June 2023 Report
It’s Not A Joke More than 500,000 claims for toxic exposure-related benefits have been filed under the PACT Act since it became law 10 August 2022. To date, VA has awarded more than $1 billion in earned benefits to veterans and survivors who filed PACT Act-related claims. Have you checked to see what you are eligible for? Travel and Hotel Benefits Veterans get exclusive deals on hotels, flights, rental cars, cruises, packages and event tickets. AmericanForcesTravel.com is a Department of Defense online leisure travel website managed by Morale, Welfare and Recreation. This has been expanded so that all veterans with honorable or general under honorable conditions discharges are eligible. They guarantee the lowest price (with conditions of course). See ArmedForcesTravel.com for more information. Caregiver Support Resource Fair The VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is moving forward in its commitment to reach every caregiver of a Veteran in need of support and is continuing to host Caregiver and Family Resource Fairs at every VA facility across the country. Through resource fairs, caregivers and families of Veterans can access information about support, services, and resources targeted to help them and the Veterans in their lives. The information provided is tailored to meet the specific needs of caregivers with topics ranging from VA services to support available through organizations within the caregivers’ local communities. To find out when ours is coming up, call the Ann Arbor Caregiver Support Program at (734) 222-7101. Internship in Cyber Security As part of an effort to address critical workforce gaps across government, the Department of Veterans Affairs is gearing up to launch a federal cybersecurity apprenticeship program this summer that will provide underserved veterans with the training needed to safeguard personal data and IT systems from an array of cyber threats. See the full article in NextGov, to learn more. https://www.nextgov.com/cxo-briefing/2023/04/vas-new-cyber-apprenticeship-program-will-focus-training-underserved-veterans/385247/ No More COVID delays Beginning 10 June, the VA is no longer allowing COVID concerns as a reason for rescheduling a Compensation or Pension ex |
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New Veterans Crisis
Line Number 988
Signed into law in 2020, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act authorized 988 as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. All telephone service providers in the U.S. must activate the number no later than July 2022; however, many providers will choose to implement the service sooner. Once a Veteran's telephone service provider makes 988 available, Veterans can use this new option by dialing 988 and pressing 1 to contact the Veterans Crisis Line. Veterans may still reach the Veterans Crisis Line with the current phone number — 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 — by text (838255), and through chat (VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat).
REAL TALK - AFGHAN WAR VETERANS
Post 141 is not only open for Friday Night Fish Frys, burgers and other fun events, we're here for you...our fellow Veterans. Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by the Taliban.
You are not alone.
Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral distress about experiences they had during their service. It’s normal to feel this way. Talk with your friends and families, reach out to battle buddies, connect with a peer-to-peer network, or sign up for mental health services. Scroll down for a list common reactions and coping advice.
Afghanistan: How Veterans can learn from Vietnam Veterans
https://blogs.va.gov/.../afghanistan-how-veterans-can.../
PTSD Online Coaching Tools
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/default.htm
Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Vet Centers - Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans.
Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
Post 141 is not only open for Friday Night Fish Frys, burgers and other fun events, we're here for you...our fellow Veterans. Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by the Taliban.
You are not alone.
Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral distress about experiences they had during their service. It’s normal to feel this way. Talk with your friends and families, reach out to battle buddies, connect with a peer-to-peer network, or sign up for mental health services. Scroll down for a list common reactions and coping advice.
Afghanistan: How Veterans can learn from Vietnam Veterans
https://blogs.va.gov/.../afghanistan-how-veterans-can.../
PTSD Online Coaching Tools
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/default.htm
Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Vet Centers - Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans.
Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
