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6 virtual events for Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors

#VetResources - for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers and Survivors SIGN UP | VIEW/SHARE VA coronavirus updates | chatbot | app VA Podcast: Talking Team RWB w/ Army Veteran Mike Erwin VNN: Avoiding investment fraud Instagram: VA Rec Therapists helps a Veteran attend a virtual concert Now is the time to start your journey, May is Mental Health Month Focusing on your mental health can lead to a healthier life. Whether you're looking to take the first step or the next step in your journey toward recovery, start here. Start today. GET INSPIRED Warrior Surf Foundation provides free therapy, wellness and yoga sessions Iraq War Veteran Andrew Manzi started Warrior Surf, a nonprofit that provides free surf camps and therapy for Veterans and their families. Adapting to better serve the community, Warrior Surf is offering sessions online.   LEARN MORE Follow along during this 22-minute breathing practice to slow down and enjoy every second. VA May events: Post a photograph or video on your social media channels of what you are doing to take care of your emotional well-being using #MoreThanEverBefore LEARN MORE May 7, 4 p.m. ET - Take a Breath: Breathing Techniques to Cope with Stress REGISTER May 14, 1 p.m. ET - Lunch N Learn: National Cemetery Administration Veterans Legacy Memorial, VA Telehealth, and The Independence Fund JOIN May 14, 3 p.m. ET – COVID-19 Military Support Initiative by the Association of Defense Communities and Blue Star Families with Veterans Benefits Administration, Wounded Warrior Project, American Legion, and VFW REGISTER May 20, 3 p.m. ET - Survivors Together: Live Q&A Chat on RallyPoint with Office of Survivor Assistance, National Cemetery Administration, and Community Partners ASK A QUESTION May 28, 1 p.m. ET - Lunch N Learn: Memorial Affairs Overview and Spiritual Resilience (VA Chaplain Service) JOIN May 28, 2 p.m. ET - Promoting Veteran Mental Health with VA, Boulder Crest Institute, and Cohen Veterans Network JOIN Audio: 1-800-767-1750, access code 52655# Discuss on RallyPoint: Anyone ever done an IRRRL on a VA backed loan? Mission BBQ: free sandwiches for Veterans, military during Armed Forces Week Mission BBQ will offer Veterans and active duty military a free sandwich in May on the following dates: U.S. Army: 5/11 U.S. Marines: 5/12 U.S. Navy: 5/13 U.S. Air Force: 5/14 U.S. Coast Guard: 5/15 All branches: 5/16  Mission BBQ is also hiring Veterans.  FIND A LOCATION NOW HIRING Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of the VA. View over 5 million Veteran submitted Military Service Photographs on TogetherWeServed.com New FREE COVID Coach app available If you're feeling worried or anxious about your health, safety, loved ones, finances or uncertainty about the future, you are not alone. The new COVID Coach app can help you learn about self-care and improve your mental health during this difficult time. The app includes: • Information to help you stay mentally and physically healthy • Tools to manage stress and improve your well-being • Assessments to monitor your well-being, anxiety, mood, and PTSD symptoms over time • Personal goal tracker • Direct links to resources for additional support or help LEARN MORE IPHONE APP ANDROID APP Military bands offer free concerts online Watch the Digital Drumline Project with 900+ drummers playing in unison from all over the world. See videos and schedules of free performances from all 5 military bands, plus a VA music therapy video.  LEARN MORE  Borne the Battle #192: Mike Erwin, Army Veteran, Team RWB Founder U.S. Army Veteran Mike Erwin shares his journey as a social entrepreneur. He helped found Team Red White and Blue and The Positivity Project. Through these nonprofit organizations, Erwin is able to serve our country and our Veterans. LEARN MORE LISTEN Find resources to help cope with nightmares. Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now? Resources like Veterans Benefits Administration: Provides a variety of benefits and services for Service Members, Veterans, and their families including compensation, pension and fiduciary, insurance, education, loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and more. VAntage Point VA encourages Veterans to make their mental health a priority These four innovations are changing and saving Veteran lives Philadelphia VA surprises Veterans with birthday calls, employees with salute to staff VA New England deploys clinicians to fight COVID-19 VA works with blood community for blood donations Vets' fishing trip part of "treating the whole resident" NYC VA helps care for remaining patients from USNS Comfort Mental health issues during or after pregnancy … find help at VA Thirty-six years of honoring public servants Calling IT professionals: VA hiring nationwide in multiple specialties SAVE Trains Veterans and their families in agricultural skills in Manhattan, Kansas Michigan nonprofit bridges gap between Veterans, potential employers Now more than ever: A week to honor VA nurses Get anytime access to mental health support with mobile apps VA secures personal protective equipment through New Hampshire connection Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #14 – Joint Mobility Live Whole Health: Self-care episode #15 – Loving Kindness Meditation VA News Releases Joint Statement from DHS and VA on Continued Collaboration Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic VA establishes the department's first history office VA joins XPRIZE Pandemic Alliance to combat COVID-19 and future outbreaks VA works with communities nationwide to meet critical need for blood Veteran trust in VA health care rises above 90 percent for the first time VA expands access to virtual hearings VA names Brooks D. Tucker Acting Chief of Staff VA participating in drug, plasma trials in fight against COVID-19 VA is protecting and serving all of America VA enhances National COVID-19 Reporting Summary tool VA Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry reaches major milestone 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.) 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