VET RESOURCES WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS AND SURVIVORS

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Be There.

Together We Can Prevent Suicide

Find out how Veterans can access VA support services, even when they are not enrolled in VA health care, and about VA’s partnerships to ensure a range of resources are always available.

Virtual Events this Week

Oct. 6 – Department of Defense’s Online Survivor Benefits Report

Oct. 7 – Mental Health and Suicide Prevention among Native American Veterans

Supporting Woman Veterans

VA Deputy Secretary Pamela Powers recently hosted a series of chats and live events that focused on VA support of women Veterans. Watch the series or browse the questions asked on Veteran business, whole health, appeals, benefits, reproductive health services, and more.

Q&A

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Resources for Homeless and At-Risk Veterans

Watch the replay of a Facebook live event on resources and supportive services for Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.

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Plenty of new VA Podcasts!

NEW – My Life, My Story

Veterans have incredible stories. This new podcast showcases Veteran stories dictated by the Veteran themselves, written out and recorded by VA volunteers and employees. This week, Carl a Vietnam Veteran shares his experience coming home and losing a friend.

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Borne the Battle

Army Veteran Erika Land found that poetry helped her find a renewed passion for life and connection to others.

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Vets First: Episode 6

Hear the story of a son donating his kidney to his father, an Air Force Veteran.

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Veterans’ Health Matters

Information on post-deployment care for Veterans, caregivers, and clinicians.

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Study Edge: Free tutoring and learning resources for Veterans

Study Edge is offering free study guides, online explanation videos and tutors for an array of subjects and classes to Veterans through December 31, 2020.

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Are You Receiving Dependent Benefits?

VA is sending Veterans over 30% disabled a “Status of Dependents Questionnaire.” Please help VA guarantee that your benefits are being paid correctly.