Facebook Portals for Veterans, VA Financial Relief Actions, VFW’s grant funds

VA announces 'Fourth Mission,' actions to help America respond to COVID-19

#VetResources - for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers and Survivors For the latest VA updates on COVID-19, visit va.gov/coronavirus SIGN UP for this weekly newsletter. VIEW/SHARE as a page.  VA Podcast: VA's Debt Management Center Live Whole Health: 11-minute guided meditation VNN: Women's Health Transition Training, how VA Peer Support Specialists help fellow Veterans Instagram: Community Living Center's help their residents FaceTime with families VFW's Unmet Needs Program provides grant funds Since 2004, the VFW has provided more than $5 million supporting Veterans and military families who face an unexpected financial hardship related to their military service. The VFW program can directly pay eligible expenses with no obligation of repayment. VFW also provides referrals to other organizations should additional assistance be required. LEARN MORE Facebook Portals for Veterans VA, Facebook and American Red Cross provide Portal video calling devices to eligible Veterans, caregivers and families. LEARN MORE Veterans, friends, and family members diagnosed with COVID-19 and have been symptom-free for 28 days encouraged to donate plasma for other Veterans.  5 ways to connect with other Veterans using RallyPoint 2 million members have created almost 6 million online posts about military and Veteran life. 1. Sign up to claim your free profile 2. Ask questions about anything 3. Answer questions from others LEARN MORE   SIGN UP Join Under Secretary for VA Benefits Paul Lawrence for several Live Tele-Townhalls  When isolated at home, reconnect with old Service Friends TogetherWeServed.com matches you with other Veterans who served in the same units as you at the same time, delivering a list for easy contact. VA Veterans may claim a one year premium membership. LEARN MORE  SIGN UP Explore resources to help manage stress and anxiety Borne the Battle: VA's Debt Management Center On April 3rd, the VA began implementing the president's directive to extend or suspend all VA Debt Collection due to COVID-19. Joseph Schmitt, director of VA's Debt Management Center, and Jason Hoge, director of operations, break down what this means in this week's Borne the Battle. READ MORE LISTEN VA is hiring housekeeping positions across the nation COVID-19 VA Financial Relief Actions and Time Limit Extensions VA is providing options for Veterans and claimants to specifically request extensions on filing dates and requested evidence dates, as well as rescheduling of examinations and hearings. VA is also taking steps to provide Veterans and claimants with financial relief. LEARN MORE Jared Lyon, National President and CEO of Student Veterans of America (SVA) will be on RallyPoint April 16th at 4 p.m. ET to answer questions about GI Bill and student Veterans' concerns - Ask questions here. Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now?  VAntage Point 5 ways to connect using RallyPoint VA employees volunteer to take care of the kids From program participant to program leader, VRE director comes full circle Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #3 – Tai Chi Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #4 – Mindfulness of Breath Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #5 – Music therapy and Movement Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #6 – Relaxation Watches provide health care connections for Veterans Individualized telephone outreach reduces COPD exacerbations VA releases safe firearm storage toolkit in suicide prevention effort Veterans seeking fertility find help at VA Research: "Remarkable improvements" for spinal cord injury Veterans VIDEO: Recruiters share how they can help expedite your application U.S. serviceman helped liberate Nazi concentration camp VA News Releases VA announces 'Fourth Mission,' actions to help America respond to COVID-19 VA mobilizes 3D printing resources nationwide to fight COVID-19 VA virtual mental health care use on the rise amid COVID-19 VA's Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System provides surge support to combat COVID-19 Karen Brazell to Perform Duties of Assistant Secretary for VA Office of Enterprise Integration Find a VA Facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Not sure where to start?  VA WELCOME KIT   No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access VA's services for homeless and at-risk Veterans Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends https://www.va.gov/homeless for more information Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?  Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.) RallyPoint is a great place to reach out to other Veterans about their mental health. You can discuss topics like How are you taking care of yourself right now?