources, we're here for you.

* For any questions or requests, 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] ]
* Ask VA [ [link removed] ]
* Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert [ [link removed] ]

For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App [ [link removed] ] or MyHealtheVet [ [link removed] ] secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.

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