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What PTSD ACTUALLY Is…

What PTSD ACTUALLY Is…

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PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder): PTSD is a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. These events can include but are not limited to, natural disasters, accidents, violence, combat, or any...

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

ADVA Breaks Ground on Phase II of State Veterans Cemetery
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) celebrated the Phase II expansion of the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at […]... Read more
Published on: 2023-02-13
Source: Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
ADVA Executive Administrator – Outreach and Engagement
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INFORMATION SHEET FOR VETERANS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AS AN EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT […]... Read more
Published on: 2023-01-30
Source: Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
State Board of Veterans Affairs Meeting Schedule for Jan. 6
The State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) are scheduled to meet on Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. It will be […]... Read more
Published on: 2022-12-19
Source: Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
State Board of Veterans Affairs Meeting Scheduled for July 1
The State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) are scheduled to meet on July 1 at 2 p.m. The meeting is […]... Read more
Published on: 2022-06-30
Source: Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
Rabren General Contractors Selected to Build New ADVA State Veterans Home
The State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) recently selected Rabren General Contractors to build the Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. […]... Read more
Published on: 2022-06-24
Source: Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

VAntage Point Blog

Columbia Fisher House: One year of supporting Veterans
Fisher House offers complimentary lodging for families navigating the complexities of extended medical care.... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-28
Source: VAntage Point Blog
Medal of Honor, social work and service
Veteran and social worker Gordon Roberts received the Medal of Honor for “Gallantry in Action” in Vietnam.... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-27
Source: VAntage Point Blog
Patient safety a Bay Pines VA top priority
“Patient Safety values and practices are used to prevent harm and learn from our mistakes. They drive what we do and how we do it.”... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-27
Source: VAntage Point Blog
Army Veteran shares her experiences with autism
April is Autism Acceptance Month and employee and Army Veteran Jennifer Sardam shares her experiences with autism.... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-27
Source: VAntage Point Blog
Exploring Rural VA Communities: Fort Harrison, Montana
Enjoy your own gold rush when you choose a rural VA community that offers great pay and remarkable benefits with a job at Fort Harrison, Montana.... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: VAntage Point Blog
HUD-VASH Boot Camps: Breaking Down Barriers to Care for Homeless Veterans
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program pairs HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with VA case management and supportive services. These services are designed to help homeless Veterans and their families obtain permanent housing and access the health care, mental health treatment, and other... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: Veterans Health Administration - Youtube

Explore VA

Her husband didn’t come home from war. What she did in his honor will move you.
Published on: 2016-09-21
Source: Explore VA
Throughout his life, the VA-backed home loan has helped Sim finance his homes.
Published on: 2015-07-28
Source: Explore VA
Explore VA benefits: Overview of VA pension benefits and how to apply
Published on: 2015-07-10
Source: Explore VA
Explore VA benefits: Overview of VA disability compensation and how to apply
Published on: 2015-07-10
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Explore VA benefits: Overview of benefits for spouses, dependents, and survivors and how to apply
Published on: 2015-07-02
Source: Explore VA

Seeking The Military Suicide Solution - Podcasts

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STMSS Extra - Jamie Mustard - The Way Forward
  About Today’s Guest:Jamie Mustard is the world’s leading authority on perception in the physical world.  Steeped in the worlds of technology, product engagement, and the creative arts, Jamie consults with leading companies, CEOs, creative artists, etc., getting their messages, products, brands and ideas to STAND OUT to their desired audiences.This... Read more
Published on: 2020-12-31
Source: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution
STMSS50 - Series Reflections with Duane and Shauna
About Today’s Show: Duane and Shauna reflect on the themes that emerged from the collective series, which include: Coordination and Collaboration, featuring MSG Tom Cruz Public Health Approach, featuring Dr. Matt Miller  Risk Factors/Warning Signs featuring USMC Veteran David Bachmann Reaching out to support, featuring MG(R) Mark Graham Reducing stigma, featuring... Read more
Published on: 2020-12-29
Source: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution
STMSS49 - Chris Jachimiec - Listener Response to STMSS Series
About Today’s Guest: Chris Jachimiec is a recently retired member of the United States Air Force.  Over the course of his 20 year career he served in multiple military leadership roles in Nevada, Germany and Korea and is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan.  He was named the Air Combat... Read more
Published on: 2020-12-22
Source: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution
STMSS48 - Dr. Bridget Matarazzo - Risk Identification and Clinical Consultation for Suicide Prevention
About Today’s Guest: Dr. Bridget Matarazzo is a Clinical Research Psychologist and the Director of Clinical Services at VA’s Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her Pre-Doctoral Internship at the Denver VA... Read more
Published on: 2020-12-15
Source: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution
STMSS47 - Michael Sugrue - Similarities Between Veteran and First Responder Suicide
 About Today’s Guest: Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments and Air Base Ground Defense.Michael served in a... Read more
Published on: 2020-12-08
Source: Seeking the Military Suicide Solution

