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VA Expands Services in Phases

#VetResources - for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers and Survivors SIGN UP | VIEW/SHARE VA coronavirus updates | chatbot | app | weekly report VA Podcast: Army Veteran Luke Wade, KC Crew Event Organizer VNN: Chicago Heroes' send off, a message from VHA's Dr. StoneInstagram: Army Veteran Charles Madison virtually celebrates his 95th birthday with his familyHeadaches? Try these relaxation techniques. VA Expands Services in Phases VA medical facilities are expanding services to Veterans in phases, while continuing safety measures such as screenings, face coverings, and distancing. In VA's Moving Forward Together plan, full services may not be immediately available, but Veterans' clinical needs will be taken into account. Virtual care options are also available for your convenience. LEARN MORE Dashboard of all COVID-19 patients tested or treated at VA facilities VA's new National Surveillance Tool aggregates data from dozens of databases for a comprehensive, national view of all patients tested or treated at VA facilities for known or probable COVID-19.  LEARN MORE How has COVID-19 affected your health? Tell us!  Vet Centers Ready to Support "I want to remind you that the Vet Center community is here — for counseling, care and other services by phone and via video chat." - Michael Fisher, VA Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer LEARN MORE What questions do you have for some of the largest employers hiring Veterans? VA and community partners like Amazon, USAA, Walgreens, Walmart, American Corporate Partners, Blue Star Families and more will be answering questions live on June 16th at 3PM ET in this Veterans Experience Live event. Ask your questions beforehand to ensure they are seen. ASK Compensation & Pension exams resume in select locations VA Chaplains add new mission: tech support to keep Veterans connected VA chaplains understand the value of personal connections. They're trained to provide counsel and comfort to Veteran patients in challenging and distressing times, to seek out new ways to facilitate those connections. Now, they're leveraging video calling or conferencing applications on phones, tablets, and laptops to connect CLC and other patients with their loved ones who are unable to visit.  LEARN MORE  Veterans at home perform musical tribute to VA staff Free LinkedIn For Veterans and Caregivers Free resources specific to the military, Veteran, and caregiver communities are right at your fingertips. VA has partnered with the Red Cross and Elizabeth Dole Foundation to provide Veterans and their caregivers a free year of LinkedIn's premium subscription. Join the online network to connect to others for peer support, learn new skills, and find job opportunities.  LEARN MORE Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and support for depression. VA Benefits Virtual Talk Show Transitioning into civilian life can be a culture shock. Veterans Benefits Administration's new video series, Transition Talk, provides helpful information and resources to help ease this change, such as coping with anxiety, GI Bill payments, filing compensation claims, accessing cash assistance programs, and more. Presented like a virtual talk show, the videos include Q&A segments and links for more information. Tune in today! LEARN MORE Listen to Veterans managing PTSD by writing songs about their experiences, in partnership with songwriters through Operation Song. Live Broadcasts Offer Tips for VA Job Seekers VA is helping to make it easier to apply for VA jobs. Check out our live broadcasts on LinkedIn for tips on understanding the VA application process and using the VA Careers website, finding work after military service, and interviewing successfully. WATCH Borne the Battle: Bryan Bergjans Educates Veterans on their VA Home Loan Benefit Army Veteran Luke Wade thrives on "fun, freedom, and community"; in fact, that's the motto of KC Crew, the adult sports and events company he founded after leaving service. Wade wanted to create a community for sports- and events-loving folks to stay active and connected, and his work helped revitalize Kansas City. And current social distancing didn't stop him. He quickly adjusted to offer the community needed social experiences through events such as virtual bingo and virtual trivia games. Now more than ever, keeping connected is vitally important. LEARN MORE LISTEN VAntage Point SC community shows appreciation for VA staff Recent grads: Look no further than a VA career VA supports Whole Health for Women Veterans Checking on patients – 250 miles away VA North Texas performs 2,000th robotic surgery VA Chaplains add new mission: tech support to keep Veterans connected VA highlights rural Veterans during Mental Health Month Why Veterans should celebrate World No Tobacco Day Help on hand: Phone apps provide Veteran support, 24/7 Marine Corps Veteran's new resource for healthy lifestyle Make it a lifestyle, not a diet 20 little known facts about VA medical centers Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #24 – Progressive Muscle Relaxation Live Whole Health: Self-Care episode #25 – One Minute Mindfulness Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #26 – Lower Body Chair Exercise VA News Releases Gary Sinise Foundation donates meals to VA hospital staff during COVID-19 pandemic VA conducts deep-dive study into effects of COVID-19 on Veterans VA resumes in-person Compensation and Pension exams at select locations White House order to end union subsidies expands clinical space for Veterans, nets $1.4 million for taxpayers VA to begin legal process of replacing three German POW headstones 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.)