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14,000 Vetted Resources for Veterans

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a free DoD/DoL/VA service that links more than 14,000 resources for services that support recovery, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.

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Online Health Library available to Veterans

VHA Library
Veterans have access to a 24/7 online health library that provides information and education about treatments and conditions offered by VA, including more than 1,500 health sheets and 150 videos. 

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#VetResources: Live

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Watch and learn about VetResources from TAPS, Team RWB, SVA, LinkedIn, Red Cross MVCN & VetTix:
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VA MISSION Act answers Top Questions 

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1. When will I be referred to a community provider?
2. How do I find a community provider near me?
3. How do I schedule a community care appointment?

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Warfighter Scuba Trains Veterans to become Certified Scuba Divers

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Warfighter Scuba primarily operates in Roatan, Honduras offering Veterans a seven-day all-expense paid experience where they become certified scuba divers. Scuba is known to be a useful psychological outlet for those who have experienced trauma and stress during their service.

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Learn about Wealth Building, Investment Fraud from SEC

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Investment fraud comes in many shapes and sizes and unfortunately these fraudsters sometimes target Veterans. The director of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Lori Schock, talked about these topics in a special extended edition of VA News.

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What is the most memorable Thanksgiving that you spent while in the military?

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VA Podcast: Marine Shooter, Free Shooting Resources for Veterans

Dan Duitsman
This week Marine Corps Veteran Dan Duitsman shares how Camp Valor provides disabled Veterans the opportunity to be on the firing line again by loaning rifles and equipment to compete in shooting matches. 
Also on #BtBattle, Secretary Wilkie's opening statements on the Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act that would allow VA to offer direct grants to VSOs, caregivers, and nonprofits for suicide prevention.

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Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.)

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Learn how RallyPoint can help you and other members of the Veteran community. Connect with Veterans about mild to moderate TBIs. Discuss with Veterans the symptoms of un-undiagnosed brain injuries. Learn ways to get free R&R style PTSD treatment.