Honoring Vets

#HonoringVets: Charles H. Coolidge
Published on: 2021-04-11
Source: Honoring Vets
#HonoringVets: Vietnam War era women Veterans
Published on: 2021-03-14
Source: Honoring Vets
#HonoringVets: James Anderson Jr.
Published on: 2021-02-21
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#HonoringVets: Herbert R. Metoyer Jr.
Published on: 2021-02-14
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Still Serving

Still Serving - John Garcia
Published on: 2014-08-20
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Still Serving - James McEachin
Published on: 2014-04-03
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Still Serving: Jason Franklin
Published on: 2013-12-05
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Still Serving 412
Published on: 2013-06-25
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Still Serving 512
Published on: 2013-06-25
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We Honor Veterans (WHV)

Residential Hospice Hosts Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Event
Residential Hospice honors over 80 Vietnam Veterans at their 2024 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day event! The post Residential Hospice Hosts Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Event appeared first on We Honor Veterans.... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-25
Source: We Honor Veterans
Now Accepting Submissions: We Honor Veterans Volunteer Service Award
Nominate your star Veteran volunteer for the We Honor Veterans Volunteer Service Award! The post Now Accepting Submissions: We Honor Veterans Volunteer Service Award appeared first on We Honor Veterans.... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-03
Source: We Honor Veterans
With Help from Dream Foundation, the Final Dreams of Terminally-Ill Veterans Come True
Dreams for Veterans grants final Dreams for terminally-ill Veterans! The post With Help from Dream Foundation, the Final Dreams of Terminally-Ill Veterans Come True appeared first on We Honor Veterans.... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-18
Source: We Honor Veterans
Level 5 Partner Updates – New Cohort System and Updated Materials
The We Honor Veterans (WHV) Team is excited to announce an update to Level 5! The post Level 5 Partner Updates – New Cohort System and Updated Materials appeared first on We Honor Veterans.... Read more
Published on: 2024-03-06
Source: We Honor Veterans
Heart to Heart Hospice Hosts Comedy for the Community
Heart to Heart Hospice of Flint, MI, a Level 5 WHV partner, utilized its many connections throughout the community to enable the success of its comedy show benefiting Mid-Michigan Honor Flight. The post Heart to Heart Hospice Hosts Comedy for the Community appeared first on We Honor Veterans.... Read more
Published on: 2024-02-14
Source: We Honor Veterans

VA News

VA News for July 14, 2020
Published on: 2020-07-14
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VA News - July 7, 2020
Published on: 2020-07-07
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VA News for June 30, 2020
Published on: 2020-06-30
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VA News - June 23, 2020
Published on: 2020-06-23
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VA News - June 2, 2020
Published on: 2020-06-02
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Live Whole Health

#LiveWholeHealth: Mindfulness For Pain
Mindfulness is an evidence-based treatment for chronic pain. Studies have shown that it can help increase acceptance and improve functioning, as well as reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and bodily tension. This video developed by Hang Ruan LICSW, Senior Social Worker in VISN 20 CRH TelePain, provides a guided mindfulness... Read more
Published on: 2024-02-26
Source: Live Whole Health
#LiveWholeHealth: Moments of Pause
#LiveWholeHealth: Moments of Pause... Read more
Published on: 2020-06-08
Source: Live Whole Health
#LiveWholeHealth: Lower Body Chair Exercise
The word yoga means union. When we practice yoga, we experience the union of our body, mind and breath. This creates ease and well-being in the body and mind. Chair yoga offers a more accessible way to enjoy these benefits of the exercise. This 23-minute gentle lower-body chair exercise class... Read more
Published on: 2020-06-01
Source: Live Whole Health
#LiveWholeHealth: Mindful Awareness
Nature speaks in a universal language, understandable by people from all over the world. Since we can learn how our surroundings – both natural and man-made – impact us, there are many ways that we can use nature to enhance mindful awareness. Each of us responds differently to sights, smells,... Read more
Published on: 2020-05-30
Source: Live Whole Health
#LiveWholeHealth: Standing Twist Yoga
Twisting at the waist creates mobility in the spine, energizes the body and aids in digestion. These are just a few of the many benefits this simple movement offers. In this four-and-a-half-minute standing twist series, Mary Horne, Yoga Teacher from Central Arkansas VA, guides a moving meditation practice that is... Read more
Published on: 2020-05-19
Source: Live Whole Health

