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Assistance Available for Veterans After a Natural Disaster Resources are available for Veterans, dependents, survivors and caregivers who have experienced a natural disaster. Whether you are receiving VA disability, a VA pension, education benefits, a VA home loan or insurance, VA is here to help you and protect your benefits. WATCH READ MORE

Upcoming Events (All times ET unless noted) Oct. 6, 8-9 p.m. – Sharing the Journey Online Support Group Oct. 6, 1-2 p.m. – VetXL: PACT Act and its impact on Veterans and Survivors Oct. 8, 12 p.m. PT – Honoring Washington State Military and Veteran Caregivers Oct. 10, 12-1 p.m. – Sharing the Journey Online Support Group Oct. 11, 3 p.m. – Department of Labor Resources for Veterans Employment Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Oct. 12, 1-1:15 p.m. – Wellbeing You: 15 Minutes of Wellbeing Practice Oct. 12, 3-4 p.m. – Online Caregiver Chat Oct. 12, 3-4 p.m. – Military to Manufacturing Hiring Event - Stanley Black & Decker Oct. 13, 3-6 p.m. – Virtual Career Summit VIEW ALL EVENTS Help Reshape VA’s Mission Statement VA is seeking your input on how its mission statement may evolve to be more inclusive and representative of the changing needs of all Veterans. Click below to learn more and share your voice. TAKE THE SURVEY Free Legal Services for Veterans, Service Members There are free and low-cost resources available to service members and Veterans that can make legal concerns less burdensome. LEARN MORE Recognize Veteran-serving Organizations for Outstanding Achievement  VA wants to recognize the best of the best Veteran-serving organizations. The new Community Catalyst Award will honor organizations for excellence in building engagement solutions that improve experiences for the Veteran community. LEARN MORE Vietnam Era Veterans: Learn About New PACT Act VA Health Care Eligibility If you have not previously enrolled in VA health care, you may be eligible to apply now, depending on your service dates and location. LEARN MORE Apply Online for VA Medical Debt Relief Veterans can now access debt relief for copayments at VA’s new online debt access page.  LEARN MORE October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Join the fight to end domestic violence and learn how to identify, prevent and help those who have experienced domestic violence.  LEARN MORE Learn more about being a student Veteran and the many treatment options, self-help tools and resources available at VA to help you overcome mental health challenges. Veteran Jobs Site Coordinator Family Advocacy Program - Fort Riley, KS General Manager - Bridgehampton, NY Assistant General Manager - Clinton, MD Irving Oil - Fuel Delivery Driver - NH Noblis - U.S. Navy Ship Engineer - VA San Jacinto College - Coordinator, Veteran Services - TX Aircraft Mechanic 3- Dash 8 - Rockledge, FL Construction/Retrofit Estimator - Houston, TX Predictive Maintenance Technician - Multiple Locations IMI Programmer - San Angelo, TX Executive Chef - Multiple locations Administrative Assistant - San Antonio, TX Delivery Driver/Material Handler - Cedar Park, TX Information System Security Officer - San Angelo, TX Network Consulting Engineer- Security - Arlington, VA Over 100 vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.  POST FREE JOB Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question: What's your favorite place to hike in the fall? What You Should Know About Concussions Having your bell rung. Getting knocked out. Seeing stars. You might use one of those terms to describe a hard hit to your head. But your doctor might call it something else: a possible traumatic brain injury. READ MORE NFL Shop 15% off online orders. Penske 10% off a truck rental. Texas Steakhouse & Saloon 10% discount with valid ID. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VA News:   Women Veterans and chronic pain Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Veterans are high value targets for phishers #Live Whole Health #140: Acupressure for head and neck Community identifies, restores unmarked graves in Historic Black Cemetery in Maryland The 2022 Shark Tank competition finalists Golden Age Games a lifeline for Houston Veteran The benefits of eating breakfast… recipes and videos CWV Book Corner, October: Air Force Veteran Amanda Huffman Experience matters: Four tips for professionals starting a new job search Oklahoma Veteran OK thanks to VA food pantry VA Regional Office opens satellite office at VA hospital Learn how to protect those who matter most with VA Life Insurance What you need to know about VA benefits in the aftermath of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian Virtual and in-home care a win for housebound Veterans VA on pace to house 38,000 homeless Veterans by end of 2022 Spread the word about PACT Act health care eligibility America250: Navy Veteran Vincent Capodanno Preparing for hurricanes and other emergencies Emergency preparedness simulations: Full-scale exercises create immersive scenarios to protect Veterans Gift of life – VA employee donates kidney to coworker How the PACT Act is Already Helping Veterans Paralyzed Army Veteran Dillon Cannon assists other Veterans PTSD Bytes #17: PTSD and relationships Explore your future at VA at these events in October

Download the VA Welcome Kit  VA WELCOME KIT   Find a VA facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR VA is here for you. 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255 Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387 Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311

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