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Virtual Events this Week Dec. 3 - Creative Writing Workshop for Military Spouses & Caregivers Dec. 4 - Navigating Veterans Benefits with VA Dec. 7 - Virtual Coffee House - Veteran Business Chat Dec. 8 - Fundamentals of Business Ownership webinar Dec. 9 - Patient and Families as Safety Champions and Change Leaders VIEW ALL EVENTS Team Rubicon Recruiting Medical Volunteers to Serve Navajo Nation From disaster medicine to pandemic relief, Team Rubicon deploys EMTs, nurses, paramedics, physicians and more to serve people in need in the U.S. and around the world. Sign up to put your medic skills to work for good. LEARN MORE  Register for Women's Health Transition Training! Women Veterans: VA's Guide to Your Benefits & Services VA's new Women Veterans Quick Start Guide (QSG) provides clear and concise information on how to apply for benefits and access VA health care.   LEARN MORE Resources to Help Veterans Cope Around the Holidays Patriot Boot Camp Offers Free Course to Mentor Future Leaders Patriot Boot Camp (PBC) is a 501(c)(3) that provides free, 2-day intensive programs that connect military, Veteran and military-spouse tech entrepreneurs with mentors, education, and a peer network to support their entrepreneurial success. Apply for the virtual 2021 program by Dec. 6, 2020.  LEARN MORE  Flu Shots Can Help Protect Ages 65 and Older from Hospitalization AARP’s Honoring Heroes Contest Offers $1,000 Prize to Outstanding Veteran, Volunteer The Honoring Heroes contest celebrates Veterans who help their communities and volunteers who help improve the lives of Veterans. Submit a photo and essay of your hero by Dec. 31, 2020.  LEARN MORE  Caregivers: Sign up for MyHealtheVet for Convenient Online Medical Records and More! Free Yoga, Meditation, and Other Resources for Veterans Vital Warrior founder Mikal Vega, is a Navy SEAL (Ret) and a 22-year combat Veteran who sustained injuries, including TBI and PTSD. He started Vital Warrior to help others, which includes free RA MA TV for Veterans.     LEARN MORE     Transitioning from Service? Apply for a Career with VA! Borne the Battle Podcast Army Reserve and National Guard Veteran Dr. Ja’net Bishop is a career counselor and educator. On Borne the Battle, Dr. Bishop shares how her life experiences led her to helping inmate Veterans rebuild their civilian lives. LEARN MORE     LISTEN VA Secretary Wilkie Answers Questions from Veterans and their Families My Life My Story Podcast: A Guard, a Donkey, and a Cart Harry Johnson, POW, recounts his experiences escaping from a prison camp during World War II. LISTEN VA's Online Tools for Coping with Stress: Available Via Mobile, Computer, Tablet

VAntage Point Blogs: VA, Optum coordinate as hurricanes batter Louisiana Tips for surviving the winter cold West Texas VA offers healthy cooking classes VA is on a mission to end HIV VA Blue Button reaches 10-year anniversary Help provide Veterans with safe, quality care as a medical supply aide VA News Releases: VA recognized for impact on lives of Blue Water Navy Veterans VA commemorates addition of Western New York National Cemetery  VA Solid Start program makes strides in first year

Need to contact VA? Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255 Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311 Don't know what number to call? 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is never the wrong number Find a VA Facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Not sure where to start?  VA WELCOME KIT

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