My HealtheVet

Veterans Can Schedule Appointments Online
Next time you need to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your VA appointment, keep in mind that you can do it through My HealtheVet.... Read more
Published on: 2017-11-06
Source: My HealtheVet Latest News

National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, 2021 At Home

Sit Down and Stand Out! Adaptive Equipment Recommendations for Seated Athletes - NDVWSC
Published on: 2021-04-19
Source: PLAY ALL National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, 2021 At Home
Overcoming Obstacles, Veteran Testimonials From Service to Slopes
Published on: 2021-04-19
Source: PLAY ALL National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, 2021 At Home
Preparing for Success at the 2022 National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
Published on: 2021-04-19
Source: PLAY ALL National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, 2021 At Home
Adaptive Yoga Class: National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
Published on: 2021-04-19
Source: PLAY ALL National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, 2021 At Home
Keynote Address: National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
Published on: 2021-04-19
Source: PLAY ALL National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, 2021 At Home

Veterans Health Videos – Youtube

Interview with Under Secretary for Health Dr. Robert Petzel
Published on: 2013-07-24
Source: Veterans Health Videos
Eat Wisely
Published on: 2013-02-11
Source: Veterans Health Videos
Be Physically Active
Published on: 2013-02-06
Source: Veterans Health Videos
Weight Management
Published on: 2013-02-06
Source: Veterans Health Videos
Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER)
Published on: 2012-05-01
Source: Veterans Health Videos

Electronic Health Record Modernization

VA EHR Modernization
Published on: 2020-09-18
Source: Electronic Health Record Modernization
Veteran Voices for Electronic Health Record Modernization
Published on: 2020-09-18
Source: Electronic Health Record Modernization
EHRM Provider Impact
Published on: 2020-09-18
Source: Electronic Health Record Modernization
Defense Strategies Institute DOD VA Health IT Summit Keynote Discussion
Published on: 2020-09-18
Source: Electronic Health Record Modernization

Veterans Benefits – Youtube

Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC)
Published on: 2019-09-10
Source: Veterans Benefits Youtube
VET TEC Can Help Veterans Go Further
Published on: 2019-08-23
Source: Veterans Benefits Youtube
Appeals Modernization Act | Opting In
Published on: 2019-08-16
Source: Veterans Benefits Youtube
Managing VBA Performance & Results: Q3 | July 25, 2019
Published on: 2019-07-26
Source: Veterans Benefits Youtube
In Their Own Words – What Home Means
Published on: 2019-06-26
Source: Veterans Benefits Youtube

Veterans “Hangouts” – Youtube

Back to School with the GI Bill
Published on: 2014-08-22
Source: Veterans Videos "Hangouts"
VA Partnerships Showcase Series
Published on: 2014-06-26
Source: Veterans Videos "Hangouts"
VA Hangout: Know Your Healthcare Options noon-12:30 p.m. ET
Published on: 2014-03-14
Source: Veterans Videos "Hangouts"
VA Adaptive Sports Hangout
Published on: 2014-02-13
Source: Veterans Videos "Hangouts"

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?

Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

988 (then press 1)

 

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor

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Emergency Access Resources

E.A.R.

Camraderie Isolation Reversal

C.I.R.

Treatment Engagement Network

T.E.N.

Medical Info Record & Routine

M.I.R.R.

Personal Reversal Intervention

P.R.I.

Self Assessment Check

S.A.C.

Suicide Intervention Plans

S.I.P.

Spiritual - Religion Mentor

S.R.M.

IN CRISIS?

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→ Veterans Crisis Line

→ PTSD Help Line

→ For Hearing Impaired

→ Text Veterans Crisis Line

→ Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor

→ National Call Center For Homeless Veterans

→ War Vet Call Center

→ Women's Veterans Call Center

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